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<ul><li>Watsco has added another major transaction to its consolidation strategy, agreeing to acquire The Granite Group, a plumbing and HVAC distributor generating roughly $500 million in annual sales across seven Northeastern states.</li><li>Announced on September 14, 2026, the transaction would add 82 locations, approximately 11,000 customers, around 29,000 SKUs, and relationships with more than 450 vendors to Watsco’s distribution network.</li><li>Granite is expected to continue operating independently under CEO Bill Condron, consistent with Watsco’s decentralized acquisition model, while gaining access to the parent company’s capital, technology, supplier relationships, and distribution scale.</li></ul>

Watsco has added another major transaction to its consolidation strategy, agreeing to acquire The Granite Group, a plumbing and HVAC distributor generating roughly $500 million in annual sales across seven Northeastern states.Announced on September 14, 2026, the transaction would add 82 locations, approximately 11,000 customers, around 29,000 SKUs, and relationships with more than 450 vendors to Watsco’s distribution network.Granite is expected to continue operating independently under CEO Bill Condron, consistent with Watsco’s decentralized acquisition model, while gaining access to the parent company’s capital, technology, supplier relationships, and distribution scale.

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<ul><li>Watsco, Inc. reported second quarter 2026 results exhibiting modest revenue growth alongside ongoing efforts to stabilize margins and expand its technology capabilities.</li><li>Total sales increased 2% year-over-year to $2.1 billion, driven primarily by a 5% growth in the residential HVAC equipment segment reflecting gains in both unit volume and pricing.</li><li>Gross profit decreased to $579 million, with gross margins contracting to 27.5% from 29.3% in the prior year’s second quarter.</li></ul>

Watsco, Inc. reported second quarter 2026 results exhibiting modest revenue growth alongside ongoing efforts to stabilize margins and expand its technology capabilities.Total sales increased 2% year-over-year to $2.1 billion, driven primarily by a 5% growth in the residential HVAC equipment segment reflecting gains in both unit volume and pricing.Gross profit decreased to $579 million, with gross margins contracting to 27.5% from 29.3% in the prior year’s second quarter.

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  <li>Watsco is the largest HVAC/R distributor in North America, capitalizing on a fragmented market through a disciplined 'buy and build' strategy that focuses on acquiring market leaders and fostering organic growth.</li>
  <li>The company demonstrates strong financial health with a debt-free balance sheet, consistent cash flow generation, and a 50-year history of paying dividends, showcasing resilience across economic cycles.</li>
  <li>A key pillar of Watsco's strategy is its investment in a proprietary technology stack, including e-commerce platforms and mobile apps, which enhances customer loyalty, improves operational efficiency, and creates a durable competitive advantage.</li>
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  Watsco is the largest HVAC/R distributor in North America, capitalizing on a fragmented market through a disciplined 'buy and build' strategy that focuses on acquiring market leaders and fostering organic growth.
  The company demonstrates strong financial health with a debt-free balance sheet, consistent cash flow generation, and a 50-year history of paying dividends, showcasing resilience across economic cycles.
  A key pillar of Watsco's strategy is its investment in a proprietary technology stack, including e-commerce platforms and mobile apps, which enhances customer loyalty, improves operational efficiency, and creates a durable competitive advantage.
This content is AI-generated and displayed for general informational purposes only. Please verify independently before use.

<ul><li>Watsco has moved to strengthen its HVAC distribution platform through a definitive agreement to acquire Jackson Supply Company, a Sunbelt-focused distributor with approximately $230 million in 2025 sales and 25 locations across Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Arizona.</li><li>The deal comes as Watsco’s first-quarter commentary pointed to a more stable operating environment following the maturing A2L product transition, improving March and April momentum, and continued growth in digital sales channels.</li><li>Jackson Supply is expected to remain independently operated under its existing leadership team, consistent with Watsco’s decentralized acquisition model.</li></ul>

Watsco has moved to strengthen its HVAC distribution platform through a definitive agreement to acquire Jackson Supply Company, a Sunbelt-focused distributor with approximately $230 million in 2025 sales and 25 locations across Texas, Louisiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Arizona.The deal comes as Watsco’s first-quarter commentary pointed to a more stable operating environment following the maturing A2L product transition, improving March and April momentum, and continued growth in digital sales channels.Jackson Supply is expected to remain independently operated under its existing leadership team, consistent with Watsco’s decentralized acquisition model.

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<ul><li>Watsco reported a relatively stable start to 2026 as the HVAC distribution market continued transitioning toward a more normalized operating environment following several years of supply chain disruption, regulatory changes, inflationary pressures, and refrigerant transitions.</li><li>Revenue in U.S. markets increased 2% during the first quarter, supported by improved sales mix, higher-efficiency A2L equipment adoption, and stronger digital platform activity, partially offset by lower equipment unit volumes.</li><li>Management emphasized that the A2L refrigerant transition has now largely matured, creating a simpler operating environment compared to prior years when product changes, supply shortages, and inventory volatility heavily affected industry conditions.</li></ul>

Watsco reported a relatively stable start to 2026 as the HVAC distribution market continued transitioning toward a more normalized operating environment following several years of supply chain disruption, regulatory changes, inflationary pressures, and refrigerant transitions.Revenue in U.S. markets increased 2% during the first quarter, supported by improved sales mix, higher-efficiency A2L equipment adoption, and stronger digital platform activity, partially offset by lower equipment unit volumes.Management emphasized that the A2L refrigerant transition has now largely matured, creating a simpler operating environment compared to prior years when product changes, supply shortages, and inventory volatility heavily affected industry conditions.

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Watsco, Inc. distributes air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment, as well as related parts and supplies.  The Company operates various locations in the United States, with primary markets in the Sunbelt.

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