The deal nets Watsco 25 Sunbelt locations and $230 million in added revenue.
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Watsco's seasonally heavy 4Q reflected continued lower sales and volumes post-A2L transition, offset by higher prices helping to boost margins.
Double-digit pricing actions continue to offset lower shipments of HVAC equipment that uses newly-mandated A2L refrigerants.
Watsco delivered company-record 2Q gross profit despite a slight dip in sales, driven by tech-driven strategic pricing and other initiatives.
Combined, the three acquired companies add about $47 million in aggregate revenue.
Watsco reported softer first-quarter results as it navigates a product transition driven by new regulations impacting over half its sales, but showed healthy margin performance.
The company reported growth in its eCommerce and mobile apps for both the full year and 4Q, with additional initiatives planned for 2025.
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The company’s 3Q results showed stronger unit sales and digital growth, despite slight decreases in gross and operating margins.
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A healthier residential end market and an increase in average selling price bolstered Watsco’s total 2Q sales to $2.1 billion.
The HVACR distribution giant also detailed its ongoing technology transformation.
Watsco's 2023 follows two years of record-setting performances and faces softer comparative market conditions.
For 3Q 2023, the company also reported a 9% increase in operating income to a record $257 million.
Gateway has annual sales of approximately $180 million and serves approximately 4,000 customers from 15 locations.
Watsco's second-quarter sales were impacted by a wide-ranging regulatory requirement that took effect on Jan. 1.
The company reported a 2% increase in sales over the same quarter in 2022 to a 'record' $1.55 billion.
