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- **Gross Margin Expansion**: 130 bps improvement to 27.5%, targeting >30% long-term.
- **E-commerce Growth**: 34% of sales via e-commerce, 72,000 mobile app users (18% YoY).
- **Cash Flow Strength**: $355M Q3 cash flow, $600M+ cash on hand for strategic investments.
- **Market Challenges**: Q4 sales down 5%-10% YoY, unit volumes -20% to -30%, driven by new construction weakness.
- **Inventory Efficiency**: Targeting 5+ inventory turns vs. current 3.6-3.7, with $500M+ inventory reduction by year-end.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Watsco reported a 4% decline in total sales for Q3 2025, with a 3% drop in U.S. sales, driven by the ongoing A2L refrigerant transition. However, gross margins expanded by 130 basis points to 27.5%, with a long-term target of exceeding 30%.
- E-commerce now accounts for 34% of total sales, with mobile app users reaching 72,000 (18% growth YoY). The OnCallAir digital platform generated $1.7 billion in GMV over the past year, with 70% of sales above the minimum efficiency standard.
- The company achieved record Q3 cash flow of $355 million, reducing inventories and working capital to improve liquidity. Inventory turns are targeted to increase from the current 3.6-3.7 range.
- Despite industry challenges, Watsco maintained a strong balance sheet with no debt and $600 million in cash, enabling strategic investments in technology and potential acquisitions.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Market Softness**: Q4 sales are down 5%-10% YoY in dollars, with unit volumes declining 20%-30% due to reduced new construction and consumer caution. However, non-equipment sales (30% of revenue) grew double-digit, offsetting equipment weakness.
- **Inventory Management**: Watsco reduced inventories by $350 million in Q3 and aims for $500 million reduction by year-end, targeting historical levels. Improved inventory turns are expected to enhance cash flow.
- **Pricing Strategy**: Pricing optimization tools and AI-driven margin management contributed to gross margin expansion, with transactional margins resilient despite lower volumes.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: Focus on non-equipment market growth, institutional contractor partnerships, and AI-driven customer experience improvements. Upcoming investor meeting in December will detail 2026 plans.
- **OEM Relationships**: Watsco is collaborating with OEMs to streamline supply chains and reduce lead times, positioning for post-transition growth in 2026.

Watsco, Inc. (WSO) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

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