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ETN vs WSO
Side-by-side comparison of Eaton Corporation PLC (ETN) and Watsco Inc. (WSO): market cap, price performance, sector, and recent activity on the wire.
Summary
- ETN operates in Technology, while WSO operates in Consumer Discretionary - the two are in different parts of the market.
- ETN is the larger of the two at $161.27B, about 12.6x WSO ($12.78B).
- Over the past year, ETN is up 14.7% and WSO is down 20.7% - ETN leads by 35.4 points.
- ETN has been more active in the news (11 items in the past 4 weeks vs 1 for WSO).
- ETN has more recent analyst coverage (25 ratings vs 17 for WSO).
- Company
- Eaton Corporation PLC
- Watsco Inc.
- Price
- $415.35-1.61%
- $309.58-2.10%
- Market cap
- $161.27B
- $12.78B
- 1M return
- -6.68%
- -5.20%
- 1Y return
- +14.66%
- -20.71%
- Industry
- Industrial Machinery/Components
- Industrial Machinery/Components
- Exchange
- NYSE
- NYSE
- IPO
- News (4w)
- 11
- 1
- Recent ratings
- 25
- 17
Eaton Corporation PLC
Eaton Corporation plc operates as a power management company. Its Electrical Americas and Electrical Global segment provides electrical components, industrial components, power distribution and assemblies, residential products, single and three phase power quality products, wiring devices, circuit protection products, utility power distribution products, power reliability equipment, and services in North and South America, as well as hazardous duty electrical, emergency lighting, fire detection, explosion-proof instrumentation, and structural support systems internationally. The company's Hydraulics segment provides pumps, motors, and hydraulic power units; valves, cylinders, and electronic controls; industrial and hydraulic hoses, fittings, assemblies, thermoplastic hose and tubing products, couplings, connectors, and assembly equipment; and industrial drums and disc brakes. Its Aerospace segment offers pumps, motors, hydraulic power units, hoses and fittings, and electro-hydraulic pumps; valves, cylinders, electronic controls, electromechanical actuators, sensors, aircraft flap and slat systems, and nose wheel steering systems; thermoplastic tubing products, fittings, adapters, couplings, and sealing and ducting products; fuel pumps, sensors, valves, and adapters and regulators; and wiring connectors and cables, as well as hydraulic and bag filters, strainers and cartridges, and golf grips. The company's Vehicle segment offers transmissions, clutches, hybrid power systems, superchargers, engine valves and valve actuation systems, cylinder heads, locking and limited slip differentials, transmission controls, and fuel vapor components for the vehicle industry. Its eMobility segment provides voltage inverters, converters, fuses, onboard chargers, circuit protection units, vehicle controls, power distribution systems, fuel tank isolation valves, and commercial vehicle hybrid systems. The company was founded in 1916 and is based in Dublin, Ireland.
Watsco Inc.
Watsco, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, distributes air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment; and related parts and supplies in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico. It offers residential ducted and ductless air conditioners, including gas, electric, and oil furnaces; commercial air conditioning and heating equipment systems; and other specialized equipment. The company also provides parts comprising replacement compressors, evaporator coils, motors, and other component parts; and supplies, such as thermostats, insulation materials, refrigerants, ductworks, grills, registers, sheet metals, tools, copper tubing, concrete pads, tapes, adhesives, and other ancillary supplies, as well as plumbing and bathroom remodeling supplies. It serves contractors and dealers that service the replacement and new construction markets for residential and light commercial central air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration systems. In addition, the company exports its products to Latin America and the Caribbean Basin. Watsco, Inc. was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Miami, Florida.
Latest ETN
- Eaton upgraded by UBS with a new price target
- SEC Form 4 filed by Officer Black Shawn M
- Eaton to participate in the Morgan Stanley 14th Annual Laguna Conference on September 16
- Eaton expands manufacturing for modular electrical enclosures with $242+ million investment in new Arkansas facility to support the next generation of critical infrastructure development
- The World Is Racing to Bottle a Star. One Company Is Trying to Do It Without High-Powered Lasers or Exotic Magnets
- How Power Constraints Are Shaping the Future of AI Data Center Growth
- Robert W. Baird initiated coverage on Eaton with a new price target
- Eaton Supports Emergency Readiness and Energy Resilience for 35 California Healthcare Facilities
- SEC Form 3 filed by new insider Black Shawn M
- Eaton Names Shawn Black President, Aerospace
Latest WSO
- Bloomberg 500 (B500) Index Adds Ten Securities Following September Reconstitution
- Watsco Second Quarter Results Reflect Further Industry Stabilization, Strong E-Commerce Sales Growth and Continued Operating Efficiency
- Watsco Schedules Second Quarter Conference Call on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. (EDT)
- DA Davidson initiated coverage on Watsco with a new price target
- Watsco Completes Acquisition of Jackson Supply Company
- Watsco First Quarter Performance Reflects Stabilizing Markets, Improved Operating Efficiency and Expanded Technology Adoption
- Watsco To Acquire Jackson Supply Company
- Watsco Schedules First Quarter Conference Call On Tuesday, April 28, 2026
- Watsco Declares $3.30 Quarterly Dividend
- Watsco to Participate in the J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference on March 17, 2026 at 10:10 a.m.