Watsco to Participate in J.P. Morgan Industrials Conference

HVAC distributor to showcase technology investments and growth strategy

Mar. 16, 2026 at 1:35pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

Watsco, Inc., the largest North American HVAC/R distributor, announced it will participate in the upcoming J.P. Morgan 2026 Industrials Conference. Executives Barry Logan and Rick Gomez will take part in a fireside chat to discuss the company's solid financial position, culture of innovation, and technology investments that position Watsco to capture market share as contractors adopt digital tools.

Why it matters

Watsco's participation in the high-profile J.P. Morgan conference highlights the company's strategic focus on leveraging technology to drive growth in the highly fragmented HVAC/R distribution industry. As contractors increasingly utilize digital solutions, Watsco's investments in industry-leading platforms and AI-driven initiatives aim to enhance the customer experience and improve operational efficiencies.

The details

Watsco executives Barry Logan, Executive Vice President, and Rick Gomez, Vice President, will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan 2026 Industrials Conference on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 10:10 a.m. EDT. The live webcast will be available on Watsco's investor relations website.

  • Watsco will participate in the J.P. Morgan 2026 Industrials Conference on March 17, 2026 at 10:10 a.m. EDT.
  • Watsco announced its participation in the conference on March 16, 2026.

The players

Watsco, Inc.

The largest distributor in the highly-fragmented North American HVAC/R market, Watsco has achieved a 17% compounded annual total-shareholder return through organic growth and acquisitions since entering distribution in 1989.

Barry Logan

Executive Vice President at Watsco, who will participate in the fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan conference.

Rick Gomez

Vice President at Watsco, who will participate in the fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan conference.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

The live webcast of Watsco's fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan 2026 Industrials Conference will be available in the Investor Relations section of the company's website.

The takeaway

Watsco's participation in the prestigious J.P. Morgan conference underscores its strategic focus on leveraging technology to drive growth in the fragmented HVAC/R distribution industry. By investing in industry-leading digital platforms and AI-driven initiatives, the company aims to enhance the customer experience and improve operational efficiencies to capture market share as contractors increasingly adopt data-driven solutions.