| __timestamp | Watsco, Inc. | Xylem Inc. |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, January 1, 2014 | 3944540000 | 3916000000 |
| Thursday, January 1, 2015 | 4113239000 | 3653000000 |
| Friday, January 1, 2016 | 4220702000 | 3771000000 |
| Sunday, January 1, 2017 | 4341955000 | 4707000000 |
| Monday, January 1, 2018 | 4546653000 | 5207000000 |
| Tuesday, January 1, 2019 | 4770362000 | 5249000000 |
| Wednesday, January 1, 2020 | 5054928000 | 4876000000 |
| Friday, January 1, 2021 | 6280192000 | 5195000000 |
| Saturday, January 1, 2022 | 7274344000 | 5522000000 |
| Sunday, January 1, 2023 | 7283767000 | 7364000000 |
| Monday, January 1, 2024 | 7618317000 |
Cracking the code
In the competitive landscape of industrial giants, Xylem Inc. and Watsco, Inc. have been vying for the top spot in annual revenue since 2014. Over the past decade, Watsco, Inc. has consistently outperformed Xylem Inc., with an average revenue of approximately $5.2 billion, compared to Xylem's $4.9 billion. However, the tide turned in 2023 when Xylem Inc. surged ahead, achieving a remarkable 49% increase from its 2014 revenue, reaching $7.36 billion. Meanwhile, Watsco, Inc. also experienced growth, with a 85% increase over the same period, peaking at $7.28 billion in 2023. This shift highlights the dynamic nature of the industry and the strategic maneuvers by both companies to capture market share. As we look to the future, the question remains: will Xylem maintain its lead, or will Watsco reclaim the top spot?
