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APOG, BSET and AOS have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on June 5, 2026.

AOS, ADMA and AMTB have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on June 3rd, 2026.

APOG, AKZOY and AOS have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 29, 2026.

AOS, EADSY and ASH have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 22, 2026.

MILWAUKEE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, announced today that Carrie L.

Explore the exciting world of A.O. Smith (AOS 1.89%) with our contributing expert analysts in this Motley Fool Scoreboard episode.

AOS, BIDU and BMRC have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 12th, 2026.

BMRC, AB and AOS have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 7, 2026.

AOS misses Q1 earnings and sales estimates as China weakness drags results, prompting a lowered 2026 outlook.

A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

The headline numbers for A.O. Smith (AOS) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

A.O. Smith (AOS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.85 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.94 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.95 per share a year ago.

Q1 2026 net sales were $945.6 million, down 2% year over year. Diluted EPS was $0.85, down 11% year over year.EPS of $0.85 was below the analyst estimate of $0

First Quarter 2026 Highlights (Comparisons are year-over-year ("YoY"), unless otherwise noted) Sales of $946 million; net earnings of $118 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.85 North America segment sales of $753.4 million increased 1% with the addition of Leonard Valve and pricing benefits offsetting softer water heater industry volumes and weather-related production and shipping constraints Rest of World segment sales of $200.7 million decreased 11% due to continued challenges in the consumer appliance market in China Net earnings decreased primarily as a result of lower volumes and transaction-related expenses recognized in the quarter for the Leonard Valve acquisition Strong growth in operating cash flow and free cash flow to $129 million and $119 million, respectively Primarily due to continued challenging conditions in China, 2026 full year EPS guidance lowered to: Diluted EPS of between $3.60 and $3.90 Adjusted EPS of between $3.70 and $4.00 MILWAUKEE, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation ("the Company") (NYSE: AOS) today announced its first quarter 2026 results.

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Cwm LLC boosted its stake in A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) by 116.3% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 34,146 shares of the industrial products company's stock after acquiring an additional 18,362 shares during the period. Cwm LLC's

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Bayforest Capital Ltd trimmed its position in shares of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) by 93.6% in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 653 shares of the industrial products company's stock after selling 9,558 shares

A.O. Smith (AOS) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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On April 15, 2026, A.O. Smith Corp (AOS) shares fell 5.3% today, bringing the current price to $63.37. The stock has experienced a 52-week range of $61.35 to $8

Atwater Malick LLC lowered its position in shares of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) by 28.2% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 60,069 shares of the industrial products company's stock after selling 23,633

MILWAUKEE, April 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.36 per share on the company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock.

Aberdeen Group plc lifted its stake in A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) by 155.6% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 17,137 shares of the industrial products company's stock after acquiring an additional 10,433 shares

MILWAUKEE, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) will release its first quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, April 30, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m.

Burns Matteson Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm acquired 7,692 shares of the industrial products company's stock, valued at approximately $514,000. Other institutional investors have also made

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A.O. Smith is upgraded from Hold to Buy, driven by improved topline growth prospects, a compelling valuation backdrop, and a well-rounded dividend profile. After no growth over 2 years, AOS now expects 2-5% revenue growth, aided by resilient replacement demand, regulatory tailwinds in commercial water heaters, the Indian businessand the Leonard Valve acquisition. A progressive dividend policy is underpinned by robust free cash flow, which should comfortably ameliorate any debt concerns linked to the Leonard Valve acquisition.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does A.O. Smith (AOS) have what it takes?

Dividend Aristocrats, tracked via NOBL, outperformed SPY YTD despite a sharp March pullback, with 44 Aristocrats beating SPY and 17 posting double-digit gains. Momentum, valuation (via dividend yield theory), and projected long-term total return now guide Aristocrat selection, with 39 currently screening as undervalued and offering ≥10% expected annualized returns. Recent dividend increases from CL, GD, LIN, and O bring the 2026 average Aristocrat dividend growth rate to 3.40%, with Realty Income expected to announce further hikes throughout the year.

Company recognized for its commitment to robust ethics, compliance and governance programs MILWAUKEE, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, announced today it has been recognized as a 2026 World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

AOS benefits from strong North America demand and acquisitions, though China weakness and rising expenses remain concerns.
