A. O. Smith Corporation manufactures and markets residential and commercial gas and electric water heaters, boilers, tanks, and water treatment products in North America, China, Europe, and India. It operates through two segments, North America and Rest of World. The company offers water heaters for residences, restaurants, hotels and motels, office buildings, laundries, car washes, and small businesses; residential and commercial boilers for space heating applications in hospitals, schools, hotels, and other commercial buildings; and water treatment products, including on-the-go filtration bottles, point-of-use carbon and reverse osmosis products, point-of-entry water softeners, and whole-home water filtration products for residences, restaurants, hotels, and offices. It also provides food and beverage filtration products; expansion tanks, commercial solar water heating systems, swimming pool and spa heaters, and related products and parts; and heat pumps, combi-boilers, solar tank units, and air purification products. The company offers its products primarily under the A. O. Smith, State, Lochinvar, and water softener brands. It distributes its products through independent wholesale plumbing distributors, as well as through retail channels consisting of hardware and home center chains, and manufacturer representative firms; and offers Aquasana branded products directly to consumers through e-commerce, as well as other online retailers. The company was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 5/15/2026 | $60.00 | Neutral → Underweight | Analyst |
| 1/9/2026 | $75.00 | Hold | Jefferies |
| 6/24/2025 | $70.00 | Neutral | Analyst |
| 1/14/2025 | $88.00 | Perform → Outperform | Oppenheimer |
| 10/23/2024 | $80.00 | Buy → Neutral | DA Davidson |
| 10/23/2024 | $75.00 → $80.00 | Sell → Neutral | UBS |
| 7/24/2024 | $97.00 → $98.00 | Hold → Buy | Stifel |
| 8/7/2023 | Neutral | Seaport Research Partners | |
| 1/17/2023 | $67.00 → $65.00 | Buy → Hold | Loop Capital |
| 1/10/2023 | $65.00 → $58.00 | Neutral → Sell | UBS |
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Analyst downgraded A.O. Smith from Neutral to Underweight and set a new price target of $60.00
Jefferies resumed coverage of A.O. Smith with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $75.00
Analyst initiated coverage of A.O. Smith with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $70.00
Oppenheimer upgraded A.O. Smith from Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $88.00
DA Davidson downgraded A.O. Smith from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $80.00
UBS upgraded A.O. Smith from Sell to Neutral and set a new price target of $80.00 from $75.00 previously
Stifel upgraded A.O. Smith from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $98.00 from $97.00 previously
Seaport Research Partners initiated coverage of A.O. Smith with a rating of Neutral
Loop Capital downgraded A.O. Smith from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $65.00 from $67.00 previously
UBS downgraded A.O. Smith from Neutral to Sell and set a new price target of $58.00 from $65.00 previously
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MILWAUKEE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, announced today that Carrie L. Anderson will become the company's next executive vice president and chief financial officer on July 1. She succeeds Charles T. Lauber, who will retire from the company after serving in different senior leadership capacities for over 26 years. He will remain at the company through Sept. 30 to ensure continuity during the transition. Anderson will serve as a key member of A. O. Smith's executive leadership team and lead the company's finance organization responsible for strategic financial planning, capital allocation, treasury, controllersh
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 $0.85North 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 constraintsRest of World segment sales of $200.7 million decreased 11% due to continued challenges in the consumer appliance market in ChinaNet earnings decreased primarily as a result of lower volumes and transaction-related expenses recognized in the quarter for the Leonard Valve acquisitionStrong gr
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. The dividend is payable on Friday, May 15 to shareholders of record Thursday, April 30, 2026.About A. O. SmithA. O. Smith Corporation, with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:AOS), the company is
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. (Eastern Daylight Time). The call can be heard live on the company's website, www.aosmith.com. An audio replay of the call will be available on the company's website after the live event. To access the archived audio replay, go to the "Investors" page and select the "First Quarter Conference Call" link.About A. O. SmithA. O. Smith Corp
Company recognized for its commitment to robust ethics, compliance and governance programsMILWAUKEE, 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. A. O. Smith is one of only 13 honorees recognized in the industrial manufacturing category.A. O. Smith has been honored with this award for three consecutive years and is one of only 13 hon
2025 Highlights (Comparisons are year-over-year ("YoY"), unless otherwise noted) Sales of $3.8 billion; net earnings increased 2% to $546.2 million and diluted EPS increased 6% to a record $3.851Strong execution led to 80 basis points of operating margin improvementFree cash flow (FCF) of $546 million, 100% FCF to net earningsReturned $597 million of capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchasesLeonard Valve acquisition closed in January 2026 and advances a broader water management platform1 2024 net earnings and EPS included pre-tax restructuring and impairment expenses of $17.6 million, with an EPS impact of $0.10, to right size the businesses in China and North America W
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 15, 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. The dividend is payable on Tuesday, February 17 to shareholders of record Friday, January 30, 2026. About A. O. SmithA. O. Smith Corporation, with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:AOS), the co
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, Jan. 29, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time). The call can be heard live on the company's website, www.aosmith.com. An audio replay of the call will be available on the company's website after the live event. To access the archived audio replay, go to the "Investors" page and select the "Fourth Quarter Conference Call" link. About A. O. Smith A. O. Smith
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (the "Company" or "A. O. Smith") (NYSE:AOS) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of LVC Holdco LLC ("Leonard Valve") for $470 million, subject to customary adjustments. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $412 million after adjusting for estimated tax benefits and was funded with cash borrowed under a new credit agreement. This acquisition expands A. O. Smith's presence in the water management market."This acquisition expands our presence in the wate
NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leonard Valve Company ("Leonard Valve" or the "Company"), a leading provider of water temperature and flow control solutions, and Bessemer Investors LLC ("Bessemer"), a New York-based investment firm, today announced that Bessemer has completed the sale of Leonard Valve to A. O. Smith Corporation ("A. O. Smith") (NYSE: AOS). A. O. Smith previously announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Leonard Valve on November 12, 2025. Bessemer invested in Leonard Valve in 2019 alongside third-generation owner, Niles Wilcox. Since th
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MILWAUKEE, May 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, announced today that Carrie L. Anderson will become the company's next executive vice president and chief financial officer on July 1. She succeeds Charles T. Lauber, who will retire from the company after serving in different senior leadership capacities for over 26 years. He will remain at the company through Sept. 30 to ensure continuity during the transition. Anderson will serve as a key member of A. O. Smith's executive leadership team and lead the company's finance organization responsible for strategic financial planning, capital allocation, treasury, controllersh
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (the "Company" or "A. O. Smith") (NYSE:AOS) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of LVC Holdco LLC ("Leonard Valve") for $470 million, subject to customary adjustments. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $412 million after adjusting for estimated tax benefits and was funded with cash borrowed under a new credit agreement. This acquisition expands A. O. Smith's presence in the water management market."This acquisition expands our presence in the wate
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (the "Company" or "A. O. Smith") (NYSE:AOS) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire LVC Holdco LLC ("Leonard Valve") of Cranston, Rhode Island, for $470 million, subject to customary adjustments. The Company expects the transaction to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and receipt of regulatory approvals. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $412 million after adjusting for estimated tax benefits and is expected to be funded through a combination of cash on hand and committed debt financing. T
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, announces the appointment of Paul Jones to the role of senior vice president, general counsel and chief compliance officer, effective Oct. 1, 2025. Jim Stern, A. O. Smith's executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, will transition to executive vice president corporate development, strategy and secretary. Jones and Stern will both report to CEO Steve Shafer. These executive changes demonstrate a planful leadership transition at A. O. Smith.J
RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) today announced the appointment of three individuals, Craig S. Morford, Christopher L. Mapes and Julie A. Beck, to its board of directors. These appointments reflect RPM's ongoing commitment to expanding the expertise, diversity and leadership capabilities of its board as the company continues to drive long-term growth and shareholder value. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250113146614/en/Christopher L. Mapes (Photo: Business Wire) The appointments of Mr. Morford and Mr. Mapes are effective immediately, and Ms. Beck's term is set to commence on April 7, 2025. With these additions,
Experienced global executive to lead operations MILWAUKEE, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation ("the Company") (NYSE:AOS) announced today the appointment of Stephen Shafer as president and chief operating officer, effective March 18, 2024. In this role, Shafer will lead the company's global business units, including operations, engineering and IT. "Steve will work with me and our team to drive enhanced performance and continued growth in sales and profitability," said Kevin Wheeler, chairman and CEO. Shafer is an accomplished
Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) announced the election of Christopher L. Mapes, retired president and chief executive officer of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO), to its board of directors, effective today. Mr. Mapes has more than 38 years of experience leading diversified global manufacturing companies. Beyond his keen understanding of the manufacturing industry, Mr. Mapes has significant experience in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, global operations, international compliance and developing and implementing strategic operating plans. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240115539778/en/Christoph
MILWAUKEE, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, today announced the appointment of Noelle Brigham, P. E., Env. SP. as the Company's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Director. Brigham will lead and drive all aspects of the ESG initiatives while developing a long-term strategy for the Company's global commitments and strategy in this field. A. O. Smith Names Noelle Brigham as Environmental, Social and Governance DirectorBrigham is a licensed Professional Engineer and Envision Sustainability Pr
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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 $0.85North 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 constraintsRest of World segment sales of $200.7 million decreased 11% due to continued challenges in the consumer appliance market in ChinaNet earnings decreased primarily as a result of lower volumes and transaction-related expenses recognized in the quarter for the Leonard Valve acquisitionStrong gr
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. The dividend is payable on Friday, May 15 to shareholders of record Thursday, April 30, 2026.About A. O. SmithA. O. Smith Corporation, with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:AOS), the company is
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. (Eastern Daylight Time). The call can be heard live on the company's website, www.aosmith.com. An audio replay of the call will be available on the company's website after the live event. To access the archived audio replay, go to the "Investors" page and select the "First Quarter Conference Call" link.About A. O. SmithA. O. Smith Corp
2025 Highlights (Comparisons are year-over-year ("YoY"), unless otherwise noted) Sales of $3.8 billion; net earnings increased 2% to $546.2 million and diluted EPS increased 6% to a record $3.851Strong execution led to 80 basis points of operating margin improvementFree cash flow (FCF) of $546 million, 100% FCF to net earningsReturned $597 million of capital to shareholders through dividends and share repurchasesLeonard Valve acquisition closed in January 2026 and advances a broader water management platform1 2024 net earnings and EPS included pre-tax restructuring and impairment expenses of $17.6 million, with an EPS impact of $0.10, to right size the businesses in China and North America W
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 15, 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. The dividend is payable on Tuesday, February 17 to shareholders of record Friday, January 30, 2026. About A. O. SmithA. O. Smith Corporation, with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:AOS), the co
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, Jan. 29, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time). The call can be heard live on the company's website, www.aosmith.com. An audio replay of the call will be available on the company's website after the live event. To access the archived audio replay, go to the "Investors" page and select the "Fourth Quarter Conference Call" link. About A. O. Smith A. O. Smith
Third Quarter 2025 Highlights (Comparisons are year-over-year ("YoY"), unless otherwise noted) Sales of $943 million grew 4% driven by higher water heater and boiler sales in North AmericaNet earnings increased 10% to $132 million and diluted EPS increased 15% to $0.94North America sales grew 6% and operating margin expanded 110 basis points to 24.2%12% China local currency sales decline drove 1% Rest of World segment sales decrease; segment operating margin improved 90 basis pointsCash provided by operations grew 21% to $434 million and free cash flow grew 35% to $381 million in the first nine months of 2025Updated full year outlookConsolidated sales projected to range from flat to up 1%Nar
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, October 13, 2025, the board of directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) approved a 6% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend rate to $0.36 per share. The dividend increase affects the company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. A. O. Smith has increased its dividend each year for over 30 years.The dividend is payable on Monday, November 17 to shareholders of record Friday, October 31, 2025. "This dividend increase reflects our commitment to returning value to shareholders as part of our broader capital
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its third quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, Oct. 28, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). The call can be heard live on the company's website, www.aosmith.com. An audio replay of the call will be available on the company's website after the live event. To access the archived audio replay, go to the "Investors" page and select the "Third Quarter Conference Call" link. About A. O. SmithA. O. Smith Corp
Second Quarter 2025 Highlights(Comparisons are year-over-year ("YoY"), unless otherwise noted) Sales of $1 billion declined 1% as higher boiler sales were more than offset by lower sales in China and lower water heater volumes in North AmericaNet earnings and diluted EPS were $152.2 million and $1.07, respectivelyNorth America operating margin increased 30 basis points to 25.4%Rest of World operating margin continued sequential improvement to 10.5%Repurchased $251.3 million of shares in the first half of 2025Initiating assessment of strategic opportunities for China businessRaised full year 2025 sales outlook and the midpoint of full year diluted EPS outlook:Consolidated sales to grow betwee
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