A.O. Smith downgraded by Loop Capital with a new price target
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Loop Capital downgraded A.O. Smith from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $65.00 from $67.00 previously
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | 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 |
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8-K - SMITH A O CORP (0000091142) (Filer)
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
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
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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
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
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