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Fresh industry research on Saudi Arabia and North America water heater markets has put A. O. Smith (AOS) in focus, as energy rules, construction activity and smart-system demand shape expectations for its water heating and treatment business. A. O. Smith shares have lost momentum, with the 30-day share price return down 7.96% and the year-to-date share price return down 16.25%, while the 1-year total shareholder return has declined 20.53%. This suggests the recent sector tailwinds have not...

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A. O. Smith is rated Buy due to resilient replacement demand, energy-efficiency tailwinds, and an attractive valuation. Click here to read my analysis.

AOS benefits from strong North America boiler demand, acquisitions and shareholder returns, though China weakness and rising costs pose challenges.

A. O. Smith has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautious about the stock’s prospects.

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A. O. Smith (AOS) faces near-term earnings risk, but its replacement-driven revenue base, relatively

A. O. Smith (AOS) has an average rating of hold and mean price target of $69.70, according to analys

A. O. Smith (AOS) stock is back in focus after the company released stronger than expected second quarter 2026 earnings, updated its full year outlook, and lifted its share repurchase target. See our latest analysis for A. O. Smith. A. O. Smith’s latest results landed against a weaker share price backdrop, with the stock at $60.13 and a year to date share price return down 11.99%, while the 1 year total shareholder return declined 12.70%. The earnings surprise, higher buyback target and...

A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) reported second-quarter 2026 sales of approximately $1 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $1.03, as growth in its North American businesses and stronger cash flow were partly offset by continued weakness in China. Chief Executive Officer Stephen Shafer said the compan

A.O. Smith Corp (NYSE:AOS) recently announced a total dividend of $0.36 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-07-31. This includes a $0.36 per share cash dividend payable on 2026-08-17. As investors look forward to this upcoming payment, the spotlight also shines on the company's dividend history, yield, and growth rates.

A.O. Smith (AOS) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +7.29% and +1.81%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

North America sales rose 5% and free cash flow jumped nearly 70%, but a 28% decline in China and rising steel costs tempered the quarter.

Water heating and treatment solutions company A.O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) reported Q2 CY2026 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, but sales were flat year on year at $1.00 billion. The company expects the full year’s revenue to be around $3.93 billion, close to analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.03 per share was 11.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

AOS beats Q2 earnings and sales estimates, boosted by North America strength, while higher input costs and weaker China demand pressured profitability.

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for A.O. Smith (AOS) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Moby summary of A. O. Smith Corporation's Q2 2026 earnings call

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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--Directors of A. O. Smith Corporation 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 Monday, Aug. 17 to shareholders of record Friday, July 31, 2026. About A. O. Smith A. O. Smith Corporation, with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader applying innovative...

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As the Q1 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the hvac and water systems industry, including A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) and its peers.