AAON (AAON) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ: AAON) is a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment for commercial and industrial applications. The company’s product portfolio focuses on rooftop packaged units, water-source heat pumps, chillers and custom-engineered solutions that cater to a wide array of building types, from office complexes and schools to data centers and healthcare facilities.

AAON’s core offerings include rooftop units available in gas, electric and dual-fuel configurations, precision air-conditioning systems for temperature- and humidity-sensitive environments, and modular chillers suited for both indoor and outdoor installations. The company also produces air handlers, heat recovery units and building automation controls designed to optimize energy efficiency and indoor air quality.

Founded in 1987 by Dr. Norman H. Asbjornson, AAON is headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and operates manufacturing facilities in Oklahoma and Texas. The company’s vertically integrated production model encompasses sheet metal fabrication, coil manufacturing and final assembly, enabling tight control over quality and lead times. Sales are conducted through a network of independent representatives and direct channels throughout North America, with select international exports.

AAON places a strong emphasis on research and development to meet evolving environmental regulations and customer-specific requirements. By combining standardized platforms with customizable options, the company seeks to deliver reliable, energy-efficient HVAC solutions while maintaining flexibility for unique projects and emerging market trends.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $80.21 to $83.13
• 50-Day Range: $72.07 to $88.29
• 52-Week Range: $62.00 to $144.07
• Volume: 695,396 shs
• Average Volume: 1.39 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $6.62 billion
• P/E Ratio: 55.20
• Dividend Yield: 0.49%
• Price Target: $102.00
• Consensus Rating: Buy

AAON Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

AAON scored higher than 98% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 4th out of 102 stocks in the construction sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Buy

Consensus Rating

AAON has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.20, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside Potential

AAON has a consensus price target of $102.00, representing about 25.7% upside from its current price of $81.15.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

AAON has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 29.65%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for AAON are expected to grow by 29.65% in the coming year, from $2.26 to $2.93 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of AAON is 55.20, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 265.11.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of AAON is 55.20, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 16.57.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

AAON has a P/B Ratio of 8.00. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.07% of the outstanding shares of AAON have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

AAON has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in AAON has recently increased by 27.91%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

AAON has a dividend yield of 0.49%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

AAON has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of AAON is 27.21%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, AAON will have a dividend payout ratio of 13.65% next year. This indicates that AAON will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.6 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.68

Percentage of Shares Shorted

6.07% of the outstanding shares of AAON have been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

AAON has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.9, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in AAON has recently increased by 27.91%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.48

News Sentiment

AAON has a news sentiment score of 1.48. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.92 average news sentiment score of Construction companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 18 news articles for AAON this week, compared to 11 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

11 people have searched for AAON on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 83% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

8 people have added AAON to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 100% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, AAON insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,779,407.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

18.70% of the stock of AAON is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

70.81% of the stock of AAON is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AAON Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AAON shares performed this year?

AAON's stock was trading at $117.68 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, AAON stock has decreased by 31.0% and is now trading at $81.15.

How were AAON's earnings last quarter?

AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAON) issued its quarterly earnings data on Monday, August, 11th. The construction company reported $0.22 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.09. AAON's revenue was down .6% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did AAON's stock split?

AAON's stock split before market open on Thursday, August 17th 2023.The 3-2 split was announced on Friday, July 7th 2023. The newly issued shares were payable to shareholders after the closing bell on Wednesday, August 16th 2023. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 150 shares after the split.

Is AAON doing a stock buyback?

AAON's Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program on Tuesday, March 4th 2025, which authorizes the company to buy back $30,000,000 in shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 0.5% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback programs are often an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.

Does AAON have any subsidiaries?

The following companies are subsidiaries of AAON: BASX Solutions, AAON Coil Products Inc Texas, and AAON Inc Oklahoma.

Who are AAON's major shareholders?

AAON's top institutional investors include Blair William & Co. IL (2.80%), State Street Corp (2.51%), Geneva Capital Management LLC (2.50%) and Conestoga Capital Advisors LLC (2.28%). Insiders that own company stock include Rony D Gadiwalla, Gary D Fields, Rebecca Thompson, Robert Teis, Gordon Douglas Wichman, Christopher Douglas Eason, Norman H Asbjornson, Casey Kidwell, Stephen E Wakefield, David Raymond Stewart and Larry Gene Stewart.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of AAON?

Shares of AAON stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of AAON own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that AAON investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Waste Connections (WCN), TotalEnergies (TTE), The RMR Group (RMR) and Southern First Bancshares (SFST).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 6/27 Dividend: 6/06/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 6/27 Dividend: 6/06/2025
• Dividend Payable: 6/27/2025
• Last Earnings: 8/11/2025
• Today: 9/05/2025
• Record date for 9/26 Dividend: 9/05/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 9/26 Dividend: 9/05/2025
• Dividend Payable: 9/26/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/06/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Construction
• Industry: BLDG PRD - AIR/HT
• Sub-Industry: Building Products
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:AAON
• CIK: 824142
• Web: www.aaon.com
• Phone: (918) 583-2266
• Fax: 918-583-6094
• Employees: 4,812
• Year Founded: 1988

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for AAON: $102.00
• High Price Target: $110.00
• Low Price Target: $95.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +25.7%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.20
• Research Coverage: 5 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $1.47
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 55.20
• Forward P/E Ratio: 35.91
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $168.56 million
• Net Margins: 9.70%
• Pretax Margin: 11.50%
• Return on Equity: 15.45%
• Return on Assets: 10.30%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.38
• Current Ratio: 3.10
• Quick Ratio: 1.99

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $1.20 billion
• Price / Sales: 5.51
• Cash Flow: $2.84 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 28.57
• Book Value: $10.15 per share
• Price / Book: 8.00

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 81,530,000
• Free Float: 66,285,000
• Market Cap: $6.62 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.00