A. O. Smith (AOS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), founded in 1874 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a leading manufacturer of water heating equipment and boilers. Originally established to produce electric motors, the company has evolved into a global provider of residential and commercial water heating and water treatment solutions. With more than a century of engineering expertise, A. O. Smith has built a reputation for reliable, energy-efficient products and a broad aftermarket parts and service network.

The company’s product portfolio spans residential and commercial water heaters, boilers and tankless systems, as well as water treatment equipment such as filtration and softening systems. Its residential business offers gas, electric and hybrid water heaters designed for single-family homes, multi-family buildings and specialty applications. In the commercial segment, A. O. Smith supplies high-efficiency boilers and water heaters for hotels, hospitals, manufacturing facilities and institutional projects, supported by custom engineering and turnkey installation services.

A. O. Smith serves customers across North America, Asia and selected international markets in Europe and Latin America. The company operates manufacturing facilities in the United States, China and India, where it also maintains research and development centers focused on innovative heat-exchange technologies and digital controls. This global footprint allows A. O. Smith to tailor its product designs to regional energy codes and consumer preferences, while leveraging scale in procurement and production.

The company is led by an experienced executive team and board of directors with deep expertise in manufacturing, technology and global operations. Under their guidance, A. O. Smith continues to invest in R&D, expand its digital capabilities and pursue sustainability initiatives such as low-NOx combustion and advanced insulation materials. By combining a long heritage of quality with a commitment to innovation, A. O. Smith aims to deliver reliable water heating and treatment solutions that meet evolving regulatory and environmental demands.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $67.94 to $68.37
• 50-Day Range: $62.69 to $70.51
• 52-Week Range: $58.83 to $92.45
• Volume: 98,218 shs
• Average Volume: 1.29 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $9.62 billion
• P/E Ratio: 18.95
• Dividend Yield: 2.01%
• Price Target: $75.29
• Consensus Rating: Hold

A. O. Smith Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

A. O. Smith scored higher than 98% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 4th out of 183 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 3.1 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

A. O. Smith has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.29, and is based on 2 buy ratings, 5 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

A. O. Smith has been the subject of 5 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 11.70%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for A. O. Smith are expected to grow by 11.70% in the coming year, from $3.76 to $4.20 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of A. O. Smith is 19.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.43.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of A. O. Smith is 19.01, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 24.75.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

A. O. Smith has a PEG Ratio of 1.50. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

A. O. Smith has a P/B Ratio of 5.22. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.47% of the float of A. O. Smith has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

A. O. Smith has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in A. O. Smith has recently decreased by 17.29%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Strong

Dividend Yield

A. O. Smith pays a meaningful dividend of 2.01%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

A. O. Smith has been increasing its dividend for 31 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of A. O. Smith is 37.99%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, A. O. Smith will have a dividend payout ratio of 32.38% next year. This indicates that A. O. Smith will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Environmental Score: -2.49

Percentage of Shares Shorted

3.47% of the float of A. O. Smith has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

A. O. Smith has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in A. O. Smith has recently decreased by 17.29%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.66

News Sentiment

A. O. Smith has a news sentiment score of 0.66. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 24 news articles for A. O. Smith this week, compared to 12 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 4 people have searched for AOS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -20% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added A. O. Smith to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, A. O. Smith insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.76% of the stock of A. O. Smith is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

76.10% of the stock of A. O. Smith is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

AOS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have AOS shares performed this year?

A. O. Smith's stock was trading at $68.21 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, AOS shares have decreased by 0.2% and is now trading at $68.07.
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How were A. O. Smith's earnings last quarter?

A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April, 29th. The industrial products company reported $0.95 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.90 by $0.05. The company's revenue was down 1.5% on a year-over-year basis.
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When did A. O. Smith's stock split?

A. O. Smith shares split on Thursday, October 6th 2016.The 2-1 split was announced on Wednesday, September 7th 2016. The newly created shares were distributed to shareholders after the market closes on Wednesday, October 5th 2016. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the split would have 200 shares after the split.

Does A. O. Smith have any subsidiaries?

A. O. Smith subsidiaries include these companies: Giant Factories, Master Water Conditioning, Water-Right, Water-Right Inc, Hague, Hague Quality Water, Aquasana Inc., and more.

Who are A. O. Smith's major shareholders?

A. O. Smith's top institutional investors include Confluence Investment Management LLC (0.23%). Insiders that own company stock include James F Stern, Mark D Smith, Kevin J Wheeler, Ajita G Rajendra, Idelle K Wolf, Michael M Larsen, Robert J Heideman, Daniel L Kempken, Douglas Samuel Karge, Samuel M Carver and Benjamin A Otchere.
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How do I buy shares of A. O. Smith?

Shares of AOS 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 A. O. Smith own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that A. O. Smith investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Chevron (CVX), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Exxon Mobil (XOM), JPMorgan Chase & Co. (JPM) and Home Depot (HD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/29/2025
• Record date for 5/15 Dividend: 4/30/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/15 Dividend: 4/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/15/2025
• Today: 7/03/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/22/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: MACH - ELECTRICAL
• Sub-Industry: Building Products
• Current Symbol: NYSE:AOS
• CIK: 91142
• Web: www.aosmith.com
• Phone: (414) 359-4000
• Fax: 414-359-4115
• Employees: 12,700
• Year Founded: 1874

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: $75.29
• High Stock Price Target: $84.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $65.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +10.6%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.29
• Research Coverage: 7 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.58
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 19.01
• Forward P/E Ratio: 18.10
• P/E Growth: 1.5
• Net Income: $533.60 million
• Net Margins: 13.74%
• Pretax Margin: 18.13%
• Return on Equity: 28.39%
• Return on Assets: 16.70%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.14
• Current Ratio: 1.61
• Quick Ratio: 1.01

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.82 billion
• Price / Sales: 2.53
• Cash Flow: $4.36 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 15.60
• Book Value: $13.05 per share
• Price / Book: 5.22

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 142,110,000
• Free Float: 141,029,000
• Market Cap: $9.67 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.20