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NYSE:AOS

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

$68.79
-0.95 (-1.36%)
(As of 06/9/2023 ET)
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Today's Range
$68.45
$69.90
50-Day Range
$63.95
$70.38
52-Week Range
$46.58
$71.87
Volume
502,725 shs
Average Volume
982,904 shs
Market Capitalization
$10.35 billion
P/E Ratio
43.54
Dividend Yield
1.74%
Price Target
$67.13

A. O. Smith MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.11 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
2.4% Downside
$67.13 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
4.33% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
-2.49
Upright™ Environmental Score
News Sentiment
0.84mentions of A. O. Smith in the last 14 days
Based on 9 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
Selling Shares
$299,950 Sold Last Quarter
Proj. Earnings Growth
6.92%
From $3.47 to $3.71 Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.02 out of 5 stars

Industrial Products Sector

92nd out of 176 stocks

Household Appliances Industry

1st out of 5 stocks


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About A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) Stock

A. O. Smith Corp. manufactures residential and commercial gas and electric water heaters, boilers, tanks, and water treatment products. It operates through the North America and Rest of World segments. The North America segment manufactures and markets comprehensive lines of residential and commercial gas and electric water heaters, boilers, and tanks. The Rest of World segment markets water treatment products in China, Europe, and India. The company was founded by Charles Jeremiah Smith in 1874 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

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AOS Stock News Headlines

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Short Interest in A. O. Smith Co. (NYSE:AOS) Drops By 6.2%
StockNews.com Initiates Coverage on A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS)
66,000% upside on tiny biotech?
The Wall Street Journal reports that this medical breakthrough is "Transforming Medicine." One analyst calculated that it could be worth $1 Trillion, making the upside potential of this small-cap 66,000% above today's price.
A. O. Smith Co. (NYSE:AOS) VP Sells $299,950.00 in Stock
A. O. Smith: High-Quality Has Its Price
A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) Upgraded to "Buy" at StockNews.com
A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) Price Target Raised to $78.00
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AOS Price History

AOS Company Calendar

Last Earnings
4/27/2023
Ex-Dividend for 5/15 Dividend
4/27/2023
Dividend Payable
5/15/2023
Today
6/10/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
7/27/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Household appliances
Sub-Industry
Building Products
CUSIP
83186520
Employees
12,000
Year Founded
1874

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$67.13
High Stock Price Forecast
$82.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$55.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
-2.4%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.11
Research Coverage
9 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$235.70 million
Pretax Margin
6.37%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$3.75 billion
Cash Flow
$3.69 per share
Book Value
$11.56 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
149,389,000
Market Cap
$10.35 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.28

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Key Executives

  • Kevin J. Wheeler
    Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
  • Samuel M. CarverSamuel M. Carver
    Senior Vice President-Global Operations
  • Charles T. Lauber
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Robert J. HeidemanRobert J. Heideman
    Chief Technology Officer & Senior Vice President
  • S. Melissa Scheppele
    Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President













AOS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell A. O. Smith stock right now?

9 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for A. O. Smith in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 sell ratings, 4 hold ratings and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" AOS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in AOS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.
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What is A. O. Smith's stock price forecast for 2023?

9 brokers have issued 1 year price targets for A. O. Smith's shares. Their AOS share price forecasts range from $55.00 to $82.00. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach $67.13 in the next twelve months. This suggests that the stock has a possible downside of 2.4%.
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How have AOS shares performed in 2023?

A. O. Smith's stock was trading at $57.24 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, AOS stock has increased by 20.2% and is now trading at $68.79.
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Are investors shorting A. O. Smith?

A. O. Smith saw a drop in short interest during the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,300,000 shares, a drop of 6.2% from the April 30th total of 5,650,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 1,070,000 shares, the short-interest ratio is presently 5.0 days. Currently, 4.3% of the company's shares are sold short.
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When is A. O. Smith's next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, July 27th 2023.
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How were A. O. Smith's earnings last quarter?

A. O. Smith Co. (NYSE:AOS) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April, 27th. The industrial products company reported $0.94 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.77 by $0.17. The industrial products company earned $966.40 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $922.05 million. A. O. Smith had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 28.78% and a net margin of 6.49%. The firm's revenue was down 1.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.77 earnings per share.
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How often does A. O. Smith pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for A. O. Smith?

A. O. Smith declared a quarterly dividend on Monday, April 10th. Shareholders of record on Friday, April 28th will be given a dividend of $0.30 per share on Monday, May 15th. This represents a $1.20 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.74%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 27th.
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Is A. O. Smith a good dividend stock?

A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.72%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 31 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio is 75.95%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Based on earnings estimates, AOS will have a dividend payout ratio of 32.35% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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When did A. O. Smith's stock split?

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

What guidance has A. O. Smith issued on next quarter's earnings?

A. O. Smith updated its FY 2023 earnings guidance on Thursday, April, 27th. The company provided EPS guidance of $3.30-$3.50 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.33. The company issued revenue guidance of $3.68 billion-$3.83 billion, compared to the consensus revenue estimate of $3.74 billion.

What is Kevin J. Wheeler's approval rating as A. O. Smith's CEO?

10 employees have rated A. O. Smith Chief Executive Officer Kevin J. Wheeler on Glassdoor.com. Kevin J. Wheeler has an approval rating of 82% among the company's employees.

What other stocks do shareholders of A. O. Smith own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other A. O. Smith investors own include AbbVie (ABBV), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), Procter & Gamble (PG), Walmart (WMT), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Abbott Laboratories (ABT), Chevron (CVX), NVIDIA (NVDA) and PepsiCo (PEP).

What is A. O. Smith's stock symbol?

A. O. Smith trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "AOS."

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

A. O. Smith's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include BlackRock Inc. (6.52%), State Street Corp (5.83%), Impax Asset Management Group plc (2.67%), Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. (2.26%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.94%) and ProShare Advisors LLC (1.88%). Insiders that own company stock include Ajita G Rajendra, Benjamin A Otchere, Bruce M Smith, Daniel L Kempken, David R Warren, Gene C Wulf, Idelle K Wolf, James F Stern, Mark A Petrarca, Mark D Smith, Mark R Allen, Michael M Larsen, Patricia K Ackerman, Paul W Jones, Robert J Heideman, Ronald D Brown, Samuel M Carver and Wallace E Goodwin.
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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 WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab.
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What is A. O. Smith's stock price today?

One share of AOS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $68.79.

How much money does A. O. Smith make?

A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) has a market capitalization of $10.35 billion and generates $3.75 billion in revenue each year. The industrial products company earns $235.70 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.58 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does A. O. Smith have?

The company employs 12,000 workers across the globe.

Does A. O. Smith have any subsidiaries?
The following companies are subsidiares of A. O. Smith: A. O. Smith (China) Environmental Products Co. Ltd., A. O. Smith (China) Investment Co. Ltd., A. O. Smith (China) Water Heater Co. Ltd., A. O. Smith (China) Water Products Co. Ltd., A. O. Smith (Hong Kong) Limited, A. O. Smith (Shanghai) HVAC Co. Ltd., A. O. Smith (Wuhan) HVAC Co. Ltd., A. O. Smith Enterprises Ltd., A. O. Smith Holdings (Barbados) SRL, A. O. Smith India Water Products Private Limited, A. O. Smith L’eau chaude S.a.r.l., A. O. Smith Vietnam Company Limited, A. O. Smith Water FZE, A. O. Smith Water Treatment (North America) Holdings Inc., A. O. Smith Water Treatment (North America) Inc., A.O. Smith (Shanghai) Water Treatment Products Co., A.O. Smith Electrical Products, A.O. Smith Holdings I B.V., A.O. Smith Holdings II B.V., A.O. Smith Holdings III B.V., A.O. Smith International Holdings B.V., A.O. Smith Products v.o.f., A.O. Smith Water Products Company B.V., AO Smith Su Teknolojileri Anonim Sirketi, AOS Holding Company, American Water Heater Company, Applied Energy Recovery Systems, Aquasana Inc., GSW Inc., Giant Factories, Hague, Hague Europe LLC, Hague Quality Water, Lochinvar LLC, Lochinvar Limited, Master Water Conditioning, Mineral-Right Inc., Products de Agua S. de R.L. de C.V., SICO Acquisition LLC, State Industries LLC., Takagi - A. O. Smith Tankless Water Heater Company LLC, Water-Right, Water-Right Inc, Waterboss Europe SRL, and Yueyang Zhongmin Special Electrical Machinery Co. Ltd.
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How can I contact A. O. Smith?

A. O. Smith's mailing address is 11270 WEST PARK PLACE, MILWAUKEE WI, 53224. The official website for the company is www.aosmith.com. The industrial products company can be reached via phone at (414) 359-4000, via email at packerman@aosmith.com, or via fax at 414-359-4115.

This page (NYSE:AOS) was last updated on 6/10/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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