NYSE:AOS

A. O. Smith Stock Forecast, Price & News

$64.25

-1.29 (-1.97 %)

(As of 10/27/2021 12:00 AM ET)

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$66.37
50-Day Range: $61.07
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$73.71
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$73.81

Volume: 1.44 million shs
Average Volume: 1.06 million shs
Market Capitalization: $10.23 billion

P/E Ratio: 23.62
Dividend Yield: 1.59%
Beta: 1.06

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About A. O. Smith

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

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A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) Passed Our Checks, And It's About To Pay A US$0.28 Dividend
October 24, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Insiders at A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) sold US$6.1m worth of stock, possibly indicating weakness in the future
October 22, 2021 | nasdaq.com

A.O. Smith Corp. stock rises Thursday, still underperforms market
October 21, 2021 | marketwatch.com

A.O. Smith (AOS) Reports Next Week: Wall Street Expects Earnings Growth
October 21, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

A.O. Smith Corp. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day
October 20, 2021 | marketwatch.com

A.O. Smith buys Canadian water heater maker for $192M
October 20, 2021 | bizjournals.com

A. O. Smith Acquires Canada Water Heater Manufacturer Giant Factories, Inc.
October 19, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

Hedge Funds Are Warming Up To A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS)
October 19, 2021 | finance.yahoo.com

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: NYSE
Industry: Household appliances
Sub-Industry: Building Products
Sector: Industrial Products
Current Symbol: NYSE:AOS
Previous Symbol
CUSIP: 83186520
CIK: 91142
Web: www.aosmith.com
Phone: (414) 359-4000
Employees: 13,900
Year Founded: 1874

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: $2.90 billion
Price / Sales: 3.53
Cash Flow: $2.44 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 26.31
Book Value: $11.43 per share
Price / Book: 5.62

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): $2.16
Net Income: $344.90 million
Net Margins: 13.69%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 24.38%
Return on Assets: 14.30%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.05
Current Ratio: 1.75
Quick Ratio: 1.38

Price-To-Earnings

Trailing P/E Ratio: 23.62
Forward P/E Ratio: 23.28
P/E Growth: 2.83

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 159,178,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: $10.23 billion
Next Earnings Date: 10/28/2021 (Confirmed)
Fiscal Year End: N/A
Optionable: Optionable

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Industrial Products Sector

34th out of 241 stocks

Household Appliances Industry

1st out of 7 stocks

1.2 Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
A. O. Smith has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.40, and is based on 3 buy ratings, 1 hold rating, and 1 sell rating.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of $68.40, A. O. Smith has a forecasted upside of 6.2% from its current price of $64.39.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
A. O. Smith has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

4.4 Community Rank

Outperform Votes
A. O. Smith has received 441 “outperform” votes. (Add your “outperform” vote.)
Underperform Votes
A. O. Smith has received 235 “underperform” votes. (Add your “underperform” vote.)
Community Sentiment
A. O. Smith has received 65.24% “outperform” votes from our community.

MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about A. O. Smith and other stocks. Vote “Outperform” if you believe AOS will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote “Underperform” if you believe AOS will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

4.2 Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
A. O. Smith pays a meaningful dividend of 1.56%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
A. O. Smith has been increasing its dividend for 29 years.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of A. O. Smith is 48.15%. 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 32.20% next year. This indicates that A. O. Smith will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

1.7 Company Ownership

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 1.04% of the stock of A. O. Smith is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
74.13% 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.

2.5 Earnings and Valuation

Earnings Growth
Earnings for A. O. Smith are expected to grow by 17.03% in the coming year, from $2.76 to $3.23 per share.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of A. O. Smith is 23.67, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 15.20.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of A. O. Smith is 23.67, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Industrial Products sector average P/E ratio of about 33.90.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
A. O. Smith has a PEG Ratio of 2.83. 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 5.63. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) Frequently Asked Questions

Is A. O. Smith a buy right now?: 5 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for A. O. Smith in the last year. There are currently 1 sell rating, 1 hold rating and 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" A. O. Smith stock. 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 stocks does MarketBeat like better than A. O. Smith?: Wall Street analysts have given A. O. Smith a "Hold" rating, but there may be better buying opportunities in the stock market. Some of MarketBeat's past winning trading ideas have resulted in 5-15% weekly gains. MarketBeat just released five new stock ideas, but A. O. Smith wasn't one of them. MarketBeat thinks these five companies may be even better buys.
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When is A. O. Smith's next earnings date?: A. O. Smith is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, October 28th 2021.
View our earnings forecast for A. O. Smith.
How can I listen to A. O. Smith's earnings call?: A. O. Smith will be holding an earnings conference call on Thursday, October 28th at 10:00 AM Eastern. Interested parties can register for or listen to the call using this link.
How were A. O. Smith's earnings last quarter?: A. O. Smith Co. (NYSE:AOS) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, July, 28th. The industrial products company reported $0.73 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.65 by $0.08. The industrial products company had revenue of $859.80 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $825.48 million. A. O. Smith had a net margin of 13.69% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 24.38%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $0.45 EPS.
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How has A. O. Smith's stock price been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?: A. O. Smith's stock was trading at $39.97 on March 11th, 2020 when COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Since then, AOS shares have increased by 60.7% and is now trading at $64.25.
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How often does A. O. Smith pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for A. O. Smith?: A. O. Smith announced a quarterly dividend on Monday, October 11th. Stockholders of record on Friday, October 29th will be paid a dividend of $0.28 per share on Monday, November 15th. This represents a $1.12 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.74%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, October 28th. This is a positive change from A. O. Smith's previous quarterly dividend of $0.26.
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Is A. O. Smith a good dividend stock?: A. O. Smith pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.59%. A. O. Smith has been increasing its dividend for 29 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of A. O. Smith is 48.15%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, A. O. Smith will have a dividend payout ratio of 32.20% next year. This indicates that A. O. Smith will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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When did A. O. Smith's stock split? How did A. O. Smith's stock split work?: A. O. Smith's stock split before market open on 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 market closes on Wednesday, October 5th 2016. An investor that had 100 shares of A. O. Smith 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 2021 earnings guidance on Thursday, August, 5th. The company provided earnings per share guidance of $2.700-$2.760 for the period, compared to the Thomson Reuters consensus earnings per share estimate of $2.700. The company issued revenue guidance of -.
What price target have analysts set for AOS?: 5 equities research analysts have issued 12-month price targets for A. O. Smith's shares. Their forecasts range from $40.00 to $88.00. On average, they expect A. O. Smith's share price to reach $68.40 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 6.5% from the stock's current price.
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Who are A. O. Smith's key executives?: A. O. Smith's management team includes the following people:
Kevin J. Wheeler, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
Samuel M. Carver, Senior Vice President-Global Operations
Charles T. Lauber, Chief Financial Officer
Robert J. Heideman, Chief Technology Officer & Senior Vice President (LinkedIn Profile)
Melissa Scheppele, Chief Information Officer & Senior Vice President
What is Kevin J. Wheeler's approval rating as A. O. Smith's CEO?: 10 employees have rated A. O. Smith CEO Kevin J. Wheeler on Glassdoor.com. Kevin J. Wheeler has an approval rating of 82% among A. O. Smith's employees.
Who are some of A. O. Smith's key competitors?: Some companies that are related to A. O. Smith include Masco (MAS), Fortune Brands Home & Security (FBHS), Trex (TREX), Builders FirstSource (BLDR), Lennox International (LII), Owens Corning (OC), UFP Industries (UFPI), Armstrong World Industries (AWI), Simpson Manufacturing (SSD), AAON (AAON), Gibraltar Industries (ROCK), Patrick Industries (PATK), Griffon (GFF), PGT Innovations (PGTI) and American Woodmark (AMWD).
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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), The 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 institutional and retail investors. Top institutional investors include Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. (1.10%), Robeco Schweiz AG (1.09%), Boston Trust Walden Corp (0.31%), Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (0.25%), Welch & Forbes LLC (0.17%) and Patten & Patten Inc. TN (0.16%). Company insiders that own A. O. Smith stock include Ajita G Rajendra, 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, Patricia K Ackerman, Paul W Jones, Robert J Heideman, Ronald D Brown and Wallace E Goodwin.
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Which institutional investors are selling A. O. Smith stock?: AOS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Assenagon Asset Management S.A., FDx Advisors Inc., Westpac Banking Corp, New York State Teachers Retirement System, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc., Strs Ohio, Foundry Partners LLC, and Boston Trust Walden Corp. Company insiders that have sold A. O. Smith company stock in the last year include Ajita G Rajendra, Bruce M Smith, Daniel L Kempken, David R Warren, Gene C Wulf, Idelle K Wolf, James F Stern, Mark A Petrarca, Mark R Allen, Patricia K Ackerman, Paul W Jones, Robert J Heideman, Ronald D Brown, and Wallace E Goodwin.
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Which institutional investors are buying A. O. Smith stock?: AOS stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including Robeco Schweiz AG, Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V., DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale, Welch & Forbes LLC, Sciencast Management LP, Stratos Wealth Advisors LLC, Unigestion Holding SA, and Phoenix Holdings Ltd..
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How do I buy shares of A. O. Smith?: Shares of AOS 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 $64.25.
How much money does A. O. Smith make?: A. O. Smith has a market capitalization of $10.23 billion and generates $2.90 billion in revenue each year. The industrial products company earns $344.90 million in net income (profit) each year or $2.16 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does A. O. Smith have?: A. O. Smith employs 13,900 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) 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., Clean Water Testing LLC, GSW Inc., Hague, Hague Europe LLC, Hague Quality Water, Lochinvar LLC, Lochinvar Limited, 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 Financial Services LLC, Water-Right Inc, Water-Right Services LLC, Waterboss Europe SRL, William R. Hague Inc., and Yueyang Zhongmin Special Electrical Machinery Co. Ltd.
When was A. O. Smith founded?: A. O. Smith was founded in 1874.
What is A. O. Smith's official website?: The official website for A. O. Smith is www.aosmith.com.
Where are A. O. Smith's headquarters?: A. O. Smith is headquartered at 11270 WEST PARK PLACE, MILWAUKEE WI, 53224.
How can I contact A. O. Smith?: A. O. Smith's mailing address is 11270 WEST PARK PLACE, MILWAUKEE WI, 53224. The industrial products company can be reached via phone at (414) 359-4000 or via email at [email protected].

This page was last updated on 10/27/2021 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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A. O. Smith Stock Forecast, Price & News

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A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) Frequently Asked Questions

Is A. O. Smith a buy right now?

What stocks does MarketBeat like better than A. O. Smith?

When is A. O. Smith's next earnings date?

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How were A. O. Smith's earnings last quarter?

How has A. O. Smith's stock price been impacted by COVID-19 (Coronavirus)?

How often does A. O. Smith pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for A. O. Smith?

Is A. O. Smith a good dividend stock?

When did A. O. Smith's stock split? How did A. O. Smith's stock split work?

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

What price target have analysts set for AOS?

Who are A. O. Smith's key executives?

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

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

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