A. O. Smith Corporation · NYSE (us_market)
Industrials · Specialty Industrial Machinery · United States
A. O. Smith Corporation manufactures and markets residential and commercial gas and electric water heaters, boilers, heat pumps, tanks, and water treatment products in North America, China, Europe, and India. The company offers water heaters for residences, restaurants, hotels, office buildings, laundries, car washes, and small businesses; boilers for hospitals, schools, hotels, homes, apartments, and condominiums, and other large commercial buildings; and water treatment products comprising point-of-entry water softeners, well water solutions, and whole-home water filtration products, and point-of-use carbon and reverse osmosis products for residences, restaurants, hotels, and offices. It also provides commercial water treatment and filtration products; expansion tanks, commercial solar water heating systems, swimming pool and spa heaters, and related products and parts; and electric wall-hung, gas tankless, combi-boiler, and heat pump and solar water heaters. The company offers its products under the A. O. Smith, State, Lochinvar, Hague, Water-Right, Master Water, Atlantic Filter, Impact, and Water Tec brands. It distributes its products through independent wholesale plumbing distributors, as well as to retail channels consisting of hardware and home center chains, and manufacturer representative firms, as well as offers Aquasana branded products directly to consumers through e-commerce channels; and A. O. Smith branded water treatment products through dealer network and Amazon. A. O. Smith Corporation was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
| Event Period | Drawdown | Buy Point (Bottom) | Sell Point (Peak) | ticker.setupCols.buyScore | ticker.setupCols.sellScore | Max Return | Algo Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DROP2024-11-25$75.43 RISE2025-04-08$59.63 PEAK2025-05-16$70.52 172d | -20.9% 134d | 2025-04-08 $59.63 | 2025-05-16 $70.52 | 73Quality on Sale | 65Deep Value | +18.3% 38d | +18.3% Held 38d |
DROP2024-07-16$91.98 RISE2024-09-06$76.91 PEAK2024-09-27$90.59 73d | -16.4% 52d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +17.8% 21d | Missed |
DROP2023-07-19$76.64 RISE2023-09-25$64.47 PEAK2023-12-19$80.90 153d | -15.9% 68d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +25.5% 85d | Missed |
DROP2022-08-16$64.33 RISE2022-09-30$48.58 PEAK2022-11-22$61.90 98d | -24.5% 45d | 2022-09-13 $54.18 | 2022-11-22 $61.90 | 76Quality on Sale | 59Deep Value | +27.4% 53d | +14.2% Held 70d |
DROP2022-02-09$74.65 RISE2022-06-21$52.89 PEAK2022-08-16$64.33 188d | -29.1% 132d | 2022-06-14 $55.64 | 2022-08-16 $64.33 | 69Quality on Sale | 66Deep Value | +21.6% 56d | +15.6% Held 63d |
DROP2021-09-02$73.71 RISE2021-09-30$61.07 PEAK2021-12-27$84.70 116d | -17.1% 28d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +38.7% 88d | Missed |
DROP2020-01-13$48.54 RISE2020-03-20$34.75 PEAK2020-06-05$52.00 144d | -28.4% 67d | Missed | Missed | — | — | +49.6% 77d | Missed |
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A. O. Smith has underperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are skeptical about the stock's prospects.
AOS, EADSY and ASH have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 22, 2026.
AOS, EADSY and ASH have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on May 22, 2026.
Is AOS a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on A. O. Smith Corporation on r/ValueInvesting by Dynaheir-be. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on AOS. A. O. Smith Corporation’s share was trading at $56.68 as of May 20th. AOS’s trailing and forward P/E were 15.11 and 15.08 respectively according […]
Is AOS a good stock to buy? We came across a bullish thesis on A. O. Smith Corporation on r/ValueInvesting by Dynaheir-be. In this article, we will summarize the bulls’ thesis on AOS. A. O. Smith Corporation’s share was trading at $56.68 as of May 20th. AOS’s trailing and forward P/E were 15.11 and 15.08 respectively according […]
A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, announced today that Carrie L. Anderson will become the company's next executive vice president and chief financial officer on July 1. She succeeds Charles T. Lauber, who will retire from the company after serving in different senior leadership capacities for over 26 years. He will remain at the company through Sept. 30 to ensure continuity during the transition. Anderson will serve as a key member of A. O. Smith
Over the past six months, A. O. Smith’s stock price fell to $57.98. Shareholders have lost 8.4% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 11.5%. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
Over the past six months, A. O. Smith’s stock price fell to $57.98. Shareholders have lost 8.4% of their capital, which is disappointing considering the S&P 500 has climbed by 11.5%. This was partly driven by its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.
In recent days, JPMorgan downgraded A. O. Smith to Underweight following lowered guidance and a weaker outlook for its China business and residential exposure, while DA Davidson also reduced its expectations after a soft quarter. These actions underscore how softer earnings trends, weaker return on invested capital, and persistent demand challenges are pressuring the company’s near-term prospects. We’ll now examine how JPMorgan’s concerns about China’s worsening demand picture reshape A. O...
In recent days, JPMorgan downgraded A. O. Smith to Underweight following lowered guidance and a weaker outlook for its China business and residential exposure, while DA Davidson also reduced its expectations after a soft quarter. These actions underscore how softer earnings trends, weaker return on invested capital, and persistent demand challenges are pressuring the company’s near-term prospects. We’ll now examine how JPMorgan’s concerns about China’s worsening demand picture reshape A. O...
Recent analyst moves have put A. O. Smith (AOS) under a sharper spotlight, as JPMorgan and DA Davidson issued downgrades following lowered company guidance, softer North American residential demand, and a weaker outlook for China tied to declining consumer confidence. See our latest analysis for A. O. Smith. The recent downgrades and softer guidance come against a backdrop where the share price has fallen 30.39% over the past 90 days and the 1-year total shareholder return is down 18.90%,...
Recent analyst moves have put A. O. Smith (AOS) under a sharper spotlight, as JPMorgan and DA Davidson issued downgrades following lowered company guidance, softer North American residential demand, and a weaker outlook for China tied to declining consumer confidence. See our latest analysis for A. O. Smith. The recent downgrades and softer guidance come against a backdrop where the share price has fallen 30.39% over the past 90 days and the 1-year total shareholder return is down 18.90%,...
A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) is included among the 11 Best Rising Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now. On May 4, DA Davidson lowered its price recommendation on A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) to $67 from $75. It reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares following the company’s Q1 earnings miss. The firm said demand […]
A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) is included among the 11 Best Rising Dividend Stocks to Buy Right Now. On May 4, DA Davidson lowered its price recommendation on A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) to $67 from $75. It reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares following the company’s Q1 earnings miss. The firm said demand […]
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| 30d | 90d | YTD | 1y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AOS | -6.01% | -27.22% | -15.19% | -11.80% |
| XLI | +0.10% | -3.23% | +11.61% | +21.22% |
| Alpha (stock − sector) | -6.11% | -23.99% | -26.80% | -33.02% |
| Filed | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Fister Todd W | Director | A Grant / award | 2,262 | $66.32 | +$150.0K |
| 2026-04-15 | HOLT VICTORIA M | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 2,262 | $66.32 | +$150.0K |
| 2026-04-15 | Kadri Ilham | Director | A Grant / award | 2,262 | $66.32 | +$150.0K |
| 2026-04-15 | Larsen Michael M | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 2,262 | $66.32 | +$150.0K |
| 2026-04-15 | MAPES CHRISTOPHER L | Director | A Grant / award | 2,262 | $66.32 | +$150.0K |
| 2026-04-15 | MARTIN LOIS M | Director | A Grant / award | 2,262 | $66.32 | +$150.0K |
| 2026-04-15 | SMITH MARK D | Director | A Grant / award | 2,262 | $66.32 | +$150.0K |
| 2026-04-15 | Saak Aaron W | Director | A Grant / award(deriv) | 2,262 | $66.32 | +$150.0K |
| 2026-03-04 | Schuh Darrell W. | SVP; President & GM Lochinvar | S Open-market sale | 1,104 | $74.39 | −$82.1K |
| 2026-02-24 | Carver Samuel M. | SVP - Global Operations | G Gift | 1,144 | — | — |
| 2026-02-17 | Carver Samuel M. | SVP - Global Operations | M Option exercise(deriv) | 2,605 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-02-17 | Carver Samuel M. | SVP - Global Operations | A Grant / award | 709 | $79.89 | +$56.6K |
| 2026-02-17 | Carver Samuel M. | SVP - Global Operations | F Tax withholding | 1,026 | $79.89 | −$82.0K |
| 2026-02-17 | Carver Samuel M. | SVP - Global Operations | M Option exercise | 2,605 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-02-17 | Karge Douglas Samuel | SVP - President NA Water Treat | M Option exercise(deriv) | 1,415 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-02-17 | Karge Douglas Samuel | SVP - President NA Water Treat | A Grant / award | 338 | $79.89 | +$27.0K |
| 2026-02-17 | Karge Douglas Samuel | SVP - President NA Water Treat | F Tax withholding | 666 | $79.89 | −$53.2K |
| 2026-02-17 | Karge Douglas Samuel | SVP - President NA Water Treat | M Option exercise | 1,415 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-02-17 | Lauber Charles T | EVP & CFO | M Option exercise(deriv) | 9,460 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-02-17 | Lauber Charles T | EVP & CFO | A Grant / award | 2,254 | $79.89 | +$180.1K |
| 2026-02-17 | Lauber Charles T | EVP & CFO | F Tax withholding | 4,447 | $79.89 | −$355.2K |
| 2026-02-17 | Lauber Charles T | EVP & CFO | M Option exercise | 9,460 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-02-17 | Kulkarni Parag | SVP - Int'l; President India | M Option exercise(deriv) | 1,115 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-02-17 | O'Brien Stephen D. | SVP; Pres & General Mngr NAWH | M Option exercise(deriv) | 2,905 | — | +$0 |
| 2026-02-17 | O'Brien Stephen D. | SVP; Pres & General Mngr NAWH | A Grant / award | 791 | — | +$0 |
| Report Date | EPS Estimate | EPS Actual | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-30upcoming | 0.94 | — | — |
| 2026-04-30 | 0.94 | 0.85 | -9.91% |
| 2026-01-29 | 0.84 | 0.90 | +6.95% |
| 2025-10-28 | 0.91 | 0.94 | +3.62% |
| 2025-07-24 | 0.99 | 1.07 | +7.93% |
| 2025-04-29 | 0.91 | 0.95 | +4.28% |
| 2025-01-30 | 0.89 | 0.85 | -4.77% |
| 2024-10-22 | 0.82 | 0.82 | -0.05% |
| 2024-07-23 | 1.06 | 1.06 | +0.01% |
| 2024-04-25 | 0.99 | 1.00 | +1.36% |
| 2024-01-30 | 0.96 | 0.97 | +1.40% |
| 2023-10-26 | 0.79 | 0.90 | +13.36% |
| 2023-07-27 | 0.90 | 1.01 | +11.76% |
| 2023-04-27 | 0.78 | 0.94 | +20.11% |
| 2023-01-31 | 0.79 | 0.86 | +8.88% |
| 2022-10-27 | 0.69 | 0.69 | -0.03% |