A.O. Smith upgraded by Baird with a new price target
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Baird upgraded A.O. Smith from Neutral to Outperform and set a new price target of $85.00 from $82.00 previously
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/23/2024 | $80.00 | Buy → Neutral | DA Davidson |
| 10/23/2024 | $75.00 → $80.00 | Sell → Neutral | UBS |
| 7/24/2024 | $97.00 → $98.00 | Hold → Buy | Stifel |
| 8/7/2023 | Neutral | Seaport Research Partners | |
| 1/17/2023 | $67.00 → $65.00 | Buy → Hold | Loop Capital |
| 1/10/2023 | $65.00 → $58.00 | Neutral → Sell | UBS |
| 7/14/2022 | $60.00 | Outperform → Neutral | Robert W. Baird |
| 7/6/2022 | $71.00 | Neutral → Buy | Longbow |
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Announces water goal; shares progress on greenhouse gas emissions reduction MILWAUKEE, Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation ("the Company") (NYSE:AOS) announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report, which documents the company's environmental, social and governance activities, progress and performance over the past two years. The report also announces the company's first public water goal — an annual water savings of 40 million gallons by 2030. This is the fourth sustainability report released by the company in the last six years.
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE:AOS) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Pureit, a Unilever PLC business at a purchase price of approximately $120 million, subject to customary adjustments. Pureit offers a broad range of residential water purification solutions, primarily in India. "Pureit complements our premium brands in the market and their strength in e-commerce will allow us to expand our presence in that channel," said Kevin J. Wheeler, the Company's chairman and chief e
Third Quarter 2024 Highlights(Comparisons are year-over-year ("YoY"), unless otherwise noted) Sales of $903 million, a decrease of 4%, driven by lower sales in China and lower volumes of water heaters in North AmericaNet earnings of $120 million, a decrease of 11%Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.82, a decrease of 9% Reaffirm revised 2024 EPS outlook of $3.70 to $3.856% increase to our dividend; we have increased our dividend for 32 consecutive yearsRecently announced Pureit acquisition on track to close by the end of 2024MILWAUKEE, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation ("the Company") (NYSE:AOS) today announced its third quarter 2024 resu
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DA Davidson downgraded A.O. Smith from Buy to Neutral and set a new price target of $80.00
UBS upgraded A.O. Smith from Sell to Neutral and set a new price target of $80.00 from $75.00 previously
Stifel upgraded A.O. Smith from Hold to Buy and set a new price target of $98.00 from $97.00 previously
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MILWAUKEE, Nov. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (the "Company") (NYSE:AOS) today announced it has completed its acquisition of Pureit, a Unilever PLC business at a purchase price of approximately $120 million, subject to customary adjustments. Pureit offers a broad range of residential water purification solutions, primarily in India. "Pureit complements our premium brands in the market and their strength in e-commerce will allow us to expand our presence in that channel," said Kevin J. Wheeler, the Company's chairman and chief e
Third Quarter 2024 Highlights(Comparisons are year-over-year ("YoY"), unless otherwise noted) Sales of $903 million, a decrease of 4%, driven by lower sales in China and lower volumes of water heaters in North AmericaNet earnings of $120 million, a decrease of 11%Diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.82, a decrease of 9% Reaffirm revised 2024 EPS outlook of $3.70 to $3.856% increase to our dividend; we have increased our dividend for 32 consecutive yearsRecently announced Pureit acquisition on track to close by the end of 2024MILWAUKEE, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation ("the Company") (NYSE:AOS) today announced its third quarter 2024 resu
Summary(Comparisons are year-over-year ("YoY"), unless otherwise noted) Preliminary third quarter sales of $903 million, a decrease of 4%, due to lower sales in China and North America water heatingPreliminary third quarter earnings per share ("EPS") of $0.82, a decrease of 9%Preliminary cash provided by operations of $360 million and preliminary free cash flow of $283 million in the first nine months of 2024Lowered full year EPS guidance to be between $3.70 and $3.85 compared to prior guidance of $3.95 to $4.10MILWAUKEE, Oct. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology c
Baird analyst Michael Halloran maintains A.O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $92 to $90.
Analysts' ratings for A.O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) over the last quarter vary from bullish to bearish, as provided by 5 analysts. The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months. Bullish Somewhat Bullish Indifferent Somewhat Bearish Bearish Total Ratings 1 0 3 0 1 Last 30D 1 0 0 0 0 1M Ago 0 0 1 0 1 2M Ago 0 0 0 0 0 3M Ago 0 0 2 0 0 Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $90.4, with a high estimate of $98.00 and a low estimate of $75.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average refl
Stifel analyst Nathan Jones upgrades A.O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $97 to $98.
Experienced global executive to lead operations MILWAUKEE, March 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation ("the Company") (NYSE:AOS) announced today the appointment of Stephen Shafer as president and chief operating officer, effective March 18, 2024. In this role, Shafer will lead the company's global business units, including operations, engineering and IT. "Steve will work with me and our team to drive enhanced performance and continued growth in sales and profitability," said Kevin Wheeler, chairman and CEO. Shafer is an accomplished
Nordson Corporation (NASDAQ:NDSN) announced the election of Christopher L. Mapes, retired president and chief executive officer of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LECO), to its board of directors, effective today. Mr. Mapes has more than 38 years of experience leading diversified global manufacturing companies. Beyond his keen understanding of the manufacturing industry, Mr. Mapes has significant experience in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, global operations, international compliance and developing and implementing strategic operating plans. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240115539778/en/Christoph
MILWAUKEE, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, today announced the appointment of Noelle Brigham, P. E., Env. SP. as the Company's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Director. Brigham will lead and drive all aspects of the ESG initiatives while developing a long-term strategy for the Company's global commitments and strategy in this field. A. O. Smith Names Noelle Brigham as Environmental, Social and Governance DirectorBrigham is a licensed Professional Engineer and Envision Sustainability Pr