A.O. Smith upgraded by Longbow with a new price target
$AOS
Consumer Electronics/Appliances
Consumer Discretionary
Longbow upgraded A.O. Smith from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $71.00
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2026 | $75.00 | Hold | Jefferies |
| 6/24/2025 | $70.00 | Neutral | Analyst |
| 1/14/2025 | $88.00 | Perform → Outperform | Oppenheimer |
| 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 |
4 - SMITH A O CORP (0000091142) (Issuer)
4 - SMITH A O CORP (0000091142) (Issuer)
4 - SMITH A O CORP (0000091142) (Issuer)
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, Jan. 29, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time). The call can be heard live on the company's website, www.aosmith.com. An audio replay of the call will be available on the company's website after the live event. To access the archived audio replay, go to the "Investors" page and select the "Fourth Quarter Conference Call" link. About A. O. Smith A. O. Smith
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (the "Company" or "A. O. Smith") (NYSE:AOS) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of LVC Holdco LLC ("Leonard Valve") for $470 million, subject to customary adjustments. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $412 million after adjusting for estimated tax benefits and was funded with cash borrowed under a new credit agreement. This acquisition expands A. O. Smith's presence in the water management market."This acquisition expands our presence in the wate
NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leonard Valve Company ("Leonard Valve" or the "Company"), a leading provider of water temperature and flow control solutions, and Bessemer Investors LLC ("Bessemer"), a New York-based investment firm, today announced that Bessemer has completed the sale of Leonard Valve to A. O. Smith Corporation ("A. O. Smith") (NYSE: AOS). A. O. Smith previously announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Leonard Valve on November 12, 2025. Bessemer invested in Leonard Valve in 2019 alongside third-generation owner, Niles Wilcox. Since th
Jefferies resumed coverage of A.O. Smith with a rating of Hold and set a new price target of $75.00
Analyst initiated coverage of A.O. Smith with a rating of Neutral and set a new price target of $70.00
Oppenheimer upgraded A.O. Smith from Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $88.00
8-K - SMITH A O CORP (0000091142) (Filer)
8-K - SMITH A O CORP (0000091142) (Filer)
10-Q - SMITH A O CORP (0000091142) (Filer)
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, Jan. 29, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Standard Time). The call can be heard live on the company's website, www.aosmith.com. An audio replay of the call will be available on the company's website after the live event. To access the archived audio replay, go to the "Investors" page and select the "Fourth Quarter Conference Call" link. About A. O. Smith A. O. Smith
Third Quarter 2025 Highlights (Comparisons are year-over-year ("YoY"), unless otherwise noted) Sales of $943 million grew 4% driven by higher water heater and boiler sales in North AmericaNet earnings increased 10% to $132 million and diluted EPS increased 15% to $0.94North America sales grew 6% and operating margin expanded 110 basis points to 24.2%12% China local currency sales decline drove 1% Rest of World segment sales decrease; segment operating margin improved 90 basis pointsCash provided by operations grew 21% to $434 million and free cash flow grew 35% to $381 million in the first nine months of 2025Updated full year outlookConsolidated sales projected to range from flat to up 1%Nar
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, October 13, 2025, the board of directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) approved a 6% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend rate to $0.36 per share. The dividend increase affects the company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. A. O. Smith has increased its dividend each year for over 30 years.The dividend is payable on Monday, November 17 to shareholders of record Friday, October 31, 2025. "This dividend increase reflects our commitment to returning value to shareholders as part of our broader capital
SC 13G/A - SMITH A O CORP (0000091142) (Subject)
SC 13G/A - SMITH A O CORP (0000091142) (Subject)
SC 13G/A - SMITH A O CORP (0000091142) (Subject)
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (the "Company" or "A. O. Smith") (NYSE:AOS) announced today that it has completed the acquisition of LVC Holdco LLC ("Leonard Valve") for $470 million, subject to customary adjustments. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $412 million after adjusting for estimated tax benefits and was funded with cash borrowed under a new credit agreement. This acquisition expands A. O. Smith's presence in the water management market."This acquisition expands our presence in the wate
MILWAUKEE, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (the "Company" or "A. O. Smith") (NYSE:AOS) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire LVC Holdco LLC ("Leonard Valve") of Cranston, Rhode Island, for $470 million, subject to customary adjustments. The Company expects the transaction to close in the first quarter of 2026, subject to the satisfaction of customary closing conditions and receipt of regulatory approvals. The all-cash transaction is valued at approximately $412 million after adjusting for estimated tax benefits and is expected to be funded through a combination of cash on hand and committed debt financing. T
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, announces the appointment of Paul Jones to the role of senior vice president, general counsel and chief compliance officer, effective Oct. 1, 2025. Jim Stern, A. O. Smith's executive vice president, general counsel and secretary, will transition to executive vice president corporate development, strategy and secretary. Jones and Stern will both report to CEO Steve Shafer. These executive changes demonstrate a planful leadership transition at A. O. Smith.J