A. O. Smith Corporation manufactures and markets residential and commercial gas and electric water heaters, boilers, tanks, and water treatment products in North America, China, Europe, and India. It operates through two segments, North America and Rest of World. The company offers water heaters for residences, restaurants, hotels and motels, office buildings, laundries, car washes, and small businesses; residential and commercial boilers for space heating applications in hospitals, schools, hotels, and other commercial buildings; and water treatment products, including on-the-go filtration bottles, point-of-use carbon and reverse osmosis products, point-of-entry water softeners, and whole-home water filtration products for residences, restaurants, hotels, and offices. It also provides food and beverage filtration products; expansion tanks, commercial solar water heating systems, swimming pool and spa heaters, and related products and parts; and heat pumps, combi-boilers, solar tank units, and air purification products. The company offers its products primarily under the A. O. Smith, State, Lochinvar, and water softener brands. It distributes its products through independent wholesale plumbing distributors, as well as through retail channels consisting of hardware and home center chains, and manufacturer representative firms; and offers Aquasana branded products directly to consumers through e-commerce, as well as other online retailers. The company was founded in 1874 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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| Date | Price Target | Rating | Analyst |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| 11/23/2021 | $100.00 | Buy | Loop Capital |
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RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) today announced the appointment of three individuals, Craig S. Morford, Christopher L. Mapes and Julie A. Beck, to its board of directors. These appointments reflect RPM's ongoing commitment to expanding the expertise, diversity and leadership capabilities of its board as the company continues to drive long-term growth and shareholder value. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250113146614/en/Christopher L. Mapes (Photo: Business Wire) The appointments of Mr. Morford and Mr. Mapes are effective immediately, and Ms. Beck's term is set to commence on April 7, 2025. With these additions,
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
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First Quarter 2025 Highlights(Comparisons are year-over-year ("YoY"), unless otherwise noted) Sales of $964 million, a decrease of 2% primarily due to lower water heater volumes in North America and lower sales in ChinaNorth America sales decreased 2% against a difficult comparison. Sequential quarter-over-quarter improvement in segment sales was 9%Net earnings were $136.6 million and diluted EPS decreased 5% to $0.95Rest of World operating margin improved 110 basis points on flat sales led by China operating margin expansion of 200 basis pointsRepurchased $121 million of shares and reaffirmed expected full year repurchases of $400 million2025 Outlook maintained at:Consolidated sales to be f
MILWAUKEE, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.34 per share on the company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. A. O. Smith announces the 2025 first quarter dividend.The dividend is payable on Thursday, May 15 to shareholders of record Wednesday, April 30, 2025. About A. O. Smith A. O. Smith Corporation, with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. List
MILWAUKEE, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its first quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, April 29, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). A. O. Smith will release first quarter financial results before the market opens April 29.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"
2024 Highlights(Comparisons are year-over-year ("YoY"), unless otherwise noted) Sales of $3.8 billion, a decrease of 1% primarily driven by lower sales in ChinaNet earnings of $533.6 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.63, a 2% decrease, primarily due to lower sales as well as a $0.10 reduction to EPS for restructuring and impairment expenses to right size the businesses in China and North America water treatmentAdjusted earnings of $548.0 million resulted in adjusted EPS of $3.73, a decrease of 2%Returned $496 million of capital to shareholders through dividend and share repurchasesPureit acquisition, which closed in the fourth quarter, had a minimal impact on 2024 resultsMIL
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.34 per share on the company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. A. O. Smith reports Q4 2024 dividend.The dividend is payable on Tuesday, February 18 to shareholders of record Friday, January 31, 2025. About A. O. SmithA. O. Smith Corporation, with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis., is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York S
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its fourth quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, January 30, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). A. O. Smith Corporation to release fourth quarter 2024 financial results Jan. 30.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
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
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, October 7, 2024, the board of directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) approved a 6% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend rate to $0.34 per share. The dividend increase affects the company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. A. O. Smith announces quarterly dividend.The dividend is payable on Friday, November 15 to shareholders of record October 31, 2024. "This dividend increase reflects our commitment within our capital allocation strategy of consistently returning capital to shareholders," said Kevin
First Quarter 2025 Highlights(Comparisons are year-over-year ("YoY"), unless otherwise noted) Sales of $964 million, a decrease of 2% primarily due to lower water heater volumes in North America and lower sales in ChinaNorth America sales decreased 2% against a difficult comparison. Sequential quarter-over-quarter improvement in segment sales was 9%Net earnings were $136.6 million and diluted EPS decreased 5% to $0.95Rest of World operating margin improved 110 basis points on flat sales led by China operating margin expansion of 200 basis pointsRepurchased $121 million of shares and reaffirmed expected full year repurchases of $400 million2025 Outlook maintained at:Consolidated sales to be f
MILWAUKEE, April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) Board of Directors today announced that Kevin Wheeler will transition from chairman and chief executive officer to executive chairman of the corporation, effective July 1, 2025. At that time, Stephen Shafer will be appointed to the Board of Directors and will assume the role of president and chief executive officer. Steve Shafer becomes the 11th chief executive officer in A. O. Smith's 151-year history.As executive chairman, Wheeler will continue to lead the company's Board of Directors and remain
MILWAUKEE, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.34 per share on the company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. A. O. Smith announces the 2025 first quarter dividend.The dividend is payable on Thursday, May 15 to shareholders of record Wednesday, April 30, 2025. About A. O. Smith A. O. Smith Corporation, with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. List
MILWAUKEE, April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its first quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, April 29, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). A. O. Smith will release first quarter financial results before the market opens April 29.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"
Company recognized for its commitment to robust ethics, compliance and governance programs MILWAUKEE, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, announces today it has been recognized as a 2025 World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. A. O. Smith is one of only 12 honorees in the industrial manufacturing category.A. O. Smith has been recognized two years in a row and is one of only 12 honorees in the industrial manufa
2024 Highlights(Comparisons are year-over-year ("YoY"), unless otherwise noted) Sales of $3.8 billion, a decrease of 1% primarily driven by lower sales in ChinaNet earnings of $533.6 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.63, a 2% decrease, primarily due to lower sales as well as a $0.10 reduction to EPS for restructuring and impairment expenses to right size the businesses in China and North America water treatmentAdjusted earnings of $548.0 million resulted in adjusted EPS of $3.73, a decrease of 2%Returned $496 million of capital to shareholders through dividend and share repurchasesPureit acquisition, which closed in the fourth quarter, had a minimal impact on 2024 resultsMIL
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.34 per share on the company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. A. O. Smith reports Q4 2024 dividend.The dividend is payable on Tuesday, February 18 to shareholders of record Friday, January 31, 2025. About A. O. SmithA. O. Smith Corporation, with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis., is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York S
RPM International Inc. (NYSE:RPM) today announced the appointment of three individuals, Craig S. Morford, Christopher L. Mapes and Julie A. Beck, to its board of directors. These appointments reflect RPM's ongoing commitment to expanding the expertise, diversity and leadership capabilities of its board as the company continues to drive long-term growth and shareholder value. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250113146614/en/Christopher L. Mapes (Photo: Business Wire) The appointments of Mr. Morford and Mr. Mapes are effective immediately, and Ms. Beck's term is set to commence on April 7, 2025. With these additions,
MILWAUKEE, Jan. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) will release its fourth quarter 2024 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, January 30, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Daylight Time). A. O. Smith Corporation to release fourth quarter 2024 financial results Jan. 30.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
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.
Oppenheimer upgraded A.O. Smith from Perform to Outperform and set a new price target of $88.00
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
Seaport Research Partners initiated coverage of A.O. Smith with a rating of Neutral
Loop Capital downgraded A.O. Smith from Buy to Hold and set a new price target of $65.00 from $67.00 previously
UBS downgraded A.O. Smith from Neutral to Sell and set a new price target of $58.00 from $65.00 previously
Robert W. Baird downgraded A.O. Smith from Outperform to Neutral and set a new price target of $60.00
Longbow upgraded A.O. Smith from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $71.00
Loop Capital initiated coverage of A.O. Smith with a rating of Buy and set a new price target of $100.00