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A. O. Smith Corporation

Industrials · Industrial - Machinery

$56.96

Up+$0.01 (+0.02%)

Updated Sep 22, 2026, 6:30 AM

SID Score

5.4/10

Composite research score

Smart Money

58/100

Neutral

Market cap
11B
P/E ratio
19.98
Dividend yield
2.42%
52-week range
$54.16 – $81.87
Volume
1.48M
Avg. volume
1.35M

Price performance

AOS price history

1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices

AOS closed at $56.96 after 20 trading sessions, down 9.18% for the selected period.

Last close
$56.96
Period change
-9.18%
Period low
$56.71
Period high
$62.72
Daily close
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AOS OHLC price history, latest 40 sessions
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Sep 21, 2026$57.63$57.63$56.5511$56.961.48M
Sep 18, 2026$56.91$57.23$56.49$56.953.27M
Sep 17, 2026$57.80$58.12$56.59$56.931.06M
Sep 16, 2026$57.44$57.80$56.55$56.891.35M
Sep 15, 2026$57.48$57.48$56.625$57.221.22M
Sep 14, 2026$56.80$57.80$56.71$57.381.39M
Sep 11, 2026$57.34$58.04$56.98$57.391.51M
Sep 10, 2026$57.00$57.28$56.50$56.711.25M
Sep 9, 2026$58.42$58.855$57.715$57.831.31M
Sep 8, 2026$60.36$60.37$58.79$58.821.32M
Sep 4, 2026$60.21$61.11$60.16$60.481.31M
Sep 3, 2026$60.00$60.84$59.69$60.531.33M
Sep 2, 2026$58.78$59.63$58.425$59.261.05M
Sep 1, 2026$58.74$59.585$58.41$58.491.02M
Aug 31, 2026$59.94$60.30$59.05$59.132.17M
Aug 28, 2026$62.19$62.99$59.50$60.381.81M
Aug 27, 2026$61.93$62.33$61.39$61.951.04M
Aug 26, 2026$62.46$63.28$62.185$62.481.01M
Aug 25, 2026$63.40$63.41$61.67$62.151.32M
Aug 24, 2026$63.44$64.09$62.06$62.721.17M

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Overview

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Company profile

A.O. Smith Corp manufactures a broad lineup of water heaters, boilers, and water treatment products. The company has two reporting segments: North America (75% of sales) and the rest of the world (25% of sales). A.O. Smith is the manufacturer of water heaters in North America for the residential and commercial markets, with approximately 37% and 54% market share, respectively. Residential water heaters account for the majority of North American sales and are distributed equally through wholesale and retail channels. The majority of A.O. Smith's international revenue is from China, a market the company entered during the mid-1990s. However, the firm announced a strategic review of its China operations.

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Consensus
Hold
Average target
$78.00
Implied upside
Analysts
18
AOS recent ratings
DateFirmRatingTarget
Jul 31, 2026StifelBuy
Jul 31, 2026CitigroupNeutral
Jul 20, 2026StifelBuy
Jun 10, 2026OppenheimerOutperform
May 15, 2026JP MorganUnderweight
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Yahoo · Sep 16, 2026

A. O. Smith (AOS) Is Getting Fresh Attention, What Is Behind It?

Fresh industry research on Saudi Arabia and North America water heater markets has put A. O. Smith (AOS) in focus, as energy rules, construction activity and smart-system demand shape expectations for its water heating and treatment business. A. O. Smith shares have lost momentum, with the 30-day share price return down 7.96% and the year-to-date share price return down 16.25%, while the 1-year total shareholder return has declined 20.53%. This suggests the recent sector tailwinds have not...

Yahoo · Sep 15, 2026

Are New Smart Heater Forecasts Reframing A. O. Smith's (AOS) Competitive Edge In Connected Homes?

Recent industry reports indicate that the Saudi Arabia water heater market is expected to reach US$958.1 million by 2035 and the North America tankless water heater market is projected to reach US$2.20 billion by 2033, with A. O. Smith highlighted among manufacturers investing in energy‑efficient, smart and hybrid systems. An interesting aspect of these developments is how government efficiency rules and incentives, combined with rising construction activity, are accelerating demand for...

Yahoo · Sep 15, 2026

North America Tankless Water Heater Market Forecasts Growth from $995.8M (2025) to $2.20B by 2033, Profiling A.O. Smith, Rheem, Rinnai, Bosch & 6 Other Key Players

Energy rules, rebates, construction and renovations are driving tankless adoption, while smart controls, condensing and hybrid technologies unlock cold-climate and commercial opportunities.Dublin, Sept. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- "North America Tankless Water Heater Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Product, Application, Country, and Growth Forecasts, 2026-2033" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. North America Tankless Water Heater Market to Reach USD 2.20 Billio

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