A. O. Smith Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

Third Quarter 2026 Highlights (Comparisons are year-over-year ("YoY"), unless otherwise noted) Sales of $941 million; net earnings of $126 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.93 North America segment sales of $761.6 million increased 3% driven by Leonard Valve acquisition sales, 13% boiler sales growth and the benefits of pricing actions, partially offset by lower residential water heater volumes Rest of World segment sales of $192.8 million decreased 7%, reflecting continued weakness in China's consumer appliance market Year-to-date operating cash flow was $429 million and free cash flow increased 4% to $396 million Concluded China strategic assessment with definitive agreements, announced October 27, under which CPE will acquire an 81% interest in the Company's China business; with A. O. Smith retaining a 19% stake and long-term brand license 2026 full year guidance has been updated to exclude the China business for all of 2026: Net sales growth, excluding China, of approximately 4% Adjusted EPS¹, excluding China, of between $3.42 and $3.52 1 Excludes full year North America water treatment estimated pre-tax restructuring and impairment expenses of approximately $20 million.

PRNewsWire • 13 hours ago

A.O. Smith (AOS) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates

A.O. Smith (AOS) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.93 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.9 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.94 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • 10 hours ago

A.O. Smith (AOS) Q3 Earnings: Taking a Look at Key Metrics Versus Estimates

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for A.O. Smith (AOS) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended September 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.

Zacks Investment Research • 9 hours ago

AOS Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Boiler Growth, Pricing

A. O. Smith beats third-quarter earnings estimates as boiler growth and pricing benefits offset weaker water heater demand, while its China divestiture reshapes its 2026 outlook.

Zacks Investment Research • 7 hours ago

AOS to Showcase Breakthrough Power Solutions for AI Core Power, AI Data Center and Industrial Designs at electronica 2026

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AOS will present technologies that address a wide range of power design challenges at electronica 2026.

Business Wire • 15 hours ago

Best Dividend Aristocrats For November 2026

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Seeking Alpha • 17 hours ago

A. O. Smith Gears Up to Report Q3 Earnings: Here's What to Expect

AOS gears up for Q3 earnings with modest revenue growth expected, while weak China demand, rising costs and North American strength shape its outlook.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 28, 2026

A. O. Smith Announces Majority Interest of China Business Acquired by CPE; A. O. Smith to Retain 19% Stake and Long-Term Brand License

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation ("A.

PRNewsWire • Oct 28, 2026

The Dividend Aristocrats Ranked By Quality Scores (October 2026)

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Seeking Alpha • Oct 23, 2026

Dividend Champion, Contender, And Challenger Highlights: Week October 25

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Seeking Alpha • Oct 24, 2026