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A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) is a global water technology manufacturer headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, known for residential and commercial water heating equipment, boilers and water treatment products. The AOS news feed on Stock Titan aggregates company-issued announcements and regulatory disclosures so readers can follow how this manufacturing business communicates its performance and strategy.
News about A. O. Smith frequently covers quarterly earnings results, including segment performance in North America and Rest of World, changes in operating margins, cash flow trends and updated outlook ranges for net sales and diluted earnings per share. These releases often explain the drivers behind results, such as water heater and boiler demand in North America, economic conditions in China and growth in markets like India.
Investors can also track capital allocation and shareholder return actions through the news stream, including announcements of dividend rate increases and share repurchase activity. The company has highlighted that it has increased its dividend each year for over 30 years, and news items describe board decisions on quarterly dividend rates.
Another key theme in AOS news is strategic activity, such as the signing and completion of the acquisition of LVC Holdco LLC (Leonard Valve). Related releases outline how this transaction expands A. O. Smith’s presence in the water management market, enhances digital capabilities and broadens its integrated product offering with commercial and institutional customers. Leadership and governance updates, including executive appointments in legal, compliance and digital roles, are also disclosed through news items.
For investors and observers interested in water heating, boilers, water treatment and water management technologies, the AOS news page provides a centralized view of the company’s earnings announcements, strategic moves, financing decisions and leadership changes. Regular visits can help readers understand how A. O. Smith frames its business performance and long-term priorities.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) reported 2025 net sales of $3.83 billion, net earnings of $546.2 million and record diluted EPS of $3.85 (up 6% YoY). Free cash flow was $546.0 million, and the company returned $597 million to shareholders.
2026 guidance projects sales of $3.90–4.02 billion and EPS of $3.85–4.15, including Leonard Valve sales of about $70 million.
A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.36 per share on its Common Stock and Class A Common Stock.
The dividend is payable on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 to shareholders of record as of Friday, January 30, 2026.
A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) will release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. An investor conference call is scheduled the same day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and will be streamed live on the company's website, www.aosmith.com.
An audio replay will be posted on the company's Investors page after the live event and can be accessed via the "Fourth Quarter Conference Call" link.
Bessemer Investors has completed the sale of Leonard Valve Company to A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) on January 6, 2026, following a definitive agreement signed on November 12, 2025. Bessemer invested in Leonard Valve in 2019 and worked with third‑generation owner Niles Wilcox to execute succession planning, strengthen management, and support organic growth and strategic M&A.
During Bessemer ownership Leonard expanded digital and thermostatic mixing products, acquired Heat‑Timer Corporation, and says it has tripled its digital and connected offerings. Financial and purchase price details were not disclosed.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) completed the acquisition of Leonard Valve Company on January 6, 2026 for a $470 million all-cash purchase price, with an estimated post-tax adjustment valuing the deal at approximately $412 million. The transaction was funded with cash borrowed under a new credit agreement. Leonard Valve, founded in 1911 and based in Cranston, Rhode Island, designs water temperature control valves, thermostatic mixing systems, digital monitoring devices and Heat-Timer boiler controls for hospitals, schools, industrial and other commercial customers.
The company said the deal expands A. O. Smith's water management presence, strengthens digital expertise and broadens integrated product offerings for commercial and institutional customers. BofA Securities served as financial advisor and Foley & Lardner served as legal advisor.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Leonard Valve Company for $470 million (subject to customary adjustments), with an adjusted value of approximately $412 million after estimated tax benefits. The company expects closing in Q1 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals, and intends to fund the all-cash purchase with a mix of cash on hand and committed debt financing. The purchase price equates to an adjusted multiple of about 12x forecasted 2026 EBITDA. A. O. Smith said the deal expands its water management and digital capabilities and is expected to be accretive to earnings per share in 2026 after one-time purchase-accounting charges and professional fees.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) reported Q3 2025 sales of $943M, a 4% YoY increase, with net earnings of $132M (+10%) and diluted EPS of $0.94 (+15%).
North America sales grew 6% with operating margin up 110 bps to 24.2%. Rest of World sales declined 1% led by a 12% local-currency drop in China; Rest of World margin improved to 7.4%. Cash from operations rose to $433.7M (+21%) and free cash flow to $380.5M (+35%) for the first nine months.
Management updated 2025 guidance: consolidated sales flat to +1% and diluted EPS narrowed to $3.70–$3.85. Share repurchases and a 6% dividend increase were announced.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) announced a 6% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.36 per share, affecting both Common Stock and Class A Common Stock.
The dividend is payable on November 17, 2025 to shareholders of record on October 31, 2025. The company said it has raised its dividend each year for over 30 years and that the five‑year compound annual growth rate of its dividend rate is approximately 7%.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) on October 3, 2025 named Chris Howe senior vice president and chief digital information officer (CDIO), replacing Melissa Scheppele as CIO. Howe joins from Rise and Shift, a cloud transformation and Generative AI consulting firm he co-founded in 2023, where he commercialized a GenAI widget platform and led cloud-native solutions with AWS and global partners.
At A. O. Smith, Howe will retain traditional CIO responsibilities while driving digital innovation, organization-wide digital transformation, AI and advanced analytics adoption, and fostering a digital culture. Howe previously spent 25 years at 3M in IT and business transformation roles and is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) has announced its upcoming third quarter 2025 financial results release and conference call schedule. The company will release its Q3 2025 results before market opens on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. This will be followed by an investor conference call at 10:00 AM EDT.
Investors can access the live call through the company's website at www.aosmith.com. An audio replay will be made available on the company's website after the event, accessible through the "Investors" page under the "Third Quarter Conference Call" link.