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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.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) announced key leadership changes effective October 1, 2025. Paul Jones will be promoted to senior vice president, general counsel and chief compliance officer, while Jim Stern will transition to executive vice president corporate development, strategy and secretary.
Jones, who joined A. O. Smith in 2023, brings 28 years of legal experience and will oversee the company's legal, compliance, and intellectual property activities globally. Stern, who has been with the company since 2007, will focus on corporate development, strategy, and maintain responsibility for government, industry, and regulatory affairs.
A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) reported Q2 2025 results with sales of $1 billion, down 1% year-over-year, and earnings per share of $1.07. The company's North America operating margin improved by 30 basis points to 25.4%, while Rest of World segment showed sequential margin improvement to 10.5%.
Key highlights include $251.3 million in share repurchases during H1 2025, and the initiation of a strategic assessment of their China business. The company raised its full-year 2025 outlook, projecting consolidated sales growth of 1-3% and EPS guidance of $3.70-$3.90.
Regional performance showed mixed results with North America sales at $779.0 million (-1% YoY) and Rest of World sales at $240.1 million (-2% YoY). Notable growth came from India, with organic sales up 19% in local currency.
A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.34 per share on both its Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. The dividend will be paid on August 15, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 31, 2025.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) has scheduled its second quarter 2025 financial results announcement and conference call. The company will release its Q2 2025 results before market opens on Thursday, July 24, 2025, followed by an investor conference call at 10:00 a.m. EDT.
Investors can access the live call through the company's website at www.aosmith.com. An audio replay will be available post-event in the "Investors" section under the "Second Quarter Conference Call" link.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, has appointed Ming Cheng as its new Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, effective July 7, 2025. Cheng succeeds Bob Heideman, who will retire after serving the company since 1994.
Cheng joins from 3M Company, where he spent 25 years, most recently as Senior Vice President of Research and Development for the Transportation and Electronics Business Group. His experience includes leadership roles in global R&D, particularly in Greater China, and various technical positions. Cheng holds a BS in Chemistry from Peking University, a PhD in Polymer Chemistry from Cornell University, and an MBA from the University of Minnesota.
To ensure a smooth transition, Heideman, who has been CTO since 2013, will remain with the company through September 1, 2025. During his tenure, Heideman played a crucial role in developing energy-efficient products including heat pump water heaters and water filtration systems.
["Incoming CTO Ming Cheng brings 25 years of global R&D experience from 3M", "Smooth leadership transition planned with current CTO staying through September 1", "New CTO has significant experience in both Asian and US markets"]A. O. Smith reported Q1 2025 financial results with sales of $964 million, showing a 2% decrease from the previous year. The company's net earnings were $136.6 million with earnings per share of $0.95, down 5% year-over-year.
Key highlights include:
- North America sales declined 2% but showed 9% sequential quarter growth
- Rest of World segment saw margin improvement of 110 basis points
- China operations achieved 200 basis point margin expansion despite 4% sales decline
- Company repurchased $121 million in shares
The company maintained its 2025 outlook with consolidated sales expected to be flat to up 2%, and projected EPS range of $3.60 to $3.90. Management noted positive momentum in North America water heater volumes and strong performance in high-efficiency boiler products, which saw a 10% increase in sales.
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