Welcome to our dedicated page for A O Smith SEC filings (Ticker: AOS), a comprehensive resource for investors and traders seeking official regulatory documents including 10-K annual reports, 10-Q quarterly earnings, 8-K material events, and insider trading forms.
The A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) SEC filings page on Stock Titan provides access to the company’s official regulatory disclosures, along with AI-powered summaries to help interpret complex documents. As a global water technology manufacturer of residential and commercial water heating equipment, boilers and water treatment products, A. O. Smith uses SEC filings to report its financial condition, results of operations, capital structure and material corporate events.
Investors researching AOS can use this page to locate current reports on Form 8-K, which the company files to announce significant developments. Recent 8-K filings have covered topics such as quarterly financial results, leadership changes in legal and compliance roles, the signing and completion of the acquisition of LVC Holdco LLC (Leonard Valve), and the entry into a Credit Agreement providing for a $470 million unsecured term loan used to finance that acquisition. These filings describe transaction terms, key covenants, leverage and interest coverage requirements, and other material details.
In addition to 8-Ks, users can access A. O. Smith’s annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which the company references in its news releases when discussing risk factors and forward-looking statements. These periodic reports contain segment information for North America and Rest of World, discussions of demand for water heaters, boilers and water treatment products, and detailed risk disclosures related to tariffs, economic conditions, competition, regulatory changes and technology or data security.
Stock Titan’s AI tools highlight the most important sections of lengthy filings, helping readers quickly identify items such as new debt agreements, acquisition-related disclosures, non-GAAP measure reconciliations and updates to risk factors. Users can also review insider transaction reports on Form 4 when available, to see how company insiders are trading AOS shares.
By combining real-time EDGAR updates with AI-generated explanations, this page helps investors, analysts and researchers understand how A. O. Smith reports its financial performance, manages its capital structure and documents strategic actions like acquisitions and leadership transitions.
A. O. Smith reported softer first-quarter 2026 results, with net sales of $945.6 million, down from $963.9 million a year ago, and net earnings of $118.0 million versus $136.6 million. Earnings per share were $0.85, down from $0.95, as lower North American residential water heater volumes and weaker China demand offset prior pricing actions.
The company completed the $470 million Leonard Valve acquisition, adding about $15.9 million of sales and $5.5 million of pre-tax earnings in the quarter and increasing debt and interest expense. Management lowered 2026 sales growth guidance to 2–4% and now expects diluted EPS of $3.60–$3.90, or adjusted EPS of $3.70–$4.00, reflecting continued China headwinds and North American regulatory uncertainty.
Free cash flow improved sharply to $118.9 million from $17.4 million, helped by working capital. The company announced a North America water treatment restructuring expected to generate annual savings of $6–$8 million from 2027 after an estimated $20 million largely non-cash charge in the second quarter. A. O. Smith also repurchased 715,493 shares for $51.3 million and plans about $200 million of buybacks in 2026 while maintaining ample liquidity under its $500 million revolving credit facility.
A. O. Smith Corporation reported first quarter 2026 net sales of $945.6 million, down 2% year over year, with net earnings of $118.0 million and diluted EPS of $0.85, an 11% decline. North America sales rose slightly to $753.4 million, helped by the Leonard Valve acquisition, but lower residential water heater volumes and weather-related disruptions pressured margins. Rest of World sales fell to $200.7 million as China sales declined 17% in local currency.
Operating cash flow increased to $129.4 million and free cash flow to $118.9 million, supported by working capital management. The company repurchased 0.7 million shares for $51.3 million and ended the quarter with $203.9 million in cash and marketable securities and $615.8 million of debt.
The company lowered its 2026 outlook, now expecting net sales of $3.9–$4.0 billion, diluted EPS of $3.60–$3.90 and adjusted EPS of $3.70–$4.00, primarily due to continued weakness in China and uncertainty around North American regulatory changes. It also plans approximately $20 million of North America water treatment restructuring and impairment expenses in the second quarter, excluded from adjusted EPS.
A O Smith Corp reports that Vanguard Capital Management filed a Schedule 13G holding 8,315,386 shares of Common Stock, equal to 7.39% of the class. The filing shows Vanguard Capital Management has sole dispositive power over 8,315,386 shares and sole voting power for 981,997 shares.
The filing is signed by Ashley Grim as Head of Global Fund Administration and lists Vanguard's principal address as 100 Vanguard Blvd., Malvern, PA.
A O Smith Corp reports that Vanguard Portfolio Management beneficially owned 7,113,001 shares of Common Stock, representing 6.32% of the class as of 03/31/2026. The filing states Vanguard exercises sole dispositive power over these shares and identifies affiliated Vanguard entities that hold or manage the securities on behalf of clients.
A. O. Smith Corporation held its Annual Meeting of Stockholders on April 13, 2026, electing directors, approving executive pay on an advisory basis, and ratifying Ernst & Young LLP as auditor for 2026. Most director nominees received strong support, and stockholders backed named executive officer compensation and the auditor with large majorities.
Director Dr. Ilham Kadri received more “withheld” than “for” votes, triggering the company’s Director Resignation Policy and leading her to tender a conditional resignation. After review, the Nominating and Governance Committee and full Board, citing her skills and contributions and viewing opposition as driven by concerns over the dual class capital structure, unanimously chose to reject her resignation, so she remains on the Board.
SMITH A O CORP director Aaron W. Saak received a grant of 2,262 restricted stock units (RSUs) tied to the company’s common stock. The award is classified as a grant or other acquisition, not an open-market purchase or sale, and represents his direct beneficial ownership after this transaction.
The RSUs are valued at $66.32 per underlying share for reporting purposes. Under the company’s plan, participants may defer receipt of awards, and Mr. Saak has elected to defer this RSU grant, meaning the actual delivery of common shares will occur at a later time in line with his deferral election.
SMITH A O CORP director Aaron W. Saak filed an initial Form 3, which is a statement of beneficial ownership for new insiders. The filing reports no transactions in the company’s securities, indicating this is a baseline disclosure rather than a record of recent trading activity.
A. O. Smith Corporation director Mark D. Smith received a stock grant as part of his board compensation. On April 13, 2026, he acquired 2,262 shares of Common Stock at $66.32 per share as payment of his director retainer in stock under the company’s directors' compensation program.
Following this grant, Smith directly holds 118,504 shares of Common Stock
MARTIN LOIS M reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
A. O. Smith director Lois M. Martin received a grant of 2,262 shares of Common Stock, valued at $66.32 per share, as part of the company’s directors' compensation program. This stock retainer was based on the average of the high and low share price on April 13, 2026.
After this award, Martin directly holds a total of 6,445 A. O. Smith shares. A separate dividend reinvestment plan also credited her with 89 additional shares through quarterly dividends, reinforcing that these changes reflect routine compensation and dividend reinvestment rather than open-market buying or selling.
MAPES CHRISTOPHER L reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.
SMITH A O CORP director Christopher L. Mapes received a stock retainer and dividend shares rather than making an open‑market purchase. He was granted 2,262 shares of Common Stock as payment of his director retainer, valued using an average price of $66.32 per share on April 13, 2026.
After this grant, he directly owns 8,684 shares. He also indirectly holds 10,150 shares in joint tenancy with his wife, which include 145 shares received through the company’s Dividend Reinvestment Plan as quarterly dividends.