A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) files 8-K on Q3 2025 earnings release

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

A. O. Smith Corporation filed a current report to note that it released a news announcement covering its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. The company stated that this earnings news release, dated October 28, 2025, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference, meaning the detailed quarterly results are contained in that exhibit rather than in the body of this report.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 28, 2025

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A. O. Smith Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware

1-475

39-0619790

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(IRS Employer Identification No.)

11270 West Park Place, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53224

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(414) 359-4000

(Registrant’s telephone number)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock (par value $1.00 per share)

AOS

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 2.02.    Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On October 28, 2025, A. O. Smith Corporation (“the Company”) issued a news release announcing the Company’s results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the Company’s news release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K (this “Current Report”) and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01    Financial Statements and Exhibits

The following exhibit is being filed herewith:

(99.1)    News Release of A. O. Smith Corporation, dated October 28, 2025

104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded with the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

A. O. SMITH CORPORATION

Date: October 28, 2025

By:

/s/James F. Stern

James F. Stern

Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, Strategy and Secretary

FAQ

What did A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) disclose in this 8-K filing?

A. O. Smith Corporation disclosed that it issued a news release announcing its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, and attached the release as Exhibit 99.1.

Which period’s results does A. O. Smith (AOS) cover in this disclosure?

The disclosure covers A. O. Smith Corporation’s results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025.

Where can investors find the detailed quarterly results for A. O. Smith (AOS)?

The detailed quarterly results are contained in the company’s news release dated October 28, 2025, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.

What exhibit is included with this A. O. Smith (AOS) 8-K?

The filing includes Exhibit 99.1, which is the A. O. Smith Corporation news release dated October 28, 2025, and an Exhibit 104 cover page interactive data file.

Does this A. O. Smith (AOS) filing describe any major transactions or acquisitions?

The filing describes the issuance of a news release with quarterly results and does not describe major transactions or acquisitions.

Who signed the A. O. Smith (AOS) 8-K related to the September 30, 2025 quarter?

The report was signed on behalf of A. O. Smith Corporation by James F. Stern, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, Strategy and Secretary.