A. O. Smith: State Street 13G shows 5,453,729 shares (4.8%)

State Street Corporation filed a Schedule 13G reporting passive ownership in A. O. Smith (AOS) common stock.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

State Street Corporation filed a Schedule 13G reporting passive ownership in A. O. Smith (AOS) common stock. The filing reports 5,453,729 shares beneficially owned, representing 4.8% of the class as of the event date 09/30/2025.

State Street reports 0 sole voting power and 3,603,540 shared voting power, along with 0 sole dispositive power and 5,453,238 shared dispositive power. The filer is classified as a HC (parent holding company), with investment adviser subsidiaries including SSGA entities. The certification states the securities were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and not to change or influence control.

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Routine 13G discloses passive 4.8% AOS stake by State Street.

State Street Corporation reported beneficial ownership of 5,453,729 AOS shares, or 4.8%, tied to the event date 09/30/2025. This is a Schedule 13G, indicating a passive position rather than an activist stance.

The filing lists 3,603,540 shares with shared voting power and 5,453,238 with shared dispositive power, with no sole voting or dispositive authority. The filer is a parent holding company with SSGA-affiliated investment advisers.

The certification states the holdings are in the ordinary course and not for influencing control. This is administrative disclosure; actual market impact depends on future portfolio activity, which is not specified here.

FAQ

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What stake in A. O. Smith (AOS) did State Street report on its Schedule 13G?

State Street reported 5,453,729 AOS shares beneficially owned, representing 4.8% of the class.

What voting and dispositive powers did State Street disclose for AOS shares?

It disclosed 0 sole voting, 3,603,540 shared voting, 0 sole dispositive, and 5,453,238 shared dispositive power.

What is the event date for State Street’s AOS ownership disclosure?

The event date is 09/30/2025.

Is State Street’s filing passive or active?

It is a Schedule 13G, indicating a passive ownership filing.

How did State Street classify itself in the filing?

State Street is classified as a HC (parent holding company).

Did State Street state any intent to influence control of A. O. Smith?

No. It certified the shares were acquired and held in the ordinary course of business and not to influence control.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 11/10/2025 - 08:05 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

A O SMITH CORP

(Name of Issuer)

COMMON STOCK

(Title of Class of Securities)

831865209

(CUSIP Number)

09/30/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 831865209

1

Names of Reporting Persons

STATE STREET CORPORATION

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

MASSACHUSETTS

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 3,603,540.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 5,453,238.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

5,453,729.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

4.8 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

HC

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: A O SMITH CORP
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 11270 WEST PARK PLACE PO BOX 245008 , MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN, 53224, UNITED STATES
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: STATE STREET CORPORATION;
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: ONE CONGRESS STREET, SUITE 1, BOSTON MA 02114, UNITED STATES
(c)	Citizenship: MA
(d)	Title of class of securities: COMMON STOCK
(e)	CUSIP No.: 831865209
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 5453729.00
(b)	Percent of class: 4.8 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 3,603,540
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 5,453,238
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. NOT APPLICABLE
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	If a parent holding company has filed this schedule, pursuant to Rule 13d-1(b)(ii)(G), so indicate under Item 3(g) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and the Item 3 classification of the relevant subsidiary. If a parent holding company has filed this schedule pursuant to Rule 13d-1(c) or Rule 13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identification of the relevant subsidiary. SSGA FUNDS MANAGEMENT, INC. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS (JAPAN) CO., LTD. (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS ASIA LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS EUROPE LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS LIMITED (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS TRUST COMPANY (IA);STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS, LTD. (IA);
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K), so indicate under Item 3(k) and attach an exhibit stating the identity and Item 3 classification of each member of the group. If a group has filed this schedule pursuant to §240.13d-1(c) or §240.13d-1(d), attach an exhibit stating the identity of each member of the group. NOT APPLICABLE
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Notice of dissolution of a group may be furnished as an exhibit stating the date of the dissolution and that all further filings with respect to transactions in the security reported on will be filed, if required, by members of the group, in their individual capacity. See Item 5. NOT APPLICABLE

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

STATE STREET CORPORATION

Signature:	ELIZABETH SCHAEFER
Name/Title:	SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, CHIEF ACCOUNTING OFFICER
Date:	11/07/2025