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A. O. Smith (AOS)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$70.62 USD

70.62
861,223

+0.06 (0.09%)

Updated Aug 7, 2025 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $70.65 +0.03 (0.04%) 7:58 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

This is our short term rating system that serves as a timeliness indicator for stocks over the next 1 to 3 months. How good is it? See rankings and related performance below.

Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

Style Scores:

The Style Scores are a complementary set of indicators to use alongside the Zacks Rank. It allows the user to better focus on the stocks that are the best fit for his or her personal trading style.

The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

  • Value Score A
  • Growth Score A
  • Momentum Score A
  • VGM Score A

Within each Score, stocks are graded into five groups: A, B, C, D and F. As you might remember from your school days, an A, is better than a B; a B is better than a C; a C is better than a D; and a D is better than an F.

As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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B Value D Growth D Momentum D VGM

Industry Rank:

The Zacks Industry Rank assigns a rating to each of the 265 X (Expanded) Industries based on their average Zacks Rank.

An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 24% (58 out of 246)

Industry: Manufacturing - Electronics

Zacks News

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, A. O. Smith Corporation is one of the leading manufacturers of commercial and residential water heating equipment, and water treatment products of the world. The company specializes in offering innovative, and energy-efficient solutions and products, which are developed and sold on a global platform.

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AGCO Corp (AGCO) Benefits From Pricing Actions Amid High Costs

AGCO Corp (AGCO) is gaining from higher sales of high-power tractors. Moreover, pricing and cost reduction, and strategic investments will help offset the impacts of elevated costs.

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Berry Global (BERY) Gains 12.9% in a Year: Will the Trend Last?

Cost-reduction actions and accretive acquisition augur well for Berry Global (BERY). The company's shareholder-friendly policies are promising.

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General Electric (GE) to Upgrade Cushman II Hydropower Plant

General Electric's (GE) unit, GE Vernova's Hydro Power business, has been selected by Tacoma Power to upgrade two 27 MW/33 MVA turbine and generator units at the Cushman II hydropower plant.

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John Bean (JBT) Submits Non-Binding Proposal to Buy Marel

John Bean (JBT) submits a non-binding initial proposal to acquire Marel as part of its strategic initiative.

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Strength in Industrial Unit Aids Graco (GGG), High Costs Ail

Graco (GGG) stands to benefit from the solid momentum in the Industrial segment, driven by improved project activity in the Asia Pacific region. However, cost inflation is concerning.

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A.O. Smith (AOS) is a Top-Ranked Growth Stock: Should You Buy?

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Here's Why You Should Hold on to Xylem (XYL) Stock Right Now

Strength in the Measurement & Control Solutions segment and the acquisition of Evoqua bode well for Xylem (XYL). The company's measures to reward its shareholders are encouraging.

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Deere (DE) Q4 Earnings Beat, Shares Dip on Muted FY24 View

Deere's (DE) fourth-quarter fiscal 2023 results benefit from favorable market conditions and price realization. The company, however, expects demand to be weak in fiscal 2024.

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Emerson (EMR), Frugal Collaborate on Sustainability in Shipping

Emerson (EMR) invests in Frugal, advancing its focus on fuel management and propulsion control and optimization expertise in its marine systems and solutions business.

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Here's Why You Should Steer Clear of Nordson (NDSN) Stock

Softness in the product assembly and nonwoven product lines has been taking a toll on Nordson's (NDSN) operations. The escalating cost of sales adds to the company's woes.

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Here's Why Hold Strategy is Apt for IDEX (IEX) Stock Now

Solid momentum in the fire and rescue businesses within the FSD segment and accretive acquisitions augur well for IDEX (IEX). The company's measures to reward its shareholders are encouraging.

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General Electric (GE) Signs MOU to Produce Green Hydrogen

Per the MOU, General Electric's (GE) unit, GE Vernova's Power Conversion business, is set to combine its power systems offerings with Next Hydrogen's electrolysis technology to generate green hydrogen.

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Has A. O. Smith (AOS) Outpaced Other Industrial Products Stocks This Year?

Here is how A.O. Smith (AOS) and Axon Enterprise (AXON) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Ashtead (ASHTY) FY24 Revenue Forecast Down, Shares Fall

Ashtead (ASHTY) anticipates lower revenues and profits due to a quieter hurricane season and disruptions from the writers' strike.

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Pricing Actions, Acquisitions Aid Timken (TKR) Amid High Costs

Timken (TKR) is benefiting from the healthy demand in its end markets, recent acquisitions and pricing actions.

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Komatsu (KMTUY) Inks Deal to Buy American Battery Solutions

Komatsu (KMTUY) announces plans to buy American Battery Solutions to manufacture its battery-powered construction and mining equipment.

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Johnson Controls (JCI) Wins DOE Grant for Heat Pump Production

Johnson Controls (JCI) is awarded a $33 million grant from DOE to bolster domestic electric heat pump production by expanding three U.S.-based manufacturing facilities.

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If You Invested $1000 in A.O. Smith a Decade Ago, This is How Much It'd Be Worth Now

Why investing for the long run, especially if you buy certain popular stocks, could reap huge rewards.

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Donaldson (DCI) Declares Buyback Authorization & Cash Dividend

Donaldson's (DCI) board of directors announces a new share buyback plan to repurchase 12 million shares of its common stock and a regular cash dividend of 25 cents per share.

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Here's Why A. O. Smith (AOS) Should Grace Your Portfolio

A. O. Smith (AOS) is poised for growth on the back of strong demand for residential water heaters and commercial water treatment products.

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Buy 5 Manufacturing Stocks Despite Disappointing October PMI

We have narrowed our search to five manufacturing stocks with strong potential for the rest of 2023. AOS, ATR, AIT, EMR, GGG.

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Berry Global (BERY) Rewards Shareholders With 10% Dividend Hike

Berry Global (BERY) follows a balanced capital allocation strategy, utilizing its cash flow for paying out dividends, repurchasing shares and acquiring businesses.

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Berry Global (BERY) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss

Berry Global's (BERY) fourth-quarter fiscal 2023 revenues decline 9.8% year over year due to reduced demand in the consumer and industrial markets.

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Hillenbrand (HI) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Up Y/Y

Hillenbrand's (HI) fourth-quarter fiscal 2023 earnings rise year over year, reflecting contributions from acquisitions and gains from favorable pricing and productivity improvements.