SMITH A O CORP AOS 65.46
Technology · NYSE · Data as of 2026-10-29
SMITH A O CORP (AOS) has delivered +4.2% annualized revenue growth, +5.5% earnings growth, and +9.3% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #386 of 1968 stocks overall and #52 of 362 in the Technology sector by Steady Score.
About SMITH A O CORP
Company Overview
A. O. Smith manufactures water heaters, boilers and water-treatment products. Residential and commercial customers use its gas and electric water heaters, condensing boilers, filters and reverse-osmosis systems for hot water and clean drinking water. Products reach homes, businesses and institutions through wholesalers, contractors, retailers and e-commerce channels in North America, China, India and other markets.
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Business Model & Revenue
Revenue comes from equipment, replacement units, treatment systems and consumables. North America is the largest segment and benefits from a broad installed base that eventually requires replacement, while Rest of World includes consumer and commercial products in Asia. Housing, commercial construction, replacement cycles, pricing and channel inventory drive sales. Steel, components and manufacturing utilization affect margins.
Key Facts & Market Position
Water heaters are essential products commonly replaced after failure, supporting demand less discretionary than many home purchases. Plumber and wholesale relationships are important in urgent installations. Water treatment adds recurring filter demand but faces varied local preferences, while building codes, energy-efficiency standards and regional economic conditions shape product mix.