AOS
A.O. Smith Corporation
NYSE · usd
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) trades at $61.65 (+0.00%) as of 7:30:04 PM EDT on Oct 23, 2026, +6.85% over the past month. Market cap is $8.49B, with 7.3 days to cover in short interest.
Stock performance
How A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) stock has performed from one day to one year, with its 52-week range.
- 1D
- -1.31%
- 1W
- +4.10%
- 1M
- +6.85%
- YTD
- -7.82%
- 1Y
- -10.14%
- 52-wk range
- $54.16 – $81.87
Key statistics
Today's trading snapshot for AOS: day range, open, previous close, volume and market cap.
- Day range
- $61.03 – $62.40
- Open
- $61.87
- Prev close
- $61.65
- Volume
- 1.42M
- Market cap
- $8.49B
- Shares out
- 110.05M
Valuation and profitability ratios: P/E, P/S, ROE
Valuation and profitability ratios for A.O. Smith Corporation: P/E, P/S, P/B, ROE and more.
- P/E
- 16.97
- P/S
- 2.23
- P/B
- 4.61
- P/FCF
- 13.28
- ROE
- 27.2%
- ROA
- 13.7%
- Debt/Equity
- 0.35
- Div yield
- 2.33%
As of Oct 22, 2026
8-K filings
Material corporate events A.O. Smith Corporation has disclosed to the SEC on Form 8-K.
- Executive leadershipJun 22, 2026
Effective July 1, 2026, Kevin J. Wheeler will retire as Executive Chairman of the Company. Mr. Wheeler will remain a member of the Board of Directors.
- Executive leadershipMay 19, 2026
In connection with Ms. Anderson's appointment as the Company's Chief Financial Officer, the Company has agreed that Ms. Anderson will receive compensation, including an annual base salary, participation in the Company's annual Executive Bonus Plan and annual equity awards under the Company's Combined Incentive Compensation Plan. The Personnel and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company approved an award of restricted stock units to Ms. Anderson with a value of $1,500,000 as an incentive for her to join the Company, which will vest three years after the grant date. She will also receive relocation assistance, including a special allowance of two months of salary to cover incidental expenses.
- Shareholder meetingsApr 17, 2026
The voting results for the election of the Board were as follows: [detailed voting table showing election results for Class A and Common Stock Directors]. The advisory voting results for the approval of the compensation of our named executive officers were as follows: [voting table]. The voting results for the ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, were as follows: [voting table].
- Debt activityJan 6, 2026
On January 5, 2026, A. O. Smith Corporation (the "Company") entered into a Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") among the Company, the various lenders party thereto, and Bank of America, N.A., as administrative agent (the "Agent"). The Credit Agreement provided for an unsecured term loan in the amount of $470 million that matures on January 5, 2029.
- Deal agreementsNov 12, 2025
A. O. Smith Corporation issued a news release announcing it had signed a definitive agreement to acquire LVC Holdco LLC ("Leonard Valve") at a purchase price of $470 million, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions and receipt of regulatory approvals.
Dividend history and stock splits
A.O. Smith Corporation's recent dividend payments and stock splits.
Dividends
- $0.38ex-div Oct 30, 2026
- $0.36ex-div Jul 31, 2026
- $0.36ex-div Apr 30, 2026
- $0.36ex-div Jan 30, 2026
Splits
- 2-for-1Oct 6, 2016
- 2-for-1May 16, 2013
- 3-for-2Nov 16, 2010
AOS short interest
How heavily AOS is shorted: shares short, days to cover and average daily volume.
- Days to cover
- 7.3
- Short interest
- 11.57M
- Avg volume
- 1.59M
As of · reported to FINRA twice monthly.
AOS news
The latest news and headlines about A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS).
- A. O. Smith Rewards Shareholders With 6% Hike in DividendpositiveZacks Investment Research· Oct 14, 2026
- Hot Water Boilers Market - Global Size, Share, Trends, and Forecast to 2036 | Revenue to Reach USD 51.31 Billion as Electrification, Smart Controls, and District Heating Drive a 5% CAGRpositiveGlobeNewswire Inc.· Oct 12, 2026
- Here's Why Investors Should Consider Retaining A. O. Smith Stock NowneutralZacks Investment Research· Oct 6, 2026
- $1.53 Bn RV Tankless Water Heaters Global Market Forecasts, 2026-2032 - Rising Consumer Standards Necessitate Robust Product Development and Competitive PositioningpositiveGlobeNewswire Inc.· Apr 17, 2026
- A. O. Smith Reports Quarterly DividendpositiveBenzinga· Apr 13, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) stock price today?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) is trading at $61.65 (+0.00% on the day) as of 7:30:04 PM EDT on Oct 23, 2026. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes; real-time quotes are available from the Massive API.
What is A.O. Smith Corporation?
A.O. Smith manufactures a broad lineup of water heaters, boilers, and water treatment products. The company has two reporting segments: North America (80% of sales) and rest of world (20% of sales). A.O.
What is the short interest in AOS?
As of Sep 30, 2026, AOS has 11.57M shares short and 7.3 days to cover.
Does A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) pay a dividend?
Yes. A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS)'s most recent dividend was $0.38 per share, with an ex-dividend date of Oct 30, 2026. Full AOS dividend history is available from the Massive API.
What exchange is AOS listed on?
A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) trades on NYSE in USD, in the HOUSEHOLD APPLIANCES industry.
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