A. O. Smith Reports Quarterly Dividend

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.36 per share on the company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock.

PRNewsWire • Jan 15, 2026

A. O. Smith Acquires Leonard Valve, Strengthens Product Offerings

AOS expands its water management portfolio with the $470 million acquisition of Leonard Valve, boosting digital and thermostatic mixing offerings.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 8, 2026

A. O. Smith to Hold Fourth Quarter Conference Call on January 29, 2026

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) will release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, Jan. 29, and has scheduled an investor conference call to follow at 10:00 a.m.

PRNewsWire • Jan 7, 2026

A. O. Smith Completes Acquisition of Leonard Valve Company

MILWAUKEE, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global water technology company A. O. Smith Corporation (the "Company" or "A.

PRNewsWire • Jan 6, 2026

Bessemer Investors Announces Sale of Leonard Valve Company to A. O. Smith Corporation

NEW YORK, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Leonard Valve Company ("Leonard Valve" or the "Company"), a leading provider of water temperature and flow control solutions, and Bessemer Investors LLC ("Bessemer"), a New York-based investment firm, today announced that Bessemer has completed the sale of Leonard Valve to A. O. Smith Corporation ("A.

PRNewsWire • Jan 6, 2026

A. O. Smith Exhibits Strong Prospects Despite Persisting Headwinds

AOS gains from North America strength, expands via acquisitions and boosts shareholder returns, but faces China softness and rising costs.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 6, 2026

Best Dividend Aristocrats For January 2026

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF (NOBL) underperformed SPY in 2025, gaining 7.2% versus SPY's 18.42%. Despite average underperformance, select Aristocrats like CAH (+74.18%), ALB (+66.90%), and CHRW (+61.22%) delivered strong double-digit returns. Dividend growth for the Aristocrats slowed to 5.52% in 2025, down from 5.78% in 2024, with 68 of 69 raising payouts.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 31, 2025

These Are Some Of My Favorite Investment Picks For 2026

The market appears expensive, with historical precedent for long periods of low returns after peaks. Consensus expects 15% S&P 500 earnings growth and rising margins, driven by AI innovation, supporting a steady long-term outlook. Analyst forecasts for 2026 should be viewed skeptically, as actual outcomes often diverge from consensus projections.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 27, 2025

A. O. Smith: Growth Re-Acceleration Supported By Strong Execution And Macro Recovery

A. O. Smith is rated Buy, with risk/reward attractive as growth and margins are set to accelerate from FY26. North America drives ~75% of revenue; interest rate cuts and housing recovery should fuel market share gains and sales growth. Margin expansion is supported by pricing, cost control, mix shift to high-efficiency products, and accretive acquisitions like Leonard Valve.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 24, 2025

Diego Pavia wins the 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award® Presented by A. O. Smith

Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia wins the 2025 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, becoming the program's first honoree after a record-setting, standout season.

GlobeNewsWire • Dec 5, 2025