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A. O. Smith Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.34 per Share

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A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) has announced a 6% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.34 per share. The board of directors approved this increase on October 7, 2024, affecting both Common Stock and Class A Common Stock. The dividend will be payable on November 15 to shareholders of record as of October 31, 2024.

Kevin J. Wheeler, chairman and CEO, emphasized that this increase aligns with the company's capital allocation strategy of consistently returning capital to shareholders. He highlighted that A. O. Smith has maintained a five-year compound annual growth rate of approximately 8% for its dividend rate and has increased its dividend annually for over 30 years.

A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) ha annunciato un aumento del 6% del dividendo trimestrale in contante a $0,34 per azione. Il consiglio di amministrazione ha approvato questo aumento il 7 ottobre 2024, che si applica sia alle azioni ordinarie che alle azioni ordinarie di Classe A. Il dividendo sarà pagabile il 15 novembre agli azionisti registrati al 31 ottobre 2024.

Kevin J. Wheeler, presidente e CEO, ha sottolineato che questo aumento è in linea con la strategia di allocazione del capitale della società che prevede un ritorno costante di capitale agli azionisti. Ha evidenziato che A. O. Smith ha mantenuto un tasso di crescita annuale composto di circa l'8% per il suo tasso di dividendo negli ultimi cinque anni e ha aumentato il suo dividendo annualmente per oltre 30 anni.

A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) ha anunciado un aumento del 6% en su dividendo en efectivo trimestral a $0.34 por acción. La junta directiva aprobó este aumento el 7 de octubre de 2024, afectando tanto a las acciones comunes como a las acciones comunes de Clase A. El dividendo será pagadero el 15 de noviembre a los accionistas registrados hasta el 31 de octubre de 2024.

Kevin J. Wheeler, presidente y CEO, enfatizó que este aumento se alinea con la estrategia de asignación de capital de la empresa de devolver capital constantemente a los accionistas. Destacó que A. O. Smith ha mantenido una tasa de crecimiento anual compuesto de aproximadamente el 8% durante los últimos cinco años para su tasa de dividendos y ha aumentado su dividendo anualmente durante más de 30 años.

A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS)는 분기 현금 배당금을 6% 인상하여 주당 $0.34로 설정했다고 발표했다. 이 증가는 2024년 10월 7일 이사회에서 승인되었으며, 보통주 및 A 클래스 보통주에 모두 적용된다. 배당금은 2024년 10월 31일 기준 주주에게 11월 15일 지급될 예정이다.

회장 겸 CEO인 Kevin J. Wheeler는 이 인상이 주주에게 지속적으로 자본을 반환하는 회사의 자본 배분 전략과 일치한다고 강조했다. 그는 A. O. Smith가 추정 5년 복합 연간 성장률을 약 8%로 유지하고 있으며 30년 넘게 매년 배당금을 인상해왔다고 언급했다.

A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) a annoncé une augmentation de 6 % de son dividende trimestriel en espèces à 0,34 $ par action. Le conseil d'administration a approuvé cette augmentation le 7 octobre 2024, touchant à la fois les actions ordinaires et les actions ordinaires de Classe A. Le dividende sera versé le 15 novembre aux actionnaires inscrits au 31 octobre 2024.

Kevin J. Wheeler, président et PDG, a souligné que cette augmentation s'inscrit dans la stratégie d'allocation de capital de l'entreprise qui consiste à retourner régulièrement du capital aux actionnaires. Il a souligné qu'A. O. Smith a maintenu un taux de croissance annuel composé d'environ 8 % pour son taux de dividende au cours des cinq dernières années et a augmenté son dividende chaque année pendant plus de 30 ans.

A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) hat eine Erhöhung der vierteljährlichen Barausschüttung um 6% auf $0,34 pro Aktie bekannt gegeben. Der Vorstand genehmigte diese Erhöhung am 7. Oktober 2024, die sowohl auf Stammaktien als auch auf Klasse A Stammaktien auswirkt. Die Dividende wird am 15. November an die zum 31. Oktober 2024 eingetragenen Aktionäre ausgezahlt.

Kevin J. Wheeler, Vorsitzender und CEO, betonte, dass diese Erhöhung mit der Kapitalallokationsstrategie des Unternehmens übereinstimmt, die darauf abzielt, den Aktionären kontinuierlich Kapital zurückzugeben. Er hob hervor, dass A. O. Smith eine fünfjährige jährliche Wachstumsrate von etwa 8 % für seine Dividendenrate beibehalten hat und die Dividende seit über 30 Jahren Jahr für Jahr erhöht hat.

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MILWAUKEE, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, October 7, 2024, the board of directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) approved a 6% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend rate to $0.34 per share. The dividend increase affects the company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock.

A. O. Smith announces quarterly dividend.

The dividend is payable on Friday, November 15 to shareholders of record October 31, 2024.

"This dividend increase reflects our commitment within our capital allocation strategy of consistently returning capital to shareholders," said Kevin J. Wheeler, chairman and chief executive officer. "We are proud to say the five-year compound annual growth rate of our dividend rate is approximately 8%, and that we have increased our dividend each year for over 30 years."

About A. O. Smith
Celebrating its 150th year of business, A. O. Smith Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AOS), the Company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products. For more information, visit www.aosmith.com.

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FAQ

What is the new quarterly dividend amount for A. O. Smith (AOS) stock?

A. O. Smith (AOS) has increased its quarterly dividend to $0.34 per share, representing a 6% increase.

When is the next dividend payment date for A. O. Smith (AOS)?

The next dividend payment for A. O. Smith (AOS) is scheduled for November 15, 2024.

What is the record date for A. O. Smith's (AOS) upcoming dividend?

The record date for A. O. Smith's (AOS) upcoming dividend is October 31, 2024.

How long has A. O. Smith (AOS) been increasing its dividend?

A. O. Smith (AOS) has been increasing its dividend annually for over 30 years.

What is the five-year compound annual growth rate of A. O. Smith's (AOS) dividend?

The five-year compound annual growth rate of A. O. Smith's (AOS) dividend is approximately 8%.

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