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A. O. Smith Corporation reports developments in water heating, boiler and water treatment markets through its North America and Rest of World segments. Company news commonly covers residential and commercial water heater demand, boiler volumes, pricing, margin trends, cash flow, dividends, share repurchases and operating conditions in China and India.
Updates also include acquisitions that expand the company’s water management platform, including Leonard Valve, a provider of water temperature and flow control systems, digital and thermostatic mixing systems and related monitoring devices. Governance, ethics and compliance recognition also appear in company announcements alongside quarterly results and outlook updates.
A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) will release its fourth quarter 2025 financial results before the market opens on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. An investor conference call is scheduled the same day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time and will be streamed live on the company's website, www.aosmith.com.
An audio replay will be posted on the company's Investors page after the live event and can be accessed via the "Fourth Quarter Conference Call" link.
Bessemer Investors has completed the sale of Leonard Valve Company to A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) on January 6, 2026, following a definitive agreement signed on November 12, 2025. Bessemer invested in Leonard Valve in 2019 and worked with third‑generation owner Niles Wilcox to execute succession planning, strengthen management, and support organic growth and strategic M&A.
During Bessemer ownership Leonard expanded digital and thermostatic mixing products, acquired Heat‑Timer Corporation, and says it has tripled its digital and connected offerings. Financial and purchase price details were not disclosed.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) completed the acquisition of Leonard Valve Company on January 6, 2026 for a $470 million all-cash purchase price, with an estimated post-tax adjustment valuing the deal at approximately $412 million. The transaction was funded with cash borrowed under a new credit agreement. Leonard Valve, founded in 1911 and based in Cranston, Rhode Island, designs water temperature control valves, thermostatic mixing systems, digital monitoring devices and Heat-Timer boiler controls for hospitals, schools, industrial and other commercial customers.
The company said the deal expands A. O. Smith's water management presence, strengthens digital expertise and broadens integrated product offerings for commercial and institutional customers. BofA Securities served as financial advisor and Foley & Lardner served as legal advisor.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) signed a definitive agreement to acquire Leonard Valve Company for $470 million (subject to customary adjustments), with an adjusted value of approximately $412 million after estimated tax benefits. The company expects closing in Q1 2026, subject to customary conditions and regulatory approvals, and intends to fund the all-cash purchase with a mix of cash on hand and committed debt financing. The purchase price equates to an adjusted multiple of about 12x forecasted 2026 EBITDA. A. O. Smith said the deal expands its water management and digital capabilities and is expected to be accretive to earnings per share in 2026 after one-time purchase-accounting charges and professional fees.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) reported Q3 2025 sales of $943M, a 4% YoY increase, with net earnings of $132M (+10%) and diluted EPS of $0.94 (+15%).
North America sales grew 6% with operating margin up 110 bps to 24.2%. Rest of World sales declined 1% led by a 12% local-currency drop in China; Rest of World margin improved to 7.4%. Cash from operations rose to $433.7M (+21%) and free cash flow to $380.5M (+35%) for the first nine months.
Management updated 2025 guidance: consolidated sales flat to +1% and diluted EPS narrowed to $3.70–$3.85. Share repurchases and a 6% dividend increase were announced.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) announced a 6% increase in its quarterly cash dividend to $0.36 per share, affecting both Common Stock and Class A Common Stock.
The dividend is payable on November 17, 2025 to shareholders of record on October 31, 2025. The company said it has raised its dividend each year for over 30 years and that the five‑year compound annual growth rate of its dividend rate is approximately 7%.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) on October 3, 2025 named Chris Howe senior vice president and chief digital information officer (CDIO), replacing Melissa Scheppele as CIO. Howe joins from Rise and Shift, a cloud transformation and Generative AI consulting firm he co-founded in 2023, where he commercialized a GenAI widget platform and led cloud-native solutions with AWS and global partners.
At A. O. Smith, Howe will retain traditional CIO responsibilities while driving digital innovation, organization-wide digital transformation, AI and advanced analytics adoption, and fostering a digital culture. Howe previously spent 25 years at 3M in IT and business transformation roles and is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran.
A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) has announced its upcoming third quarter 2025 financial results release and conference call schedule. The company will release its Q3 2025 results before market opens on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. This will be followed by an investor conference call at 10:00 AM EDT.
Investors can access the live call through the company's website at www.aosmith.com. An audio replay will be made available on the company's website after the event, accessible through the "Investors" page under the "Third Quarter Conference Call" link.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) announced key leadership changes effective October 1, 2025. Paul Jones will be promoted to senior vice president, general counsel and chief compliance officer, while Jim Stern will transition to executive vice president corporate development, strategy and secretary.
Jones, who joined A. O. Smith in 2023, brings 28 years of legal experience and will oversee the company's legal, compliance, and intellectual property activities globally. Stern, who has been with the company since 2007, will focus on corporate development, strategy, and maintain responsibility for government, industry, and regulatory affairs.
A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) reported Q2 2025 results with sales of $1 billion, down 1% year-over-year, and earnings per share of $1.07. The company's North America operating margin improved by 30 basis points to 25.4%, while Rest of World segment showed sequential margin improvement to 10.5%.
Key highlights include $251.3 million in share repurchases during H1 2025, and the initiation of a strategic assessment of their China business. The company raised its full-year 2025 outlook, projecting consolidated sales growth of 1-3% and EPS guidance of $3.70-$3.90.
Regional performance showed mixed results with North America sales at $779.0 million (-1% YoY) and Rest of World sales at $240.1 million (-2% YoY). Notable growth came from India, with organic sales up 19% in local currency.