What is AOS's market cap?

$8.86B, based on the Nov 5 close of $65.97.

What is AOS's P/E ratio?

17.9× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $494.60M.

Does A.O. Smith pay a dividend?

Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.38 per share (ex-date Oct 30), an annualised yield of 2.30%.

How much of AOS is sold short?

11.0M shares, 10.0% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.

What sector is AOS in?

Consumer Discretionary, in the Household Appliances industry.

NYSE · AOSConsumer DiscretionaryHousehold Appliances

A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS)

$65.97−1.65%

Close Nov 5, 2026 · split-adjusted

Nov 4, 2026$67.07▲ 2.95% in range

Nov 4, 2025Low $55.34 · High $80.47Nov 4, 2026

What changed · written from our data

As of Nov 5, 2026

A.O. Smith closed at $65.97 on Nov 5, down 1.65%, 18.0% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 885.0K shares was 0.50× its 20-day average (below normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +19.2% over one month, +9.5% over six months, +1.3% over one year.

In the quarter ended Sep 30, 2026, revenue was $940.50M, down 0.2% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 13.4%.

Short interest was 11.0M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, down 5.0% from the prior report (10.0% of float, 6.9 days to cover).

Market cap$8.86B134.3M shares

Revenue · quarter$940.5M−0.2% YoY

Diluted EPS$0.93−1.1% YoY

P/E · TTM17.9×P/S 2.3×

Net margin13.4%Gross 38.8%

Dividend yield2.30%$0.38 last paid

52-week range55.34 – 80.47−18.0% from high

Volume885.0K0.50× 20-day avg

Volatility · 60d29.3%Annualised

Short % of float10.0%6.9 days to cover

Net cash-$438.6MCash $234.5M

Next earnings—Not scheduled

Split-adjusted performance

1W +3.9%1M +19.2%3M +3.1%6M +9.5%YTD −1.4%1Y +1.3%3Y −5.4%5Y −6.7%

Earnings reactions

History →

No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Household Appliances

Percentile among 4 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum—

Revenue growth—

Net margin—

Value (low P/E)—

Size—

Industry medians: 6-month return +14.2%, revenue growth −4.5%, net margin 0.3%, P/E 17.9×.

Short interest

Details →

Shares short11.0M−5.0% vs prior

Days to cover6.9Settled Oct 15

% of float10.0%

Short vol. 10d72.1%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Household Appliances

Company	Price	Today	6M	Rev. growth	Net margin	P/E	Mkt cap
AOSA.O. Smith	$65.97	−1.65%	+9.5%	−0.2%	13.4%	17.9	$8.86B
SNSharkNinja	$219.48	+0.10%	+94.0%	+22.2%	7.4%	—	$30.93B	Compare
WHRWhirlpool	$31.39	−3.86%	−34.9%	−8.8%	−6.8%	—	$2.06B	Compare
COOKTraeger	$50.24	+0.98%	+18.9%	−17.4%	−7.1%	—	$140.6M	Compare

News about A.O. Smith

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AOS Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Boiler Growth, PricingZacks Investment Research · Oct 29, 2026▼ Negative 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% CAGRGlobeNewswire Inc. · Oct 12, 2026▲ Positive Here's Why Investors Should Consider Retaining A. O. Smith Stock NowZacks Investment Research · Oct 6, 2026Neutral $1.53 Bn RV Tankless Water Heaters Global Market Forecasts, 2026-2032 - Rising Consumer Standards Necessitate Robust Product Development and Competitive PositioningGlobeNewswire Inc. · Apr 17, 2026▲ Positive A. O. Smith Reports Quarterly DividendBenzinga · Apr 13, 2026▲ Positive

Quick answers

What does A.O. Smith do?: A.O. Smith manufactures a broad lineup of water heaters, boilers, and water treatment products.
What is AOS's market cap?: $8.86B, based on the Nov 5 close of $65.97.
What is AOS's P/E ratio?: 17.9× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $494.60M.
Does A.O. Smith pay a dividend?: Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.38 per share (ex-date Oct 30), an annualised yield of 2.30%.
How much of AOS is sold short?: 11.0M shares, 10.0% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is AOS in?: Consumer Discretionary, in the Household Appliances industry.

About A.O. Smith

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. Smith is the leading manufacturer of water heaters in North America for the residential and commercial markets, with approximately 36% and 52% market share, respectively. Residential water heaters account for most of North American sales and are distributed equally through wholesale and retail channels. Most of A.O. Smith's international revenue is from China, a market the company entered in the mid-1990s.

HQ: Milwaukee, WI11,500 employeesListed Sep 30, 1983aosmith.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology