Smith A O Corp Director Sells 2,400 Shares at $71.36 per Share.

Smith A O Corporation hereby announces that Director Mark D Smith has executed a transaction involving the sale of 2,400 shares at a price of $71.36 per share on July 29, 2025.

A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) has announced that Director Mark D. Smith executed a transaction involving the sale of 2,400 shares of common stock at a price of $71.36 per share on July 29, 2025 [1]. The sale generated approximately $171,000 in proceeds.

After the transaction, Smith retains a significant direct and indirect ownership stake in the company. He directly owns 116,242 shares, and through his spouse and a revocable family trust, he holds an additional 8,956 and 6,773 shares, respectively. Additionally, Smith's spouse holds 3,676 Class A shares, and the family trust holds 270,776 Class A shares, both of which are convertible into common stock.

The reported sale represents a small fraction of Smith's overall direct and indirect ownership, leaving his economic exposure largely intact. The filing does not include earnings data or company-level fundamentals. No other transactions or compensation-related grants are noted.

Market analysts have largely viewed the insider sale as neutral. The disposal equates to roughly 2% of Smith's directly held shares and an even smaller percentage of his total beneficial ownership when including derivatives and family holdings. The transaction value is modest relative to AOS's $11 billion market cap. While insider selling can indicate reduced confidence, the small size and continued large stake diminish that read-through. No option exercises or new grants accompany the trade, suggesting routine portfolio diversification rather than a shift in outlook. Overall market impact should be negligible.

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[1] https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/AOS/form-4-a-o-smith-corporation-insider-trading-activity-e8d29e50a638.html