A. O. Smith 2025 Q3 Earnings Beats EPS Estimates as Revenue Misses Targets

A. O. Smith (AOS) reported Q3 2025 earnings of $0.94 per share, exceeding estimates by $0.03 (5.62%), but revenue of $942.5 million fell short by $5.12 million. The company revised full-year guidance to flat to 1% sales growth and narrowed EPS to $3.70–$3.85, reflecting China headwinds and North American construction softness.

Revenue

Total revenue rose 4.4% to $942.5 million, driven by strong performance in key segments. Water heaters and related parts contributed $604.90 million, while boilers and related parts added $78 million. Water treatment products and related parts generated $59.90 million, and the North America segment totaled $742.80 million.

Earnings/Net Income

Net income surged 9.9% to $132 million, with EPS climbing 14.6% to $0.94. The EPS growth and robust net income underscore AOS's operational efficiency and resilience, despite regional challenges.

Post-Earnings Price Action Review

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CEO Commentary

CEO Steve Shafer highlighted North America’s 6% sales growth driven by pricing actions and commercial demand, while China’s 12% local currency sales decline prompted strategic reassessment. Operational margin expansion in North America (24.2%) and Rest of World (7.4%) reflects cost controls and restructuring.

Guidance

2025 full-year sales are projected to grow flat to 1%, with diluted EPS narrowed to $3.70–$3.85. The company raised its dividend 6% and allocated $400 million for share repurchases, supported by $381 million in free cash flow YTD.

Additional News

A. O. Smith announced a 6% dividend hike and $400 million in 2025 share repurchases, reflecting strong free cash flow growth. The company also initiated a strategic review of its China operations amid a 12% local currency sales decline. CFO Charles Lauber emphasized cost-saving measures and operational excellence to mitigate tariff and competitive pressures. <img src="https://cdn.ainvest.com/aigc/hxcmp/images/compress-aime_generated_1761751370466.jpg.png" style="max-width:100%;">