O. Smith Corporation (AOS) Appoints Paul Jones as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Chief Compliance Officer

Leadership Changes - A. O. Smith Corporation appointed Paul Jones as senior vice president, general counsel, and chief compliance officer, effective October 1, 2025 [2] - Jim Stern, previously general counsel since 2007, will now focus on long-term initiatives as executive vice president of corporate development and strategy [2][3] - The leadership change reflects a planful succession approach, leveraging Jones' legal expertise and Stern's strategic vision [3] Analyst Sentiment - Analyst sentiment for A. O. Smith Corporation remains mixed as of early August 2025 [3] - Stifel reaffirmed a 'Buy' rating with a target price of $89 on August 11, 2025 [3] - Citi maintained a 'Hold' rating with a target price of $77 on August 8, 2025 [3] Company Overview - A. O. Smith Corporation is a leading global water technology company focused on new product development, global expansion, and strategic acquisitions and partnerships [4] - The company is included in a list of stocks recommended to sell [4][5]