A.O. Smith (AOS) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Financial Performance - A.O. Smith reported quarterly earnings of $0.94 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.89 per share, and up from $0.82 per share a year ago, representing an earnings surprise of +5.62% [1] - The company posted revenues of $942.5 million for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.69% and increasing from $902.6 million year-over-year [2] Market Performance - A.O. Smith shares have increased by approximately 0.6% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 16.9% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating it is expected to perform in line with the market in the near future [6] Future Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.92 on revenues of $964.08 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $3.83 on revenues of $3.88 billion [7] - The outlook for the Manufacturing - Electronics industry, where A.O. Smith operates, is currently in the top 26% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting a favorable environment for stock performance [8]