A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS)
AOS moved a median of -0.02% 30 minutes after news, and -0.07% by the close. How AOS actually reacts to news — the realized, point-in-time move the market made, measured across 311 labeled events over the last three years with zero look-ahead.
AOS’s median reaction, across the day.
| Horizon | Median | % positive | Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-min | +0.10% | 65% | 309 |
| 30-min | -0.02% | 48% | 311 |
| 60-min | +0.06% | 53% | 311 |
| to close | -0.07% | 47% | 310 |
| Middle 50% of AOS reactions | -0.33% to +0.39% |
|---|---|
| Median reaction (30-min) | -0.02% |
| Measured reactions | 311 |
Half of all A.O. Smith Corporation news events land between -0.33% and +0.39% at 30 minutes.
Reaction stats as of 2026-09-21. Newest measured event . Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp.
How AOS reacts, by analyst action.
| Event | Events | Median 30-min | % positive | Median to close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analyst upgrades | 22 | +0.80% | 68% | +0.37% |
| Analyst downgrades | 15 | -0.30% | 47% | -0.89% |
| Rating reiterations | 67 | +0.01% | 51% | -0.11% |
| Price-target raises | 14 | -0.07% | 43% | +0.37% |
| Price-target cuts | 17 | +0.01% | 53% | -0.30% |
Last 3 years, pulled 2026-09-21. Reaction = percent move vs. the price at the news timestamp. Counts and medians only. The same measurement runs across every name in the dataset. 1 further class was observed with fewer than 10 measured events and is not published. See how AOS ranks against every other measured name →
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Recent AOS events, each with its measured reaction.
| Date | Headline | Event | Source | 5-min | To close |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. O. Smith Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.38 per Share | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.62% | +1.37% | |
| A. O. Smith to Hold Third Quarter Conference Call Oct. 29, 2026 | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.59% | -0.80% | |
| Aquasana Announces Amazon Prime Day Deals on its Award-Winning Water Filtration Systems | Press release | PR Web | +0.10% | +0.93% | |
| A. O. Smith Heat Pump Water Heater Earns Good Housekeeping Seal | Press release | PR Web | -0.91% | +0.31% | |
| A. O. Smith Introduces New Voltex® X Outdoor Split System Heat Pump Water Heater | Press release | PR Web | +0.75% | +1.86% | |
| A. O. Smith Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results | Press release | PR Newswire | -2.67% | -7.18% | |
| Form 10-Q SMITH A O CORP For: Jun 30 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | +0.10% | +1.67% | |
| Form 8-K SMITH A O CORP For: Jul 30 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -2.67% | -7.18% | |
| A. O. Smith Reports Quarterly Dividend | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.32% | +1.16% | |
| A. O. Smith to Hold Second Quarter Conference Call on July 30, 2026 | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.21% | +0.40% | |
| Form 11-K SMITH A O CORP For: Dec 31 | SEC filing · Form 11-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.02% | -0.53% | |
| Form 8-K SMITH A O CORP For: Jun 22 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +1.05% | +0.49% | |
| Kevin Wheeler to Retire as Executive Chairman; President and CEO Stephen Shafer Named Chairman | Press release | PR Newswire | +1.05% | +0.49% | |
| Form SD SMITH A O CORP | SEC filing · Form SD | SEC EDGAR | +0.03% | +1.32% | |
| A. O. Smith Announces Retirement of Charles T. Lauber and Appointment of Carrie L. Anderson as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.89% | +4.46% | |
| Form 8-K SMITH A O CORP For: May 19 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.89% | +4.46% | |
| A. O. Smith Reports First Quarter 2026 Results and Lowers Full Year 2026 Outlook | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.20% | -4.33% | |
| Form 10-Q SMITH A O CORP For: Mar 31 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | -0.52% | -2.66% | |
| Form 8-K SMITH A O CORP For: Apr 30 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.20% | -4.33% | |
| Aquasana Survey Finds Americans Are Still Choosing Plastic Bottles for Drinking Water | Press release | PR Web | +0.05% | -0.67% | |
| Form 8-K SMITH A O CORP For: Apr 13 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.00% | -0.92% | |
| Form 8-K SMITH A O CORP For: Apr 13 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.17% | +1.50% | |
| A. O. Smith Reports Quarterly Dividend | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.58% | -0.19% | |
| A. O. Smith to Hold First Quarter Conference Call on April 30, 2026 | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.05% | -0.29% | |
| Ethisphere Names A. O. Smith Corporation One of the 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies® for the Third Time | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.01% | -2.35% | |
| Form ARS SMITH A O CORP For: Dec 31 | SEC filing · Form ARS | SEC EDGAR | +0.09% | -1.82% | |
| Form DEF 14A SMITH A O CORP For: Apr 13 | SEC filing · Form DEF | SEC EDGAR | -0.74% | -3.26% | |
| Aquasana Announces $5K Matching Donation for Central Texas Food Bank Receives For Amplify Austin Day | Press release | PR Web | +0.12% | -1.15% | |
| A. O. Smith Smart Heat Pump Water Heater Receives Good Housekeeping 2026 Home Reno Award | Press release | PR Web | +0.05% | -0.79% | |
| Form 10-K SMITH A O CORP For: Dec 31 | SEC filing · Form 10-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.14% | -0.11% | |
| A. O. Smith Reports Record 2025 Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $3.85 and Introduces 2026 Guidance | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.13% | +1.37% | |
| Form 8-K SMITH A O CORP For: Jan 29 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.13% | +1.37% | |
| A. O. Smith Reports Quarterly Dividend | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.01% | +0.78% | |
| A. O. Smith to Hold Fourth Quarter Conference Call on January 29, 2026 | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.10% | -2.46% | |
| A. O. Smith Completes Acquisition of Leonard Valve Company | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.10% | -2.46% | |
| Bessemer Investors Announces Sale of Leonard Valve Company to A. O. Smith Corporation | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.10% | -2.46% | |
| Form 8-K SMITH A O CORP For: Jan 05 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.10% | -2.46% | |
| A. O. Smith to Acquire Leonard Valve Company, a Leader in Water Temperature and Flow Solutions | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.27% | +0.06% | |
| Form 8-K SMITH A O CORP For: Nov 12 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | +0.27% | +0.06% | |
| A. O. Smith Reports Third Quarter Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $0.94, a 15% Year-Over-Year Increase, and Updates Full Year Guidance | Press release | PR Newswire | -3.87% | -3.13% | |
| Aquasana Unveils New and Improved Under Sink Water Filters | Press release | PR Web | -3.87% | -3.13% | |
| Form 10-Q SMITH A O CORP For: Sep 30 | SEC filing · Form 10-Q | SEC EDGAR | +0.06% | -0.56% | |
| Form 8-K SMITH A O CORP For: Oct 28 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -3.87% | -3.13% | |
| A. O. Smith Increases Quarterly Dividend to $0.36 per Share | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.50% | +2.02% | |
| A. O. Smith Hires Chris Howe as New Chief Digital Information Officer | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.29% | -0.16% | |
| PipeWrench Plumbing in Portland's Only F-16 Truck Launches Free Remodel Plumbing Guide & Free DIY Plumbing Guide | Press release | PR Web | -0.03% | -0.62% | |
| A. O. Smith to Hold Third Quarter Conference Call on October 28, 2025 | Press release | PR Newswire | +0.77% | +0.53% | |
| A. O. Smith Announces Leadership Changes, Including New General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer | Press release | PR Newswire | -0.43% | -1.45% | |
| Form 8-K SMITH A O CORP For: Aug 28 | SEC filing · Form 8-K | SEC EDGAR | -0.43% | -1.45% | |
| New Aquasana Survey Reveals Rising Concerns About Drinking Water Quality in the US | Press release | PR Web | -0.04% | -0.27% |
Each reaction is the move the market actually made, measured from the news timestamp. Headlines link through to the AOS section they belong to.
Where else AOS is measured.
AOS earnings → · Analyst actions → · SEC filings →
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How the numbers are made.
How is A.O. Smith Corporation's median reaction calculated?
Every labeled AOS news event is measured from its own timestamp: the last trade before the news is the base price, and the move is read at fixed horizons — 30 minutes of trading, then the close. The median across 311 events is what this page reports. Point-in-time, zero look-ahead: no event borrows information from a later one.
What counts as a positive reaction?
Any event whose price move is above zero at the horizon, relative to the last trade before the news timestamp. 48% of AOS's measured events are up at 30 minutes; the rest close the window flat or negative.
How often is this page updated?
The news table refreshes automatically as new events are labeled and priced. The reaction medians are re-pulled in batches from the dataset — the figures here are as of 2026-09-21.
Does AOS's past reaction predict its next one?
No. These are realized facts about past events, not forecasts. They describe a distribution — they say nothing certain about any future move.