A.O. Smith price target raised to $78 from $75 at Stifel

Stifel raised the firm’s price target on A.O. Smith (AOS) to $78 from $75 and keeps a Buy rating on the shares. A.O. Smith reported a “solid” Q1 beat and maintained 2025 guidance, notes the analyst, who adds that management is addressing tariff cost increases with a combination of price and strategic sourcing.