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A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS)
NYSE:AOS
AOS Analyst Ratings
Hold
3 Buy
6 Hold
1 Sell
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AOS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$79.00
▲(10.27%Upside)
| Highest Price Target$89.00 | Average Price Target$79.00 | Lowest Price Target$65.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
TipRanks
$81
Buy
13.07%
Upside
Reiterated
07/26/25
A. O. Smith Corporation maintains a strong financial foundation with commendable profitability and a robust balance sheet, which is the most significant factor contributing to its stock score. Technical indicators also show a positive outlook, supporting the stock's potential for growth. However, mixed signals from the recent earnings call and a fair valuation suggest a balanced view with moderate upside potential.
Oppenheimer
$88
Buy
22.84%
Upside
Reiterated
07/28/25
D.A. Davidson
$75
Hold
4.69%
Upside
Reiterated
07/28/25
UBS
$74→$76
Hold
6.09%
Upside
Reiterated
07/28/25
Goldman Sachs
$59→$65
Sell
-9.27%
Downside
Reiterated
07/28/25
Challenging Outlook for A. O. Smith Corporation Amid Rising Costs and Strategic UncertaintyWe, however, are more conservative on our AO S 12m Pr i ce Tar get : $65. 00 Pr i ce: $72. 06 D o w n si de: 9. 8% A.O. Smith Corp. (AOS) 2Q25 Margin Pressures, Volatility in Volumes Leave us 2025 | 12:07AM EDT Goldman Sachs does and seeks to do business with companies covered in its research reports. As a result, investors should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this report. Investors should consider this report as only a single factor in making their investment decision. For Reg AC certification and other important disclosures, see the Disclosure Appendix, or go to www.gs.com/research/hedge.html. Analysts employed by non-US affiliates are not registered/qualified as research analysts with FINRA in the U.S. Susan Maklari | Goldman Sachs & Co.
Stifel Nicolaus
$81→$89
Buy
24.23%
Upside
Reiterated
07/25/25
Citi
$70→$77
Hold
7.48%
Upside
Reiterated
07/25/25
KeyBanc
―
Buy
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Reiterated
07/25/25
Robert W. Baird
$76→$82
Hold
14.46%
Upside
Reiterated
07/25/25
J.P. Morgan
$70→$80
Hold
11.67%
Upside
Reiterated
07/25/25
Seaport Global
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/16/25
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Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
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Action
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TipRanks
$81
Buy
13.07%
Upside
Reiterated
07/26/25
A. O. Smith Corporation maintains a strong financial foundation with commendable profitability and a robust balance sheet, which is the most significant factor contributing to its stock score. Technical indicators also show a positive outlook, supporting the stock's potential for growth. However, mixed signals from the recent earnings call and a fair valuation suggest a balanced view with moderate upside potential.
Oppenheimer
$88
Buy
22.84%
Upside
Reiterated
07/28/25
D.A. Davidson
$75
Hold
4.69%
Upside
Reiterated
07/28/25
UBS
$74→$76
Hold
6.09%
Upside
Reiterated
07/28/25
Goldman Sachs
$59→$65
Sell
-9.27%
Downside
Reiterated
07/28/25
Challenging Outlook for A. O. Smith Corporation Amid Rising Costs and Strategic UncertaintyWe, however, are more conservative on our AO S 12m Pr i ce Tar get : $65. 00 Pr i ce: $72. 06 D o w n si de: 9. 8% A.O. Smith Corp. (AOS) 2Q25 Margin Pressures, Volatility in Volumes Leave us 2025 | 12:07AM EDT Goldman Sachs does and seeks to do business with companies covered in its research reports. As a result, investors should be aware that the firm may have a conflict of interest that could affect the objectivity of this report. Investors should consider this report as only a single factor in making their investment decision. For Reg AC certification and other important disclosures, see the Disclosure Appendix, or go to www.gs.com/research/hedge.html. Analysts employed by non-US affiliates are not registered/qualified as research analysts with FINRA in the U.S. Susan Maklari | Goldman Sachs & Co.
Stifel Nicolaus
$81→$89
Buy
24.23%
Upside
Reiterated
07/25/25
Citi
$70→$77
Hold
7.48%
Upside
Reiterated
07/25/25
KeyBanc
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
07/25/25
Robert W. Baird
$76→$82
Hold
14.46%
Upside
Reiterated
07/25/25
J.P. Morgan
$70→$80
Hold
11.67%
Upside
Reiterated
07/25/25
Seaport Global
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
06/16/25
Best Analysts Covering A. O. Smith Corporation
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
8/13 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+2.47%
reiterated a xxx
rating 6 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 61.54% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +2.47% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
8/13 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+3.48%
reiterated a xxx
rating 6 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 61.54% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +3.48% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
9/13 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+14.19%
reiterated a buy rating 6 days ago
Copying Nathan Jones's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 69.23% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +14.19% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
9/13 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+13.99%
reiterated a xxx
rating 6 days ago
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 69.23% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +13.99% per trade.
The Best Analyst Covering tool allows you to follow the analysts who have the best success rates and average returns on a specific stock. Only analysts that gave a Buy or Sell rating on the stock in the past 12 months are eligible for inclusion in this tool. Follow the analysts of your choice to receive real-time updates when they publish a new rating.
AOS Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Feb 25
Apr 25
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Strong Buy
0
0
0
0
0
Buy
5
10
10
10
10
Hold
6
9
5
8
14
Sell
0
1
1
1
1
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
11
20
16
19
25
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
AOS Financial Forecast
AOS Stock Forecast FAQ
What is AOS’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, A. O. Smith Corporation’s 12-month average price target is 79.00.
What is AOS’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
A. O. Smith Corporation has 10.27% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
How can I follow the stock ratings of top Wall Street analysts?
Head over to our Expert Center to see a list of the top 100 Wall Street analysts and follow the analysts of your choice. Visit their profiles for more details about their stock ratings and see how they perform on a stock-by-stock basis.
Is AOS a Buy, Sell or Hold?
A. O. Smith Corporation has a consensus rating of Hold which is based on 3 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings and 1 sell ratings.
What is A. O. Smith Corporation’s price target?
The average price target for A. O. Smith Corporation is 79.00. This is based on 10 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $89.00 ,the lowest forecast is $65.00. The average price target represents 10.27% Increase from the current price of $71.64.
The highest analyst price target is $89.00 ,the lowest forecast is $65.00. The average price target represents 10.27% Increase from the current price of $71.64.
What do analysts say about A. O. Smith Corporation?
A. O. Smith Corporation’s analyst rating consensus is a Hold. This is based on the ratings of 10 Wall Streets Analysts.
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