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Will China-Driven Guidance Cut and Buyback History Change A. O. Smith's (AOS) Narrative
In late April 2026, A. O. Smith reported first-quarter 2026 results showing lower sales and earnings year over year, cut its full-year 2026 earnings and sales guidance due to ongoing weakness in China, and confirmed that it has repurchased 59.41 million shares for about US$3.06 billion since launching its buyback in 2007.
At the same time, sentiment weakened as analysts reduced earnings estimates, A. O. Smith was added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) list, and a large institutional...