A. O. Smith Future Growth
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A. O. Smith is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 5.6% and 3.9% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 7.9% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 32.6% in 3 years.
Key information
5.6%
Earnings growth rate
7.9%
EPS growth rate
| Building earnings growth | 12.7% |
| Revenue growth rate | 3.9% |
| Future return on equity | 32.6% |
| Analyst coverage | Good |
| Last updated | 08 Apr 2025 |
Recent future growth updates
Recent updates
Here's Why We Think A. O. Smith Corporation's (NYSE:AOS) CEO Compensation Looks Fair for the time being
Apr 02
Subdued Growth No Barrier To A. O. Smith Corporation's (NYSE:AOS) Price
Mar 23A. O. Smith: Benefiting From The Twin Tailwinds Of Water And Efficiency
Mar 10Investors Should Be Encouraged By A. O. Smith's (NYSE:AOS) Returns On Capital
Mar 07Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS)?
Feb 20An Intrinsic Calculation For A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) Suggests It's 25% Undervalued
Jan 22Getting In Cheap On A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) Is Unlikely
Dec 20A.O. Smith: Investors Should Wait For Demand To Return And A Better Entry Point
Dec 19We Think A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Dec 05A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) Is Very Good At Capital Allocation
Nov 19Is A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) Potentially Undervalued?
Nov 04An Intrinsic Calculation For A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) Suggests It's 22% Undervalued
Oct 23A. O. Smith's (NYSE:AOS) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Oct 11Is A. O. Smith A Good Buy Ahead Of Its Q3 Results?
Oct 09We Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) Passed With Ease
Sep 01
Pureit Acquisition And Innovation Propel Global Water Purification Leadership
Aug 22 Expansion into South Asia with Pureit acquisition and gas tankless products in North America highlights growth in water treatment and energy-efficient solutions.A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) Has A Rock Solid Balance Sheet
Aug 20A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) Is Very Good At Capital Allocation
Aug 08A. O. Smith: Short-Term Volatility Could Be A Long-Term Opportunity
Jul 29Earnings Update: A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) Just Reported Its Second-Quarter Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Forecasts
Jul 26A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected
Jul 19A. O. Smith: A Decent Boiler Play
Jul 18Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS)
Jul 05Is A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) Potentially Undervalued?
Jun 07A. O. Smith: Robust Water Heater Business But Lacks Margin Of Safety
May 14Investor Optimism Abounds A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) But Growth Is Lacking
Apr 17A. O. Smith: A High-Quality Dividend Growth Compounder To Put On Your Watchlist
Mar 11A. O. Smith: Buy This Excellent Dividend Aristocrat On The Next Dip
Feb 01A. O. Smith: Good Outlook But Expensive Price Tag
Dec 14Dividend Aristocrat A. O. Smith Continues Its Solid Performance
Nov 08A. O. Smith: A Decent Buying Opportunity For This SWAN Stock
Oct 03Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | Free Cash Flow | Cash from Op | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/31/2027 | 4,198 | 631 | 603 | 710 | 8 |
| 12/31/2026 | 4,026 | 593 | 565 | 657 | 13 |
| 12/31/2025 | 3,837 | 539 | 520 | 617 | 14 |
| 12/31/2024 | 3,818 | 534 | 474 | 582 | N/A |
| 9/30/2024 | 3,894 | 561 | 484 | 591 | N/A |
| 6/30/2024 | 3,929 | 577 | 481 | 574 | N/A |
| 3/31/2024 | 3,865 | 577 | 573 | 657 | N/A |
| 12/31/2023 | 3,853 | 557 | 598 | 670 | N/A |
| 9/30/2023 | 3,801 | 299 | 554 | 616 | N/A |
| 6/30/2023 | 3,738 | 274 | 533 | 597 | N/A |
| 3/31/2023 | 3,743 | 243 | 427 | 495 | N/A |
| 12/31/2022 | 3,754 | 236 | 321 | 391 | N/A |
| 9/30/2022 | 3,813 | 495 | 398 | 479 | N/A |
| 6/30/2022 | 3,854 | 517 | 424 | 500 | N/A |
| 3/31/2022 | 3,748 | 509 | 482 | 553 | N/A |
| 12/31/2021 | 3,539 | 487 | 566 | 641 | N/A |
| 9/30/2021 | 3,378 | 468 | 543 | 609 | N/A |
| 6/30/2021 | 3,223 | 441 | 516 | 579 | N/A |
| 3/31/2021 | 3,027 | 391 | 551 | 612 | N/A |
| 12/31/2020 | 2,895 | 345 | 505 | 562 | N/A |
| 9/30/2020 | 2,812 | 316 | 456 | 507 | N/A |
| 6/30/2020 | 2,780 | 298 | 439 | 492 | N/A |
| 3/31/2020 | 2,881 | 332 | 432 | 489 | N/A |
| 12/31/2019 | 2,993 | 370 | 392 | 456 | N/A |
| 9/30/2019 | 3,054 | 405 | 363 | 440 | N/A |
| 6/30/2019 | 3,080 | 422 | 337 | 419 | N/A |
| 3/31/2019 | 3,148 | 435 | 339 | 427 | N/A |
| 12/31/2018 | 3,188 | 444 | 364 | 449 | N/A |
| 9/30/2018 | 3,144 | 341 | N/A | 465 | N/A |
| 6/30/2018 | 3,140 | 330 | N/A | 426 | N/A |
| 3/31/2018 | 3,045 | 308 | N/A | 381 | N/A |
| 12/31/2017 | 2,997 | 297 | N/A | 326 | N/A |
| 9/30/2017 | 2,926 | 357 | N/A | 333 | N/A |
| 6/30/2017 | 2,860 | 346 | N/A | 365 | N/A |
| 3/31/2017 | 2,789 | 341 | N/A | 409 | N/A |
| 12/31/2016 | 2,686 | 327 | N/A | 447 | N/A |
| 9/30/2016 | 2,627 | 324 | N/A | 378 | N/A |
| 6/30/2016 | 2,568 | 314 | N/A | 446 | N/A |
| 3/31/2016 | 2,555 | 298 | N/A | 379 | N/A |
| 12/31/2015 | 2,537 | 283 | N/A | 352 | N/A |
| 9/30/2015 | 2,524 | 256 | N/A | 337 | N/A |
| 6/30/2015 | 2,480 | 233 | N/A | 235 | N/A |
| 3/31/2015 | 2,422 | 220 | N/A | 252 | N/A |
| 12/31/2014 | 2,356 | 208 | N/A | 264 | N/A |
| 9/30/2014 | 2,288 | 197 | N/A | 255 | N/A |
| 6/30/2014 | 2,243 | 193 | N/A | 264 | N/A |
Analyst Future Growth Forecasts
Earnings vs Savings Rate: AOS's forecast earnings growth (5.6% per year) is above the savings rate (2.8%).
Earnings vs Market: AOS's earnings (5.6% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the US market (13.7% per year).
High Growth Earnings: AOS's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.
Revenue vs Market: AOS's revenue (3.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the US market (8.3% per year).
High Growth Revenue: AOS's revenue (3.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.
Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts
Future Return on Equity
Future ROE: AOS's Return on Equity is forecast to be high in 3 years time (32.6%)
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2025/04/10 04:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2025/04/10 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2024/12/31 |
Data Sources
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
A. O. Smith Corporation is covered by 35 analysts. 14 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| Michael Halloran | Baird |
| Charles Brady | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Ryan Connors | Boenning & Scattergood, Inc. |