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<ul><li>A.</li><li>O.</li><li>Smith Corporation has moved decisively in the strategic reshaping of its water technology portfolio by announcing a $470 million all-cash acquisition of Leonard Valve (LVC Holdco), a Rhode Island-based company specializing in water temperature control systems.</li></ul>

A.O.Smith Corporation has moved decisively in the strategic reshaping of its water technology portfolio by announcing a $470 million all-cash acquisition of Leonard Valve (LVC Holdco), a Rhode Island-based company specializing in water temperature control systems.

A. O. Smith Is Quietly Building A Water Empire—The Leonard Valve Acquisition Proves It!

<ul><li>A.O. Smith Corporation reported a mixed bag of results for the third quarter of 2025, with some segments performing well while others faced challenges.</li><li>The company achieved a 4% year-over-year sales increase to $943 million, with a notable 15% rise in earnings per share (EPS) to $0.94, driven by solid performance in North America.</li><li>North America sales grew by 6%, supported by effective pricing actions and strong volumes of commercial water heaters and boilers, which expanded segment margins by 110 basis points.</li></ul>

A.O. Smith Corporation reported a mixed bag of results for the third quarter of 2025, with some segments performing well while others faced challenges.The company achieved a 4% year-over-year sales increase to $943 million, with a notable 15% rise in earnings per share (EPS) to $0.94, driven by solid performance in North America.North America sales grew by 6%, supported by effective pricing actions and strong volumes of commercial water heaters and boilers, which expanded segment margins by 110 basis points.

A.O. Smith Defies the Odds: The Surprising Comeback in Commercial Water Heaters!

<ul><li>A.</li><li>O.</li><li>Smith's second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings results reflect a mixed performance, highlighting both strengths and challenges in the company's global operations and strategic initiatives.</li></ul>

A.O.Smith's second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings results reflect a mixed performance, highlighting both strengths and challenges in the company's global operations and strategic initiatives.

A. O. Smith: An Insight Into The Water Heater Market Dynamics & Its Emerging Market Expansion Efforts

<ul><li>A.</li><li>O.</li><li>Smith Corporation's first quarter of 2025 presented a mixed set of financial results with a continuation of strategic initiatives amidst a challenging global environment.</li></ul>

A.O.Smith Corporation's first quarter of 2025 presented a mixed set of financial results with a continuation of strategic initiatives amidst a challenging global environment.

A.O. Smith: An Insight Into Its Cost Management & Efficiency Initiatives & Other Major Drivers!

<ul><li>A.O. Smith Corporation's recent earnings report reflects both positive aspects and areas of concern for investors.</li><li>Starting with the positives, the company demonstrated resilience in several areas despite facing broader economic challenges.</li><li>In North America, A.O. Smith managed to slightly increase sales due to higher boiler and water treatment sales, coupled with price benefits for water heaters.</li></ul>

A.O. Smith Corporation's recent earnings report reflects both positive aspects and areas of concern for investors.Starting with the positives, the company demonstrated resilience in several areas despite facing broader economic challenges.In North America, A.O. Smith managed to slightly increase sales due to higher boiler and water treatment sales, coupled with price benefits for water heaters.

A. O. Smith – Initiation Of Coverage – Why Are They Ditching Retail And Focusing On D2C?

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A.O. Smith Corporation manufactures residential and commercial water heating equipment and water treatment products. The Company distributes its products world wide.

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A. O. Smith Is Quietly Building A Water Empire—The Leonard Valve Acquisition Proves It!

A. O. Smith Corporation has moved decisively in the strategic reshaping of its water technology portfolio by announcing a $470 million all-cash...

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A.O. Smith Defies the Odds: The Surprising Comeback in Commercial Water Heaters!

A.O. Smith Corporation reported a mixed bag of results for the third quarter of 2025, with some segments performing well while others faced...

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A. O. Smith: An Insight Into The Water Heater Market Dynamics & Its Emerging Market Expansion Efforts

A. O. Smith's second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings results reflect a mixed performance, highlighting both strengths and challenges in the company's...

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A.O. Smith: An Insight Into Its Cost Management & Efficiency Initiatives & Other Major Drivers!

A. O. Smith Corporation's first quarter of 2025 presented a mixed set of financial results with a continuation of strategic initiatives amidst a...

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A. O. Smith – Initiation Of Coverage – Why Are They Ditching Retail And Focusing On D2C?

A.O. Smith Corporation's recent earnings report reflects both positive aspects and areas of concern for investors. Starting with the positives,...

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