A.O. Smith Receives 'Hold' Rating from Analysts

Shares of the industrial products company have a consensus recommendation of 'Hold' from brokerages.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 8:24am

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Shares of A.O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) have received a consensus rating of 'Hold' from the ten ratings firms covering the company, according to Marketbeat Ratings. One analyst has a 'Sell' recommendation, seven have 'Hold' ratings, and two have 'Buy' recommendations on the stock. The average 12-month price target among analysts is $77.00.

Why it matters

The consensus 'Hold' rating and mixed analyst opinions on A.O. Smith's stock indicate uncertainty about the company's near-term performance and growth prospects among the investment community. This could impact investor sentiment and the stock price in the coming months.

The details

Several analysts have recently weighed in on A.O. Smith. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $69.00 price target and a 'Sell' rating on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus set an $85.00 price target and a 'Buy' rating. Robert W. Baird set a $77.00 price target and a 'Hold' rating. Jefferies Financial Group set a $75.00 target price and a 'Hold' rating. Wall Street Zen downgraded the stock from 'Buy' to 'Hold'.

  • A.O. Smith reported Q4 2025 earnings on January 29, 2026.

The players

A.O. Smith Corporation

A leading manufacturer of water heating and water treatment products for residential and commercial applications, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

The Goldman Sachs Group

A global investment banking and securities firm that provided a 'Sell' rating and $69.00 price target on A.O. Smith.

Stifel Nicolaus

A financial services firm that set an $85.00 price target and 'Buy' rating on A.O. Smith.

Robert W. Baird

An investment bank that set a $77.00 price target and 'Hold' rating on A.O. Smith.

Jefferies Financial Group

A diversified financial services company that set a $75.00 price target and 'Hold' rating on A.O. Smith.

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What they’re saying

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— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

The takeaway

The mixed analyst views on A.O. Smith's stock reflect uncertainty about the company's near-term growth and performance, which could impact investor sentiment and the stock price in the coming months.