A.O. Smith Declares $0.36 Quarterly Dividend

The industrial products company will pay the dividend on May 15 to shareholders of record on April 30.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 12:38pm

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A.O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) announced on Monday, April 13 that it will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.36 per share. The dividend will be paid on May 15 to shareholders of record as of April 30. This represents a c) dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.1%.

Why it matters

A.O. Smith has a long history of increasing its dividend payments, having raised the dividend every year for the last 31 years. The company's payout ratio of 34.4% indicates the dividend is well-covered by earnings, suggesting the company's dividend is sustainable.

The details

The ex-dividend date for the $0.36 per share dividend is April 30. A.O. Smith has increased its dividend by an average of 0.1% per year over the last three years. Analysts expect the company to earn $4.20 per share next year, which would result in a future payout ratio of 34.3%.

  • A.O. Smith declared the $0.36 quarterly dividend on Monday, April 13, 2026.
  • The dividend will be paid on Friday, May 15, 2026.
  • The record date for the dividend is Thursday, April 30, 2026.

The players

A.O. Smith Corporation

An industrial products company that is a leading manufacturer of water heating and water treatment products for residential and commercial applications.

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The takeaway

A.O. Smith's consistent dividend increases and sustainable payout ratio demonstrate the company's financial strength and commitment to returning value to shareholders.