Rating Change
Oppenheimer reiterated its Outperform rating on A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) on October 21, 2026.
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Oppenheimer Reiterates Outperform Rating on A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS)
Oppenheimer reiterated its Outperform rating on A. O.
At publication ·
What changed
A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) · reiterate
- Firm
- Oppenheimer
- Rating
- Outperform to Outperform
- Price at event
- $59.65
- Market capitalization
- $11.0B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Oppenheimer maintained an Outperform rating on A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) on October 21, 2026.
Market Context
A. O. Smith Corporation operates in the Industrials sector. The stock currently trades at $59.65 with a market capitalization of $11.0B. The stock has declined 12.1% over the past 52 weeks.
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Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for A. O. Smith Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 4 Buy, 5 Hold, 1 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | Oppenheimer | Outperform | N/A |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Stifel | Hold | N/A |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Stifel | Buy | N/A |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Citigroup | Neutral | N/A |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Stifel | Buy | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Outperform rating mean for AOS?
A rating of Outperform from Oppenheimer reflects the analyst's outlook on A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the AOS forecast page.