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A. O. Smith
S&P 500Industrials· USA

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A. O. Smith

$67.18

+1.91%

Open $65.79·Prev $65.92

as of 13 Apr

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Power Core

Smith's power core is the intermediary lock-in created by the intersection of building code compliance, wholesale distribution exclusivity, and the emergency-replacement dynamics that eliminate price-based competition from the water heater purchase decision.

Published1 Apr 2026
UniverseS&P 500
SectorIndustrials

Direction of Movement

Lateral Stability with Heat Pump Upside Emerging

ROC 200

+0.1%

Company Profile

A. O. Smith Corporation is a global water technology company that manufactures and markets residential and commercial water heaters, boilers, heat pumps, tanks, and water treatment products. It offers a comprehensive product line including gas and electric water heaters in various sizes such as small (30 gallons or less), medium (31 to 49 gallons), large (50 gallons or more), tankless systems, and commercial water-heating systems. The company serves diverse markets in North America, China, Europe, and India, providing innovative and energy-efficient solutions for consumers, businesses, property managers, and professionals. A. O. Smith Corporation operates production facilities across multiple countries including the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and India, with sales and distribution reaching over 60 countries worldwide. Founded in 1874 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, it holds a leading position in the water heater manufacturing industry, focusing on water heating and purification technologies essential for residential, commercial, and industrial applications.

Sector

Industrials

Industry

Specialty Industrial Machinery

Employees

11,500

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