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Smith (A.O.) (AOS) Earnings: Narrowed FY Adjusted EPS Forecast and Strong Q2 Results

A O Smith Corp Financial Highlights

  • FY Adjusted EPS Forecast: Revised to $3.95 to $4.10 (previously $3.90 to $4.15).
  • FY EPS Forecast: Now expected to be $3.95 to $4.10 (previously $3.90 to $4.15).
  • Net Sales: Projected to remain between $3.97 billion and $4.05 billion.
  • Second Quarter Results:
    • EPS: $1.06 (vs. $1.04 y/y), meeting the estimate of $1.06.
    • Net Sales: $1.02 billion, a 6.6% increase y/y, exceeding the estimate of $998.9 million.
    • North America Sales: $790.7 million, up 9.5% y/y, exceeding the estimate of $764.6 million.
    • Rest of World Sales: $244.8 million, a slight 0.2% increase y/y, meeting the estimate of $242.2 million.
    • Adjusted EPS: $1.06, matching the estimate of $1.06.
  • Company Outlook:
    • A O Smith reaffirms its 2024 sales projection, expecting a 3% to 5% increase y/y.
    • The company narrows its full-year EPS guidance to a range of $3.95 to $4.10, representing a 6% y/y increase at the mid-point.
  • Analyst Recommendations:
    • 3 Buys
    • 8 Holds
    • 2 Sells

A look at Smith (A.O.) Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value2
Dividend3
Growth4
Resilience4
Momentum3
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.2

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Looking at the Smartkarma Smart Scores for A.O. Smith, the company seems to have a promising long-term outlook. With a Growth score of 4 and a Resilience score of 4, A.O. Smith is positioned well for future expansion and stability in the face of uncertainties. These scores suggest that the company is likely to experience solid growth and manage potential risks effectively.

Additionally, the company has received a Dividend score of 3, indicating a moderate level of dividend attractiveness, and a Momentum score of 3. While not the highest, these scores still contribute positively to A.O. Smith’s overall outlook. Overall, A.O. Smith Corporation, a manufacturer of water heating equipment and water treatment products with a global distribution network, appears to have a favorable outlook, particularly in terms of growth potential and resilience.


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