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A. O. Smith Acquires Leonard Valve for $470 Million

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A. O. Smith Acquires Leonard Valve for $470 Million

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An update from A. O. Smith Corporation ( (AOS) ) is now available.

On November 12, 2025, A. O. Smith Corporation announced its agreement to acquire Leonard Valve Company for $470 million, with the transaction expected to close in the first quarter of 2026. This acquisition aims to expand A. O. Smith’s presence in the water management market, enhance its digital and connected water strategy, and is anticipated to be accretive to earnings per share in 2026.

The most recent analyst rating on (AOS) stock is a Hold with a $75.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on A. O. Smith Corporation stock, see the AOS Stock Forecast page.

Spark’s Take on AOS Stock

According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, AOS is a Outperform.

A. O. Smith’s strong financial performance and fair valuation are offset by bearish technical indicators and a cautious earnings outlook. The company’s robust cash flow and dividend growth are positive, but challenges in China and tariff impacts present risks.

To see Spark’s full report on AOS stock, click here.

More about A. O. Smith Corporation

A. O. Smith Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader in innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions, primarily manufacturing residential and commercial water heating equipment, boilers, and water treatment products. The company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AOS).

Average Trading Volume: 1,114,777

Technical Sentiment Signal: Sell

Current Market Cap: $9.21B

Find detailed analytics on AOS stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.

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