A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) Stock Forecast
AOS analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 3.46 / 5 from 13 analysts
- Price target
- $69.09 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +16.7% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $0.90
- 52-week range
- $55.34 – $80.47
AOS analyst ratings
13 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
AOS price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
AOS earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $0.90 | $0.87 | $0.93 | $0.94 | −4.5% | 11 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.73 | $3.69 | $3.77 | $3.85 | −3.0% | 12 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.06 | $3.93 | $4.20 | $3.73 | +8.6% | 12 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
AOS revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $963.1M | $933.8M | $980.1M | +2.2% | 12 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.89B | $3.85B | $3.91B | +1.6% | 13 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.04B | $3.95B | $4.11B | +3.8% | 13 |
AOS EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
AOS revenue: reported and forecast
AOS EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.00 | $0.90 | $0.90 | $0.90 | $0.90 | −9.9% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.76 | $3.74 | $3.74 | $3.74 | $3.73 | −0.6% | 0 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.16 | $4.10 | $4.09 | $4.09 | $4.06 | −2.5% | 0 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
AOS earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; AOS beat in 10 of 12.
What analysts expect from AOS
13 analysts cover A. O. Smith; their consensus rating is hold (3.46 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $69.09, 16.7% above the latest close of $59.22. Analysts expect earnings of $3.73 per share for 2026, −3.0% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $4.06 per share on revenue of $4.0 billion. A. O. Smith beat the EPS estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.
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AOS forecast FAQ
What is A. O. Smith's price target?
The average analyst price target for A. O. Smith is $69.09, 16.7% above the latest close of $59.22.
Is A. O. Smith a buy, hold or sell?
Of 13 analysts covering A. O. Smith, 4 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 6 a hold, 1 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is A. O. Smith's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $3.73 per share for 2026 (range $3.69 to $3.77); for 2027 the estimate is $4.06.
What is A. O. Smith's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $3.9 billion, growth of 1.6%; for 2027 it is $4.0 billion.
When does A. O. Smith report earnings?
A. O. Smith is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $0.90.
Does A. O. Smith usually beat earnings estimates?
A. O. Smith reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 10 of the last 12 quarters.