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A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) Executive Chairman Kevin J. Wheeler sold 22,200 shares of company stock on July 30, 2025, for approximately $1.58 million. The sales were executed at a weighted average price of $71.2553, with prices ranging from $70.91 to $71.72. The water technology company, currently valued at $10 billion, trades at a P/E ratio of 19.8 and shows strong financial health according to InvestingPro analysis.
Wheeler also exercised employee stock options to acquire 22,200 shares of A. O. Smith common stock at a price of $31.67, for a total value of $703,074. While this insider transaction occurred, InvestingPro data shows management has been actively buying back shares, demonstrating confidence in the company’s future. Get access to 8 more exclusive ProTips and comprehensive analysis with an InvestingPro subscription.
Following these transactions, Wheeler directly owns 100,647 shares of A. O. Smith.
In other recent news, A.O. Smith Corporation reported impressive second-quarter 2025 financial results, surpassing Wall Street expectations. The company achieved earnings per share of $1.07, exceeding the projected $0.98, and reported revenue of $1 billion, slightly above the anticipated $994.93 million. This strong performance was primarily driven by North American operations, with healthy boiler volume contributing to the outperformance. DA Davidson noted that A.O. Smith’s revenue exceeded their model by $20 million, and operating profit was $13 million stronger than expected. The firm maintained its Neutral rating and $75.00 price target on the stock, highlighting stable demand across segments. Meanwhile, UBS raised its price target on A.O. Smith to $76.00, citing conservative guidance and potential year-over-year margin expansion despite anticipated cost pressures. Both DA Davidson and UBS have maintained a Neutral rating on the stock. These developments reflect a positive outlook for A.O. Smith amid ongoing market dynamics.
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