1. AOS approved a 6% increase in quarterly cash dividend to $0.36. 2. The new dividend reflects AOS’s commitment to shareholder returns. 3. AOS has a consistent 30+ year history of annual dividend increases. 4. The five-year growth rate of dividends is approximately 7%. 5. Dividend payable on November 17 to shareholders recorded by October 31.
AOS’s dividend increase signals strong financial health, attracting dividend-focused investors. Historically, dividend hikes have positively impacted stock prices for companies like AOS.
The dividend increase is a strong signal of AOS's financial resilience, crucial for attracting and retaining investors.
Immediate investor response is likely as dividends boost stock attractiveness. Short-term price adjustments are common after dividend announcements.
MILWAUKEE, Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, October 13, 2025, the board of directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) approved a 6% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend rate to $0.36 per share. The dividend increase affects the company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock.
The dividend is payable on Monday, November 17 to shareholders of record Friday, October 31, 2025.
"This dividend increase reflects our commitment to returning value to shareholders as part of our broader capital allocation strategy," said Steve Shafer, president and chief executive officer. "We are proud to say the five-year compound annual growth rate of our dividend rate is approximately 7%, and that we have increased our dividend each year for over 30 years."
About A. O. Smith
A. O. Smith Corporation, with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:AOS), the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products. For more information, visit www.aosmith.com.
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