SMITH A O CORP

A. O. Smith Corporation manufactures and markets residential and commercial water heating equipment, boilers, and water treatment solutions. Its offerings include electric, gas, and heat pump water heaters, space-heating boilers, and water softeners and filtration systems, alongside kitchen appliances in select markets. The company operates through two segments: North America and Rest of World. It serves both individual homeowners and commercial facilities, such as hotels, schools, restaurants, and hospitals, distributing products through wholesale plumbing distributors, independent manufacturer representative firms, retail home centers, and e-commerce platforms.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the company maintains primary operations across North America, China, India, and Europe. In China, its distribution footprint includes approximately 8,700 points of sale across tier-one through tier-three cities, comprising retail stores and exclusive branded outlets alongside digital channels. It also maintains manufacturing and sales operations in India, bolstered by the acquisition of the Pureit residential water purification business.

Summary of the business section of Smith A O's latest annual report, written by StockData.

“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.

“We employed approximately 11,500 employees as of December 31, 2025 with approximately 6,500 in North America and 5,000 in Rest of World.”