A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in A. O. Smith Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) has returned -0.92% so far this year and 2.95% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, AOS has returned 7.24% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 7, 1984, AOS's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.52%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.8 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Jan 1985 with a return of +40.3%, while the worst month was Oct 1987 at -33.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 7 months.

On a daily basis, AOS closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 21, 1984 with a return of +24.8%, while the worst single day was Jun 24, 2005 at -14.9%.

A. O. Smith Corporation has an annualized alpha of 10.28%, beta of 0.78, and R² of 0.20 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 10, 1984.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (99.32%) than losses (77.85%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• R² of 0.20 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

AOS ranks 41 for risk / return — on par with similar stocks. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

A. O. Smith Corporation provided a 2.12% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.40 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for A. O. Smith Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the A. O. Smith Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the A. O. Smith Corporation was 66.07%, occurring on Sep 22, 2000. Recovery took 674 trading sessions.

The current A. O. Smith Corporation drawdown is 25.86%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of A. O. Smith Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how A. O. Smith Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.