A.O. Smith stock jumps 6% after record EPS and 2026 guidance puts China back in focus
A. O. Smith shares rose 6.1% to $73.73 after reporting Q4 net earnings of $125.4 million, or 90 cents per share, up from $109.7 million a year earlier. The company projects 2026 net sales of $3.90–$4.02 billion and EPS of $3.85–$4.15. Management warned of flat or declining U.S. residential volumes and ongoing pressure in China.
