A. O. Smith Corporation In Hot Water

Summary:

• A. O. Smith Corp deserves its sell assessment for retail value investors after a weak Q3 and lower guidance, declining EPS, revenue, and unattractive dividend yield.
• The stock’s momentum is weak. The share price slid as of this writing about 13% over 12 months and -16% YTD.
• Potential headwinds from the new federal government raise concerns about headwinds the might stymie future growth.
• Despite Smith having a strong brand in the water heater and purification industry, we foresee little in the future to drive up the share price soon.

Stock Cools On This Water Heater

The tide has turned against A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS), making it a risky sell investment opportunity for retail value investors. We believe impatience in the financial community with AOS makes

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