A.O. Smith's stock price soared 5.54% during intraday trading on Thursday, following the release of its fourth-quarter financial results.
The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.90 for the quarter, surpassing analyst estimates of $0.84 to $0.85. Adjusted net income reached $125.4 million, also exceeding expectations. The profit increase was attributed to strong demand for the company's residential and commercial boilers and water treatment products in the North American market.
For the full year 2026, A.O. Smith provided earnings guidance in the range of $3.85 to $4.15 per share. The positive quarterly performance and forward-looking outlook contributed to the significant stock price appreciation during the trading session.