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A.O. Smith is upgraded from Hold to Buy, driven by improved topline growth prospects, a compelling valuation backdrop, and a well-rounded dividend profile. After no growth over 2 years, AOS now expects 2-5% revenue growth, aided by resilient replacement demand, regulatory tailwinds in commercial water heaters, the Indian businessand the Leonard Valve acquisition. A progressive dividend policy is underpinned by robust free cash flow, which should comfortably ameliorate any debt concerns linked to the Leonard Valve acquisition.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does A.O. Smith (AOS) have what it takes?

Dividend Aristocrats, tracked via NOBL, outperformed SPY YTD despite a sharp March pullback, with 44 Aristocrats beating SPY and 17 posting double-digit gains. Momentum, valuation (via dividend yield theory), and projected long-term total return now guide Aristocrat selection, with 39 currently screening as undervalued and offering ≥10% expected annualized returns. Recent dividend increases from CL, GD, LIN, and O bring the 2026 average Aristocrat dividend growth rate to 3.40%, with Realty Income expected to announce further hikes throughout the year.

Company recognized for its commitment to robust ethics, compliance and governance programs MILWAUKEE, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a leader in water heating and water treatment, announced today it has been recognized as a 2026 World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

AOS benefits from strong North America demand and acquisitions, though China weakness and rising expenses remain concerns.

Dividends are one of the best benefits to being a shareholder, but finding a great dividend stock is no easy task. Does A.O. Smith (AOS) have what it takes?

The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF (NOBL) is up 9.39% YTD in 2026, decisively outperforming SPY's 1.08%. Dividend Aristocrats are regaining momentum after a weak 2025, with 55 outpacing SPY and 39 posting double-digit gains this year already. Dividend growth is lagging, with 2026's average increase currently at 3.22%, below last year's trend and potentially signaling headwinds.