8-K current report · filed Apr 30, 2026

A. O. Smith (AOS) 8-K Current Report: April 30, 2026

Item 2.02Item EX-99.1AOS overview

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A. O. Smith (AOS) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on April 30, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Q1 2026 results for quarter ended March 31, 2026.

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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition

  • Q1 2026 results for quarter ended March 31, 2026
  • Earnings details contained in Exhibit 99.1 news release
  • April 30, 2026 announcement provides the market’s primary results disclosure

Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1

  • Q1 sales fell 2% to $945.6M and net earnings declined 14% to $118.0M, reflecting weaker volumes and acquisition-related costs
  • Rest of World sales dropped 11% to $200.7M, with China sales down 17% in local currency and segment margin contracting to 6.2%
  • North America sales rose 1% to $753.4M, but margin fell to 23.3% from 24.7% despite $16M from Leonard Valve
  • Full-year diluted EPS outlook reduced to $3.60–$3.90 and adjusted EPS to $3.70–$4.00 amid persistent China weakness
  • Leonard Valve acquisition drove $470.0M investing outflow and increased debt to $615.8M, while Q1 free cash flow reached $118.9M

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