That's a wrap.
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| Oct 29, 2026 | Sep 30, 2026 | Time not given | $0.90 | Beat$0.93 | +4.32% |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | Time not given | $0.94 | Beat$1.07 | −3.59% |
This covers the Jul 30, 2026 report. The Oct 29, 2026 numbers are in the table above.
A. O. Smith beats EPS by 11.5%, cash flow surges. stock edges up 0.6%
A. O. Smith reported Q2 2026 EPS of $1.07, beating the $0.96 estimate by 11.5%. Revenue growth remained tepid at +0.2% TTM, but North America sales rose 5% and cash flow surged. The stock gained 0.57% on the day but remains below its 200-day SMA, reflecting cautious market sentiment amid weak top-line momentum.
Better case30%
Sustained North America demand and margin expansion drive revenue growth above 3%, lifting EPS and narrowing the PEG discount.
Base case50%
Revenue growth remains in the 2-4% range, EPS meets estimates, and the stock trades between $58 and $63 as valuation holds.
Worse case20%
Weak top-line persists, guidance disappoints, and short interest (8.1%) increases, pushing price below $58.
Scenario odds are a judgement, not measured.