A. O. Smith Corporation

A. O. Smith Corporation manufactures and markets residential and commercial gas and electric water heaters, boilers, heat pumps, tanks, and water treatment products. Its water heaters serve residences, restaurants, hotels, office buildings, laundries, car washes, and small businesses. The company also offers boilers for hospitals, schools, hotels, homes, apartments, condominiums, and large commercial buildings. Water treatment products include point-of-entry water softeners, well water solutions, whole-home water filtration, and point-of-use carbon and reverse osmosis systems for homes, restaurants, hotels, and offices, as well as commercial water treatment and filtration products. Additionally, A. O. Smith provides expansion tanks, commercial solar water heating systems, swimming pool and spa heaters, and electric wall-hung, gas tankless, combi-boiler, and heat pump and solar water heaters.

A. O. Smith Corporation is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol AOS. Its shares are traded in U.S. dollars (USD), as the company is headquartered in the United States. The exchange and currency reflect its primary listing in the U.S. equity market, making it accessible to investors trading on the NYSE.

A. O. Smith Corporation operates in the Industrials sector, specifically within the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry. This classification reflects its focus on manufacturing specialized machinery and equipment for industrial and commercial applications. The company's products, such as water heaters, boilers, and water treatment systems, are integral to building infrastructure and industrial processes, aligning with the broader industrials category.

A. O. Smith Corporation is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. The company was founded in 1874 and serves markets in North America, China, Europe, and India. Its geographic reach includes manufacturing and distribution across these regions, with a strong presence in the U.S. and expanding international operations. The company's products are sold through independent wholesale plumbing distributors, retail channels like hardware and home center chains, manufacturer representative firms, and directly to consumers via e-commerce (Aquasana brand) and dealer networks (A. O. Smith brand on Amazon).

A. O. Smith generates revenue by manufacturing and selling water heating and water treatment products under several brands. Key brands include A. O. Smith, State, Lochinvar, Hague, Water-Right, Master Water, Atlantic Filter, Impact, and Water Tec. The company distributes products through independent wholesale plumbing distributors, retail channels (hardware and home center chains), manufacturer representative firms, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce for Aquasana branded products. It also sells A. O. Smith branded water treatment products through a dealer network and Amazon. Revenue comes from residential and commercial segments, covering water heaters, boilers, heat pumps, tanks, water softeners, filtration systems, and related accessories.