A.O. Smith Corporation 실적 발표
China sales expected to decline mid-single digits in 2026, growth returning in H2
A.O. Smith reported record EPS for 2025 but provided a cautious 2026 outlook with flat residential volumes and continued China weakness. Management discussed the strategic pivot towards water management via the Leonard Valve acquisition, and ongoing pricing/competitive pressures in wholesale. 2026 EPS guidance of $3.85-$4.15 (midpoint +4% YoY) reflects a cautious outlook with flat residential volumes and continued China headwinds.
Buzzberg 분석 China sales expected to decline mid-single digits in 2026, growth returning in H2 A.O. Smith reported record EPS for 2025 but provided a cautious 2026 outlook with flat residential volumes and continued China weakness. Management discussed the strategic pivot towards water management via the Leonard Valve acquisition, and ongoing pricing/competitive pressures in wholesale. 2026 EPS guidance of $3.85-$4.15 (midpoint +4% YoY) reflects a cautious outlook with flat residential volumes and continued China headwinds. 전체 분석 보기분석 접기
A.O. Smith reported record EPS for 2025 but provided a cautious 2026 outlook with flat residential volumes and continued China weakness. Management discussed the strategic pivot towards water management via the Leonard Valve acquisition, and ongoing pricing/competitive pressures in wholesale. 2026 EPS guidance of $3.85-$4.15 (midpoint +4% YoY) reflects a cautious outlook with flat residential volumes and continued China headwinds.
- Steel prices expected up ~10% in 2026, posing a cost headwind partially offset by pricing.
- Acquisition of Leonard Valve closed, providing entry into the water management market with $70M expected sales in 2026.
- North America water treatment margins expanded 400bps in 2025, with an additional 200bps improvement expected in 2026.
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Leonard Valve acquisition expands water management market reach
Water treatment margins improved 400 bps to ~13%, targeting +200 bps in 2026
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North America boiler sales expected to grow 6-8% in 2026
Residential industry unit volumes projected flat to down in 2026
Steel prices expected up 10% in 2026, price-cost monitored
보고 실적
| 지표 | 보고값 | 변화 |
|---|---|---|
| 매출 | $0.9125B | 보고값 |
| 주당순이익(EPS) | $0.90 | 보고값 |
| 매출총이익률 | 38.4% | 보고값 |
| 영업이익률 | 17.95% | 보고값 |
| 잉여현금흐름 | $0.1655B | 보고값 |
| 자본지출 | $0.0176B | 보고값 |
향후 가이던스
| 지표 | 기간 | 범위 | 중간값 | 상태 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 주당순이익(EPS) | FY2026 | $3.85–$4.15 | $4.00 | 제시 |
| 매출 | FY2026 | $3.876B–$3.99B | $3.933B | 제시 |
경영진 분석
Cautiously Confident
Management acknowledged near-term market headwinds in residential wholesale and China, but framed them as manageable while highlighting strategic progress in water management, water treatment margins, and continued capital returns.
공급망 알파 · 1발표 이후 수익률
The wholesale residential water heater channel is facing increased competitive intensity from retailers expanding into the professional market, leading to pressure on volumes.
근거
“However, we faced some challenges in the wholesale residential channel in the fourth quarter. This part of this market is experiencing pressure from a new construction slowdown and continued initiatives by retailers to expand into serving…”
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