AOS Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

AOS has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 1.4 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.02%
Payout Ratio 29.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 6.82%
Consistency Lifetime 95.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.51%
Payout FCF 35.8%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 65.16%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 23%
Total Return 5y: 41.4%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SGO 48,693 M 2.22% 5.86%
APOG 799 M 2.66% 3.09%
OC 10,022 M 2.23% 3.68%
PATK 4,199 M 1.67% 3.57%
JCI 81,111 M 1.50% 3.30%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
OC 10,022 M 27.6% 98.3%
UFPI 6,017 M 21.1% 99.6%
GFF 3,793 M 23.2% 83.2%
SGO 48,693 M 13.4% 90.7%
WMS 11,823 M 13.6% 93.8%

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JCI
Johnson Controls
 1.50% Yield
ALLE
Allegion
 1.39% Yield

AOS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-30 2026-01-30 2026-02-17 Quarterly 0.36 0% 0.49%
2025-10-31 2025-10-31 2025-11-17 Quarterly 0.36 5.9% 0.55%
2025-07-31 2025-07-31 2025-08-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.49%
2025-04-30 2025-04-30 2025-05-15 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.51%
2025-01-31 2025-01-31 2025-02-18 Quarterly 0.34 0% 0.5%
2024-10-31 2024-10-31 2024-11-15 Quarterly 0.34 6.3% 0.45%
2024-07-31 2024-07-31 2024-08-15 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.37%
2024-04-29 2024-04-30 2024-05-15 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.39%
2024-01-30 2024-01-31 2024-02-15 Quarterly 0.32 0% 0.41%
2023-10-30 2023-10-31 2023-11-15 Quarterly 0.32 6.7% 0.47%
2023-08-14 2023-08-15 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.42%
2023-07-28 2023-07-31 2023-08-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.4%
2023-04-27 2023-04-28 2023-05-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.43%
2023-01-30 2023-01-31 2023-02-15 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.5%
2022-10-28 2022-10-31 2022-11-15 Quarterly 0.3 7.1% 0.58%
2022-07-28 2022-07-29 2022-08-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.45%
2022-04-28 2022-04-29 2022-05-16 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.45%
2022-01-28 2022-01-31 2022-02-15 Quarterly 0.28 0% 0.37%
2021-10-28 2021-10-29 2021-11-15 Quarterly 0.28 7.7% 0.42%
2021-07-29 2021-07-30 2021-08-16 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.37%
2021-04-29 2021-04-30 2021-05-17 Quarterly 0.26 0% 0.39%
2021-01-28 2021-01-29 2021-02-16 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2020-10-29 2020-10-30 2020-11-16 Quarterly 0.26 8.3% N/A
2020-07-30 2020-07-31 2020-08-17 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2020-04-29 2020-04-30 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2020-01-30 2020-01-31 2020-02-18 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2019-10-30 2019-10-31 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.24 9.1% N/A
2019-07-30 2019-07-31 2019-08-15 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2019-04-29 2019-04-30 2019-05-15 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2019-01-30 2019-01-31 2019-02-15 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2018-10-30 2018-10-31 2018-11-15 Quarterly 0.22 22.2% N/A
2018-07-30 2018-07-31 2018-08-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2018-04-27 2018-04-30 2018-05-15 Quarterly 0.18 0% N/A
2018-01-30 2018-01-31 2018-02-15 Quarterly 0.18 28.6% N/A
2017-10-30 2017-10-31 2017-11-15 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2017-07-27 2017-07-31 2017-08-15 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2017-04-26 2017-04-28 2017-05-15 Quarterly 0.14 0% N/A
2017-01-27 2017-01-31 2017-02-15 Quarterly 0.14 16.7% N/A
2016-10-27 2016-10-31 2016-11-15 Quarterly 0.12 -50% N/A
2016-07-27 2016-07-29 2016-08-15 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-04-27 2016-04-29 2016-05-16 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2016-02-03 2016-02-05 2016-02-16 Quarterly 0.24 26.3% N/A
2015-10-28 2015-10-30 2015-11-16 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2015-07-29 2015-07-31 2015-08-17 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2015-04-28 2015-04-30 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2015-02-04 2015-02-06 2015-02-17 Quarterly 0.19 26.7% N/A
2014-10-29 2014-10-31 2014-11-17 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-07-29 2014-07-31 2014-08-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-04-28 2014-04-30 2014-05-15 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2014-02-05 2014-02-07 2014-02-18 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A

AOS Dividend FAQ

A. O. Smith Corp. (NYSE:AOS) designs, manufactures, and sells a broad portfolio of residential and commercial water-heating and treatment solutions-including gas/electric water heaters, boilers, heat pumps, solar heaters, expansion tanks, and filtration systems-across North America, China, Europe, and India. Its brands (A. O. Smith, State, Lochinvar, Hague, Water-Right, Master Water, Atlantic Filter, Water Tec, and Aquasana) reach end-users through wholesale plumbing distributors, hardware/home-center chains, manufacturer reps, and direct-to-consumer e-commerce channels.

What is the Dividend Yield of AOS?

As of February 2026, AOS`s dividend yield is 2.02%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.40 USD by the current share price of 78.98.

Does AOS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, AOS paid a dividend of 1.40 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-30 and the payout was 0.36 USD.

How often does AOS pay dividends?

AOS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, AOS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-30.

AOS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AOS for the next 4 payments are between 0.251 (-30.3%) and 0.287 (-20.3%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will AOS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.36 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Smith AO (AOS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for AOS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Smith AO (AOS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of AOS?

AOS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.82% per year.
Strong growth: AOS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of AOS?

AOS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.51%. If you bought AOS's shares at 55.85 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.40 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.51% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AOS?

AOS Payout Consistency is 95.3%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Smith AO has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does AOS have a good Dividend Yield?

AOS`s 2.02% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of AOS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of AOS is 29.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of AOS?

AOS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.16%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

AOS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in AOS's Outstanding Shares?

Smith AO's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 3.23% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has AOS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Oct 6, 2016 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 184,284,000
1986 184,284,000
1987 184,284,000
1988 184,284,000
1989 184,284,000
1990 184,284,000
1991 184,284,000
1992 184,284,000
1993 167,476,800 -9.12%
1994 167,476,800
1995 167,476,800
1996 167,476,800
1997 167,476,800
1998 142,454,100 -14.94%
1999 142,190,200 -0.19%
2000 142,969,300 +0.55%
2001 143,142,000 +0.12%
2002 177,134,100 +23.75%
2003 179,474,500 +1.32%
2004 180,029,100 +0.31%
2005 185,544,000 +3.06%
2006 186,029,400 +0.26%
2007 181,328,700 -2.53%
2008 181,639,400 +0.17%
2009 183,882,000 +1.23%
2010 186,160,000 +1.24%
2011 185,868,000 -0.16%
2012 186,340,000 +0.25%
2013 184,040,000 -1.23%
2014 180,418,000 -1.97%
2015 177,348,000 -1.7%
2016 175,956,000 -0.78%
2017 173,775,000 -1.24%
2018 170,640,000 -1.8%
2019 164,185,000 -3.78%
2020 162,866,000 -0.8%
2021 160,171,000 -1.65%
2022 153,158,000 -4.38%
2023 149,436,000 -2.43%
2024 145,758,000 -2.46%
2025 139,933,000 -4%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-01-31 02:37