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AOS Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

AOS has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 1.38 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.03%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.38
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 7.32%
Dividend Rating 59.07%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.72%
Payout Ratio 36.2%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.23%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 1.4%
Total Return 5y: 33.9%

Top Dividend Payers in Building Products

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
SGO 48,612 M 2.56% 6.71%
APOG 861 M 2.68% 3.55%
OC 9,546 M 2.41% 3.86%
JCI 76,485 M 1.60% 4.59%
PATK 3,612 M 1.51% 4.05%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CARR 45,053 M 29.8% 100%
UFPI 5,414 M 27.5% 97.1%
PATK 3,612 M 33.3% 44.0%
OC 9,546 M 25.7% 98.1%
SGO 48,612 M 16.5% 88.4%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare AOS Dividends with its Peer-Group

OC
Owens Corning
 2.41% Yield
SGO
Compagnie de
 2.56% Yield
UFPI
Ufp Industries
 1.50% Yield
CARR
Carrier Global
 1.26% Yield
APOG
Apogee Enterprises
 2.68% Yield
JCI
Johnson Controls
 1.60% Yield

AOS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.47%
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 25% N/A
2013-10-29 2013-10-31 2013-11-15 Quarterly 0.12 0% N/A

AOS Dividend FAQ

A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) designs, manufactures, and markets a broad portfolio of residential and commercial water-heating and water-treatment solutions-including gas/electric water heaters, boilers, heat pumps, solar heaters, and filtration systems-across North America, China, Europe, and India.

What is the Dividend Yield of AOS?

As of December 2025, AOS`s dividend yield is 2.03%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.38 USD by the current share price of 68.01.

Does AOS pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, AOS paid a dividend of 1.38 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-31 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 2025-10-31.

AOS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for AOS for the next 4 payments are between 0.249 (-30.8%) and 0.287 (-20.3%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will AOS pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.36 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-31. 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 7.32% 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 2.72%. If you bought AOS's shares at 50.79 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.38 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.72% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of AOS?

AOS Payout Consistency is 91.2%. 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 2.03% 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 36.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of AOS?

AOS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.07%. 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 (CAGR)?

Smith AO`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -3.06% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Smith AO ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2016-10-06 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
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 140,426,000 -3.66%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-02 04:35