A.O. Smith shares slide as China weakness prompts narrowed outlook Oct. 28, 2025 1:03 PM ETA. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) StockBy : Rob Williams, SA News Editor Comments Shares of A.O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) fell as much as 4.3% Tuesday, touching a four-month low, after the water technology company posted third-quarter results that topped profit expectations but missed Wall Street’s sales target and narrowed its full-year guidance. The maker Quick Insights Despite beating profit expectations, A.O. Smith missed sales targets, narrowed full-year guidance, and cited market challenges in China and North America, leading to a share price decline. Continued economic challenges...