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Baird cuts AO Smith stock price target, keeps neutral rating

EditorAhmed Abdulazez Abdulkadir
Published 2024/10/23, 13:50
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On Wednesday, Baird, a financial services firm, adjusted its price target for AO Smith (NYSE:AOS), a manufacturer of residential and commercial water heaters and boilers. The new price target is set at $81.00, decreased from the previous $82.00, while the analyst maintained a Neutral rating on the stock.

The firm's analyst cited several factors influencing the decision to modify the price target. AO Smith's performance was noted to be in line with the broader market, showing little change compared to the S&P 500 and Russell 2000 indices, which have both been relatively flat. This observation comes after the company's third-quarter results and future outlook aligned with its pre-announcements.

The analyst highlighted concerns over the risk to the consensus estimate for the year 2025, despite a recent reset. The forecast for organic earnings growth for AO Smith by 2025 is expected to be subdued. This outlook is based on several ongoing issues, including slow growth in the North American water heater industry volume, persistent challenges in China, and limited opportunities for pricing increases in the near term.

Despite acknowledging AO Smith as a top-tier brand and manufacturer, the analyst suggested that the stock might remain within a certain range until a significant organic growth catalyst or a merger and acquisition opportunity becomes apparent. Until such developments occur, the firm has chosen to maintain a cautious stance on the stock, opting to stay on the sidelines for the time being.

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