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Smith A O (AOS) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Smith A O gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Apr 25, 2024. Its releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it 6 times.
GAAP EPS
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| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $3.85–$4.15 (Jan 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $3.60–$3.90 (Apr 29, 2025) → raised $3.70–$3.90 (Jul 24, 2025) → lowered $3.70–$3.85 (Oct 28, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $3.90–$4.15 (Apr 25, 2024) → reaffirmed $3.95–$4.10 (Jul 23, 2024) → lowered $3.70–$3.85 (Oct 11, 2024) → reaffirmed $3.70–$3.85 (Oct 22, 2024) | — | — | — |
GAAP operating cash flow
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $360M (Oct 11, 2024) | $582M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $3.70–$4.00 (Apr 30, 2026) → lowered $3.70–$3.85 (Jul 30, 2026) → lowered $1.00 (Oct 29, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY2025 | $3.73 (Jan 30, 2025) → reaffirmed $3.73 (Apr 29, 2025) → reaffirmed $3.73 (Jul 24, 2025) → reaffirmed $3.73 (Oct 28, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY2024 | $3.81 (Apr 25, 2024) → reaffirmed $3.81 (Jul 23, 2024) → lowered $3.70–$3.85 (Oct 11, 2024) → raised $3.81 (Oct 22, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted free cash flow
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $282M (Oct 11, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Smith A O, Q3 2026: revenue $940M (-0.2% year over year), operating margin 18.5%, net earnings $126M, operating cash flow $176M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Smith A O beat its guidance?
Smith A O gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Apr 25, 2024. Its releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it 6 times.
How often does Smith A O raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance 3 times and lowered it 6 times since Apr 25, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.