Here's Why A.O. Smith (AOS) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Why This 1 Growth Stock Should Be On Your Watchlist
Growth investors build their portfolios around companies that are financially strong and have a bright future, and the Growth Style Score helps take projected and historical earnings, sales, and cash flow into account to uncover stocks that will see long-term, sustainable growth.
A.O. Smith (AOS)
Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, A. O. Smith Corporation is one of the leading manufacturers of commercial and residential water heating equipment, and water treatment products of the world. The company specializes in offering innovative, and energy-efficient solutions and products, which are developed and sold on a global platform.
AOS sits at a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), holds a Growth Style Score of B, and has a VGM Score of A. Earnings and sales are forecasted to increase 6.3% and 4% year-over-year, respectively.
Five analysts revised their earnings estimate higher in the last 60 days for fiscal 2024, while the Zacks Consensus Estimate has increased $0.05 to $4.05 per share. AOS also boasts an average earnings surprise of 12%.
Looking at cash flow, A.O. Smith is expected to report cash flow growth of 15.5% this year; AOS has generated cash flow growth of 4.6% over the past three to five years.
AOS should be on investors' short lists because of its impressive growth fundamentals, a good Zacks Rank, and strong Growth and VGM Style Scores.
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