AOS Smith A O dividend history, payout ratio & dates
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- Industrials
- NYSE: AOS
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Apr 30, 2025
Dividend yield: 1.97%
Payout ratio: 37.3%
Smith A O's last dividend was on Apr 30, 2025 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.34 per share. At an annualized rate of $1.34 per share, the stock yields 1.97%.
AOS dividend stats
vs. Industrials sector
Smith A O Dividend yield
Smith A O's dividend yield of 1.97% is higher than the Industrials sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Industrials sector average of 1.44%, Smith A O's dividend yield is 37% higher. The historical 5-year average of AOS's dividend yield is 1.7%, which is lower than the current one.
AOS Dividend history
Smith A O has been paying dividends since 1994. AOS has distributed four quarterly dividends in the past year. The annualized dividend per share has grown by 6% for the last twelve months. And with the stock price down by 16% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 27%.
Smith A O Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.34 | 1.97% |
| Jan 31, 2025 | $0.34 | 1.96% |
| Oct 31, 2024 | $0.34 | 1.73% |
| Jul 31, 2024 | $0.32 | 1.51% |
| Apr 29, 2024 | $0.32 | 1.49% |
| Jan 30, 2024 | $0.32 | 1.56% |
| Oct 30, 2023 | $0.32 | 1.76% |
| Jul 28, 2023 | $0.3 | 1.66% |
| Apr 27, 2023 | $0.3 | 1.72% |
| Jan 30, 2023 | $0.3 | 1.95% |
| Oct 28, 2022 | $0.3 | 2.1% |
| Jul 28, 2022 | $0.28 | 1.84% |
| Apr 28, 2022 | $0.28 | 1.84% |
| Jan 28, 2022 | $0.28 | 1.43% |
| Oct 28, 2021 | $0.28 | 1.5% |
| Jul 29, 2021 | $0.26 | 1.48% |
| Apr 29, 2021 | $0.26 | 1.49% |
| Jan 28, 2021 | $0.26 | 1.76% |
| Oct 29, 2020 | $0.26 | 1.84% |
| Jul 30, 2020 | $0.24 | 1.98% |
| Apr 29, 2020 | $0.24 | 2.13% |
| Jan 30, 2020 | $0.24 | 2.12% |
| Oct 30, 2019 | $0.24 | 1.79% |
| Jul 30, 2019 | $0.22 | 1.94% |
| Apr 29, 2019 | $0.22 | 1.51% |
| Jan 30, 2019 | $0.22 | 1.67% |
| Oct 30, 2018 | $0.22 | 1.66% |
| Jul 30, 2018 | $0.18 | 1.16% |
| Apr 27, 2018 | $0.18 | 1.03% |
| Jan 30, 2018 | $0.18 | 0.9% |
| Oct 30, 2017 | $0.14 | 0.95% |
| Jul 27, 2017 | $0.14 | 1% |
| Apr 26, 2017 | $0.14 | 0.98% |
| Jan 27, 2017 | $0.14 | 1.03% |
| Oct 27, 2016 | $0.12 | 1.07% |
| Jul 27, 2016 | $0.12 | 0.97% |
| Apr 27, 2016 | $0.12 | 1.09% |
| Feb 3, 2016 | $0.12 | 1.19% |
| Oct 28, 2015 | $0.095 | 0.99% |
| Jul 29, 2015 | $0.095 | 1.01% |
| Apr 28, 2015 | $0.095 | 1.05% |
| Feb 4, 2015 | $0.095 | 1.05% |
Smith A O dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Smith A O's payout ratio of 37.3% is above the Industrials sector and the industry average. If we compare it with its Industrials sector average of 35.2%, Smith A O's payout ratio is 6% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
AOS dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| AOS Smith A O Corp | 1.97% | $1.34 | 37.3% |
| FELE Franklin Electric Co Inc | 1.11% | $1.03 | 26.5% |
| LII Lennox International Inc | 0.79% | $4.75 | 21% |
| AAON Aaon Inc | 0.48% | $0.36 | 18.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Smith A O pay a dividend?
Yes, Smith A O has been paying dividends for the last 31 years.
When was AOS's last dividend?
Smith A O's last regular dividend was on Apr 30, 2025 (ex-date) with the amount of $0.34 per share.
How much dividend does Smith A O pay (per share)?
On an annual basis AOS pays $1.34 per share.
What is Smith A O's dividend yield?
Smith A O's current dividend yield is 1.97%.
How often does Smith A O pay dividends?
Smith A O has a quarterly dividend frequency.
What is Smith A O's dividend payout ratio?
The dividend payout ratio of Smith A O is 37.3%.
Does Smith A O pay a good dividend?
Smith A O's dividend yield is higher than the Industrials sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.