SMITH A O CORP 8-K

What Happened
A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS) filed a Form 8-K on January 29, 2026 (Item 2.02) announcing the Company's results for the year ended December 31, 2025. The Company issued a news release summarizing its 2025 financial results; that release is attached to the 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference in the filing. The report was signed by James F. Stern, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, Strategy and Secretary.

Key Details

• Filing date: January 29, 2026; covers results for the year ended December 31, 2025.
• Item reported: 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
• Exhibit: News release announcing 2025 results attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K.
• Signature: Report signed by James F. Stern on behalf of A. O. Smith Corporation.

Why It Matters
This 8-K signals that A. O. Smith has publicly released its full-year 2025 financial results (earnings, revenue and other metrics), which investors should review to assess the company’s recent performance and trends. The attached news release (Exhibit 99.1) contains the detailed figures and commentary needed to evaluate the results and any forward-looking statements or guidance.