SMITH A O CORP 8-K

What Happened

• A. O. Smith Corporation announced its quarterly results for the period ended March 31, 2026 by issuing a news release and filing a Form 8-K dated April 30, 2026. The news release is attached to the 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into the filing. The report was signed by James F. Stern, Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, Strategy and Secretary.

Key Details

• Filing: Current Report on Form 8-K, filed April 30, 2026 (Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
• Period reported: Quarter ended March 31, 2026.
• Exhibit: News release attached as Exhibit 99.1 (news release incorporated by reference).
• Administrative: Form signed by James F. Stern; interactive XBRL cover page embedded with the filing.

Why It Matters

• This 8-K is the company’s official, timely disclosure that it has released its quarterly earnings information; investors should review the attached news release for revenue, earnings, segment results, and any management commentary or guidance.
• Because the filing incorporates the press release by reference, the release is part of A. O. Smith’s SEC disclosure record and may be relied on for near-term financial and operational assessment.