A. O. Smith Corporation

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A weekly summary of dividend activity for Dividend Champions, Contenders, and Challengers. Companies that changed their dividends. Companies with upcoming ex-dividend dates.

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AOS raises its quarterly dividend 6% to 38 cents per share, backed by strong cash flows and a solid history of shareholder returns through buybacks.

MILWAUKEE, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) approved a 6% increase in the company's quarterly cash dividend rate to $0.38 per share.