A.O. Smith (AOS) Tops Q3 EPS by 2c; Guides In-Line
A.O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) reported Q3 EPS of $0.47, $0.02 better than the analyst estimate of $0.45. Revenue for the quarter came in at $683.9 million versus the consensus estimate of $685.25 million.
GUIDANCE:
A.O. Smith sees FY2016 EPS of $1.81-$1.83, versus the consensus of $1.82.
"A. O. Smith delivered record sales and strong earnings increases thanks to our global growth strategy," commented Ajita Rajendra, chairman and chief executive officer.
"Our acquisition of Aquasana, a residential water treatment company based in the U.S., in August added $6.2 million to third quarter revenues," Rajendra continued. "We are enthusiastic about the opportunities Aquasana brings us in the U.S. and China residential water treatment markets."
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