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Market sentiment signals for A.O. Smith (AOS): analyst consensus, short interest, options flow and insider activity.
Analyst Consensus
Neutral
11 analysts
Options Flow (P/C)
0.06
More calls — Bullish
Avg Consensus PT
$69
+12.6%
Highest Price Target
$90
+46.0%
Lowest Price Target
$59
-4.3%
Short Interest
12.2%
Rising — Bearish
Insider Activity (30d)
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Short Interest — % of Float
| Date | Firm | Analyst & Accuracy | Upside / Downside | PT Change | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 21, 2026 | Oppenheimer | Bryan Blair— | +16.8% | $75 → $72 | Maintained | Outperform |
| Oct 19, 2026 | Stifel | Nathan Jones— | -4.3% | $70 → $59 | Downgrade | Buy→Hold |