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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)
—
Avg Consensus PT
$70
+20.5%
Highest Price Target
$90
+55.5%
Lowest Price Target
$59
+2.0%
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 19, 2026 | Stifel | Nathan Jones— | +2.0% | $70 → $59 | Downgrade | Buy→Hold |
| Jul 31, 2026 | Citigroup | Andrew Kaplowitz— | +10.6% | $65 → $64 | Maintained | Neutral |