A.O. Smith Corporation
Here’s whether A.O. Smith Corporation (AOS) is worth buying in 2026 — based on weekly-updated price trend, RSI momentum, and return vs. the S&P 500. Our current read: Bearish.
Concerns: trading below the 200-day MA (long-term downtrend); below the 50-day MA (medium-term momentum negative); 50-day MA is falling (-4.35% over 10 days); RSI 23 — oversold; weak 1-year return of -10.5%; 3-month momentum negative (-19.2%). Currently 26.3% off its 52-week high. Score: -7/7.
AOS is trading below its 200-day MA ($69.79) — a key warning sign the longer-term trend is under pressure. An RSI of 23.0 has dropped into oversold territory, which has historically preceded short-term bounces. The 1-year return of -10.5% compares to +27.9% for SPY (trailed the market by 38.4%). The current 26.3% drawdown from the 52-week high reflects elevated risk for momentum-based strategies.