First Trust Direct Indexing L.P. has acquired a new stake in A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE:AOS) causing new attention to the stock. A. O. Smith has recently been identified as a strong growth stock, with its dividend being particularly attractive. Stephen Shafer has been appointed as the new president and COO of A. O. Smith. The company has also increased its 2019 share repurchase program by 50 percent to 300 million, further solidifying its financial stability. A.O. Smith has consistently beaten earnings expectations, leading to heightened attention from investors. In fact, A.O. Smith's Q1 earnings topped estimates, sales rise year-over-year. The company has shown an impressive earnings per share in the third quarter of 2023, a year-over-year increase of 27%. A.O. Smith stock has continued to perform well, further solidifying itself as a top growth stock for the long haul. In terms of corporate social responsibility, A.O. Smith has published its 2020 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Report, demonstrating its commitment to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors.
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