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A. O. Smith AOSA. O. Smith said net sales in 2024 were $3,818.1 million, a decrease of $34.7 million compared to 2023 sales of $3,852.8 million. The company cited lower water heater volumes in North America, lower sales in China, and unfavorable currency translation of approximately $18 million as factors in the decrease.
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AI summaryA. O. Smith said net sales in 2024 were $3,818.1 million, a decrease of $34.7 million compared to 2023 sales of $3,852.8 million. The company cited lower water heater volumes in North America, lower sales in China, and unfavorable currency translation of approximately $18 million as factors in the decrease.
A. O. Smith said gross profit margin in 2024 was 38.1%, down from 38.5% in 2023. The company said North America segment margin was 24.0% in 2023 compared to 24.9%, and Rest of World segment margin was 7.0% in 2023 compared to 8.7%.
A. O. Smith said cash provided by operating activities in 2024 was $581.8 million, lower than $670.3 million in 2023, and free cash flow was $473.8 million in 2023 compared to $597.7 million. Capital expenditures totaled $108.0 million.
A. O. Smith said it repurchased 3,755,337 shares of its stock in 2024 at a total cost of $305.8 million and acquired Pureit from Unilever on November 1, 2024 for approximately $125 million. The company cited borrowings associated with its share repurchase program and the Pureit acquisition as factors in the increase in total debt.
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2024 Net Sales $3,818.1 million, Down $34.7 million
A. O. Smith said net sales in 2024 were $3,818.1 million, a decrease of $34.7 million compared to 2023 sales of $3,852.8 million. The company cited lower water heater volumes in North America, lower sales in China, and unfavorable currency translation of approximately $18 million as factors in the decrease.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
2024 Gross Profit Margin 38.1%, Segment Margins
A. O. Smith said gross profit margin in 2024 was 38.1%, down from 38.5% in 2023. The company said North America segment margin was 24.0% in 2023 compared to 24.9%, and Rest of World segment margin was 7.0% in 2023 compared to 8.7%.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
2024 Operating Cash Flow $581.8 million, Free Cash Flow $473.8 million
A. O. Smith said cash provided by operating activities in 2024 was $581.8 million, lower than $670.3 million in 2023, and free cash flow was $473.8 million in 2023 compared to $597.7 million. Capital expenditures totaled $108.0 million.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
2024 Share Repurchases $305.8 million and Pureit Acquisition
A. O. Smith said it repurchased 3,755,337 shares of its stock in 2024 at a total cost of $305.8 million and acquired Pureit from Unilever on November 1, 2024 for approximately $125 million. The company cited borrowings associated with its share repurchase program and the Pureit acquisition as factors in the increase in total debt.
Source · Based on the MD&A text of the filing
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