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Insider Transactions
| Name | Transaction Date | Sold / Bought | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STERN JAMES F | Aug 7, 2025 | Sell | 17,434 | $71.2374 | $1.2M |
| Wheeler Kevin J. | Jul 30, 2025 | Sell | 22,200 | $71.2553 | $1.6M |
| SMITH MARK D | Jul 29, 2025 | Sell | 2,400 | $71.36 | $170,000 |
| Carver Samuel M. | Feb 27, 2025 | Sell | 3,460 | $66.5089 | $230,000 |
| Karge Douglas Samuel | Feb 7, 2025 | Sell | 419 | $65.65 | $28,000 |
| Heideman Robert J | Feb 7, 2025 | Sell | 1,026 | $65.65 | $67,000 |
| Carver Samuel M. | Aug 7, 2024 | Sell | 14,705 | $81.0028 | $1.2M |
| BROWN RONALD D | Jul 30, 2024 | Sell | 3,631 | $85.671 | $310,000 |
| Heideman Robert J | Mar 5, 2024 | Sell | 9,890 | $84.6349 | $840,000 |
| Rajendra Ajita G | Mar 4, 2024 | Sell | 60,258 | $84.5051 | $5.1M |
| Rajendra Ajita G | Mar 1, 2024 | Sell | 43,137 | $84.0095 | $3.6M |
| Rajendra Ajita G | Feb 29, 2024 | Sell | 24,669 | $83.0167 | $2M |
| Rajendra Ajita G | Feb 28, 2024 | Sell | 25,331 | $83.0348 | $2.1M |
| WOLF IDELLE K | Feb 7, 2024 | Sell | 814 | $80 | $65,000 |
FAQ - Insider Transactions
The most recent insider transaction for A. O. Smith was conducted by STERN JAMES F, who sold 17,434 shares on August 7, 2025 at a price of $71.24 per share.
Rajendra Ajita G has sold the most AOS stock in the last 2 years, with a total value of $13M.
The total value of insider transactions for A. O. Smith in the last 2 years is negative, amounting to -$19M. This suggests that insiders have predominantly sold shares, which could reflect various personal or financial considerations rather than a straightforward outlook on the company's future performance.
Over the last 2 years, insider transactions for A. O. Smith have largely consisted of selling shares, which could suggest various personal or financial motivations among insiders. The higher number of sales might require investors to investigate further, considering insiders might have insights or reasons not immediately apparent to the public.
Monitoring insider trading activity is important because it provides insights into the confidence levels of a company's insiders, such as executives and directors, regarding the company's future prospects. Insider buying can signal optimism, suggesting the stock may be undervalued, while insider selling might raise questions about the stock's upcoming performance. However, it's essential to consider that sales can also occur for personal financial reasons. Insider trading activity is a valuable indicator that, when combined with other data, can help inform investment decisions.
