Post-earnings recap
Reported
Tue, Jul 19, 2011
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EPS beat rate
63%
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A. O. Smith Corporation reported better-than-expected earnings per share, which led to a strong stock reaction, with shares rising nearly 7%. The positive EPS surprise indicates that the company performed well relative to expectations, although revenue details were not disclosed. Investors may view this earnings beat as a sign of the company's solid performance in the quarter.
| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.62 | N/A | +23.02% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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