A. O. Smith Sees Beating Profit Estimates

MILWAUKEE. (

TheStreet

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A. O. Smith

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said Tuesday it expects to significantly exceed analysts' first-quarter estimates with earnings of between 95 cents and $1 a share on higher-than-expected sales volumes.

Adding to its outlook, A. O. Smith said, were cost-reduction efforts and continued strength in water heater sales in China.

Analysts surveyed by Thomson Reuters expect first-quarter earnings of 68 cents a share.

A. O. Smith also increased its full-year earnings forecast to $3.20 and $3.40 a share. Analysts see earnings of $3.14 a share.

-- Reported by Andrea Tse in New York

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