A O Smith Corp vs State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF — how do they compare? A O Smith Corp trades at $62.49 (market cap $8.51B), while State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF trades at $45.16. The key difference: A O Smith Corp pays a 2.3% dividend while State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF pays none, and State Street Real Estate Select Sector SPDR ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, A O Smith Corp nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| AOS | XLRE | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $8.51B | — |
Sector | Industrials | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $80.47 | $46.01 |
52-Week Low | $55.78 | $40.01 |
Enterprise Value | $9.00B | — |
Dividend Yield | 2.3% | — |
Trailing returns across standard periods
A.O. Smith Corporation manufactures and markets comprehensive lines of residential and commercial gas, gas tankless, and electric water heaters. Supplementary products include water heating equipment, condensing and noncondensing boilers, and water system tanks. The company's two operating segments are by geographic region: North America (majority of total revenue) and the Rest of the World. A material portion of sales in North America derive from replacing existing products, and the company utilizes a wholesale distribution channel and multiple selling locations. The Rest of the World segment sells primarily to Asian countries and operates sales offices to expand distribution and market its product portfolio.
Read more on AOS →XLRE tracks the Real Estate Select Sector Index, providing exposure to S&P 500 real estate companies. It focuses on equity REITs across residential, industrial, and healthcare sub-sectors, with top holdings like Welltower, Prologis, and American Tower.
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