AAON, Inc. · Industrials · Building Products & Equipment
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$97.13
+$5.65 (+6.18%) 12:50 PM ET
Prev closePrevC$91.48
OpenOpen$93.28
Day highHigh$98.18
Day lowLow$93.28
VolumeVol357,496
Avg volAvgVol778,577
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Mkt cap
$7.49B
P/E ratio
75.29
FY Revenue
$1.44B
EPS
1.29
Gross Margin
26.75%
Sector
Industrials
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AAON
AAON, Inc.
AAON combines solid top-line growth, healthy margins, and a strong liquidity profile with compressed earnings, deeply negative free cash flow, and elevated valuation multiples. Technically, the stock is trading above key moving averages with a constructive momentum backdrop while carrying high short interest and a very high short-volume ratio that point to notable positioning risk. Recent news highlights operational challenges from ERP implementation and margin pressure alongside growing exposure to data center demand, reinforcing a mixed but strategically interesting profile.
AI summarized at 11:36 AM ET, 2026-01-29
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INTRADAY:58SWING:63LONG:39
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+47% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.47×
RSI
56.29(Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
0255075100
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.02 (Weak)
MACD: 0.10 Signal: 0.12
Short-Term
+1.60 (Strong)
MACD: 0.95 Signal: -0.65
Long-Term
+1.37 (Strong)
MACD: -1.53 Signal: -2.90
Intraday trend score
90.13
LOW50.63HIGH90.13
Latest news
AAON•12 articles•Positive: 3Neutral: 1Negative: 0
PositiveInvesting.com• Chris Markoch
Russell 2000 Stocks: Too Early or Finally Interesting?
The Russell 2000 small-cap index trades at a significant valuation discount (19x P/E vs 27x for S&P 500) despite higher interest rates limiting growth for unprofitable companies. Analysts suggest now may be an opportune time to position in small-cap stocks, particularly those benefiting from infrastructure spending and domestic manufacturing. Two highlighted examples are Mueller Water Products and AAON Inc., both positioned to benefit from government investment and data center demand.
Strong $1.3 billion backlog supporting 18-20% sales growth guidance; positioned to benefit from data center HVAC demand; US-based manufacturing aligns with onshoring trends; analyst price target of $107.75 implies ~30% upside despite recent volatility.
PositiveBenzinga• Prnewswire
AAON Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend
AAON, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAON) announced its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share ($0.40 annually), payable on March 30, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 18, 2026. The company is a global leader in HVAC solutions for commercial, industrial and data center environments.
The announcement of a regular quarterly cash dividend demonstrates the company's financial health and commitment to returning value to shareholders. Consistent dividend payments are typically viewed positively by investors as they indicate stable earnings and management confidence in future performance.
PositiveThe Motley Fool• Motley Fool Staff
Tesla's Daring Move
Tesla announced ambitious plans to double capital spending to $20 billion in 2026, investing heavily in autonomous vehicles, humanoid robots (Optimus), and AI infrastructure while discontinuing Model S and X production. The move signals a strategic pivot from traditional EV manufacturing toward autonomy and robotics, though analysts remain skeptical about timeline feasibility given Tesla's history of missed deadlines. Meanwhile, Meta surged 9% on strong ad revenue and AI investments despite doubling CapEx guidance, while Microsoft fell 12% as Azure growth slowed despite strong OpenAI-related backlog.
AAON is positioned as an attractive AI infrastructure play in data center cooling. Despite integration challenges from 2023 acquisition, backlog doubled year-over-year and operational efficiencies are materializing. Stock remains beaten down while industry tailwinds are strong, offering turnaround potential at reasonable valuation.
NeutralThe Motley Fool• Jesterai
AAON Data Center Sales Boost Backlog
AAON reported Q2 2025 results with net sales down 0.6% and gross margin contracting due to ERP implementation challenges. Despite production disruptions, the company saw strong growth in data center sales and maintains optimism about future margin improvements.
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Sentiment note
Mixed performance with production challenges and ERP disruptions offset by strong data center sales growth and positive long-term margin outlook. Management expects operational normalization and margin recovery in 2026.
UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Comfort Systems (FIX) Up 56% YTD: Should You Buy Now?
Comfort Systems (FIX) benefits from solid demand trends, especially across the technology and manufacturing sectors, accretive buyouts, and focus on shareholder value.
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The market loves Alphabet's dividend and Tesla's mass market ambitions, but is less sold on Meta commingling AI and the metaverse.
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Aaon (AAON) Lags Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Aaon (AAON) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -13.21% and 7.90%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2024. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
AAON Partners With DOE for Heat Pump Accelerator Program
AAON enters a partnership with DOE to turn up the notch in commercial heat pump technology and its adoption using the Alpha Class air-source heat pumps.
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
AAON's Stock Rises on Q4 Earnings Beat, Bookings Up Y/Y
AAON's fourth-quarter 2023 results reflect record net sales on the back of improved productivity and operational efficiencies, along with high booking trends strengthening prospects.
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Comfort Systems (FIX) to Acquire Summit, Expand Business
Comfort Systems (FIX) to expand and diversify its modular construction offering with the buyout of Summit.
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
AAON, Inc. (AAON) Hits Fresh High: Is There Still Room to Run?
Aaon (AAON) is at a 52-week high, but can investors hope for more gains in the future? We take a look at the company's fundamentals for clues.
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UnknownZacks Investment Research• Zacks Equity Research
Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Aaon (AAON) is a Great Choice
Does Aaon (AAON) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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