These three stocks benefit from megatrends that will drive earnings growth for many years. 1. Carrier Global positions itself for growth Both analysts like the company's decision to focus on its core HVAC competency by selling off non-core fire, security, and commercial refrigeration businesses while acquiring European heat pump and HVAC company Viessmann Climate Solutions for $13.2 billion. At the same time, the growth of adoption of smart building technology, offered by Carrier and others, is producing ta ...

The move enhances Carrier's capabilities in supply chain visibility, particularly in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. Strong Portfolio Aids Prospect In first-quarter 2024, Carrier registered a reported sales increase of 17% year over year to $6.2 billion. The upside was driven by organic sales growth of 2% and a significant contribution from acquisitions, notably Viessmann Climate Solutions, which added 15% to net sales growth. Apart from strategic acquisitions and expanding portfolio, Carrier ...

"The acquisition of Berlinger's monitoring business is an exciting opportunity for Sensitech to expand our portfolio of monitoring solutions for pharma supply chains and accelerate growth in strategically important adjacencies," said Bhasker Kaushal, Vice President & General Manager, Sensitech and Refrigeration Aftermarket. "Digitization, sustainability, and automation are transforming pharma supply chains and driving adoption of real-time monitoring and cloud-based solutions. Sensitech and Berlinger share ...

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, today announced its ambitious greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, including a target to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). A corporate climate action organization, SBTi enables companies and financial institutions worldwide to play their part in combating the climate c ...

The Better Buildings Commercial Heat Pump Accelerator is aimed at addressing the climate crisis by accelerating energy innovation – pushing cutting-edge, more sustainable electrification technologies from lab to market faster, with the added benefit of lowering energy costs. According to the Department of Energy, heat pump packaged rooftop units (RTUs) are estimated to reduce GHG emissions and energy costs by up to 50% compared with conventional natural gas-burning models. The Commercial Building Heat Pump ...

About Carrier | --- | --- | |----------|---------------------| | | | | CARR-IR | | | Contact: | Media Inquiries | | | Jason Shockley | | | 561-542-0207 | | | [email protected] | | | Investor Relations | | | Sam Pearlstein | | | 561-365-2251 | | | [email protected] | PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., June 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.19 per out ...

"Kidde has been a pioneer in early smoke detection for over 100 years and Detect is our latest advanced solution designed to give homeowners more power and command over their home safety," said Isis Wu, President, Residential Fire & Safety, Carrier. "Over the last few decades, the time to safely escape a house fire went from 17 minutes to less than two. This is why Detect's faster smoke detection is so critical. Also, our new thought-provoking creative aims to make the category more approachable and memorab ...

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla., May 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, today joined a prestigious list of companies recognized as one of 'America's Climate Leaders' by USA Today. The second annual list highlights U.S. companies that are leading the way with efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. "Sustainability is at Carrier's core, and our portfolio transformation will help Carrier achieve its vision of becoming a true ...

Carrier Global Corporation Conference Call Summary Company Overview - **Company**: Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:CARR) - **Event**: Wolfe Research 17th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference - **Date**: May 21, 2024 Key Points Industry and Market Position - Carrier is positioned as a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, focusing on AI, data centers, and connected devices [3][4] - The company emphasizes sustainability and is expanding into energy solutions, particularly grid resilience [3] Financial Performance and Divestitures - Carrier is progressing with divestitures, including access solutions, industrial fire, and commercial refrigeration, with expectations to close by the end of 2024 [4] - The company reported an EBITDA increase from $200 million last year to close to $300 million this year, indicating strong performance in divested assets [7][8] Business Segments Performance - **Global Applied Business**: Strong performance driven by data centers and a robust backlog, with North America, Europe, and Asia showing strength [8][12] - **Light Commercial**: Surpassed expectations with over 20% growth in Q1, contrary to initial forecasts of mid-single-digit declines [9][16] - **Residential Markets**: Weaker performance in Europe and China, but teams are gaining market share and managing costs effectively [9][12] Data Center Opportunities - Data centers are a significant growth area, with expectations for this segment to grow from low double digits to 20% of the large commercial business [24] - Carrier is investing in expanding capacity for water-cooled chillers in Mexico and enhancing operations in North Carolina and France to meet demand [25][26] Margin Expansion and Cost Management - The company achieved a margin expansion of approximately 350 basis points in Q1, driven by pricing and productivity improvements [30][32] - Future margin expansion is targeted at 100 basis points, with ongoing opportunities for cost reduction and productivity enhancements [33][35] European Market Insights - The Applied business in Europe is performing well, particularly in data centers, hospitality, and healthcare, despite overall market softness [42][44] - The company is leveraging agility to capitalize on pockets of strength within the European market [44] Future Outlook and Strategic Initiatives - Carrier plans to use proceeds from divestitures for share buybacks, with a commitment to repurchase 58 million equivalent shares related to the Viessmann acquisition [58][60] - The company anticipates a strong second half of the year, with expectations for a 20% improvement in the VCS business [47] Investor Relations - An Investor Day is planned for early next year to provide updates on the company's progress and strategic direction [66][67] Additional Insights - The transition to new refrigerants (454B) is being managed proactively, with training and support for distributors to mitigate risks [21][23] - The company is focused on integrating its brands and leveraging synergies post-Viessmann acquisition, particularly in the European market [56][57] This summary encapsulates the key insights and strategic directions discussed during the conference call, highlighting Carrier's robust market position and proactive management strategies in a dynamic industry landscape.

Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:CARR) Wolfe Research 17th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference May 21, 2024 12:20 PM ET Company Participants David Gitlin - Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Goris - Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Nigel Coe - Wolfe Research Nigel Coe Well, good afternoon. Thanks for joining us at the 17th Annual Wolf Transport and Industrial Conference. We're going to continue with Carrier Corporation and very please ...