Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Otis reported net sales of $3.7 billion for Q3 2025, with organic sales up 2%, driven by a 6% increase in service and a 14% increase in modernization sales [7][14] - Adjusted operating profit margin expanded by 20 basis points to 17.1%, with adjusted earnings per share increasing by approximately 9% [7][14] - Adjusted free cash flow increased to $337 million in the quarter, with a year-to-date total of $766 million [14][25] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Service organic sales grew 6%, with maintenance and repair organic sales up 4% and repair business accelerating to 7% growth [16][18] - Modernization sales saw significant acceleration with organic sales growth of 14%, supported by a strong backlog [18] - New equipment orders grew 4%, with a notable decline in China impacting overall performance [8][19] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - New equipment orders in the Americas grew mid-single digits, while EMEA saw high teens growth driven by Southern Europe and the Middle East [10][22] - In Asia, new equipment orders declined, particularly in China, which is expected to see a mid-single digit decline for the second half of the year [10][22] - The total backlog, including maintenance and repair, remains near historically high levels, supporting future growth [10][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Otis is focused on a service-driven business model, with a commitment to customer-centric innovation through products like Otis Arise MOD packages [8][9] - The company anticipates being in the early stages of a multi-year growth cycle in modernization, driven by an aging installed base [11][32] - Otis aims to maintain a strong service portfolio, with expectations for continued growth in maintenance and repair [28][32] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the improving trends in the Americas, particularly in infrastructure and residential sectors [22][39] - The outlook for EMEA remains stable, while Asia, particularly China, is expected to face challenges [22][28] - The company expects adjusted operating profit to grow, driven by service segment strength, despite ongoing challenges in new equipment sales [24][31] Other Important Information - Otis completed approximately $250 million in share repurchases during Q3, bringing the year-to-date total to approximately $800 million [8][25] - The company was recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World's Best Companies for 2025 and by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers [9] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you talk about maintenance efforts regarding retention and recapture? - Management acknowledged the need to improve customer retention and recapture rates, indicating a long journey ahead but positive trends in customer satisfaction and portfolio growth [36][38] Question: What factors contributed to the improved outlook for the Americas? - Management highlighted strong demand in residential and infrastructure sectors, along with improved execution at job sites, leading to a positive outlook for revenue growth in the Americas [39][40] Question: Can you discuss the visibility on repair activity growth? - Management noted a sequential improvement in repair activity, with expectations for growth to reach 10% in Q4, driven by an aging installed base and improved backlog conversion [43][45] Question: What is the outlook for service margins beyond Q4? - Management expressed confidence in maintaining service margin expansion, driven by volume growth and productivity, despite potential headwinds from modernization mix [63][66] Question: How is pricing evolving in different regions? - Management reported that service pricing increased across various regions, with China showing stabilization in pricing trends [53][70]

Q3 2025 Performance Highlights - Organic sales increased by 2%, with Service up by 6%[8] - Adjusted operating profit margin expanded by 20 bps, with Service expanding by 70 bps[8, 16] - Adjusted EPS increased by 9%[8] - Maintenance portfolio units grew by 4%[7, 8] - Modernization orders increased by 27%, and backlog increased by 22% at constant currency[8] - New Equipment orders increased by 4%, at constant currency[8] Orders and Backlog (Q3 2025) - Total Otis orders increased by 9%[9] - New Equipment orders increased by 4%, or 7% excluding China[9] - Modernization orders increased by 27%, or 16% excluding China[9] - Total backlog increased by 3%[9] - New Equipment backlog decreased by 1%, but increased by 8% excluding China[9] - Modernization backlog increased by 22%, or 20% excluding China[9] 2025 Outlook - Net sales are projected to be between $145 billion and $146 billion, with organic growth of approximately 1%[32] - Adjusted operating profit is expected to be between $24 billion and $25 billion, an increase of $75 million to $95 million at actual currency[32] - Adjusted EPS is projected to be between $404 and $408, representing a growth of 5% to 7%[32] - Adjusted free cash flow is estimated to be approximately $145 billion[32]

Core Viewpoint - Otis Worldwide reported quarterly earnings of $1.05 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1 per share, and showing an increase from $0.96 per share a year ago, indicating a positive earnings surprise of +5.00% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $3.69 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.19%, and up from $3.55 billion in the same quarter last year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Otis Worldwide has exceeded consensus EPS estimates three times and topped revenue estimates twice [2] Stock Performance and Outlook - Otis Worldwide shares have declined approximately 1.4% since the beginning of the year, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 17.2% [3] - The company's current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $1.05 on revenues of $3.87 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.02 on revenues of $14.46 billion [7] Industry Context - The Manufacturing - General Industrial industry, to which Otis Worldwide belongs, is currently ranked in the bottom 37% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges ahead [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, which could impact Otis Worldwide's stock performance [5][6]

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Core Insights - Otis Worldwide Corporation reported third quarter 2025 net sales of $3.7 billion, representing a 4% increase year-over-year, primarily driven by strong Service sales growth [3][8] - The company experienced a 29% decrease in GAAP earnings per share (EPS) to $0.95, while adjusted EPS increased by 9% to $1.05, reflecting operational performance improvements [5][29] - Otis is increasing the midpoint of its 2025 EPS outlook due to strong performance in its Service segment and a robust order book for modernization [2][13] Financial Performance - Net sales for the third quarter were $3.7 billion, with organic sales growth of 2% compared to the previous year [3][8] - Service segment net sales reached $2.4 billion, up 9% year-over-year, with organic sales growth of 6% [6][7] - New Equipment segment net sales decreased by 4% to $1.3 billion, impacted by a significant decline in China [9][10] Segment Analysis - The Service segment's operating profit margin expanded by 70 basis points to 25.5%, driven by higher volume and favorable pricing [7][8] - The New Equipment segment's operating profit margin contracted by 170 basis points to 4.7%, affected by lower volume and unfavorable pricing [10][11] - Modernization orders grew by 27% at constant currency, indicating strong demand in this area [2][8] Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns - Operating cash flow for the quarter was $779 million, with adjusted free cash flow of $766 million [12][8] - The company executed share repurchases totaling approximately $800 million [8] Outlook - Otis anticipates run-rate savings of $200 million from its UpLift program and $40 million from the China transformation program by year-end 2025 [13][19] - The company projects net sales for 2025 to be between $14.5 billion and $14.6 billion, with adjusted EPS expected to be in the range of $4.04 to $4.08 [19][29]

Exhibit 99 OTIS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2025 RESULTS Otis delivers 6% organic Service sales growth with strong Service operating profit margin expansion, and increases the midpoint of 2025 EPS outlook Third quarter 2025 Year-to-date 2025 FARMINGTON, Conn., October 29, 2025 – Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE:OTIS) reported third quarter 2025 net sales of $3.7 billion with organic sales up 2% versus the prior year. GAAP earnings per share (EPS) decreased 29% to $0.95 and adjusted EPS increased 9% to $1.05. "Oti ...

Core Insights - Otis Worldwide Corporation (OTIS) is set to report its third-quarter 2025 results on October 29, with adjusted earnings expected to show a 4.2% increase year-over-year, while net sales are projected to grow by 2.8% [1][3]. Financial Performance - In the last reported quarter, adjusted earnings exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.9%, while net sales fell short by 2.4%. Year-over-year, both top and bottom lines decreased by 0.2% and 1%, respectively [1][2]. - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for adjusted EPS has risen to $1.00 from 99 cents over the past month, indicating a year-over-year increase from 96 cents [3]. Sales and Segment Analysis - The Service segment, contributing 64.5% of net sales in Q2 2025, is expected to drive year-over-year growth in net sales, supported by strong demand in maintenance, repair, and modernization projects [4][9]. - Conversely, the New Equipment segment, which accounted for 35.5% of Q2 2025 net sales, is anticipated to see a decline of 5.1% in net sales due to challenges in China and Europe [6][7]. Margin Insights - The New Equipment segment's margins are under pressure from reciprocal tariff rates and unfavorable pricing, while the Service segment is expected to benefit from higher volume and favorable pricing, leading to overall margin stability [8][10]. - Adjusted operating margin for the New Equipment segment is predicted to decrease by 320 basis points to 3.2%, while the Service segment's margin is expected to increase by 60 basis points to 25.4% [10]. Earnings Prediction - The model predicts an adjusted EBITDA increase of 2.9% year-over-year to $665.9 million, with the adjusted EBITDA margin remaining relatively flat [11]. - The combination of a positive Earnings ESP of +0.02% and a Zacks Rank of 3 suggests a favorable outlook for an earnings beat in the upcoming report [12][13].

Group 1: Investment Trends in China - Since 2025, China has increased innovation investment and expanded production in emerging sectors, attracting foreign investment and enhancing the resilience of its economy [1] - The automotive industry in China is rapidly transitioning towards intelligence and electrification, drawing overseas suppliers to increase innovation investments [3][5] - The large-scale equipment renewal policy has shown significant results, with equipment purchase investment growth consistently above 10%, becoming a key driver of investment growth [7] Group 2: Key Developments in Specific Companies - Valeo Group has established a new manufacturing base in Shanghai focused on intelligent driving technologies, highlighting China's role in upgrading automotive component manufacturers' technologies [3] - Otis, the largest elevator manufacturer globally, is deeply involved in China's residential elevator renewal projects, covering 34 cities, and views the Chinese market as crucial for future growth [9][11] - Sanofi has launched a production base in Beijing with an investment of €1 billion (approximately 6.7 billion RMB), marking its largest single investment in China, reflecting confidence in the long-term development of the Chinese market [13][15]

Core Viewpoint - Otis Worldwide is positioned to potentially continue its earnings-beat streak in the upcoming report, having surpassed earnings estimates in the last two quarters with an average surprise of 2.02% [1][5]. Earnings Performance - For the last reported quarter, Otis Worldwide achieved earnings of $1.05 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.02 per share, resulting in a surprise of 2.94% [2]. - In the previous quarter, the company was expected to report earnings of $0.91 per share but delivered $0.92 per share, yielding a surprise of 1.10% [2]. Earnings Estimates and Predictions - There has been a favorable change in earnings estimates for Otis Worldwide, with a positive Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction) indicating a strong likelihood of an earnings beat [5][8]. - The current Earnings ESP for Otis Worldwide is +0.02%, suggesting that analysts have recently become more optimistic about the company's earnings prospects [8]. Statistical Insights - Research indicates that stocks with a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold) or better have a nearly 70% chance of producing a positive surprise [6]. - The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with the Most Accurate Estimate reflecting the latest analyst revisions [7]. Upcoming Earnings Report - The next earnings report for Otis Worldwide is expected to be released on October 29, 2025 [8].

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