Carrier (US:CARR) ZACKS·2025-10-28 12:16Core Viewpoint - Carrier Global reported quarterly earnings of $0.67 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.55 per share, but down from $0.83 per share a year ago, indicating an earnings surprise of +21.82% [1][2] Financial Performance - The company achieved revenues of $5.58 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.93%, but down from $5.98 billion year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Carrier Global has exceeded consensus EPS estimates four times and topped revenue estimates three times [2] Stock Performance - Carrier Global shares have declined approximately 14.6% year-to-date, contrasting with the S&P 500's gain of 16.9% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 5 (Strong Sell), indicating expectations of underperformance in the near future [6] Earnings Outlook - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.51 on revenues of $5.19 billion, and for the current fiscal year, it is $2.71 on revenues of $22.05 billion [7] - The trend of estimate revisions for Carrier Global was unfavorable prior to the earnings release, which may impact future stock movements [5][6] Industry Context - The Building Products - Air Conditioner and Heating industry is currently ranked in the bottom 11% of over 250 Zacks industries, suggesting potential challenges for stocks within this sector [8] - Empirical research indicates a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions, emphasizing the importance of monitoring these changes [5]