OTIS REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2025 RESULTS

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]