BENGALURU, India, Feb. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global leader in climate innovation, has taken a bold step toward accelerating sustainable climate solutions in India with the inauguration of the new Centre for Sustainable Refrigeration and Climate Control at Cambridge Institute of Technology (CIT), Bengaluru. Established through a strategic collaboration with CIT, this state-of-the-art center marks a significant milestone in strengthening industry–academia collaboration and a ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a 12% increase in total sales for Q2, driven primarily by the Climate Solutions segment [19] - Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) was $1.06, reflecting a 9% increase compared to the prior year [20] - Free cash flow was negative $31 million, primarily due to higher inventory builds and capital expenditures in Climate Solutions [21][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Climate Solutions segment revenue increased by 24%, with data center sales growing by 42% [13][24] - Performance Technologies segment revenue declined by 4%, but adjusted EBITDA improved by 3% [10][18] - HVAC technologies within Climate Solutions saw a 25% increase, driven by acquisitions, while indoor air quality sales were lower [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates a significant increase in data center sales, projecting over 60% growth for the fiscal year [8][24] - The Performance Technologies segment is expected to see revenue flat to down 7%, improving from a previous range of down 2% to 12% [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on expanding its U.S. manufacturing capacity for data center products and has secured additional facilities in Texas and India [5][7] - The strategy includes integrating recent acquisitions to enhance product offerings and improve margins through the application of 80/20 principles [3][11] - The company aims to achieve over $2 billion in revenues from data centers by fiscal 2028, with a strong emphasis on meeting the growing demand for AI applications [8][39] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in overcoming current challenges related to workforce hiring and training, which have temporarily impacted margins [6][10] - The company expects a significant jump in revenue between Q3 and Q4, driven by new capacity coming online [6][20] - Management highlighted the importance of learning from recent product launches to improve efficiency and margins moving forward [43][44] Other Important Information - The company is undergoing a strategic transformation, including potential divestitures in the Performance Technologies segment [11][61] - The balance sheet remains strong with a leverage ratio of 1.2, and the company expects this to decline further by fiscal year-end [23] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you parse out year-over-year margin contraction on the climate side of the business? - The margin contraction was primarily due to data center expansion costs, accounting for about 225 to 250 basis points, and a negative mix impact from HVAC technologies [30][31] Question: What gives confidence that margins should normalize going into Q4? - Confidence stems from learning and improving efficiency from new product launches and the expectation of higher volume absorption in existing facilities [43][44] Question: How is customer concentration evolving in the data center area? - The company is building strong relationships with hyperscalers and expanding its customer base, which is expected to drive further demand [76] Question: How does the liquid cooling business evolve? - Liquid cooling is seen as a complementary product to air cooling, with ongoing development to differentiate offerings in the market [82]