The earnings call reflected a strong start to the year with significant growth in several segments, robust EPS growth, and a successful partnership with Google. However, challenges remain in the light commercial segment and in Asia, and there are ongoing tariff concerns. Overall, the highlights slightly outweigh the lowlights, given the strategic initiatives and positive financial outlook.
Company Guidance
During Carrier's First Quarter 2025 earnings call, the company provided an optimistic outlook, backed by strong financial performance and strategic initiatives. Orders increased by high single digits, with double-digit growth in Climate Solutions, Europe, and Transportation. Sales in Climate Solutions America saw a 20% rise in both residential and commercial sectors. The company reported a total backlog increase of approximately 10% year-over-year and 15% sequentially. Notably, Carrier achieved a 27% growth in adjusted EPS on 2% organic growth, alongside generating $420 million in free cash flow. The company returned about $1.5 billion to shareholders and paid down $1.2 billion in debt. For the full year 2025, Carrier increased its adjusted EPS guidance to $3 to $3.10, reflecting a 20% year-over-year growth, driven by strong productivity, pricing strategies to mitigate $300 million in tariff exposure, and a mid-single-digit organic sales growth expectation.
Strong Start to the Year
Orders were up high single digits with double-digit orders growth in Climate Solutions, Europe and Transportation. Total company backlog increased by about 10% year-over-year and 15% sequentially.
Financial Performance
The company drove 27% adjusted EPS growth on 2% organic growth. Free cash flow was $420 million, and $1.5 billion was returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
Segment Performance
Commercial ex NORESCO and residential strength in the Americas with organic sales up around 20%. Data center segment expected to double to $1 billion this year, with strong performance in Q1.
Partnership and Innovation
New partnership with Google to enhance grid resilience and smarter energy management. Introduction of Carrier's first air-cooled commercial heat pump in Europe.
Guidance Increase
Full year adjusted EPS guide increased to $3 to $3.10, which is up about 20% year-over-year.
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Carrier Global (CARR) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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CARR Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 01, 2025
$62.54
$69.80
+11.61%
Feb 11, 2025
$66.23
$65.16
-1.62%
Oct 24, 2024
$79.47
$72.46
-8.82%
Jul 25, 2024
$65.60
$64.44
-1.77%
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