Summary
Carrier Global Corporation (CARR) reported strong revenue growth of 21% in the third quarter of 2024, reaching $6.0 billion, and 18% for the nine-month period to $17.3 billion. This growth was largely driven by the acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions (VCS) and a 4% organic sales increase in the third quarter. Net earnings attributable to common shareholders increased by 25% to $447 million ($0.49 per diluted share) for the quarter, and a significant 229% to $3.1 billion ($3.34 per diluted share) for the nine-month period. The company continues its portfolio transformation with the planned divestiture of Commercial Refrigeration and Commercial & Residential Fire businesses, while strengthening its core HVAC and Refrigeration segments. The company successfully managed inflationary pressures through pricing actions and productivity initiatives, though gross margin as a percentage of net sales saw a slight decrease due to acquisition-related amortization. Significant debt was managed through proactive tender offers, and the company's liquidity remains robust with substantial cash and equivalents. The AFFF litigation settlement represents a significant liability, though management anticipates insurance proceeds to cover these costs.
Financial Highlights
49 data points| Revenue | $5.98B |
| R&D Expenses | $172.00M |
| SG&A Expenses | $799.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $5.28B |
| Operating Income | $763.00M |
| Net Income | $447.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.50 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.49 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 901.20M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 915.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net sales increased by 21% to $6.0 billion in Q3 2024 and by 18% to $17.3 billion for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2024.
- 2Net earnings attributable to common shareholders rose 25% to $447 million ($0.49 diluted EPS) in Q3 2024, and surged 229% to $3.1 billion ($3.34 diluted EPS) year-to-date.
- 3Organic sales grew 4% in Q3 2024, demonstrating continued underlying business strength, primarily driven by the HVAC segment.
- 4The acquisition of Viessmann Climate Solutions (VCS) significantly contributed to revenue growth, adding 20% to Net Sales in the HVAC segment.
- 5Carrier is actively managing its portfolio, with recent or pending divestitures of Commercial Refrigeration and Commercial & Residential Fire businesses.
- 6The company recorded a $565 million liability for the AFFF litigation settlement, with expectations of insurance proceeds offsetting this cost.
- 7Total debt decreased to $12.4 billion as of September 30, 2024, from $14.3 billion at the end of 2023, indicating successful debt management.