CARR Tumbles 0.41% with $240M in Volume (Rank 498) as Mixed Earnings and Acquisitions Fuel Investor Caution

Carrier Global Corporation (CARR) closed at $66.43 on August 6, 2025, down 0.41% with a trading volume of $240 million, ranking 498th in daily stock activity. The stock’s recent performance reflects mixed signals from its second-quarter earnings report and strategic moves. The company reported adjusted earnings per share of $0.92, exceeding estimates, but revenue of $6.11 billion fell short of expectations, leading to a 10.6% intraday drop following the earnings release. Carrier also revised its full-year residential sales guidance downward, citing weaker demand in the segment despite a 14% year-over-year sales growth in its Climate Solutions Americas division driven by commercial client demand.

Strategic acquisitions bolstered CARR’s operations, with the completion of Blaich Automation GmbH and Control Solutions, Ltd. These purchases expanded Carrier’s automation capabilities in Germany and British Columbia, aligning with its focus on building-management solutions. However, investors remained cautious as net income dropped to $591 million from $804 million in the prior year, despite a 26% increase in diluted EPS. The stock rebounded slightly post-earnings but continued to trade lower, reflecting market skepticism over its long-term guidance and margin pressures.

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