Carrier Global Rises 1.67% on $490M Volume Ranking 176th in Market Activity as Institutional Investors Shift Positions Amid Earnings Beat and Insider Sales

On August 27, 2025, Carrier Global (CARR) rose 1.67% with a trading volume of $490 million, ranking 176th in market activity. Institutional ownership remains dominant at 91%, reflecting sustained institutional confidence. Price T Rowe Associates Inc. MD reduced its stake by 3.4%, while Norinchukin Bank increased holdings by 13% in Q1. JPMorgan Chase & Co. added 17.6% to its position, acquiring 4.67 million shares to hold $1.97 billion in CARR stock.

The company reported Q2 earnings of $0.92 per share, exceeding estimates by $0.02, with revenue of $6.11 billion slightly above forecasts. A 18.33% net margin and 17.83% return on equity highlighted operational strength. Carrier announced a $0.225 per share quarterly dividend, maintaining a 19.61% payout ratio. Analysts adjusted price targets, with Barclays cutting its objective to $82 and Northcoast Research upgrading to "Buy" at $85.

Insider transactions included Director Maximilian Viessmann selling 4.27 million shares for $299.9 million, reducing his ownership by 7.28%. Institutional investors remain heavily invested, with 91% of shares held by institutions. Goldman Sachs and Melius reiterated "Buy" ratings, while ten analysts assigned a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with a $84.47 average price target.

Backtesting results indicate mixed market signals: ENGO Eyewear launched a new smart eyewear product, Healthy Extracts expanded its Amazon presence, and Palantir faces a class action lawsuit. Market dynamics suggest ongoing volatility amid sector-specific developments, with Carrier’s fundamentals supported by strong earnings and dividend policy but facing potential pressure from insider sales and competitive market conditions.