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Carrier Global (CARR)

3 quarters tracked (Q4'25 to Q2'26) · latest call July 28, 2026
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100%
Kept of 12 resolved
12
Kept or exceeded
0
Missed
6
Still pending
Share count, 3 yrs/yr · flat

Score History

QuarterCall dateDisclosureFinancial qualityKeptMissed
Q2'26July 28, 20267/122 high, 3 medium, 1 low flags30Call sheet →
Q1'26April 30, 202612/121 medium, 5 low flags40Call sheet →
Q4'25February 5, 202610/123 medium, 2 low flags50Call sheet →
Disclosure: the 6-item rubric, each scored 0-2, out of 12. Financial quality: flagged indicators by severity. Kept and missed count the prior-quarter promises scored on that call.

Promise Ledger · All Quarters

MarkedStatusPromise
Q2'26PendingFree cash flow of $2.3B for full year
No change to guide despite strong Q2 generation
Q2'26PendingSignificant ramp in commercial deliveries H2
Reaffirmed but Q2 commercial was 'down due to timing', concerning
Q2'26PendingCSE margins around 10% for the year
Q2 at 12% but management calling it 'disappointing', full year uncertain
Q2'26ExceededCSA resi down high single digits for full year
Now guiding up high single digits, 15+ point swing
Q2'26ExceededData center sales of $1.5B for full year
Raised to $2B, massive 33% increase to guidance
Q2'26ExceededQ2 revenues just below $6B with 2 points organic growth
Delivered $6.4B with 3% organic, beat by $400M+
Q1'26PendingFree cash flow approximately $2 billion for 2026
Q1 negative but normal seasonality, second half weighted as planned
Q1'26PendingCSA resi down high single digits for 2026
Q1 down 12% vs. high single digit guide, tracking slightly worse but within range
Q1'26ExceededSixth consecutive year of double-digit aftermarket growth
Delivered sixth year and committed to seventh in 2026
Q1'26DeliveredField inventory reduction to healthy levels
Field inventories down 35% YoY, management calls levels very healthy
Q1'26DeliveredFifth consecutive year of double-digit commercial HVAC growth
Global CHVAC up 14% for full year 2025 as committed
Q1'26DeliveredData center sales around $1 billion for 2025
Actually reached $1 billion as promised, built foundation for $1.5B 2026 target
Q4'25ExceededRightsize for demand in factories
Eliminated 3,000 positions, more aggressive than initially indicated
Q4'25PendingHEMS market introduction mid next year (from Q3)
Now saying 'market launch later this year' - slight delay
Q4'25DeliveredContinue double-digit growth in commercial HVAC
Fifth consecutive year achieved despite Q4 deceleration
Q4'25DeliveredField destocking substantially behind us by year-end
Field inventory down 30% to 2018 levels as targeted
Q4'25DeliveredFifth consecutive year of double-digit aftermarket growth
Aftermarket up double digits, maintained streak
Q4'25DeliveredDouble data center business from $500M to $1B in 2025
Achieved $1B target, now guiding $1.5B for 2026
Each row is a promise from the prior call, scored against the quarter in "Marked". Kept-promise rate counts resolved promises only; pending is excluded.
Promise-kept rate counts resolved promises only (pending excluded).
Scores, kept-promise rates, and flags on this site reflect the author's opinion, applying a stated methodology to statements management made on public earnings calls. Informational and educational purposes only - not investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Sources believed reliable but not guaranteed; the author may hold positions in the securities discussed.

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