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Dec 31, 2020

Carrier Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Carrier's Q4 2020 earnings surpassed expectations due to strong demand in North America residential HVAC and continued traction on growth and cost containment initiatives.

Key Takeaways

Carrier's Q4 2020 sales reached $4.6 billion, driven by strong demand in North America residential HVAC. GAAP EPS was $1.00, and adjusted EPS was $0.31. The company anticipates growth in sales, adjusted EPS, adjusted operating margin, and free cash flow in 2021.

Sales of $4.6 billion driven by strong demand in North America residential HVAC

GAAP EPS of $1.00 and adjusted EPS of $0.31

Results included $50 million in vendor contract termination, legal and related costs

Prepaid $1.75 billion term loan credit facility

Total Revenue
$4.59B
Previous year: $4.5B
+2.1%
EPS
$0.31
Previous year: $0.5
-38.0%
Gross Profit
$1.29B
Previous year: $1.27B
+0.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$3.12B
Previous year: $952M
+227.2%
Total Assets
$25.1B
Previous year: $22.4B
+12.0%

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Forward Guidance

Carrier anticipates growth in sales, adjusted EPS, adjusted operating margin and free cash flow in 2021

Positive Outlook

  • Sales growth of 6% to 8%
  • Organic sales up 4% to 6%
  • Currency translation to add approximately 2%
  • Adjusted operating margin of approximately 13.5%, up 70bps
  • Adjusted EPS of $1.85 to $1.95, up 14% at midpoint

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income