TT Q2 2025: Raises FY Organic Growth to 8% and EPS to $13.5
- Strong Americas Commercial HVAC Performance: The Americas segment delivered record quarterly bookings with applied solutions surging over 60% in Q2 and a two‐year applied stack increase of over 120%, demonstrating robust market demand and execution across multiple verticals.
- Resilient and Expanding Service Business: The business’s service segment, which now accounts for a third of enterprise revenues, reported low-teens organic growth and benefits from an 8–10× revenue multiplier on equipment sales over the asset life, positioning it for sustainable recurring revenue.
- Upgraded Guidance and Margin Expansion: TT raised its full-year revenue guidance to approximately 8% organic growth and increased adjusted EPS guidance—evidenced by record margins in the Americas—reflecting effective pricing strategies, inflation mitigation, and operational improvements.
- Residential challenges: The refrigerant shortage (R454B) led to a significant revenue impact—approximately $150,000,000 reduction in the second half—and raised concerns about a potential shift in customer behavior (repair vs. replace), leaving the residential business flat for the full year, which could pressure overall growth.
- Geographic risks in Asia: With roughly 50% of the Asia revenue coming from China, weaker market conditions there—characterized by softening performance and a choppy environment despite recent credit policy adjustments—pose a risk to global revenue growth.
- Tariff and inflation pressures: The dynamic nature of tariff pricing coupled with ongoing inflation risks introduces uncertainty. Although the company is managing these pressures, any missteps in passing through costs could erode margins and overall profitability.
| Metric | Period | Previous Guidance | Current Guidance | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Organic Revenue Growth | FY 2025 | 7% to 8% | 8% | raised |
Adjusted EPS | FY 2025 | $12.70 to $12.90 | $13.05 | raised |
FX Impact | FY 2025 | –50 basis points | neutral | raised |
M&A Contribution | FY 2025 | 100 basis points | 100 basis points | no change |
Tariff Cost Impact | FY 2025 | $250 million to $275 million | $140 million | lowered |
Free Cash Flow Conversion | FY 2025 | 100% or greater | 100% or greater | no change |
Organic Revenue Growth | Q3 2025 | no prior guidance | 6% | no prior guidance |
Adjusted EPS | Q3 2025 | no prior guidance | $3.80 | no prior guidance |
Residential Revenue Impact | Second Half 2025 | no prior guidance | $150 million reduction | no prior guidance |
Residential Revenue Growth | Second Half 2025 | no prior guidance | flat | no prior guidance |
Americas Commercial HVAC Revenue Growth | Second Half 2025 | no prior guidance | low double digits | no prior guidance |
Americas Commercial HVAC (Segment-Specific Guidance) | Q3 2025 | no prior guidance | low double digits | no prior guidance |
Transport Refrigeration (Segment-Specific Guidance) | Q3 2025 | no prior guidance | down more | no prior guidance |
Residential HVAC (Segment-Specific Guidance) | Q3 2025 | no prior guidance | down high single digits | no prior guidance |
| Topic | Previous Mentions | Current Period | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
Consistent Americas Commercial HVAC Growth | Described in Q1 2025 and Q4 2024 as record order rates, mid‐teens revenue growth, diversified vertical strength, and healthy pipelines | Q2 2025 highlights record quarterly bookings, mid-teens revenue growth, a robust $7.1 billion backlog, and an upgraded revenue outlook | Consistently positive with enhanced record performance and a stronger backlog compared to previous periods |
Resilient Service Business and Applied Systems Revenue Expansion | In Q1 2025 and Q4 2024, service business growth was emphasized via high single-digit to low teens CAGR and applied systems showing significant revenue stacking | Q2 2025 emphasizes low-teens growth in the service business, with applied solutions orders surging over 60% (120% on a two-year stack) and expanded service revenue tails | Consistent robust performance with deeper penetration in added revenue sources and a renewed focus on connected solutions |
Operational Efficiency and Margin Expansion Driving Upgraded Guidance | Q1 2025 noted margin expansion of over 130 basis points and strong operational performance; Q4 2024 detailed EBITDA margin improvements driven by productivity and pricing | Q2 2025 reports record adjusted EBITDA margins (24%), a 70 bps enterprise-wide expansion, and improved revenue and cost performance leading to an upgraded full-year guidance | An improved narrative with clear operational excellence driving higher guidance relative to earlier periods |
Tariff Costs and Inflation Pressures Affecting Margins | Q1 2025 mentioned estimated tariff impacts of $250M–$275M with full offset via pricing actions; Q4 2024 discussed operating system measures to maintain margin neutrality | Q2 2025 explains proactive pricing reducing the estimated 2025 tariff impact to about $140M and continued effective mitigation of inflation pressures | Improved management of tariff and inflation pressures with a reduced cost burden relative to previous periods |
Residential Market Challenges (Refrigerant Shortages, Prebuy Behavior, Elevated Inventories) | Q1 2025 and Q4 2024 discussed transitions (454B vs. 410A), modest prebuy behavior with inventories around $75M–$100M, and channel dynamics due to refrigerant changes | Q2 2025 reports that the refrigerant shortage is about 90%–95% resolved, while prebuy behaviors and elevated inventories continue, expected to normalize in the coming quarter | Challenges persist but with improvements in refrigerant availability and expectations of inventory normalization compared to earlier periods |
Geographic Risks in Asia, Particularly Credit Tightening Conditions in China | Q1 2025 and Q4 2024 highlighted stricter credit policies in China, early challenges with down payments and customer education, and ongoing sequential improvements | Q2 2025 expresses greater confidence in China with sequential improvements noted and overall positive performance in the rest of Asia | Gradual stabilization and improved sentiment in the region as credit tightening effects begin to ease |
Transport Market Headwinds and Segment-Specific Weakness (Thermo King Business) | Q1 2025 and Q4 2024 reported visible headwinds, market declines, and cautious scenario planning for Thermo King, with notable declines in bookings and revenues | Q2 2025 describes the transport segment as in a down cycle with modest declines, while strategic investments in Thermo King continue in anticipation of a robust rebound | Continued headwinds with a cautious but proactive investment approach to capture long-term rebound opportunities |
Emergence of Sustainable Product Proposition and Innovative Solutions | Q1 2025 and Q4 2024 emphasized a purpose-driven strategy for innovation, sustainability (green-for-green), and attractive energy-efficiency paybacks across key verticals | Q2 2025 deepens this narrative by highlighting energy waste reductions, introducing innovations like a high COP CDU for data centers, and significant investments in connected solutions | Sustainably innovative strategies remain a core pillar, with enhanced specificity and strengthened initiatives compared to previous narratives |
Macro-economic Uncertainties Impacting Demand and Order Conversions | Q1 2025 addressed broader macroeconomic uncertainties mentioning that these had not significantly delayed order conversions, while Q4 2024 had only indirect references via soft market backdrops | Q2 2025 does not provide any specific mention of macroeconomic uncertainties impacting demand or order conversions | Reduced emphasis on macroeconomic uncertainties in Q2 suggests a focus shift toward operational and market-specific factors, potentially indicating a more stable near-term outlook |
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Commercial HVAC
Q: What’s driving order acceleration?
A: Management noted record order bookings in the Americas with over 20% acceleration driven by broad‐based strength in applied solutions across verticals such as health care and data centers. -
Service Growth
Q: How will the service flywheel perform?
A: They emphasized that the services business—built on an applied portfolio with an 8–10× revenue multiplier—is expected to maintain low‐teens growth as investments in connected solutions boost long‑term recurring revenue. -
EPS Guidance
Q: What drove the EPS increase?
A: Improved operational performance, particularly in the Americas’ commercial HVAC segment, led to raising EPS guidance from $12.7–$12.9 to about $13.5, driven by better margins and pricing discipline. -
Margin Drivers
Q: What factors boosted Americas margins?
A: Enhanced productivity, volume leverage, and a strong contribution from services have delivered record margins in the Americas, while the unitary segment remains modestly positive. -
Residential Outlook
Q: Will residential return to GDP-plus?
A: Despite a temporary slowdown from a refrigerant shortage, management expects inventory normalization and low double-digit pricing will return residential growth to its long-term GDP-plus framework. -
CapEx and Backlog
Q: Does higher CapEx affect backlog?
A: Backlog remains robust, with over $2.5B booked for 2026 and beyond, ensuring strong visibility even as CapEx investments rise to meet growing demand. -
Data Center & M&A
Q: How are data centers and M&A prospects?
A: While specifics aren’t provided, strong applied order growth in data centers is evident, and the company remains disciplined with bolt-on acquisitions typically under $1B. -
China Risks
Q: What challenges persist in China?
A: China remains volatile due to tightened credit policies—comprising about half of Asia’s revenue—with expectations of overall flat performance as risks are closely monitored. -
Transport Outlook
Q: When will the transport cycle bottom?
A: Despite recent volatility in truck and reefer segments, management anticipates a rebound in 2026 as investments and innovative solutions position the business for recovery. -
Pricing Power
Q: What are the full-year pricing assumptions?
A: The firm expects full-year pricing to average slightly above 3 points on a pricing scale with volume adding about 5 points, ensuring continued margin stability amidst cost pressures. -
Channel Investments (EMEA)
Q: How will EMEA investments drive growth?
A: Investments in the EMEA channel, though modestly weighing on margins now, are expected to enhance market share and fuel stronger revenue growth in 2026. -
Revenue Multiplier Consistency
Q: Is the 8–10× service multiplier consistent?
A: Management explained that the 8–10× multiplier is largely linked to product sophistication—such as advanced chillers—and remains consistent across regions rather than varying by geography. -
End Market Demand
Q: Are education and health care orders strong?
A: Despite funding uncertainties in education, robust capital investments—especially in higher ed and health care retrofits—are driving healthy applied order growth.
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