Carrier Global R&D decreased by 10.6% to $143.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 6.5%, from $153.00M to $143.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), R&D shows an upward trend with a 5.6% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
High spending signals a commitment to future growth and innovation, though it reduces current period earnings.
Detailed definition
Expenses related to the development of new products, services, and technologies, as well as the improvement of existing...
Peer comparison
Tech leaders often spend a significant percentage of revenue on R&D to prevent disruption by competitors.
is_research_and_developmentHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $125.00M | $123.00M | $134.00M | $125.00M | $122.00M | $143.00M | $149.00M | $139.00M | $151.00M | $157.00M | $170.00M | $224.00M | $187.00M | $172.00M | $103.00M | $153.00M | $161.00M | $151.00M | $160.00M | $143.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.6% | +8.9% | -6.7% | -2.4% | +17.2% | +4.2% | -6.7% | +8.6% | +4.0% | +8.3% | +31.8% | -16.5% | -8.0% | -40.1% | +48.5% | +5.2% | -6.2% | +6.0% | -10.6% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -2.4% | +16.3% | +11.2% | +11.2% | +23.8% | +9.8% | +14.1% | +61.2% | +23.8% | +9.6% | -39.4% | -31.7% | -13.9% | -12.2% | +55.3% | -6.5% |
Business Segments — CSA
| Segment | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climate Solutions Americas | $86.00M | $89.00M | $83.00M | $77.00M |
| Climate Solutions Europe | $18.00M | $19.00M | $19.00M | $21.00M |
| Climate Solutions Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa | $15.00M | $16.00M | $15.00M | $15.00M |
| Total | $153.00M | $161.00M | $151.00M | $143.00M |
CSA, CSAME, CSE are derived from annual filings.
Business Segments — HVAC
| Segment | FY'22 | FY'23 |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC | $265.00M | $322.00M |
| Refrigeration | $82.00M | $85.00M |
| Total | $539.00M | $617.00M |
All segment values are derived from annual filings.
HVAC, Refrigeration were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Carrier Global's r&d?
- Carrier Global (CARR) reported r&d of $143.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Carrier Global's r&d changed year-over-year?
- Carrier Global's r&d decreased by 6.5% year-over-year, from $153.00M to $143.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Carrier Global's r&d?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Carrier Global's r&d has grown at a 5.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $503.00M to $625.00M.
- What does r&d mean?
- The money spent on creating new technology and improving existing products.