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Johnson Controls International plc

JCI

Industrial

2w

Implementation of a New Business System Focused on Simplification, Acceleration, and Scaling

Johnson Controls is developing a new business system anchored in 80/20 principles, Lean methodologies, digitization, and AI.
The system aims to simplify operations, accelerate growth, and scale impact.
Initial examples include doubling sales team engagement time in HVAC and halving lead times for data center chillers.
The goal is to embed this system into the company's culture to drive long-term results and competitive advantage.

MMM

Industrial

4w

Accelerated New Product Launches and Innovation Pipeline

Launched 64 new products in Q2, up 70% YoY, with a total of 126 in the first half.
On track to exceed the annual target of $2.15 billion in new product sales.
5-year new product sales bottomed last year, up 9% in H1, tracking to over 15% for the year.
Management emphasized increased cadence, discipline, and higher launch schedule attainment, with a focus on innovation excellence.

Trane Technologies plc

TT

Industrial

2w

Record Bookings and Revenue Growth in Commercial HVAC, Driven by Applied Solutions and Broad Vertical Strength

Q2 2025 achieved all-time high bookings, surpassing previous records by nearly $300 million with over 20% growth.
Applied Solutions bookings surged over 60%, with a 2-year stack increase of over 120%.
Revenue growth in Americas Commercial HVAC was mid-teens, with 3-year stack up approximately 60%.
Growth driven by sectors with large CapEx investments such as data centers and high-tech industrial.
Strong pipeline and direct sales strategy enable capturing significant market share.

Honeywell International Inc.

HON

Industrial

3w

Strategic Portfolio Review and Separation Process

Honeywell is in the final stage of its portfolio review, announcing intentions to pursue strategic alternatives for its Productivity Solutions and Services (PSS) and Warehouse and Workflow Solutions businesses.
The company is on track to spin off into three independent companies, with the Advanced Materials spin expected in Q4 2025 and Aerospace spin planned for the second half of 2026.
Management emphasized the focus on simplifying and optimizing the portfolio to maximize long-term value and strategic clarity.

LIN

Industrial

1w

Record Quarterly EPS and Operating Margin Achieved Despite Macro Challenges

Sanjiv Lamba highlighted all-time quarterly highs in EPS of $4.09 and operating margin of 30.1%.
Results were achieved against a challenging macro environment, demonstrating strong operational resilience.

WESCO International, Inc.

WCC

Industrial

2w

Record Data Center Sales Surpass $1 Billion Driven by Secular Growth Trends

Total data center sales reached $1 billion in Q2, up 65% YoY, highlighting the company's leadership in AI-driven data center expansion.
Growth driven by strong performance in CSS and EES, with CSS representing nearly 40% of CSS revenue, up from 30%.
The company’s full spectrum solutions span from power systems to on-site services, supporting the entire data center lifecycle.
Backlog in data centers increased 11% sequentially and 36% YoY, indicating robust future demand.

Kennametal Inc.

KMT

Industrial

1w

Strategic Capacity Rightsizing and Footprint Optimization

The capacity reduction is driven by persistent market pressure and a reassessment of long-term demand, especially in light of recent market slowdown and volume declines.
Kennametal is focusing on consolidating operations and maximizing efficiency across all locations, with a goal to operate more effectively in a low-volume environment.
The company emphasizes that these structural changes are sustainable and will position Kennametal for future growth when market conditions improve.

Myers Industries, Inc.

MYE

Industrial

1w

Strategic Review of Myers Tire Supply (MTS) Business

Board of Directors has approved a strategic review of MTS, the company's original business and a market leader in automotive aftermarket.
The review aims to determine if MTS can achieve greater success under different ownership with focused investment.
This move aligns with the company's goal to simplify and focus its portfolio on high-return, mission-aligned businesses.
Management believes MTS may perform better with targeted capital and strategic focus outside Myers.