Carrier Global vs. Owens Corning: Which Industrials Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Carrier Global and Owens Corning are compared as infrastructure investment options. Carrier Global is pivoting toward climate solutions with strong AI data center demand (500%+ growth), while Owens Corning faces headwinds from construction cyclicality and a recent net loss. Carrier trades at a forward P/E of 24x (below sector average of 30.4x), while Owens Corning is cheaper at 12.5x but struggles with weaker residential demand and customer concentration risks.

06/09/2026, 4:06 PM • The Motley Fool

Johnson Controls Announces Quarterly Dividend

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI) announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, payable on July 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of June 15, 2026. The company has maintained consecutive dividend payments since 1887.

06/03/2026, 12:15 PM • Benzinga

Mass Notification System Market by Software, Hardware, Application - Global Forecast to 2030

The global Mass Notification System (MNS) market is expected to grow from $28.88 billion in 2025 to $80.44 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 22.7%. Growth is driven by stringent regulatory requirements, cloud deployment acceleration, and the dominance of voice communication. North America leads the market while Asia Pacific shows the fastest growth. Key players are enhancing offerings with advanced technologies to meet compliance and safety mandates.

06/02/2026, 4:50 AM • GlobeNewswire

HVAC Market Opportunity Report 2026: Surge in Urban Development, Energy Efficiency, and Smart Technologies Drive Expansion - Growth Analysis and Forecasts 2025-2035

The global HVAC market is projected to grow from USD 524.9 billion in 2025 to USD 1.2 trillion by 2035, driven by rapid urbanization, energy efficiency demands, and smart technology adoption. The air conditioning equipment segment leads with USD 215.8 billion in 2025, while the indirect distribution channel dominates with 74% market share. The U.S. market alone is valued at USD 156.9 billion and expected to grow at 10.2% CAGR.

05/25/2026, 4:42 AM • GlobeNewswire

Marine HVAC Market Report 2026: Industry Analysis and Growth Outlook 2021-2031 | Rising Integration of Smart, AI-Driven Climate Control Systems

The global Marine HVAC market is projected to grow from USD 3.05 billion in 2025 to USD 3.92 billion by 2031 at a CAGR of 4.27%, driven by rising maritime trade, fleet renewal, and demand for energy-efficient climate control systems. However, high initial installation costs and retrofitting challenges for older vessels remain significant obstacles to market adoption.

05/13/2026, 4:56 AM • GlobeNewswire

You Just Missed The SanDisk And Micron Memory Trade: These 10 Stocks Could Ride The Next AI Wave

As memory stocks like Micron and SanDisk have already surged dramatically, investors are shifting focus to liquid cooling infrastructure for AI data centers. With AI factories scaling to gigawatt levels and thermal management accounting for $55-82.5 billion of the U.S. market through 2030, companies providing cooling solutions, heat exchangers, and related thermal equipment are positioned as the next major AI beneficiaries.

05/06/2026, 10:31 AM • Benzinga

Smart Home Market Expected to Grow to $139.24 Billion by 2032

The global smart home market is expected to grow from $95.83 billion in 2026 to $139.24 billion by 2032, driven by increasing demand for integrated home automation, IoT-enabled devices, and AI-enabled platforms. The entertainment and other controls segment leads the market, while retrofit installations are growing faster than new installations. Asia Pacific is projected to register the fastest growth at 9.0% CAGR.

03/09/2026, 10:00 AM • GlobeNewswire

Johnson Controls Announces Quarterly Dividend

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI) announced a regular quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, payable on April 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of March 16, 2026. The company has maintained consecutive dividend payments since 1887.

03/04/2026, 8:45 AM • Benzinga

Heat Pump Water Heater Market to Hit $10.2 Billion at 14.4% CAGR through 2028 | MarketsandMarkets™

The global Heat Pump Water Heater Market is expected to grow from USD 5.2 billion in 2023 to USD 10.2 billion by 2028, at a CAGR of 14.4%. Growth is driven by government policies promoting energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, IoT technology adoption, and increasing consumer incentives. Air-to-air systems and residential applications are expected to lead market expansion.

02/24/2026, 6:30 PM • GlobeNewswire

Commercial HVAC Industry Report 2026: Market Size and Trends, Budget Allocation, Regulations, Key Acquisitions, Competitive Landscape and Forecasts 2025-2033

The global commercial HVAC market is projected to grow from US$ 62.79 billion in 2024 to US$ 120.59 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 7.52%. Growth is driven by energy efficiency regulations, technological advancements (heat pumps, VRF systems, data center cooling), the rise of Heating and Cooling as a Service (HaaS) business models, and circular economy practices. North America leads with 34.30% market share, while cooling equipment dominates with 54% of the market.

01/30/2026, 1:37 AM • GlobeNewswire

Industrial Names That Will Benefit from Rising CapEx in 2026

Industrial stocks are poised to extend their 2025 strength into 2026 due to sustained capital expenditure spending driven by infrastructure investments, energy transitions, and long-term government contracts. Three key companies highlighted are Emerson Electric (dividend growth story), Fluor Corp (energy and infrastructure focus), and Johnson Controls International (building modernization and AI cooling solutions).

01/12/2026, 1:45 PM • Investing

Roblox, First Solar, And League Enterprise Are Among Top 10 Large Cap Losers Last Week (Jan. 5-Jan. 9): Are the Others in Your Portfolio?

Ten large-cap stocks experienced significant declines during the week of January 5-9, 2026. Notable losers include Madrigal Pharmaceuticals (down 11.57%), First Solar (down 14.46% following a Jefferies downgrade), Astera Labs (down 12.18%), and Roblox (down 9.99%). Other major decliners include CoStar Group, American International Group, NRG Energy, Las Vegas Sands, Johnson Controls International, and HDFC Bank. The declines were driven by analyst downgrades, leadership transitions, and executive changes.

01/11/2026, 12:01 PM • Benzinga

$229.35 Bn Energy Management Systems Global Market Trends, Opportunities and Strategies, 2019-2024, 2025-2029F, 2034F

The global energy management systems market is projected to grow from $57.53 billion in 2024 to $229.35 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 14.8%. Key growth drivers include rising energy costs, smart grid deployments, and renewable energy transitions. Asia-Pacific and Western Europe are expected to be the fastest-growing regions. Software components and telecom/IT segments are anticipated to lead growth, while industrial energy management systems remain the largest segment.

01/08/2026, 4:56 AM • GlobeNewswire

Here's Why Shares in Johnson Controls Slumped Today (Hint: It's Nvidia Related)

Johnson Controls stock fell up to 10% after Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang announced that the company's next-generation Vera Rubin AI infrastructure will use warm-water cooling instead of traditional air cooling. This shift threatens demand for Johnson Controls' and Trane's data center cooling solutions, which represent a mid-teens percentage of their revenue but serve as a key growth engine.

01/07/2026, 7:26 AM • The Motley Fool

APi Group Adds Fire Safety Player CertaSite In Growth Push

APi Group Corporation announced the acquisition of CertaSite, a Midwest fire and life safety provider, to strengthen its inspection and service-based revenue model. The deal is expected to close in Q1 2026 and generate approximately $90 million in 2025 revenue.

12/10/2025, 10:48 AM • Benzinga