Carrier Global sees 584% spike in put options, signaling bearish sentiment

Carrier Global Corp. saw a massive spike in bearish options trading on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Traders purchased 38,966 put options during the session.

This volume represents a 584% increase over the daily average of 5,698 contracts.

The surge in bearish sentiment follows the company's recent quarterly earnings report.

Carrier reported earnings of $0.86 per share.

Quarterly revenue reached $6.35 billion, exceeding analyst expectations.

The increased volume suggests investors are hedging positions or speculating on a future price decline.