Otis Worldwide Corporation (OTIS) is a leading global player in the transport systems sector, specializing in the design, manufacture, installation, and servicing of elevators, escalators, and moving walkways. Headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut, Otis is recognized as the world’s largest manufacturer of vertical transportation systems, a legacy built on the invention of the safety elevator in 1852. Its market cap is approximately $34.6 billion.\n\nOTIS stock has lagged the broader market in 2025, with shares down roughly 4.8% year-to-date (YTD), while the S&P 500 Index ($SPX) surged by 9.6%. Over the past 52 weeks, OTIS is down by 4.5%, still trailing the SPX’s 20.6% rise. The company also underperformed the Industrial Select Sector SPDR’s (XLI) 15.3% rally YTD and 22.9% gain over the past year.\n\nThe underperformance reflects a mix of factors, including mixed quarterly results such as solid revenue growth but earnings misses combined with a market rotation toward faster-growing industrial names benefiting more directly from artificial intelligence (AI)-driven infrastructure and demand.\n\nOtis delivered mixed results in Q2 2025 on July 23, reporting an adjusted EPS of $1.05, down marginally year-over-year (YoY) but surpassing the consensus estimate. However, net sales came in at $3.6 billion, falling short of projections and representing a modest decline of around 1% annually.\n\nFor the current fiscal year, ending in December 2025, analysts expect OTIS to report EPS growth of 5.2% YoY to $4.03, on a diluted basis. The company has topped the earnings consensus estimate in two out of the four trailing quarters, missing on the other two occasions.\n\nAmong the 12 analysts covering OTIS stock, the consensus rating is a ‘Moderate Buy,’ an upgrade from the ‘Hold’ rating a month back. The current rating is based on three ‘Strong Buys,’ one ‘Moderate Buy,’ seven ‘Hold’ ratings, and one ‘Strong Sell.’\n\nThe current configuration has remained largely consistent over the past few months. But compared to three months ago, it reflects a slightly improved sentiment, with a reduction in ‘Strong Sell’ ratings.\n\nOn July 28, RBC Capital cut its price target on OTIS to $105 from $108 while maintaining an ‘Outperform’ rating. The brokerage firm cited the company’s fourth straight guidance reduction in Q2, noting that Otis must regain its prior track record of steady operational delivery, but still views it as one of the highest-quality names in its coverage.\n\nThe mean price target of $99.45, which represents a premium of 12.8% to OTIS’ current price. The Street-high price target of $108 suggests an upside potential of 22.5%.\n\nOn the date of publication, Sristi Jayaswal did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this article. All information and data in this article is solely for informational purposes. For more information please view the Barchart Disclosure Policy here.

Is Wall Street Bullish Or Bearish On Otis Worldwide Stock?

Otis Worldwide Corporation, a global leader in vertical transportation systems including elevators, escalators, and moving walkways, is headquartered in Farmington, Connecticut. Despite solid revenue growth, the company has underperformed the broader market in 2025, with shares down 4.8% year-to-date compared to a 9.6% gain in the S&P 500. Q2 2025 results showed an adjusted EPS of $1.05, slightly down year-over-year but above consensus, while net sales of $3.6 billion missed projections. Analysts expect full-year EPS growth of 5.2% to $4.03. The consensus rating is now a 'Moderate Buy,' upgraded from 'Hold,' with a mean price target of $99.45 and a street-high target of $108. RBC Capital reduced its price target to $105 from $108, citing ongoing guidance reductions, though it maintains an 'Outperform' rating. The article notes that the sentiment has slightly improved, with fewer 'Strong Sell' ratings, and emphasizes that the company remains viewed as one of the highest-quality names in the sector.