The second quarter of 2026 saw stronger commercial growth for major HVAC manufacturers. In their respective earnings reports, Lennox and Trane Technologies reported increases in their commercial sectors, with data center business experiencing massive increases from last year. Meanwhile, residential sectors have improved, though economic pressures are hindering further growth.

Read more about Lennox's Q2 report here.
Read more about Trane Technologies’ Q2 report here.

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