The conglomerate and Dow Jones Industrial Average component is expected to provide an update on its key businesses; building and industrial systems, which comprises Otis elevator and Carrier air-conditioning and refrigeration systems; Pratt & Whitney, which makes engines for aircraft; aerospace systems, which makes defense systems for aircraft; and Sikorsky, the helicopter company. is expected to report per-share earnings of $1.46, up from $1.32 in the same period a year ago, according to analysts polled by FactSet.