Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) Receives Average Recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts
by Tristan Rich · The Markets DailyJohnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI – Get Free Report) has received an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-one research firms that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat.com reports. Nine equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and twelve have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 1-year target price among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $135.5263.
A number of research firms have weighed in on JCI. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $137.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 9th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Johnson Controls International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 7th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Robert W. Baird set a $132.00 price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Citigroup raised their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $129.00 to $139.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, Director Mark Vergnano purchased 7,665 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 5th. The shares were bought at an average price of $131.94 per share, with a total value of $1,011,320.10. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 37,602 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,961,207.88. This represents a 25.60% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, VP Daniel C. Mcconeghy sold 3,600 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $142.56, for a total value of $513,216.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 24,273 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,460,358.88. This represents a 12.92% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.29% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.
Institutional Trading of Johnson Controls International
Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Strategic Investment Advisors MI raised its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 1.5% in the fourth quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI now owns 5,389 shares of the company’s stock valued at $645,000 after buying an additional 78 shares during the last quarter. UMB Bank n.a. increased its position in Johnson Controls International by 2.5% in the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 3,261 shares of the company’s stock valued at $391,000 after acquiring an additional 79 shares during the period. Lcnb Corp increased its position in Johnson Controls International by 4.0% in the 4th quarter. Lcnb Corp now owns 2,094 shares of the company’s stock valued at $251,000 after acquiring an additional 81 shares during the period. Catalyst Financial Partners LLC raised its stake in Johnson Controls International by 2.5% during the 3rd quarter. Catalyst Financial Partners LLC now owns 3,398 shares of the company’s stock valued at $374,000 after acquiring an additional 84 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Millstone Evans Group LLC raised its stake in Johnson Controls International by 2.6% during the 4th quarter. Millstone Evans Group LLC now owns 3,427 shares of the company’s stock valued at $410,000 after acquiring an additional 87 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.05% of the company’s stock.
Johnson Controls International Trading Up 0.0%
NYSE:JCI opened at $132.97 on Friday. Johnson Controls International has a 1 year low of $68.03 and a 1 year high of $146.49. The stock has a market cap of $81.39 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.04, a P/E/G ratio of 1.52 and a beta of 1.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 0.99. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $133.70 and a 200-day simple moving average of $120.81.
Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI – Get Free Report) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.89 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.84 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $5.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.64 billion. Johnson Controls International had a return on equity of 17.15% and a net margin of 14.17%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.64 EPS. Johnson Controls International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.700-4.700 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.110-1.110 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Johnson Controls International will post 3.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Johnson Controls International Announces Dividend
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 10th. Investors of record on Monday, March 16th will be paid a dividend of $0.40 per share. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 16th. Johnson Controls International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 30.13%.
About Johnson Controls International
Johnson Controls International plc is a global diversified technology and multi‑industrial company that develops products, services and solutions for buildings and energy storage. The company’s core focus is on improving building efficiency, safety and sustainability through a combination of HVAC equipment, building controls and automation, fire and security systems, and related services. Johnson Controls traces its roots to 1885, when inventor Warren S. Johnson developed an electric room thermostat; over its long history the company has expanded from controls into a broad set of building‑related technologies and, through corporate transactions, into a global provider of integrated building solutions.
Johnson Controls’ product and service portfolio includes heating, ventilation and air‑conditioning equipment, chillers, air handlers and related mechanical systems, together with building automation and control platforms that monitor and manage energy use, indoor environmental quality and security.