Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) Upgraded at Melius Research

Melius Research upgraded shares of Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) from a hold rating to a strong-buy rating in a research note published on Wednesday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other research analysts have also recently issued reports on JCI. Mizuho increased their target price on shares of Johnson Controls International from $105.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research note on Wednesday, October 8th. Robert W. Baird lifted their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 14th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their target price on Johnson Controls International from $124.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 2nd. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price target on Johnson Controls International from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, November 6th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $126.95.

Johnson Controls International Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:JCI opened at $110.87 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $117.32 and its 200-day simple moving average is $110.90. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a current ratio of 0.93. Johnson Controls International has a one year low of $68.03 and a one year high of $124.07. The firm has a market cap of $67.76 billion, a PE ratio of 21.78, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.41.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $1.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.20 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $6.44 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.31 billion. Johnson Controls International had a return on equity of 15.35% and a net margin of 13.95%.Johnson Controls International’s revenue was up 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $1.28 earnings per share. Johnson Controls International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.550-4.55 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.830-0.83 EPS. As a group, equities analysts predict that Johnson Controls International will post 3.64 EPS for the current year.

Johnson Controls International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 16th. Investors of record on Monday, December 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.40 per share. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 22nd. Johnson Controls International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 31.43%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Johnson Controls International news, VP Lei Zhang Schlitz sold 32,031 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $113.20, for a total value of $3,625,909.20. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 66,780 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,559,496. This trade represents a 32.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Johnson Controls International

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of JCI. Clear Trail Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International during the fourth quarter worth $5,104,000. Montecito Bank & Trust raised its stake in shares of Johnson Controls International by 3.6% during the 4th quarter. Montecito Bank & Trust now owns 4,190 shares of the company’s stock valued at $502,000 after buying an additional 145 shares during the last quarter. Norway Savings Bank lifted its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 1.5% in the 4th quarter. Norway Savings Bank now owns 13,829 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,656,000 after buying an additional 203 shares during the period. Fulton Bank N.A. boosted its stake in shares of Johnson Controls International by 1.7% in the fourth quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. now owns 12,860 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,540,000 after buying an additional 215 shares during the last quarter. Finally, M. Kulyk & Associates LLC grew its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 1.3% during the fourth quarter. M. Kulyk & Associates LLC now owns 64,709 shares of the company’s stock worth $7,749,000 after acquiring an additional 823 shares during the period. 90.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Johnson Controls International News

Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson Controls International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Melius Research upgraded JCI to a buy/strong‑buy after a pullback — a direct analyst endorsement that can attract buyers and support the stock. Melius Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat highlights JCI as one of three industrials positioned to benefit from multi‑year increases in CapEx (infrastructure, energy, data centers) — a structural demand tailwind for building systems and controls that supports longer‑term revenue growth. CapEx Tailwinds
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large call option buying (big increase vs. average) signals bullish positioning from traders — this can amplify upside if catalysts (earnings/guidance) surprise to the upside.
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings preview coverage expects double‑digit profit growth for the upcoming fiscal quarter — positive if achieved, but already partly priced in and a source of near‑term volatility around the report. Earnings Preview
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis pieces (e.g., Seeking Alpha, Yahoo commentary) debate valuation after multi‑year gains — helpful context for investors but not an immediate catalyst. Valuation Discussion
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research trimmed FY‑2028 and Q1‑2028 EPS estimates (and lowered FY‑2028 outlook) — downward estimate revisions can pressure the stock by reducing forward earnings expectations. Zacks Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Recent sharp intraday selloff (covered by AAII) — the prior large decline increases short‑term risk and indicates heightened sensitivity to guidance/earnings, making the stock more volatile ahead of the report. AAII Coverage of Drop

Johnson Controls International Company Profile

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.