Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) Price Target Raised to $158.00

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) had its target price increased by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $138.00 to $158.00 in a research report released on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an overweight rating on the stock.

Several other equities analysts have also commented on JCI. Argus reissued a “buy” rating and set a $145.00 price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Robert W. Baird set a $132.00 price target on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research note on Thursday. Melius Research set a $148.00 price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $154.00 target price on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Barclays boosted their price target on Johnson Controls International from $125.00 to $136.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Johnson Controls International presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $132.94.

Johnson Controls International Stock Up 3.9%

Shares of NYSE:JCI opened at $137.67 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 0.99 and a quick ratio of 0.81. Johnson Controls International has a 1 year low of $68.03 and a 1 year high of $138.23. The company has a market cap of $84.26 billion, a PE ratio of 25.93, a P/E/G ratio of 1.59 and a beta of 1.43. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $117.84 and its 200 day moving average is $112.68.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.89 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.84 by $0.05. Johnson Controls International had a return on equity of 17.15% and a net margin of 14.17%.The company had revenue of $5.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.64 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.64 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. 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. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Johnson Controls International will post 3.64 EPS for the current year.

Johnson Controls International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 22nd were paid a dividend of $0.40 per share. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 22nd. Johnson Controls International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 30.13%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Johnson Controls International

In other Johnson Controls International news, Director Mark Vergnano bought 7,665 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 5th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $131.94 per share, with a total value of $1,011,320.10. Following the transaction, the director owned 37,602 shares in the company, valued at $4,961,207.88. This represents a 25.60% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, VP Lei Zhang Schlitz sold 32,031 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $113.20, for a total transaction of $3,625,909.20. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 66,780 shares in the company, valued at $7,559,496. This represents a 32.42% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. 0.29% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Johnson Controls International

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in JCI. Catalyst Financial Partners LLC raised its position in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 84 shares during the period. Millstone Evans Group LLC raised its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 2.6% during the fourth 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 period. apricus wealth LLC lifted its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 3.1% in the fourth quarter. apricus wealth LLC now owns 2,946 shares of the company’s stock valued at $353,000 after acquiring an additional 89 shares in the last quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. boosted its stake in shares of Johnson Controls International by 0.7% in the third quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. now owns 12,645 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,390,000 after acquiring an additional 91 shares during the period. Finally, Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. grew its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 12.6% during the third quarter. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. now owns 860 shares of the company’s stock worth $95,000 after purchasing an additional 96 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 90.05% of the company’s stock.

Johnson Controls International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and raised guidance — JCI reported $0.89 EPS vs. $0.84 expected and revenue above estimates; management set FY‑2026 EPS at $4.70 and Q2 at $1.11, which compressed uncertainty and underpins the rally. Earnings Beat Article
• Positive Sentiment: Record backlog and strong order growth — Company cited an ~ $18.2B backlog and double‑digit order growth, with data‑center and cooling projects boosting revenue visibility and margins. Backlog / Data‑Center Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — Wells Fargo moved JCI to Overweight and raised its target (signals institutional confirmation of the beat and guidance). Wells Fargo Note
• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying — Director Mark Vergnano purchased 7,665 shares (~$1.01M), increasing his stake ~25.6%, a constructive vote of confidence after the quarter. SEC Filing
• Positive Sentiment: Heavy call‑option activity — Unusually large call buying (~19k calls) points to short‑term bullish positioning by traders (increases volatility but confirms bullish sentiment).
• Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho update — Mizuho raised its price target but kept a Neutral rating; this is mixed and less impactful than an outright upgrade. Mizuho Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor outreach — CFO presentations at Citi and Barclays conferences (Feb. 19) increase transparency and could extend the momentum if management provides bullish color. PR Newswire
• Negative Sentiment: Executive share sale disclosed — A large VP sale (~$6.08M) was reported recently; some investors view such sales as profit‑taking or rebalancing and it can temper sentiment. Insider Sale

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.