Johnson Controls International plc $JCI Shares Sold by Azzad Asset Management Inc. ADV

Azzad Asset Management Inc. ADV lowered its position in Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 30.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 16,796 shares of the company’s stock after selling 7,243 shares during the period. Azzad Asset Management Inc. ADV’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $1,847,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of JCI. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in Johnson Controls International in the second quarter valued at $28,000. MTM Investment Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International in the 2nd quarter worth about $32,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. grew its stake in Johnson Controls International by 62.8% in the 3rd quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 319 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,000 after acquiring an additional 123 shares during the last quarter. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Johnson Controls International in the 2nd quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, NewSquare Capital LLC increased its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 88.1% during the 2nd quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 380 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after acquiring an additional 178 shares in the last quarter. 90.05% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 13th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $154.00 target price on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research note on Thursday. Barclays increased their target price on Johnson Controls International from $125.00 to $136.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday. Citigroup boosted their price target on Johnson Controls International from $129.00 to $139.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, Melius Research set a $148.00 price objective on Johnson Controls International in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. 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 MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $132.94.

Johnson Controls International Trading Up 3.9%

JCI opened at $137.67 on Monday. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $117.84 and its 200-day moving average is $112.68. Johnson Controls International plc has a 52-week low of $68.03 and a 52-week high of $138.23. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. The firm has a market capitalization of $84.26 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.93, a P/E/G ratio of 1.59 and a beta of 1.43.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.89 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.84 by $0.05. Johnson Controls International had a net margin of 14.17% and a return on equity of 17.15%. The business had revenue of $5.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.64 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.64 EPS. The business’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. Analysts expect that Johnson Controls International plc will post 3.64 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Johnson Controls International Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Transactions at Johnson Controls International

In related news, VP Lei Zhang Schlitz sold 32,031 shares of the 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 transaction, the vice president owned 66,780 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,559,496. This represents a 32.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Mark Vergnano acquired 7,665 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 5th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $131.94 per share, for a total transaction of $1,011,320.10. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 37,602 shares in the company, valued at $4,961,207.88. The trade was a 25.60% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Johnson Controls International

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.