Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) Sets New 12-Month High on Analyst Upgrade

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Monday after Wall Street Zen upgraded the stock from a hold rating to a buy rating. The stock traded as high as $139.40 and last traded at $139.3270, with a volume of 828151 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $137.65.

Several other research firms have also commented on JCI. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on Johnson Controls International from $135.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Johnson Controls International from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Argus reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $145.00 price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Finally, Robert W. Baird set a $132.00 price objective on Johnson Controls International in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Johnson Controls International has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $132.94.

Insider Buying and Selling at Johnson Controls International

In related news, 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 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 represents a 32.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Mark Vergnano acquired 7,665 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 5th. The shares were purchased 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 owned 37,602 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,961,207.88. The trade was a 25.60% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. 0.29% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Johnson Controls International

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of JCI. Brighton Jones LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International during the fourth quarter valued at about $222,000. Acadian Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International during the 1st quarter worth approximately $55,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 83.3% in the 2nd quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 7,049 shares of the company’s stock valued at $745,000 after purchasing an additional 3,203 shares during the last quarter. Blair William & Co. IL raised its position in Johnson Controls International by 27.4% in the second quarter. Blair William & Co. IL now owns 13,324 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,407,000 after purchasing an additional 2,867 shares during the period. Finally, Johnson Investment Counsel Inc. raised its position in Johnson Controls International by 5.5% in the second quarter. Johnson Investment Counsel Inc. now owns 7,657 shares of the company’s stock valued at $809,000 after purchasing an additional 396 shares during the period. 90.05% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Johnson Controls International Stock Down 0.1%

The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $118.79 and a 200 day simple moving average of $113.08. The company has a market capitalization of $84.95 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.14, a PEG ratio of 1.61 and a beta of 1.43. 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 (NYSE:JCI) last issued its quarterly earnings data 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 return on equity of 17.15% and a net margin of 14.17%.The business had revenue of $5.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.64 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.64 earnings per share. The company’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. As a group, equities analysts predict that Johnson Controls International plc will post 3.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Johnson Controls International Dividend Announcement

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