Johnson Controls International plc $JCI Shares Sold by Commonwealth Equity Services LLC

Commonwealth Equity Services LLC lowered its stake in shares of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 13.7% in the third quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 138,976 shares of the company’s stock after selling 22,131 shares during the period. Commonwealth Equity Services LLC’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $15,280,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other large investors have also modified their holdings of JCI. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in Johnson Controls International in the second quarter valued at approximately $795,325,000. Ameriprise Financial Inc. grew its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 140.8% in the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 4,575,414 shares of the company’s stock valued at $483,281,000 after purchasing an additional 2,675,157 shares in the last quarter. Jennison Associates LLC raised its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 232.4% during the 2nd quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 2,124,125 shares of the company’s stock worth $224,350,000 after acquiring an additional 1,485,007 shares during the period. Viking Global Investors LP acquired a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $153,235,000. Finally, Voya Investment Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Johnson Controls International by 637.1% in the 1st quarter. Voya Investment Management LLC now owns 1,567,576 shares of the company’s stock valued at $125,578,000 after purchasing an additional 1,354,912 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.05% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

JCI has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Argus restated a “buy” rating and set a $145.00 target price on shares of Johnson Controls International in a report on Friday, November 7th. Melius Research set a $148.00 price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International in a report on Wednesday. Robert W. Baird boosted their price target on Johnson Controls International from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 14th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $116.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Finally, Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $112.00 to $119.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 9th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $126.95.

Johnson Controls International Trading Down 0.4%

Shares of NYSE JCI opened at $110.87 on Friday. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $117.32 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $110.95. The firm has a market capitalization of $67.76 billion, a PE ratio of 21.78, a PEG ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.41. Johnson Controls International plc has a one year low of $68.03 and a one year high of $124.07. The company has a current ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $1.26 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.20 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $6.44 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.31 billion. Johnson Controls International had a net margin of 13.95% and a return on equity of 15.35%. Johnson Controls International’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $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, analysts predict that Johnson Controls International plc will post 3.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Johnson Controls International Announces Dividend

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

Insider Transactions at Johnson Controls International

In other 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 sale, the vice president directly 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 document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. 0.54% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Trending Headlines about Johnson Controls International

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.