Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI – Get Free Report) had its price objective upped by stock analysts at Mizuho from $130.00 to $140.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Mizuho’s price target would suggest a potential downside of 2.35% from the company’s current price.
A number of other research analysts also recently issued reports on the company. Wolfe Research decreased their price target on Johnson Controls International from $161.00 to $160.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price target on Johnson Controls International from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Citigroup reissued a “neutral” rating on shares of Johnson Controls International in a report on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on Johnson Controls International from $138.00 to $158.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Melius Research set a $148.00 target price on Johnson Controls International in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $138.67.
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Johnson Controls International Trading Down 1.0%
Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $1.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.12 by $0.07. Johnson Controls International had a return on equity of 17.15% and a net margin of 14.17%.The company had revenue of $6.14 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.08 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.82 earnings per share. Johnson Controls International’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.2% on a year-over-year basis. Johnson Controls International has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.280-1.280 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 4.850-4.850 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Johnson Controls International will post 4.75 EPS for the current year.
Insider Activity at Johnson Controls International
In other news, VP Daniel C. Mcconeghy sold 3,600 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $142.56, for a total transaction of $513,216.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president directly owned 24,273 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,460,358.88. This represents a 12.92% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. Also, VP Todd M. Grabowski sold 6,050 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $134.90, for a total value of $816,145.00. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 34,836 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,699,376.40. The trade was a 14.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd raised its stake in Johnson Controls International by 393.9% in the 1st quarter. Mediolanum International Funds Ltd now owns 95,738 shares of the company’s stock valued at $12,119,000 after purchasing an additional 76,353 shares during the last quarter. Arjuna Capital raised its stake in Johnson Controls International by 2.6% in the 1st quarter. Arjuna Capital now owns 6,220 shares of the company’s stock valued at $815,000 after purchasing an additional 159 shares during the last quarter. Jennison Associates LLC raised its stake in Johnson Controls International by 67.4% in the 1st quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 1,154,315 shares of the company’s stock valued at $151,158,000 after purchasing an additional 464,874 shares during the last quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC raised its stake in Johnson Controls International by 6.9% in the 1st quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 1,257 shares of the company’s stock valued at $165,000 after purchasing an additional 81 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Heartland Bank & Trust Co raised its stake in Johnson Controls International by 3.3% in the 1st quarter. Heartland Bank & Trust Co now owns 9,008 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,180,000 after purchasing an additional 290 shares during the last quarter. 90.05% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Johnson Controls International News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson Controls International this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q2 beat and stronger revenue: JCI reported adjusted EPS of $1.19 vs. $1.12 expected and revenue of $6.14B (vs. $6.08B est.), with organic sales up ~6% year?over?year — evidence demand is healthy. Johnson Controls Reports Strong Q2 Results; Raises FY26 Guidance
- Positive Sentiment: Data?center/AI tailwind and record backlog: management cited surging AI/data?center cooling orders that pushed backlog to a record ~$20B, supporting multi?quarter revenue visibility. Johnson Controls raises annual profit forecast on data center cooling demand
- Positive Sentiment: Raised FY26 EPS guidance: JCI tightened FY26 adjusted EPS to $4.85 (vs. Street ~$4.75), signaling confidence in profitability and service/HVAC demand. Johnson Controls Tops Q2 Earnings & Revenue Estimates, Raises FY26 View
- Neutral Sentiment: Product/IP momentum: the company expanded its AI Factory reference design guides (air?cooled chillers) to capture industrial?scale AI cooling projects — strategic, but commercial timelines may be long. Johnson Controls releases second data center reference design guide to advance industrial?scale AI factory cooling
- Negative Sentiment: Margins and macro concerns dented sentiment: analysts and reporters noted margin pressure and macroeconomic/operational risks that led the stock to slip despite the beat — investors are assessing whether margin trends will offset order strength. Johnson Controls beats Q2 estimates, but margins and macro risks weigh on shares
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.
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