UBS Group Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) Stock

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) had its price objective increased by UBS Group from $160.00 to $170.00 in a report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. UBS Group’s target price points to a potential upside of 21.98% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other research analysts have also commented on JCI. Melius Research set a $148.00 price target on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $154.00 to $158.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Johnson Controls International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday. BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research report on Tuesday, April 14th. They set an “underperform” rating and a $120.00 price target for the company. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Johnson Controls International currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $142.52.

Johnson Controls International Stock Performance

Johnson Controls International stock traded down $3.77 during mid-day trading on Thursday, reaching $139.37. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 5,938,941 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,637,986. Johnson Controls International has a 12-month low of $90.35 and a 12-month high of $147.32. The company has a market capitalization of $85.30 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.25, a PEG ratio of 1.63 and a beta of 1.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 0.99. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $137.58 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $126.00.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $1.19 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.12 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $6.14 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.08 billion. Johnson Controls International had a net margin of 14.17% and a return on equity of 17.15%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $0.82 EPS. 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. Sell-side analysts predict that Johnson Controls International will post 4.75 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity

In other Johnson Controls International news, VP Todd M. Grabowski sold 6,050 shares of Johnson Controls International stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $134.90, for a total transaction of $816,145.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 34,836 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,699,376.40. The trade was a 14.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, VP Daniel C. Mcconeghy sold 3,600 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $142.56, for a total transaction of $513,216.00. Following the sale, the vice president owned 24,273 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,460,358.88. The trade was a 12.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Johnson Controls International

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in JCI. Maseco LLP boosted its position in Johnson Controls International by 102.9% during the fourth quarter. Maseco LLP now owns 211 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 107 shares during the period. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International during the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Roxbury Financial LLC raised its stake in shares of Johnson Controls International by 71.9% during the fourth quarter. Roxbury Financial LLC now owns 239 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Twin Tree Management LP raised its stake in shares of Johnson Controls International by 140.9% during the fourth quarter. Twin Tree Management LP now owns 260 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after acquiring an additional 895 shares during the last quarter. Finally, YANKCOM Partnership bought a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International during the fourth quarter valued at about $34,000. 90.05% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Johnson Controls International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 beat and guidance lift — JCI reported adjusted Q2 EPS $1.19 vs. $1.12 expected, revenue of $6.14B (above consensus) and raised FY26 EPS guidance to ~$4.85 while setting Q3 guidance at $1.28. These results and guidance underpin stronger near-term earnings visibility. Johnson Controls Reports Strong Q2 Results; Raises FY26 Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Record backlog & AI/data-center demand — Orders rose ~30% organically and backlog reached a record $20B (up ~26% organically), driven in part by data center cooling demand, supporting revenue visibility and pricing power. Johnson Controls raises annual profit forecast on data center cooling demand
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts lift estimates and ratings — Several analysts updated models and ratings after results; Benzinga/other coverage notes analysts boosting forecasts following upbeat Q2 results. Upgrades/raises add to positive sentiment. Johnson Controls Analysts Boost Their Forecasts Following Upbeat Q2 Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho raises target but stays neutral — Mizuho bumped its price target to $140 and maintained a neutral rating, signaling mixed upside perception despite the beat. Mizuho raises target to $140 (neutral)
• Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raises target to $160 (overweight) — A more bullish analyst target implies meaningful upside versus current levels and reinforces buy-side interest. Wells Fargo raises price target to $160
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction: shares slipped — Despite the beat, shares fell as investors flagged margin pressures and macroeconomic risks; headlines note margins and broader macro concerns weighed on the stock. That profit-taking and focus on risks help explain today’s pullback. Johnson Controls beats Q2 estimates, but margins and macro risks weigh on shares

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.