Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) Upgraded at Melius

Melius upgraded shares of Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) from a hold rating to a buy rating in a research report sent to investors on Wednesday morning, MarketBeat reports. They currently have $148.00 price objective on the stock.

Other research analysts also recently issued research reports about the company. Wolfe Research increased their price target on Johnson Controls International from $135.00 to $138.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, November 13th. Hsbc Global Res upgraded Johnson Controls International to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, November 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lifted their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $105.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. HSBC upped their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $79.00 to $127.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, November 24th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $124.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 2nd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Johnson Controls International currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $126.95.

Johnson Controls International Price Performance

JCI opened at $110.87 on Wednesday. Johnson Controls International has a twelve month low of $68.03 and a twelve month high of $124.07. The firm has a market cap of $67.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.78, a PEG ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a current ratio of 0.93, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $117.32 and a 200 day simple moving average of $110.90.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $1.26 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.20 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $6.44 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.31 billion. Johnson Controls International had a net margin of 13.95% and a return on equity of 15.35%. The firm’s revenue was up 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $1.28 EPS. 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. Equities research analysts expect that Johnson Controls International will post 3.64 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Johnson Controls International Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Buying and Selling at Johnson Controls International

In other Johnson Controls International news, VP Lei Zhang Schlitz sold 32,031 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, November 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $113.20, for a total transaction 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 represents a 32.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Johnson Controls International

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Catalyst Financial Partners LLC boosted its stake in Johnson Controls International by 2.5% in the third quarter. Catalyst Financial Partners LLC now owns 3,398 shares of the company’s stock valued at $374,000 after acquiring an additional 84 shares during the period. Fulton Bank N.A. lifted its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 0.7% in the 3rd quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. now owns 12,645 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,390,000 after purchasing an additional 91 shares during the last quarter. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. lifted its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 12.6% in the 3rd quarter. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. now owns 860 shares of the company’s stock worth $95,000 after purchasing an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. Gilbert & Cook Inc. boosted its position in Johnson Controls International by 1.5% during the 2nd quarter. Gilbert & Cook Inc. now owns 6,769 shares of the company’s stock valued at $715,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares during the period. Finally, Nwam LLC grew its stake in Johnson Controls International by 1.1% during the 2nd quarter. Nwam LLC now owns 9,141 shares of the company’s stock worth $951,000 after buying an additional 97 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 90.05% 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: 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.