MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH Buys 8,234 Shares of Johnson Controls International plc $JCI

MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH increased its stake in shares of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 36.1% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 31,063 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 8,234 shares during the period. MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $3,415,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Norges Bank bought a new position in Johnson Controls International during the 2nd quarter worth about $795,325,000. Ameriprise Financial Inc. boosted its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 140.8% during the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 4,575,414 shares of the company’s stock worth $483,281,000 after buying an additional 2,675,157 shares during the period. Jennison Associates LLC boosted its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 232.4% during the second quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 2,124,125 shares of the company’s stock worth $224,350,000 after buying an additional 1,485,007 shares during the period. Viking Global Investors LP acquired a new stake in Johnson Controls International in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $153,235,000. Finally, Voya Investment Management LLC raised its position in 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 buying an additional 1,354,912 shares during the last quarter. 90.05% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Johnson Controls International News Roundup

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 Price Performance

NYSE:JCI opened at $110.87 on Friday. Johnson Controls International plc has a 12-month low of $68.03 and a 12-month high of $124.07. The firm has a market capitalization of $67.76 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.78, a P/E/G ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.41. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $117.32 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $110.90. The company has a quick ratio of 0.76, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last posted its 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. Johnson Controls International had a return on equity of 15.35% and a net margin of 13.95%.The business had revenue of $6.44 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.31 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $1.28 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. 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. On average, analysts anticipate that Johnson Controls International plc will post 3.64 earnings per share for the current year.

Johnson Controls International Announces Dividend

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities analysts have recently commented on JCI shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective 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. Argus reissued a “buy” rating and set a $145.00 price target on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research report on Friday, November 7th. HSBC boosted their price target on Johnson Controls International from $79.00 to $127.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, November 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $116.00 to $135.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Finally, Hsbc Global Res raised shares of Johnson Controls International to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, November 24th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $126.95.

Insider Activity

In other news, VP Lei Zhang Schlitz sold 32,031 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated 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 completion of the sale, the vice president owned 66,780 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,559,496. This trade represents a 32.42% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Corporate insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.

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.