Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) Sets New 1-Year High – Here’s What Happened

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) shares reached a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Friday . The stock traded as high as $143.51 and last traded at $144.00, with a volume of 434253 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $142.70.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Citigroup upped their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $129.00 to $139.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $137.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Argus reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $145.00 price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research report on Friday, November 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on shares of Johnson Controls International from $138.00 to $158.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Finally, Wolfe Research lifted their price target on Johnson Controls International from $138.00 to $139.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, January 15th. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $133.84.

Johnson Controls International Trading Up 0.9%

The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 0.99 and a quick ratio of 0.81. The business’s 50-day moving average is $122.30 and its 200 day moving average is $114.64. The firm has a market capitalization of $88.12 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.11, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.57 and a beta of 1.43.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.89 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.84 by $0.05. Johnson Controls International had a net margin of 14.17% and a return on equity of 17.15%. The company had revenue of $5.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.64 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $0.64 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. Johnson Controls International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.700-4.700 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.110-1.110 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Johnson Controls International plc will post 3.64 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Johnson Controls International Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 22nd were issued a dividend of $0.40 per share. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 22nd. Johnson Controls International’s dividend payout ratio is 30.13%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, VP Todd M. Grabowski sold 6,050 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $134.90, for a total value of $816,145.00. Following the completion of the transaction, 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 transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, Director Mark Vergnano acquired 7,665 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 5th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $131.94 per share, with a total value of $1,011,320.10. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 37,602 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,961,207.88. This trade represents a 25.60% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 0.29% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Strategic Investment Advisors MI boosted its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 1.5% in the 4th quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI now owns 5,389 shares of the company’s stock valued at $645,000 after purchasing an additional 78 shares in the last quarter. UMB Bank n.a. boosted its stake in Johnson Controls International by 2.5% in the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 3,261 shares of the company’s stock valued at $391,000 after buying an additional 79 shares in the last quarter. Lcnb Corp grew its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 4.0% during the 4th quarter. Lcnb Corp now owns 2,094 shares of the company’s stock valued at $251,000 after purchasing an additional 81 shares during the last quarter. Catalyst Financial Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Johnson Controls International by 2.5% during the third quarter. Catalyst Financial Partners LLC now owns 3,398 shares of the company’s stock worth $374,000 after buying an additional 84 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Millstone Evans Group LLC increased its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 2.6% in the 4th quarter. Millstone Evans Group LLC now owns 3,427 shares of the company’s stock worth $410,000 after purchasing an additional 87 shares in the last quarter. 90.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

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.