Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) Issues Quarterly Earnings Results

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The company reported $0.89 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.84 by $0.05, Briefing.com reports. Johnson Controls International had a return on equity of 15.35% and a net margin of 13.95%.The company had revenue of $5.80 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.64 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.64 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Johnson Controls International updated its FY 2026 guidance to 4.700-4.700 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance to 1.110-1.110 EPS.

Here are the key takeaways from Johnson Controls International’s conference call:

• Record orders up ~40% and backlog +20% to $18B, and management raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to ~$4.70 (~25% growth), signalling stronger-than-expected demand and earnings outlook.
• Q1 beat expectations with organic revenue +6%, adjusted EBIT margin expanding 190 bps to 12.4%, and adjusted EPS up ~40% to $0.89, while management expects ~100% free cash flow conversion for the year.
• Management emphasized data center momentum—collaboration with NVIDIA, entry into CDUs, and launches of YDAM, YK‑HT and the Smart Ready Chiller—that they say position the company to capture high-density cooling and AI-related demand.
• The rollout of a proprietary business system (simplify/accelerate/amplify) and operational gains (sustained 95–100% factory on-time delivery; significant seller productivity improvements) are being credited with driving margin expansion and incremental capacity without heavy new capex.
• Management cautioned that many large orders in the backlog are not immediately shippable and maintained a mid‑single‑digit organic sales guide for the year, so backlog strength may not translate into near‑term revenue acceleration.

Johnson Controls International Stock Up 6.7%

Shares of JCI traded up $8.37 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $132.38. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 5,008,205 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,949,598. The company has a market cap of $81.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.04, a P/E/G ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 1.43. The company has a quick ratio of 0.76, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. The company has a fifty day moving average of $116.84 and a two-hundred day moving average of $112.17. Johnson Controls International has a twelve month low of $68.03 and a twelve month high of $136.24.

Johnson Controls International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 22nd were given a $0.40 dividend. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 22nd. Johnson Controls International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 31.43%.

Insider Activity

In related news, VP Lei Zhang Schlitz sold 32,031 shares of Johnson Controls International stock in a transaction on Friday, November 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $113.20, for a total value 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. The trade was a 32.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Company 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 JCI. Acadian Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International in the 1st quarter worth about $55,000. Seven Mile Advisory bought a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International during the third quarter worth about $208,000. MUFG Securities EMEA plc acquired a new position in Johnson Controls International in the second quarter worth about $205,000. Fidelity D & D Bancorp Inc. acquired a new stake in Johnson Controls International during the second quarter valued at approximately $209,000. Finally, Oxford Asset Management LLP bought a new position in Johnson Controls International during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $232,000. 90.05% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $116.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $105.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, October 15th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Johnson Controls International from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. UBS Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $124.00 target price on shares of Johnson Controls International in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Finally, Mizuho upped their price target on Johnson Controls International from $105.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $126.61.

Key Stories Impacting Johnson Controls International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat estimates — EPS and revenue topped Street expectations and organic revenue/orders were strong, supporting the stock rally. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Company raised FY26 guidance and highlighted large, AI-driven demand for cooling equipment; this lifts forward earnings visibility and is a growth catalyst. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: New product launch targeted at AI/data-center cooling (YORK YDAM) reinforces TAM expansion into high-density multistory data centers — a strategic product tie to the AI demand theme. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/preview pieces flagged expected revenue and EPS growth driven by HVAC and services but noted cost and FX headwinds — worth watching in coming quarters. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces and recaps highlight the beat among peers; some investor pieces question valuation after a strong one‑year rally (62%), so multiple-compression risk exists if growth slows. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings recap articles summarize the beat alongside other companies — useful context but not new company-specific catalysts. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: An executive VP sold about $6.08M of shares; insider sales can raise short‑term concern even if they’re for personal reasons. Read More.

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.