Johnson Controls International plc $JCI Shares Sold by Inceptionr LLC

Inceptionr LLC lessened its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 21.2% in the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 16,138 shares of the company’s stock after selling 4,332 shares during the quarter. Johnson Controls International accounts for 0.4% of Inceptionr LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 21st largest holding. Inceptionr LLC’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $1,774,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of JCI. Catalyst Financial Partners LLC lifted its stake in Johnson Controls International by 2.5% in the 3rd quarter. Catalyst Financial Partners LLC now owns 3,398 shares of the company’s stock worth $374,000 after purchasing an additional 84 shares in the last quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. grew its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 0.7% in the third quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. now owns 12,645 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,390,000 after purchasing an additional 91 shares in the last quarter. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. increased its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 12.6% in the third quarter. Harel Insurance Investments & Financial Services Ltd. now owns 860 shares of the company’s stock valued at $95,000 after purchasing an additional 96 shares during the last quarter. Nwam LLC increased its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 1.1% in the second quarter. Nwam LLC now owns 9,141 shares of the company’s stock valued at $951,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares during the last quarter. Finally, MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB lifted its position in Johnson Controls International by 2.0% during the third quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 5,155 shares of the company’s stock worth $567,000 after buying an additional 99 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.05% of the company’s stock.

Johnson Controls International Price Performance

JCI stock opened at $132.87 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. The company has a market capitalization of $81.33 billion, a PE ratio of 25.02, a P/E/G ratio of 1.50 and a beta of 1.38. Johnson Controls International plc has a 12-month low of $68.03 and a 12-month high of $146.49. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $127.26 and its 200 day moving average price is $117.59.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.84 by $0.05. Johnson Controls International had a return on equity of 17.15% and a net margin of 14.17%.The firm had revenue of $5.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.64 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.64 EPS. Johnson Controls International’s revenue 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. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Johnson Controls International plc will post 3.64 EPS for the current year.

Johnson Controls International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 10th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 16th will be given a dividend of $0.40 per share. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 16th. Johnson Controls International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 30.13%.

Insider Activity

In other Johnson Controls International news, VP Daniel C. Mcconeghy sold 3,600 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $142.56, for a total value of $513,216.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 24,273 shares in the company, valued at $3,460,358.88. The trade was a 12.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website. Also, VP Todd M. Grabowski sold 6,050 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $134.90, for a total value of $816,145.00. Following the transaction, the vice president directly 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 SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have issued reports on the company. Melius Research set a $148.00 target price on Johnson Controls International in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on Johnson Controls International from $135.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Wolfe Research boosted their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $149.00 to $161.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $137.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, Johnson Controls International has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $135.00.

Johnson Controls International 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.