Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) Director Sells 4,000 Shares of Company Stock

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) Director Juergen Tinggren sold 4,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, October 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $159.19, for a total value of $636,760.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 27,236 shares in the company, valued at $4,335,698.84. This represents a 12.81% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

Johnson Controls International Stock Up 0.5%

JCI traded up $0.81 on Thursday, reaching $158.16. 3,343,525 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 4,129,974. The company has a market cap of $95.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.51, a PEG ratio of 1.07 and a beta of 1.27. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $146.99 and its 200-day moving average price is $140.37. Johnson Controls International plc has a 52-week low of $108.41 and a 52-week high of $160.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 1.00 and a quick ratio of 0.83.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last posted its earnings results on Tuesday, October 27th. The company reported $1.66 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.59 by $0.07. Johnson Controls International had a net margin of 14.32% and a return on equity of 22.11%. The firm had revenue of $7.11 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $7.04 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.26 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 10.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Johnson Controls International plc will post 5.08 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Johnson Controls International Announces Dividend

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, October 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, September 21st were paid a dividend of $0.40 per share. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, September 21st. Johnson Controls International’s dividend payout ratio is 27.83%.

Key Johnson Controls International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong earnings and outlook: Johnson Controls reported quarterly revenue of $7.11 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.66, exceeding consensus estimates. Revenue increased 10.4% year over year, while management highlighted record fiscal 2027 demand and a backlog of approximately $23 billion. Johnson Controls Earnings Call Highlights
• Positive Sentiment: Data-center opportunity remains compelling: Johnson Controls is increasingly focused on cooling and thermal-management systems for artificial-intelligence data centers. Industry demand remains strong, with Vertiv reporting a 61% revenue increase and a sharp rise in deferred revenue, suggesting power and cooling capacity—not weaker customer demand—are constraining deployments. Plugging In: Vertiv Cashes In On AI Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst targets generally moved higher: Bernstein raised its target to $194 from $190, while Citigroup and Robert W. Baird each increased targets to $172. Morgan Stanley maintained a Buy rating with a $180 target, reinforcing optimism about earnings, backlog strength and the company’s 2027 outlook. Bernstein Price Target Revision
• Neutral Sentiment: Portfolio refocusing: Johnson Controls agreed to sell its global intrusion-products business to Truelink Capital. The divestiture should allow greater focus on higher-growth data-center cooling, although proceeds, transaction terms and execution will determine the financial benefit. Truelink Capital Acquisition
• Negative Sentiment: Debt and valuation remain risks: Investors are questioning whether relatively high debt could limit flexibility or weigh on future earnings support. At roughly 27.5 times earnings, JCI is also priced for continued execution. BNP Paribas Exane raised its target to $145 but retained an Underperform rating, while Citigroup and Baird remain Neutral. Johnson Controls Stock Support With High Debt

Institutional Trading of Johnson Controls International

A number of institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. NBH Bank purchased a new position in Johnson Controls International during the second quarter valued at $29,000. Virginia Estate & Retirement Planning Advisors Inc. bought a new position in Johnson Controls International during the 3rd quarter valued at about $33,000. Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 51.3% in the second quarter. Fourth Dimension Wealth LLC now owns 230 shares of the company’s stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 78 shares during the period. First Bancorp Inc ME purchased a new position in Johnson Controls International in the second quarter worth $34,000. Finally, SJS Investment Consulting Inc. raised its position in Johnson Controls International by 747.1% during the 1st quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 288 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,000 after buying an additional 254 shares during the last quarter. 90.05% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the company. BNP Paribas Exane lifted their target price on Johnson Controls International from $130.00 to $145.00 and gave the company an “underperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Argus set a $175.00 price target on Johnson Controls International in a research note on Friday, August 7th. Zacks Research cut shares of Johnson Controls International from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 6th. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $175.00 to $180.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, September 2nd. Finally, Citigroup upped their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $170.00 to $172.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have issued a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Johnson Controls International currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $166.86.

Johnson Controls International Company Profile

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) is a global provider of building technology, products and services. The company helps customers design, operate and maintain efficient, healthy and secure buildings through solutions for heating, ventilation and air conditioning, building automation, energy management, fire detection and suppression, and physical security.

Its portfolio includes building controls and digital management platforms, HVAC equipment, chillers, air-handling systems, fire and security technologies, and related services.