Equities Analysts Set Expectations for JCI Q4 Earnings

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) – Analysts at Zacks Research raised their Q4 2027 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Johnson Controls International in a research report issued to clients and investors on Monday, January 5th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $1.38 for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of $1.33. The consensus estimate for Johnson Controls International’s current full-year earnings is $3.64 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Johnson Controls International’s Q1 2028 earnings at $0.98 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $4.83 EPS.

Other research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upped their target price on shares of Johnson Controls International from $124.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 2nd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $105.00 to $125.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 15th. Argus reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $145.00 target price 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 note on Monday, November 24th. Finally, Robert W. Baird raised their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 14th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Johnson Controls International has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $126.95.

Johnson Controls International Trading Down 1.3%

JCI opened at $112.47 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $68.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.10, a P/E/G ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 1.41. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $117.45 and its 200-day moving average is $110.85. Johnson Controls International has a 52-week low of $68.03 and a 52-week high of $124.07. 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 issued its earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $1.26 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.20 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $6.44 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.31 billion. Johnson Controls International had a return on equity of 15.35% and a net margin of 13.95%.The company’s revenue was up 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.28 earnings per share. 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.

Johnson Controls International Dividend Announcement

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

Insider Transactions at Johnson Controls International

In other Johnson Controls International 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 transaction, the vice president owned 66,780 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,559,496. The trade was a 32.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link. 0.54% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Johnson Controls International

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International in the 2nd quarter valued at about $28,000. Roxbury Financial LLC lifted its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 71.9% in the fourth quarter. Roxbury Financial LLC now owns 239 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. MTM Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in Johnson Controls International in the second quarter valued at approximately $32,000. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International during the second quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Finally, Hilltop National Bank bought a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International during the second quarter valued at approximately $35,000. 90.05% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Trending Headlines about Johnson Controls International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Melius upgraded JCI from “hold” to “buy” with a $148 price target, signaling bullish analyst conviction and a sizable implied upside. Finviz Upgrade Note
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large options volume: traders bought ~19,207 call options (a ~1,963% jump over typical call volume), which is a bullish flow that can pressure short sellers and suggests some market participants expect a near‑term recovery. (Market data entry)
• Positive Sentiment: Sector/Catalyst tailwinds — industrials and building‑systems names (including JCI) are benefiting from rising CapEx, data‑center buildouts and sustainability mandates; MarketBeat highlights JCI’s Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) for AI/server cooling and a >$16B backlog as structural demand drivers. MarketBeat Industrials Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Seeking Alpha/other commentary argues JCI is prepared for evolving cooling needs and that the selloff may be overdone — useful context but not new company fundamentals. Seeking Alpha Piece
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry M&A/news unrelated to JCI (Truelink/Atmus sale) is circulating but has no direct impact on JCI fundamentals. PR Newswire
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research revised estimates: they raised Q4 2027 to $1.38 EPS but lowered Q1 2028 to $0.98 (from $1.05) and cut FY2028 to $4.83 (from $4.98) — the downward FY/Q1 revisions are negative for near‑term expectations and can pressure the stock. (Zacks estimates entry)
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction driven by macro/tech headlines — several outlets link today’s JCI weakness to broader market moves after a high‑profile Nvidia presentation; that prompted a rotation and profit‑taking in some industrial/infra‑adjacent names. Fool Article
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage noting an 8.8% intraday decline highlights investor concern and momentum selling; media explanations point to sentiment/rotation rather than a single new negative company disclosure. AAII Explanation

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.