Legacy CG LLC Boosts Holdings in Johnson Controls International plc $JCI

Legacy CG LLC grew its position in Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 47.6% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 35,517 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 11,447 shares during the period. Legacy CG LLC’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $3,905,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in JCI. Fulton Bank N.A. boosted its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 0.7% in the 3rd quarter. Fulton Bank N.A. now owns 12,645 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,390,000 after purchasing an additional 91 shares in the last quarter. Gilbert & Cook Inc. increased its position in Johnson Controls International by 1.5% during the 2nd quarter. Gilbert & Cook Inc. now owns 6,769 shares of the company’s stock valued at $715,000 after buying an additional 97 shares in the last quarter. Nwam LLC raised its stake in 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 buying an additional 97 shares during the last quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB boosted its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 2.0% in the third quarter. MassMutual Private Wealth & Trust FSB now owns 5,155 shares of the company’s stock worth $567,000 after acquiring an additional 99 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Baron Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Johnson Controls International by 2.7% during the third quarter. Baron Wealth Management LLC now owns 3,937 shares of the company’s stock worth $433,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.05% of the company’s stock.

Johnson Controls International Stock Down 1.3%

Johnson Controls International stock opened at $112.47 on Thursday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $117.45 and its 200 day moving average price is $110.85. 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 firm has a market cap of $68.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.10, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 1.41. Johnson Controls International plc has a 52 week low of $68.03 and a 52 week high of $124.07.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $1.26 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.20 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $6.44 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.31 billion. Johnson Controls International had a return on equity of 15.35% and a net margin of 13.95%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $1.28 EPS. 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. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Johnson Controls International plc will post 3.64 earnings per share for the current year.

Johnson Controls International Announces Dividend

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of research firms recently commented on JCI. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of Johnson Controls International from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft boosted their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $124.00 to $125.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, October 2nd. Wolfe Research upped their target price on Johnson Controls International from $135.00 to $138.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 13th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their price target on Johnson Controls International from $142.00 to $137.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $116.00 to $135.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a report on Thursday, November 6th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $126.95.

Johnson Controls International News Summary

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

Insider Activity at Johnson Controls International

In other news, VP Lei Zhang Schlitz sold 32,031 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $113.20, for a total transaction of $3,625,909.20. Following the sale, the vice president directly owned 66,780 shares in the company, valued at $7,559,496. This trade represents a 32.42% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 0.54% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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.