Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI – Get Free Report) had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $158.00 to $162.00 in a report issued on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 16.22% from the stock’s previous close.
Several other equities research analysts have also issued reports on JCI. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $154.00 to $158.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. BNP Paribas Exane assumed coverage on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. They issued an “underperform” rating and a $120.00 price objective for the company. Robert W. Baird lifted their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $132.00 to $148.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised shares of Johnson Controls International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Sunday, May 3rd. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $147.63.
Johnson Controls International Stock Up 0.1%
Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $1.19 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.12 by $0.07. Johnson Controls International had a net margin of 14.45% and a return on equity of 19.50%. The business had revenue of $6.14 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.08 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.82 EPS. Johnson Controls International’s quarterly revenue was up 8.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Johnson Controls International has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 1.280-1.280 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 4.850-4.850 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that Johnson Controls International will post 4.86 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Insider Activity
In other news, VP Daniel C. Mcconeghy sold 3,600 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $142.56, for a total transaction of $513,216.00. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 24,273 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,460,358.88. The trade was a 12.92% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Brighton Jones LLC bought a new stake in Johnson Controls International in the fourth quarter valued at about $222,000. Acadian Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in Johnson Controls International in the first quarter valued at about $55,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its stake in Johnson Controls International by 83.3% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 7,049 shares of the company’s stock valued at $745,000 after acquiring an additional 3,203 shares during the period. Jump Financial LLC increased its stake in Johnson Controls International by 3.5% in the second quarter. Jump Financial LLC now owns 12,578 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,328,000 after acquiring an additional 425 shares during the period. Finally, Federated Hermes Inc. increased its stake in Johnson Controls International by 120.7% in the second quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 12,359 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,305,000 after acquiring an additional 6,760 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 90.05% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about Johnson Controls International
Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson Controls International this week:
- Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan raised its price target on Johnson Controls International to $162 from $158, implying further upside from current levels. JPMorgan adjusts price target on Johnson Controls International to 162 from 158
- Positive Sentiment: UBS lifted its target to $170 from $160 and reiterated a buy rating, reflecting strong confidence in Johnson Controls’ post-earnings outlook. Johnson Controls price target update from UBS
- Positive Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its target to $160 from $145 and kept an overweight rating, adding to the positive analyst momentum around the stock. Johnson Controls price target update from Wells Fargo
- Positive Sentiment: Analysts boosted forecasts after Johnson Controls posted upbeat Q2 results, with reports highlighting strong earnings and sales growth alongside a raised full-year outlook. Johnson Controls Analysts Boost Their Forecasts Following Upbeat Q2 Results
- Positive Sentiment: Seeking Alpha published a bullish take emphasizing Johnson Controls’ strong backlog and pricing power, reinforcing the case for continued margin support. Johnson Controls: Strong Backlog And Pricing Power Support Buy Rating
- Neutral Sentiment: HSBC also raised its price target to $136 from $127, but that level is still below the current share price, making the revision less supportive than other updates. HSBC adjusts price target on Johnson Controls International to 136 from 127
- Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho raised its target to $140 from $130 while keeping a neutral rating, suggesting limited near-term upside at current valuation. Mizuho raises target on Johnson Controls International
About Johnson Controls International
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.
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