MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH Increases Stake in Johnson Controls International plc $JCI

MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH increased its position in shares of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 16.4% during the first quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 36,145 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 5,082 shares during the period. MASTERINVEST Kapitalanlage GmbH’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $4,733,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Maseco LLP grew its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 102.9% during the 4th quarter. Maseco LLP now owns 211 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 107 shares in the last quarter. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International in the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Roxbury Financial LLC raised its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 71.9% in the 4th quarter. Roxbury Financial LLC now owns 239 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Twin Tree Management LP lifted its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 140.9% during the 4th quarter. Twin Tree Management LP now owns 260 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 895 shares during the last quarter. Finally, YANKCOM Partnership purchased a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International during the 4th quarter worth $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.05% of the company’s stock.

Johnson Controls International Trading Up 1.0%

Shares of Johnson Controls International stock opened at $145.33 on Wednesday. The company has a current ratio of 1.04, a quick ratio of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $141.87 and a 200-day simple moving average of $134.96. The stock has a market cap of $88.67 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.00, a PEG ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 1.31. Johnson Controls International plc has a 12-month low of $102.09 and a 12-month high of $151.18.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, March 31st. The company reported $1.19 EPS for the quarter. Johnson Controls International had a net margin of 14.45% and a return on equity of 19.50%. The firm had revenue of $6.14 billion for the quarter. On average, equities analysts forecast that Johnson Controls International plc will post 4.9 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Johnson Controls International Announces Dividend

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, July 10th. Shareholders of record on Monday, June 15th were issued a dividend of $0.40 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.1%. Johnson Controls International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 28.62%.

Insider Transactions at Johnson Controls International

In related news, VP Todd M. Grabowski sold 1,800 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, June 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $146.20, for a total value of $263,160.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 26,215 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,832,633. This represents a 6.43% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, VP Lei Zhang Schlitz sold 88,809 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 8th. The shares were sold at an average price of $140.99, for a total value of $12,521,180.91. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 57,059 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,044,748.41. This trade represents a 60.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.29% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several research firms recently commented on JCI. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating and issued a $154.00 target price on shares of Johnson Controls International in a report on Tuesday, June 2nd. BNP Paribas Exane started coverage on Johnson Controls International in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. They set an “underperform” rating and a $120.00 price target for the company. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $145.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, May 7th. Wall Street Zen raised Johnson Controls International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, May 3rd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Johnson Controls International in a report on Tuesday, June 9th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Johnson Controls International currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $152.85.

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.