Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI – Get Free Report) had its target price boosted by equities research analysts at UBS Group from $160.00 to $170.00 in a report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. UBS Group’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 21.96% from the company’s previous close.
JCI has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $145.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. Citigroup boosted their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $150.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday. Wolfe Research decreased their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $161.00 to $160.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Johnson Controls International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Sunday, May 3rd. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $139.00 to $154.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Thursday. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $147.63.
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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 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.12 by $0.07. The firm had revenue of $6.14 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.08 billion. Johnson Controls International had a net margin of 14.45% and a return on equity of 19.50%. The firm’s revenue was up 8.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.82 earnings per share. 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. On average, research analysts expect that Johnson Controls International will post 4.86 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insider Transactions at Johnson Controls International
In other Johnson Controls International news, VP Daniel C. Mcconeghy sold 3,600 shares of Johnson Controls International 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 completion of 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 ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.
Hedge Funds Weigh In On Johnson Controls International
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in JCI. Norges Bank acquired a new position in Johnson Controls International during the fourth quarter worth about $927,739,000. Viking Global Investors LP raised its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 368.5% in the third quarter. Viking Global Investors LP now owns 6,796,942 shares of the company’s stock valued at $747,324,000 after buying an additional 5,346,130 shares during the last quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. raised its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 140.8% in the second quarter. Ameriprise Financial Inc. now owns 4,575,414 shares of the company’s stock valued at $483,281,000 after buying an additional 2,675,157 shares during the last quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB raised its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 1,545.8% in the third quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 2,134,324 shares of the company’s stock valued at $232,705,000 after buying an additional 2,004,643 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Invesco Ltd. raised its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 13.0% in the fourth quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 16,003,486 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,916,417,000 after buying an additional 1,837,220 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.05% of the company’s stock.
More Johnson Controls International News
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
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.
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