Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) Stock Price Expected to Rise, HSBC Analyst Says

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) had its target price raised by investment analysts at HSBC from $127.00 to $136.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Thursday,MarketScreener reports. HSBC’s target price suggests a potential downside of 2.44% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other research analysts have also weighed in on the company. Barclays increased their target price on Johnson Controls International from $136.00 to $144.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price on Johnson Controls International from $154.00 to $158.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their target price on Johnson Controls International from $158.00 to $162.00 in a research report on Thursday. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their target price on Johnson Controls International from $137.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Finally, Evercore started coverage on Johnson Controls International in a research report on Monday, April 13th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $155.00 target price on the stock. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $147.63.

Johnson Controls International Trading Up 0.1%

Shares of Johnson Controls International stock opened at $139.40 on Thursday. Johnson Controls International has a fifty-two week low of $90.91 and a fifty-two week high of $147.32. The firm has a market cap of $85.05 billion, a PE ratio of 24.94, a P/E/G ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 1.37. The business’s fifty day moving average is $137.47 and its two-hundred day moving average is $126.21. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $1.19 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.12 by $0.07. The business had revenue of $6.14 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.08 billion. Johnson Controls International had a return on equity of 19.50% and a net margin of 14.45%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 8.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company posted $0.82 EPS. 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. Analysts anticipate that Johnson Controls International will post 4.86 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Johnson Controls International

In other news, VP Daniel C. Mcconeghy sold 3,600 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $142.56, for a total transaction of $513,216.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 24,273 shares in the company, valued at $3,460,358.88. This trade represents a 12.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 0.29% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Johnson Controls International

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Nordea Investment Management AB raised its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 1,545.8% during 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. Regents Gate Capital LLP raised its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 17.4% during the third quarter. Regents Gate Capital LLP now owns 86,144 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,472,000 after buying an additional 12,774 shares during the last quarter. MGO One Seven LLC raised its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 573.4% during the third quarter. MGO One Seven LLC now owns 62,624 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,886,000 after buying an additional 53,325 shares during the last quarter. Bright Futures Wealth Management LLC. bought a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International during the third quarter valued at approximately $583,000. Finally, Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Co raised its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 23.7% during the third quarter. Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Co now owns 75,021 shares of the company’s stock valued at $8,249,000 after buying an additional 14,354 shares during the last quarter. 90.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Key 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

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.