Mizuho Boosts Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) Price Target to $140.00

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) had its price target boosted by stock analysts at Mizuho from $130.00 to $140.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Mizuho’s price objective would suggest a potential upside of 0.43% from the company’s previous close.

JCI has been the topic of several other reports. BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage on shares of Johnson Controls International in a report on Tuesday, April 14th. They set an “underperform” rating and a $120.00 price target on the stock. 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. Wolfe Research cut their target price on Johnson Controls International from $161.00 to $160.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price target on Johnson Controls International from $125.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, April 15th. Finally, Citigroup boosted their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $150.00 to $155.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday. 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. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Johnson Controls International presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $147.63.

Johnson Controls International Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of JCI opened at $139.40 on Thursday. The company 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 has a fifty day moving average of $137.47 and a 200 day moving average of $126.21. Johnson Controls International has a 52-week low of $90.91 and a 52-week high of $147.32. 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 posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The company reported $1.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates 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 for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.08 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.82 earnings per share. The business’s 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. On average, sell-side analysts expect that Johnson Controls International will post 4.86 EPS for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Johnson Controls International

In other Johnson Controls International news, VP Daniel C. Mcconeghy sold 3,600 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $142.56, for a total transaction of $513,216.00. Following the transaction, 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 position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. 0.29% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Trading of Johnson Controls International

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in JCI. Oslo Pensjonsforsikring AS purchased a new position in Johnson Controls International during the 1st quarter valued at about $299,000. Baader Bank Aktiengesellschaft purchased a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International in the 1st quarter worth approximately $397,000. Andra AP fonden lifted its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 192.6% in the 1st quarter. Andra AP fonden now owns 147,076 shares of the company’s stock worth $19,260,000 after purchasing an additional 96,813 shares during the period. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC boosted its position in Johnson Controls International by 13.4% during the 1st quarter. Wilkerson Advisory Group LLC now owns 865 shares of the company’s stock valued at $113,000 after acquiring an additional 102 shares in the last quarter. Finally, DUTCH ASSET Corp bought a new stake in Johnson Controls International during the first quarter valued at about $219,000. 90.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Johnson Controls International News Summary

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.