Johnson Controls International plc $JCI Stock Holdings Increased by Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC

Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 26.7% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 31,276 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,596 shares during the period. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $3,745,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Maseco LLP grew its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 102.9% in the 4th quarter. Maseco LLP now owns 211 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 107 shares during the last quarter. Roxbury Financial LLC increased its stake in Johnson Controls International by 71.9% in the 4th quarter. Roxbury Financial LLC now owns 239 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. YANKCOM Partnership purchased a new stake in Johnson Controls International during the fourth quarter valued at about $34,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. increased its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 62.8% in the third quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 319 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,000 after acquiring an additional 123 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Dunhill Financial LLC boosted its stake in Johnson Controls International by 123.3% in the 3rd quarter. Dunhill Financial LLC now owns 335 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,000 after purchasing an additional 185 shares during the period. Institutional investors own 90.05% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several analysts have issued reports on JCI shares. HSBC boosted their target price on shares of Johnson Controls International from $127.00 to $136.00 in a research note on Thursday. BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage on 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. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on Johnson Controls International from $145.00 to $160.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Johnson Controls International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Sunday, May 3rd. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price on shares of Johnson Controls International from $154.00 to $158.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Eleven equities research 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 MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $147.63.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Johnson Controls International news, VP Daniel C. Mcconeghy sold 3,600 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred 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 completion of the sale, the vice president owned 24,273 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,460,358.88. This represents a 12.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.

Johnson Controls International Trading Up 0.1%

NYSE:JCI opened at $139.40 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.64, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 1.04. The company has a market capitalization of $85.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.94, a P/E/G ratio of 1.54 and a beta of 1.37. Johnson Controls International plc has a 52 week low of $90.91 and a 52 week high of $147.32. The stock’s 50 day moving average price is $137.47 and its 200 day moving average price is $126.21.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last released its quarterly earnings results 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. The business 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%. Johnson Controls International’s revenue for the quarter was up 8.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $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. On average, research analysts forecast that Johnson Controls International plc will post 4.87 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Johnson Controls International Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 10th. Investors of record on Monday, March 16th were paid a $0.40 dividend. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 16th. Johnson Controls International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 30.13%.

Key Headlines Impacting 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

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.