Johnson Controls International (JCI) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Johnson Controls International plc is a global diversified technology and multi-industrial leader focused on creating smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. The company offers building efficiency products and integrated infrastructure solutions designed to optimize energy usage, improve occupant comfort and enhance safety and security. Headquartered in Cork, Ireland, with its principal executive offices in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Johnson Controls serves a broad range of commercial, industrial and institutional customers worldwide.

The company’s core offerings span heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment, building automation and controls, fire detection and suppression systems, and security solutions. Through a combination of hardware, software and services, Johnson Controls delivers end-to-end building management platforms that enable real-time monitoring and predictive maintenance. Its aftermarket services include preventive maintenance, retro-commissioning, energy performance contracting and sustainability advisory, helping clients reduce operational costs and meet environmental goals.

Founded in 1885 by Warren S. Johnson with the invention of the first electric room thermostat, Johnson Controls has evolved through key milestones such as the 2005 merger with York International and the 2019 spin-off of its Power Solutions (automotive battery) business. Today, the company focuses on advanced building technologies, digital solutions and energy storage systems that support clients’ decarbonization strategies. Its global footprint spans more than 150 countries, with manufacturing facilities, R&D centers and branch offices strategically located across North America, Europe, Asia and other emerging markets.

Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer George Oliver, Johnson Controls continues to invest in innovation and strategic partnerships aimed at accelerating the transition to sustainable, smart buildings. With approximately 100,000 employees, the company collaborates with property owners, facility managers, architects and engineers to deliver customized solutions that drive energy efficiency, occupant well-being and long-term asset performance.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $106.42 to $108.37
• 50-Day Range: $103.43 to $111.85
• 52-Week Range: $68.03 to $112.63
• Volume: 3.20 million shs
• Average Volume: 4.70 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $70.23 billion
• P/E Ratio: 31.85
• Dividend Yield: 1.38%
• Price Target: $107.58
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Johnson Controls International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Johnson Controls International scored higher than 86% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 32nd out of 105 stocks in the construction sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 2.3 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Moderate Buy

Consensus Rating

Johnson Controls International has received a consensus rating of Moderate Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 10 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Upside/Downside

The consensus price target for Johnson Controls International is close to its current price, suggesting limited near-term upside or downside.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Johnson Controls International has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 17.03%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Johnson Controls International are expected to grow by 17.03% in the coming year, from $3.64 to $4.26 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Johnson Controls International is 31.85, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.60.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Johnson Controls International is 31.85, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 16.92.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Johnson Controls International has a PEG Ratio of 1.92. PEG Ratios above 1 indicate that a company could be overvalued.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Johnson Controls International has a P/B Ratio of 4.13. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.37% of the float of Johnson Controls International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Johnson Controls International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Johnson Controls International has recently increased by 0.67%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Johnson Controls International pays a meaningful dividend of 1.37%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Johnson Controls International has only been increasing its dividend for 4 years.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Johnson Controls International is 43.92%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Johnson Controls International will have a dividend payout ratio of 34.74% next year. This indicates that Johnson Controls International will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: 3.4 / 5
• Environmental Score: -1.50

Percentage of Shares Shorted

4.37% of the float of Johnson Controls International has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Johnson Controls International has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 5.9.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Johnson Controls International has recently increased by 0.67%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.40

News Sentiment

Johnson Controls International has a news sentiment score of 1.40. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 1.02 average news sentiment score of Construction companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 33 news articles for Johnson Controls International this week, compared to 26 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 6 people have searched for JCI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -50% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 4 people have added Johnson Controls International to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -67% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Insider Trading: Selling Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Johnson Controls International insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought $0.00 in company stock and sold $1,071,501.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 0.54% of the stock of Johnson Controls International is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

90.05% of the stock of Johnson Controls International is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

JCI Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have JCI shares performed this year?

Johnson Controls International's stock was trading at $78.93 at the beginning of the year. Since then, JCI stock has increased by 36.0% and is now trading at $107.3230.

How were Johnson Controls International's earnings last quarter?

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, July, 29th. The company reported $1.05 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.99 by $0.06. The firm earned $6.05 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.99 billion. Johnson Controls International had a net margin of 9.53% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 14.71%.
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Is Johnson Controls International doing a stock buyback?

Johnson Controls International's board authorized a stock buyback plan on Friday, June 13th 2025, which permits the company to buy back $9,000,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could purchase up to 13.4% of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase plans are generally an indication that the company's management believes its stock is undervalued.

Does Johnson Controls International have any subsidiaries?

Johnson Controls International subsidiaries include FogHorn, Esotec, Silent-Aire Manufacturing Incorporated, Qolsys Inc, Synchrony, Brookfield Business Partners L.P., LUX, and more.

Who are Johnson Controls International's major shareholders?

Top institutional shareholders of Johnson Controls International include Vanguard Group Inc. (10.60%), Dodge & Cox (10.23%), State Street Corp (4.36%) and Franklin Resources Inc. (3.55%). Insiders that own company stock include George Oliver, Marc Vandiepenbeeck, Nathan D Manning, Olivier Leonetti, Anuruddha Rathninde, John Donofrio, Marlon Sullivan, Juergen Tinggren, Daniel C Mcconeghy and Michael J Ellis.
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How do I buy shares of Johnson Controls International?

Shares of JCI stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Johnson Controls International own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Johnson Controls International investors own include BlackRock (BLK), Broadcom (AVGO), ServiceNow (NOW), UnitedHealth Group (UNH), The Goldman Sachs Group (GS), Illinois Tool Works (ITW) and Chevron (CVX).

Company Calendar

• Record date for 7/18 Dividend: 6/23/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/18 Dividend: 6/23/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/18/2025
• Last Earnings: 7/29/2025
• Today: 9/17/2025
• Record date for 10/17 Dividend: 9/22/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 10/17 Dividend: 9/22/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025
• Dividend Payable: 10/17/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 11/05/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Construction
• Industry: BLDG PRD - WOOD
• Sub-Industry: Machinery
• Current Symbol: NYSE:JCI
• CIK: 833444
• Web: www.johnsoncontrols.com
• Phone: 353214235000
• Fax: 41-52-633-0299
• Employees: 94,000
• Year Founded: 1885

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Johnson Controls International: $105.72
• High Price Target: $130.00
• Low Price Target: $75.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -1.1%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.47
• Research Coverage: 19 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.37
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 31.72
• Forward P/E Ratio: 29.37
• P/E Growth: 1.92
• Net Income: $1.71 billion
• Net Margins: 9.53%
• Pretax Margin: 9.67%
• Return on Equity: 14.71%
• Return on Assets: 5.91%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.50
• Current Ratio: 0.96
• Quick Ratio: 0.81

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $22.95 billion
• Price / Sales: 3.05
• Cash Flow: $4.94 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 21.65
• Book Value: $25.99 per share
• Price / Book: 4.11

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 654,390,000
• Free Float: 650,851,000
• Market Cap: $69.96 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.31