AlphaStar Capital Management LLC Makes New $945,000 Investment in Johnson Controls International plc $JCI

Key Points

• AlphaStar Capital Management purchased a new position of 7,893 shares in Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) in Q4, valued at approximately $945,000.
• Insiders made offsetting moves: VP Todd M. Grabowski sold 6,050 shares at $134.90 (≈$816,145) while Director Mark Vergnano purchased 7,665 shares at $131.94 (≈$1.01M), with insiders owning about 0.29% of the stock.
• Johnson Controls beat estimates, reporting $0.89 EPS vs. $0.84 and $5.80B revenue, set FY2026 EPS guidance at 4.70 (Q2 at 1.11), and pays a $0.40 quarterly dividend (annual $1.60, ~1.1% yield).

AlphaStar Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI - Free Report) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 7,893 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $945,000.

A number of other large investors have also bought and sold shares of JCI. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. increased its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 9.1% in the third quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. now owns 1,466,780 shares of the company's stock worth $161,272,000 after purchasing an additional 122,134 shares during the last quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB increased 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 worth $232,705,000 after purchasing an additional 2,004,643 shares during the last quarter. Regents Gate Capital LLP increased its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 17.4% in the third quarter. Regents Gate Capital LLP now owns 86,144 shares of the company's stock worth $9,472,000 after purchasing an additional 12,774 shares during the last quarter. MGO One Seven LLC increased its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 573.4% in the third quarter. MGO One Seven LLC now owns 62,624 shares of the company's stock worth $6,886,000 after purchasing an additional 53,325 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bright Futures Wealth Management LLC. bought a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International in the third quarter worth approximately $583,000. 90.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity

In related news, VP Todd M. Grabowski sold 6,050 shares of Johnson Controls International stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $134.90, for a total transaction of $816,145.00. Following the sale, the vice president owned 34,836 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $4,699,376.40. This trade represents a 14.80% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Mark Vergnano acquired 7,665 shares of Johnson Controls International stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 5th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $131.94 per share, for a total transaction of $1,011,320.10. Following the purchase, the director owned 37,602 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,961,207.88. The trade was a 25.60% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Insiders own 0.29% of the company's stock.

Johnson Controls International Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:JCI opened at $145.29 on Friday. Johnson Controls International plc has a 1-year low of $87.31 and a 1-year high of $146.90. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 0.99 and a quick ratio of 0.81. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $137.54 and a 200-day moving average price of $125.39. The company has a market capitalization of $88.93 billion, a PE ratio of 27.36, a PEG ratio of 1.64 and a beta of 1.37.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.89 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.84 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $5.80 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.64 billion. Johnson Controls International had a return on equity of 17.15% and a net margin of 14.17%.Johnson Controls International's revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.64 EPS. Johnson Controls International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.700-4.700 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.110-1.110 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Johnson Controls International plc will post 4.75 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. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 16th were given a dividend of $0.40 per share. 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 payout ratio is presently 30.13%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts have issued reports on JCI shares. Mizuho upped their target price on Johnson Controls International from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group upped their target price on Johnson Controls International from $154.00 to $158.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 7th. Wolfe Research cut their target price on Johnson Controls International from $161.00 to $160.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. BNP Paribas Exane started coverage on Johnson Controls International in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. They issued an "underperform" rating and a $120.00 target price for the company. Finally, Robert W. Baird upped their target price on Johnson Controls International from $132.00 to $148.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Johnson Controls International has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $137.81.

Johnson Controls International 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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