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

Company Overview

Johnson Controls International plc is a global diversified technology and multi-industrial leader serving the commercial, industrial and residential markets. The company designs, manufactures and installs building automation systems and energy-efficient equipment, including heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units, chillers and boilers. In addition to hardware, Johnson Controls offers integrated software platforms for smart building management, combining data analytics, controls and service to improve occupant comfort and operational efficiency.

Through its Building Technologies & Solutions segment, the company delivers comprehensive fire detection, fire suppression, and electronic security systems. Customers benefit from advanced access control, video surveillance, and intrusion detection solutions, all backed by 24/7 monitoring and maintenance services. Johnson Controls also provides turnkey project management—from system design and installation through ongoing support—enabling organizations to meet evolving safety codes and sustainability goals.

Johnson Controls was founded in 1885 by inventor Warren S. Johnson, whose original electric room thermostat laid the foundation for the modern climate control industry. Headquartered in Cork, Ireland, the company maintains a presence in more than 150 countries, with major operations centers across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. Over its history, Johnson Controls has expanded through both strategic acquisitions and organic development to become a prominent force in building automation and energy solutions worldwide.

Under the leadership of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer George Oliver, Johnson Controls continues to emphasize innovation in the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence and sustainable building practices. The company actively partners with architects, developers and municipalities to advance decarbonization initiatives and achieve net-zero building targets. By investing in digital platforms and service excellence, Johnson Controls aims to help clients optimize energy use, enhance occupant experiences and future-proof critical infrastructure.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $104.98 to $106.96
• 50-Day Range: $81.16 to $106.55
• 52-Week Range: $64.31 to $106.96
• Volume: 2.98 million shs
• Average Volume: 4.32 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $70.11 billion
• P/E Ratio: 28.41
• Dividend Yield: 1.39%
• Price Target: $97.88
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy

Johnson Controls International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Johnson Controls International scored higher than 95% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 40th out of 297 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 2.53, and is based on 9 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Johnson Controls International has been the subject of 11 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 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 28.41, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 25.53.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Johnson Controls International is 28.41, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 16.66.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Johnson Controls International has a PEG Ratio of 1.93. 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 4.10. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.24% 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 1.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Johnson Controls International has recently decreased by 11.99%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Johnson Controls International pays a meaningful dividend of 1.41%, 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 39.47%. 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

1.24% 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 1.8, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Johnson Controls International has recently decreased by 11.99%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.8 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.02

News Sentiment

Johnson Controls International has a news sentiment score of 1.02. 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 0.77 average news sentiment score of Construction companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 31 news articles for Johnson Controls International this week, compared to 20 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 -33% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 5 people have added Johnson Controls International to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% 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 $13,705,106.00 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 2025. Since then, JCI stock has increased by 35.0% and is now trading at $106.5450.

How were Johnson Controls International's earnings last quarter?

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May, 7th. The company reported $0.82 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.77 by $0.05. The business's quarterly revenue was up 1.4% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Is Johnson Controls International doing a stock buyback?

Johnson Controls International's board initiated a stock buyback plan on Friday, June 13th 2025, which allows the company to buy back $9,000,000,000 in outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This means that the company could repurchase up to 13.4% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares buyback plans are often an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are 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 Cullen Investment Group LTD. (0.01%), Central Pacific Bank Trust Division (0.01%), Norway Savings Bank and Kera Capital Partners Inc.. 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.
View institutional ownership trends.

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 4/17 Dividend: 3/24/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/17 Dividend: 3/24/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/17/2025
• Last Earnings: 5/07/2025
• Record date for 7/18 Dividend: 6/23/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/18 Dividend: 6/23/2025
• Today: 7/03/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/30/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

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 Stock Price Target: $97.88
• High Stock Price Target: $130.00
• Low Stock Price Target: $75.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -8.1%
• Consensus Rating: Moderate Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.53
• Research Coverage: 17 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $3.75
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 28.41
• Forward P/E Ratio: 29.27
• P/E Growth: 1.93
• Net Income: $1.71 billion
• Net Margins: 10.19%
• Pretax Margin: 10.50%
• Return on Equity: 15.13%
• Return on Assets: 6.10%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.48
• Current Ratio: 0.96
• Quick Ratio: 0.81

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $22.95 billion
• Price / Sales: 3.05
• Cash Flow: $5.05 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 21.10
• Book Value: $25.99 per share
• Price / Book: 4.10

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 658,050,000
• Free Float: 654,494,000
• Market Cap: $70.11 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.31