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

Company Overview

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. The company also offers fire detection, suppression and access control systems, as well as retrofit, installation, maintenance and energy‑optimization services that help customers reduce operating costs and meet sustainability goals. Its offerings are intended for a wide range of facilities, including commercial offices, hospitals, schools, data centers and industrial sites.

Formed in its current structure following strategic transactions in the 2010s, Johnson Controls is an Ireland‑incorporated company with global operations and a multinational customer base. It serves customers in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia‑Pacific region through a combination of direct operations and local partners. The company has emphasized digitalization and sustainability as strategic priorities, positioning its products and services around smart building technologies and energy‑efficiency solutions.

Johnson Controls is led by a senior management team that has focused on integrating building technology, services and digital platforms to deliver lifecycle value to customers. Its broad suite of offerings and global footprint make it a prominent supplier to organizations seeking to improve building performance, resilience and environmental outcomes.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $135.80 to $138.68
• 50-Day Range: $126.46 to $146.16
• 52-Week Range: $96.01 to $147.32
• Volume: 3.87 million shs
• Average Volume: 4.55 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $83.96 billion
• P/E Ratio: 24.62
• Dividend Yield: 1.16%
• Price Target: $147.63
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Johnson Controls International Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Johnson Controls International scored higher than 86% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 36th out of 101 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: 2.8 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Johnson Controls International has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.45, and is based on no strong buy ratings, 11 buy ratings, 10 hold ratings, and 1 sell rating.

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 13 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 15.61%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Johnson Controls International are expected to grow by 15.61% in the coming year, from $4.87 to $5.63 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Johnson Controls International is 24.58, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 44.51.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Johnson Controls International is 24.58, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Construction sector average P/E ratio of about 17.45.

Price to Earnings Growth Ratio

Johnson Controls International has a PEG Ratio of 1.51. 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 6.20. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

1.41% 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 3.18, 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 increased by 17.02%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Moderate

Dividend Yield

Johnson Controls International pays a meaningful dividend of 1.17%, 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 28.62%. 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 28.42% next year. This indicates that Johnson Controls International will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

News and Social Media

• Score: 4.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: 1.43

News Sentiment

Johnson Controls International has a news sentiment score of 1.43. 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 0.45 average news sentiment score of Construction companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 19 news articles for Johnson Controls International this week, compared to 9 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 14 people have searched for JCI on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -18% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

15 people have added Johnson Controls International to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 36% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.4 / 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 $13,034,397.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

0.29% 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.

Company Calendar

• Record date for 4/10 Dividend: 3/16/2026
• Ex-Dividend for 4/10 Dividend: 3/16/2026
• Last Earnings: 3/31/2026
• Dividend Payable: 4/10/2026
• Today: 5/20/2026
• 19th Annual Global Transportation & Industrials Conference: 5/20/2026
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/04/2026
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2026

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: 87,000
• Year Founded: 1885

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Johnson Controls International: $147.63
• High Price Target: $170.00
• Low Price Target: $120.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +7.3%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.45
• Research Coverage: 22 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $5.59
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 24.62
• Forward P/E Ratio: 28.26
• P/E Growth: 1.51
• Net Income: $3.29 billion
• Net Margins: 14.45%
• Pretax Margin: 10.26%
• Return on Equity: 19.50%
• Return on Assets: 7.02%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.64
• Current Ratio: 1.04
• Quick Ratio: 0.85

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $23.60 billion
• Price / Sales: 3.56
• Cash Flow: $5.09 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 27.01
• Book Value: $22.20 per share
• Price / Book: 6.20

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 610,120,000
• Free Float: 608,347,000
• Market Cap: $83.96 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.37