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Johnson Controls International (JCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$145.84 +2.56 (+1.78%)
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Johnson Controls International - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
10
Buy
12

Based on 23 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Johnson Controls International in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 23 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for JCI.

Consensus Price Target

$155.75
6.80% Upside
According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Johnson Controls International, the average price target is $155.75. The highest price target for JCI is $190.00, while the lowest price target for JCI is $120.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.80% from the current price of $145.84.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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JCI Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/22/25 to 9/22/26
1 Month Ago
8/23/25 to 8/23/26
3 Months Ago
6/24/25 to 6/24/26
1 Year Ago
9/22/24 to 9/22/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
12 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
Hold
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
9 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$155.75$155.50$152.85$108.28
Forecasted Upside6.80% Upside8.50% Upside7.16% Upside-0.89% Downside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy

JCI Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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JCI Price Targets by Month

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Johnson Controls International Stock vs. The Competition

TypeJohnson Controls InternationalIndustrials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.48
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside7.26% Upside99.99% Upside18.02% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/16/2026
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
Amit Mehrotra
Amit Mehrotra
5 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingBuy
9/4/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 Reiterated RatingBuy (B)
9/2/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Chris Snyder
5 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$175.00 ➝ $180.00+30.54%
8/14/2026Boost TargetOutperform$173.00 ➝ $190.00+25.08%
8/7/2026Set Target$175.00+14.48%
8/6/2026 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
7/30/2026Boost TargetNeutral$155.00 ➝ $157.00+12.46%
7/30/2026Boost TargetSector Perform$154.00 ➝ $161.00+12.09%
6/3/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$171.00+20.37%
6/2/2026 Reiterated RatingMarket Perform
6/2/2026 Boost TargetBuy$169.00 ➝ $178.00+27.15%
5/7/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$136.00 ➝ $144.00+0.44%
5/7/2026 Boost Target$127.00 ➝ $136.00-2.99%
5/7/2026 Boost Target$158.00 ➝ $162.00+15.56%
5/7/2026Boost TargetOverweight$145.00 ➝ $160.00+16.27%
5/7/2026Boost TargetNeutral$130.00 ➝ $140.00-2.35%
4/27/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$132.00 ➝ $148.00+3.10%
4/15/2026 Boost TargetHold$125.00 ➝ $135.00-3.81%
4/14/2026Initiated CoverageUnderperform$120.00-15.96%
4/13/2026 Initiated CoverageHold$155.00+9.01%
2/9/2026 Boost TargetBuy$137.00 ➝ $150.00+4.88%
1/7/2026Set Target$148.00+29.89%
10/2/2025 Boost TargetBuy$124.00 ➝ $125.00+15.00%
5/8/2025UpgradeHoldBuy$105.00+15.75%
9/27/2024 Boost TargetBuy$80.00 ➝ $95.00+22.99%

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Should I Buy Johnson Controls International Stock? JCI Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Johnson Controls International pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Johnson Controls International
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Johnson Controls International plc:

  • Johnson Controls International plc recently reported strong financial performance for the quarter ended July 30, 2026, beating consensus estimates with earnings per share of $1.42 compared to the expected $1.30, while revenue of $6.61 billion exceeded the $6.46 billion forecast, demonstrating robust demand for its building technologies and solutions.
  • The company has raised its full-year 2026 earnings guidance to $5.05 per share, surpassing the consensus estimate of $4.90, which signals management confidence in continued growth and operational efficiency across its global segments.
  • Unusual options trading activity was observed on September 18, 2026, with traders purchasing 15,233 call options, a volume approximately 450% higher than the typical average of 2,768, suggesting significant bullish sentiment and potential for upward price momentum.
  • Johnson Controls International plc offers a stable income stream with a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, resulting in an annualized yield of approximately 1.12% based on the current stock price of $143.32, which is attractive for income-focused investors.
  • Several prominent financial institutions have recently increased their price targets for the stock, including Goldman Sachs raising its target to $178.00 and Argus setting a target of $175.00, reflecting a positive outlook on the company's long-term value and market position.

Johnson Controls International
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Johnson Controls International plc for these reasons:

  • The stock is currently trading at $143.32, which is below the 50-day moving average of $144.81, indicating short-term downward pressure and potential weakness in recent trading momentum.
  • Insider selling activity has been notable, with Vice President Lei Schlitz selling 23,417 shares in August 2026 and 88,809 shares in May 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence from company executives regarding the current valuation.
  • The consensus recommendation from twenty-three ratings firms is currently "Hold," with ten analysts issuing hold ratings and only twelve issuing buy ratings, suggesting that the stock may be fairly valued with limited near-term upside potential.
  • Short interest in the stock increased to 10,219,142 shares as of August 31, 2026, representing a 2.68% month-over-month increase, which indicates that a portion of the market is betting against the stock's performance.
  • Johnson Controls International plc experienced a significant 6.2% drop in stock price on September 14, 2026, as investors pulled back from data-center and AI-linked industrial names, highlighting the stock's sensitivity to broader sector rotations and macroeconomic concerns.

JCI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 23 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Johnson Controls International is $155.75, with a high forecast of $190.00 and a low forecast of $120.00.

23 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Johnson Controls International in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 10 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "hold" JCI shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in JCI, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Johnson Controls International's stock has a predicted upside of 6.80% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Johnson Controls International's stock had 1 upgrade and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Johnson Controls International has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Citigroup, Morgan Stanley, Royal Bank Of Canada, Sanford C. Bernstein, UBS Group, Weiss Ratings, and Zacks Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Johnson Controls International more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating score for Johnson Controls International is 2.48 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how JCI compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Johnson Controls International analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/16/2026.
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