Johnson Controls International (JCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$138.51 +3.04 (+2.24%)

Closing price 05/22/2026 03:59 PM Eastern

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$137.86 -0.65 (-0.47%)

As of 05/22/2026 07:59 PM Eastern

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Johnson Controls International - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Hold

Based on 22 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
10

Buy
11

Based on 22 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 22 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 10 have given a hold rating, and 11 have given a buy rating for JCI.

Consensus Price Target

$147.63
6.59% Upside

According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Johnson Controls International, the average price target is $147.63. The highest price target for JCI is $170.00, while the lowest price target for JCI is $120.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.59% from the current price of $138.51.

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

Type	Current Forecast 5/23/25 to 5/23/26	1 Month Ago 4/23/25 to 4/23/26	3 Months Ago 2/22/25 to 2/22/26	1 Year Ago 5/23/24 to 5/23/25
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	11 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)	10 Buy rating(s)
Hold	10 Hold rating(s)	10 Hold rating(s)	9 Hold rating(s)	6 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$147.63	$137.05	$133.84	$96.19
Forecasted Upside	6.59% Upside	-3.38% Downside	-6.86% Downside	-1.89% Downside
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy	Moderate 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.

JCI Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Johnson Controls International Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Johnson Controls International	Construction Companies	Broader Market
Consensus Rating Score	2.45	2.24	2.52
Consensus Rating	Hold	Hold	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	6.59% Upside	32.15% Upside	15.10% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Very Positive News See Recent JCI News	Neutral News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst	Action	Rating	Price Target	Report Date Upside/Downside
5/7/2026	Royal Bank Of Canada 3 of 5 stars	Deane Dray 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Sector Perform	$139.00 ➝ $154.00	+10.47%
5/7/2026	Citigroup 4 of 5 stars	Andrew Kaplowitz 5 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Neutral	$150.00 ➝ $155.00	+8.11%
5/7/2026	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	Julian Mitchell 4 of 5 stars	Boost Target	Equal Weight	$136.00 ➝ $144.00	+0.44%
5/7/2026	HSBC Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$127.00 ➝ $136.00	-2.99%
5/7/2026	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		$158.00 ➝ $162.00	+15.56%
5/7/2026	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Amit Mehrotra Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy	$160.00 ➝ $170.00	+21.98%
5/7/2026	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Joe O'Dea Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$145.00 ➝ $160.00	+16.27%
5/7/2026	Mizuho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Brett Linzey Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Neutral	$130.00 ➝ $140.00	-2.35%
4/27/2026	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral	$132.00 ➝ $148.00	+3.10%
4/15/2026	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Hold	$125.00 ➝ $135.00	-3.81%
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4/14/2026	BNP Paribas Exane Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Andrew Buscaglia Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Initiated Coverage	Underperform	$120.00	-15.96%
4/13/2026	Evercore Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Hold	$155.00	+9.01%
4/8/2026	Wolfe Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Lower Target	Outperform	$161.00 ➝ $160.00	+15.13%
4/7/2026	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$154.00 ➝ $158.00	+18.74%
3/11/2026	Morgan Stanley Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Chris Snyder Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight	$130.00 ➝ $140.00	+4.41%
2/9/2026	Rothschild & Co Redburn Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$137.00 ➝ $150.00	+4.88%
1/22/2026	Weiss Ratings Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Reiterated Rating	Buy (B)
1/7/2026	Melius Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Scott Davis Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Set Target		$148.00	+29.89%
11/7/2025	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	John Eade Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy	$145.00	+20.04%
10/2/2025	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$124.00 ➝ $125.00	+15.00%
8/11/2025	Zacks Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Upgrade	Hold
6/20/2025	Oppenheimer Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Noah Kaye Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Outperform ➝ Market Perform
5/8/2025	Vertical Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating	Jeffrey Sprague Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the analyst's recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Buy	$105.00	+15.75%
9/27/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the firm's recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy	$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 Monday, May 18, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Johnson Controls International pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Johnson Controls International
Bull Case

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

The current stock price is around $142.56, reflecting a stable valuation in the market, which may indicate investor confidence in the company's future performance.
Johnson Controls International plc has a strong focus on improving building efficiency and sustainability, which aligns with global trends towards energy conservation and environmental responsibility.
The company has a diversified portfolio of products and services, including advanced HVAC systems and building automation technologies, which can provide resilience against market fluctuations.
Recent insider trading activity shows that executives are actively managing their holdings, which can be a positive signal about the company's prospects and leadership confidence.
With a history dating back to 1885, Johnson Controls International plc has established itself as a leader in the building solutions sector, providing a sense of stability and reliability for investors.

Johnson Controls International
Bear Case

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

Recent insider sales, including significant transactions by executives, may raise concerns about the company's short-term outlook and could indicate a lack of confidence among leadership.
The company currently has only 0.29% of its stock owned by corporate insiders, which may suggest limited alignment between management and shareholder interests.
Market competition in the building technology sector is intensifying, which could pressure margins and impact profitability in the future.
Fluctuations in raw material costs and supply chain disruptions can affect the company's operational efficiency and financial performance.
As a multi-industrial company, Johnson Controls International plc may face challenges in maintaining focus and execution across its diverse range of products and services.

JCI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Johnson Controls International is $147.63, with a high forecast of $170.00 and a low forecast of $120.00.

22 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Johnson Controls International in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 10 hold ratings and 11 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research 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 6.59% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Johnson Controls International has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, BNP Paribas Exane, Citigroup, Evercore, HSBC, Jefferies Financial Group, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho, Morgan Stanley, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, The Goldman Sachs Group, UBS Group, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Johnson Controls International more than other "construction" companies. The consensus rating score for Johnson Controls International is 2.45 while the average consensus rating score for "construction" companies is 2.24. Learn more on how JCI compares to other companies.

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Johnson Controls International (JCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target