Osaic Holdings Inc. Boosts Stock Holdings in Johnson Controls International plc $JCI

Osaic Holdings Inc. lifted its stake in Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 18.2% during the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 79,923 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 12,315 shares during the period. Osaic Holdings Inc.’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $8,392,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of JCI. Gilbert & Cook Inc. increased its stake in Johnson Controls International by 1.5% in the 2nd quarter. Gilbert & Cook Inc. now owns 6,769 shares of the company’s stock worth $715,000 after purchasing an additional 97 shares during the period. Nwam LLC raised its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 1.1% during the 2nd quarter. Nwam LLC now owns 9,141 shares of the company’s stock valued at $951,000 after buying an additional 97 shares during the last quarter. Grove Bank & Trust raised its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 3.5% during the 2nd quarter. Grove Bank & Trust now owns 3,117 shares of the company’s stock valued at $329,000 after buying an additional 106 shares during the last quarter. Keudell Morrison Wealth Management grew its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 4.1% in the 2nd quarter. Keudell Morrison Wealth Management now owns 2,697 shares of the company’s stock worth $285,000 after acquiring an additional 107 shares during the last quarter. Finally, REAP Financial Group LLC grew its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 18.1% in the 2nd quarter. REAP Financial Group LLC now owns 739 shares of the company’s stock worth $78,000 after acquiring an additional 113 shares during the last quarter. 90.05% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Johnson Controls International Trading Up 1.5%

JCI opened at $119.48 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.76, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. Johnson Controls International plc has a 52 week low of $68.03 and a 52 week high of $123.78. The stock has a market cap of $73.02 billion, a PE ratio of 23.47, a PEG ratio of 1.43 and a beta of 1.41. The business has a 50 day moving average of $115.00 and a 200-day moving average of $109.37.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $1.26 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.20 by $0.06. Johnson Controls International had a return on equity of 15.35% and a net margin of 13.95%.The business had revenue of $6.44 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.31 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $1.28 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Johnson Controls International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.550-4.55 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.830-0.83 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Johnson Controls International plc will post 3.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Johnson Controls International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 16th. Investors of record on Monday, December 22nd will be paid a dividend of $0.40 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 22nd. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.3%. Johnson Controls International’s payout ratio is presently 31.43%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have recently commented on the stock. Argus reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $145.00 price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Mizuho increased their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $105.00 to $120.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, November 6th. The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their target price on Johnson Controls International from $142.00 to $137.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, December 16th. Robert W. Baird upped their target price on Johnson Controls International from $110.00 to $115.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 14th. Finally, Wolfe Research lifted their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $135.00 to $138.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, November 13th. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $121.05.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Johnson Controls International news, VP Lei Zhang Schlitz sold 32,031 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $113.20, for a total value of $3,625,909.20. Following the sale, the vice president owned 66,780 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,559,496. This represents a 32.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Company insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.

Johnson Controls International Company 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.