Johnson Controls International plc $JCI Shares Sold by New York State Teachers Retirement System

New York State Teachers Retirement System reduced its stake in Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 4.2% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 496,618 shares of the company’s stock after selling 21,587 shares during the period. New York State Teachers Retirement System owned approximately 0.08% of Johnson Controls International worth $54,603,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Several other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of JCI. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $28,000. MTM Investment Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $32,000. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Johnson Controls International in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Hilltop National Bank purchased a new stake in Johnson Controls International in the second quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Finally, NewSquare Capital LLC lifted its stake in Johnson Controls International by 88.1% during the second quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 380 shares of the company’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 178 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.05% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity

In related news, VP Lei Zhang Schlitz sold 32,031 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, November 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $113.20, for a total transaction of $3,625,909.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 66,780 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,559,496. The trade was a 32.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. Company insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

JCI has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Melius Research set a $148.00 price target on Johnson Controls International in a research report on Wednesday. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $124.00 target price on shares of Johnson Controls International in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Argus reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $145.00 price target on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research note on Friday, November 7th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $116.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Finally, Hsbc Global Res upgraded shares of Johnson Controls International to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, November 24th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $126.95.

Johnson Controls International Stock Performance

Shares of JCI opened at $110.87 on Monday. The stock has a 50-day simple moving average of $117.32 and a 200-day simple moving average of $111.01. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a current ratio of 0.93. The stock has a market capitalization of $67.76 billion, a PE ratio of 21.78, a PEG ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.41. Johnson Controls International plc has a 1 year low of $68.03 and a 1 year high of $124.07.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $1.26 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.20 by $0.06. Johnson Controls International had a net margin of 13.95% and a return on equity of 15.35%. The firm had revenue of $6.44 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.31 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $1.28 earnings per share. The business’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. On average, 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 company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 16th. Stockholders of record on Monday, December 22nd will be given a dividend of $0.40 per share. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, December 22nd. Johnson Controls International’s payout ratio is 31.43%.

More Johnson Controls International News

Here are the key news stories impacting Johnson Controls International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Melius Research upgraded JCI to a buy/strong‑buy after a pullback — a direct analyst endorsement that can attract buyers and support the stock. Melius Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: MarketBeat highlights JCI as one of three industrials positioned to benefit from multi‑year increases in CapEx (infrastructure, energy, data centers) — a structural demand tailwind for building systems and controls that supports longer‑term revenue growth. CapEx Tailwinds
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large call option buying (big increase vs. average) signals bullish positioning from traders — this can amplify upside if catalysts (earnings/guidance) surprise to the upside.
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings preview coverage expects double‑digit profit growth for the upcoming fiscal quarter — positive if achieved, but already partly priced in and a source of near‑term volatility around the report. Earnings Preview
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysis pieces (e.g., Seeking Alpha, Yahoo commentary) debate valuation after multi‑year gains — helpful context for investors but not an immediate catalyst. Valuation Discussion
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research trimmed FY‑2028 and Q1‑2028 EPS estimates (and lowered FY‑2028 outlook) — downward estimate revisions can pressure the stock by reducing forward earnings expectations. Zacks Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Recent sharp intraday selloff (covered by AAII) — the prior large decline increases short‑term risk and indicates heightened sensitivity to guidance/earnings, making the stock more volatile ahead of the report. AAII Coverage of Drop

About Johnson Controls International

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.