Federated Hermes Inc. Buys 5,114 Shares of Johnson Controls International plc $JCI

Federated Hermes Inc. raised its position in shares of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 41.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 17,473 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 5,114 shares during the period. Federated Hermes Inc.’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $1,921,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in JCI. Brighton Jones LLC bought a new position in Johnson Controls International during the 4th quarter valued at about $222,000. Acadian Asset Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International during the first quarter valued at approximately $55,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC grew its stake in shares of Johnson Controls International by 83.3% during the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 7,049 shares of the company’s stock valued at $745,000 after buying an additional 3,203 shares during the last quarter. Ameritas Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International in the second quarter worth approximately $126,000. Finally, Ascent Group LLC raised its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 7.2% in the second quarter. Ascent Group LLC now owns 4,549 shares of the company’s stock worth $480,000 after buying an additional 304 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.05% of the company’s stock.

Johnson Controls International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and upgraded guidance — JCI reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $0.89 (vs. ~$0.84 consensus) and revenue above estimates; management raised FY26 EPS guidance to $4.70 and set Q2 EPS at $1.11, above Street expectations, supporting upside to earnings estimates. Johnson Controls Reports Strong Q1 Results; Raises FY26 Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Record orders and backlog — Orders jumped sharply (organic orders +39% YoY) and backlog hit a record $18.2B (organic +20%), signaling durable demand pipeline, particularly from data-center projects. Johnson Controls Delivers Double-Digit Order Growth and Lifts FY26 Outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Data-center / AI-driven demand cited as growth driver — Coverage highlights that the backlog and recent wins reflect strong demand for cooling solutions for multistory data centers and AI facilities, a higher-margin, fast-growing end market. Johnson Controls Smashes 52-Week High As Record $18.2 Billion Backlog Screams Data Center Boom
• Positive Sentiment: New product tailwind — JCI launched the YORK YDAM high-density chiller aimed at multistory data centers/AI factories, reinforcing product-led exposure to the AI cooling cycle. Johnson Controls launches YORK YDAM: the ultimate high-density chiller for multistory data centers and AI factories
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call / analyst commentary — Transcripts and call highlights emphasize margin expansion (lower SG&A) and regional revenue strength; analysts note this could be the company’s fastest earnings growth in a decade if execution continues. Johnson Controls International PLC (JCI) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Growth and …
• Neutral Sentiment: Valuation / rally questions — After a strong run (one-year rally noted by coverage), some pieces ask whether the stock is priced for continued growth, suggesting investors should weigh valuation versus accelerating fundamentals. Is It Too Late To Consider Johnson Controls International (JCI) After Its 62% One-Year Rally?
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — An executive VP disclosed sales of roughly $6.08M in shares; while not uncommon, insider sales can temper sentiment for some investors. Johnson Controls exec VP sells shares worth $6.08 million

Johnson Controls International Stock Performance

Shares of JCI stock opened at $129.47 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $79.24 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.44, a PEG ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 1.43. Johnson Controls International plc has a 52-week low of $68.03 and a 52-week high of $136.24. The company has a quick ratio of 0.76, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. The company’s 50 day moving average is $117.10 and its 200 day moving average is $112.29.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.84 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $5.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.64 billion. Johnson Controls International had a return on equity of 15.35% and a net margin of 13.95%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.64 EPS. Johnson Controls International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.700-4.700 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.110-1.110 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Johnson Controls International plc will post 3.64 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Johnson Controls International Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 22nd were issued a $0.40 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 22nd. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.2%. Johnson Controls International’s payout ratio is currently 31.43%.

Insider Activity at Johnson Controls International

In other news, VP Lei Zhang Schlitz sold 32,031 shares of the firm’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 directly owned 66,780 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,559,496. This trade represents a 32.42% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.

Analyst Ratings Changes

JCI has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Barclays boosted their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $119.00 to $125.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped 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 report on Thursday, November 6th. HSBC raised their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $79.00 to $127.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, November 24th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their target price on shares of Johnson Controls International from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $126.61.

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.