Johnson Controls International plc $JCI Shares Sold by Cullen Capital Management LLC

Cullen Capital Management LLC cut its position in Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 6.8% in the third quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 1,849,329 shares of the company’s stock after selling 134,197 shares during the quarter. Johnson Controls International accounts for 2.2% of Cullen Capital Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 15th largest holding. Cullen Capital Management LLC owned approximately 0.28% of Johnson Controls International worth $203,334,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of JCI. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International in the 2nd quarter valued at about $28,000. MTM Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International in the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. lifted its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 62.8% during the 3rd quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 319 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 123 shares during the last quarter. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International during the second quarter worth $34,000. Finally, NewSquare Capital LLC grew its stake in shares of 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. 90.05% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Johnson Controls International Stock Up 4.4%

JCI stock opened at $129.47 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 0.93 and a quick ratio of 0.76. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $117.10 and its 200-day simple moving average is $112.29. Johnson Controls International plc has a 12 month low of $68.03 and a 12 month high of $136.24. The firm has a market capitalization of $79.24 billion, a PE ratio of 25.44, a P/E/G ratio of 1.48 and a beta of 1.43.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.89 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.84 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $5.80 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.64 billion. Johnson Controls International had a return on equity of 15.35% and a net margin of 13.95%.Johnson Controls International’s revenue was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $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. Equities analysts expect 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 was paid on Friday, January 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 22nd were paid a dividend of $0.40 per share. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, December 22nd. Johnson Controls International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 31.43%.

Insider Transactions at Johnson Controls International

In other Johnson Controls International news, VP Lei Zhang Schlitz sold 32,031 shares of the firm’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 directly owned 66,780 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,559,496. This trade represents a 32.42% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. 0.29% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Johnson Controls International News Summary

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

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on JCI. Robert W. Baird lowered their price target on Johnson Controls International from $126.00 to $124.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 26th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted 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 note on Thursday, November 6th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $112.00 to $119.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 9th. Finally, Melius Research set a $148.00 price objective on Johnson Controls International in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $126.61.

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.