Hantz Financial Services Inc. Cuts Stock Holdings in Johnson Controls International plc $JCI

Hantz Financial Services Inc. lessened its holdings in Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 84.2% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 7,592 shares of the company’s stock after selling 40,406 shares during the period. Hantz Financial Services Inc.’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $835,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. raised its position in Johnson Controls International by 9.1% during the third quarter. Robeco Institutional Asset Management B.V. now owns 1,466,780 shares of the company’s stock worth $161,272,000 after acquiring an additional 122,134 shares during the period. Nordea Investment Management AB raised its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 1,545.8% during the 3rd quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 2,134,324 shares of the company’s stock worth $232,705,000 after purchasing an additional 2,004,643 shares during the last quarter. MGO One Seven LLC lifted its stake in Johnson Controls International by 573.4% in the 3rd quarter. MGO One Seven LLC now owns 62,624 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,886,000 after buying an additional 53,325 shares in the last quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC boosted its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 6.3% in the 3rd quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 1,537,151 shares of the company’s stock worth $167,380,000 after buying an additional 91,563 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Exchange Traded Concepts LLC boosted its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 810.3% in the 3rd quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC now owns 18,862 shares of the company’s stock worth $2,074,000 after buying an additional 16,790 shares during the last quarter. 90.05% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Johnson Controls International Trading Up 3.9%

Shares of JCI stock opened at $137.67 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. Johnson Controls International plc has a twelve month low of $68.03 and a twelve month high of $138.23. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $117.84 and its 200-day moving average price is $112.64. The stock has a market cap of $84.26 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.93, a PEG ratio of 1.53 and a beta of 1.43.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.89 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.84 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $5.80 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.64 billion. Johnson Controls International had a net margin of 14.17% and a return on equity of 17.15%. Johnson Controls International’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $0.64 earnings per share. 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. As a group, equities analysts predict that Johnson Controls International plc will post 3.64 earnings per share for the current year.

Johnson Controls International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 16th. Investors 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 dividend payout ratio is currently 31.43%.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on the company. Argus restated a “buy” rating and issued a $145.00 target price on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research report on Friday, November 7th. Robert W. Baird set a $132.00 price objective on Johnson Controls International in a report on Thursday. Mizuho raised their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Johnson Controls International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Saturday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Johnson Controls International has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $132.94.

Johnson Controls International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 beat and raised guidance — JCI reported $0.89 EPS vs. $0.84 expected and revenue above estimates; management set FY‑2026 EPS at $4.70 and Q2 at $1.11, which compressed uncertainty and underpins the rally. Earnings Beat Article
• Positive Sentiment: Record backlog and strong order growth — Company cited an ~ $18.2B backlog and double‑digit order growth, with data‑center and cooling projects boosting revenue visibility and margins. Backlog / Data‑Center Demand
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — Wells Fargo moved JCI to Overweight and raised its target (signals institutional confirmation of the beat and guidance). Wells Fargo Note
• Positive Sentiment: Insider buying — Director Mark Vergnano purchased 7,665 shares (~$1.01M), increasing his stake ~25.6%, a constructive vote of confidence after the quarter. SEC Filing
• Positive Sentiment: Heavy call‑option activity — Unusually large call buying (~19k calls) points to short‑term bullish positioning by traders (increases volatility but confirms bullish sentiment).
• Neutral Sentiment: Mizuho update — Mizuho raised its price target but kept a Neutral rating; this is mixed and less impactful than an outright upgrade. Mizuho Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor outreach — CFO presentations at Citi and Barclays conferences (Feb. 19) increase transparency and could extend the momentum if management provides bullish color. PR Newswire
• Negative Sentiment: Executive share sale disclosed — A large VP sale (~$6.08M) was reported recently; some investors view such sales as profit‑taking or rebalancing and it can temper sentiment. Insider Sale

Insider Activity 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 stock was sold at an average price of $113.20, for a total transaction of $3,625,909.20. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 66,780 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,559,496. This trade represents a 32.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, Director Mark Vergnano purchased 7,665 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 5th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $131.94 per share, for a total transaction of $1,011,320.10. Following the purchase, the director owned 37,602 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,961,207.88. The trade was a 25.60% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.

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.