Lansforsakringar Fondforvaltning AB publ Raises Holdings in Johnson Controls International plc $JCI

Lansforsakringar Fondforvaltning AB publ increased its position in Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 2.8% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund owned 209,010 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,620 shares during the period. Lansforsakringar Fondforvaltning AB publ’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $22,981,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in Johnson Controls International in the second quarter valued at approximately $28,000. MTM Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International in the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Johnson Controls International in the 2nd quarter valued at $34,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. boosted its stake in 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 period. Finally, NewSquare Capital LLC grew its position in Johnson Controls International by 88.1% during the 2nd quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 380 shares of the company’s stock worth $40,000 after purchasing an additional 178 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.05% of the company’s stock.

Johnson Controls International Stock Performance

NYSE:JCI opened at $143.69 on Monday. The firm’s fifty day simple moving average is $122.87 and its 200-day simple moving average is $115.05. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. The stock has a market cap of $87.95 billion, a PE ratio of 27.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.62 and a beta of 1.43. Johnson Controls International plc has a fifty-two week low of $68.03 and a fifty-two week high of $145.34.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.89 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.84 by $0.05. Johnson Controls International had a net margin of 14.17% and a return on equity of 17.15%. The firm had revenue of $5.80 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $5.64 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.64 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. 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. 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 company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 16th. Investors of record on Monday, December 22nd were issued a dividend of $0.40 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 22nd. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.1%. Johnson Controls International’s payout ratio is currently 30.13%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, Director Mark Vergnano bought 7,665 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 5th. The shares were bought at an average price of $131.94 per share, with a total value of $1,011,320.10. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director owned 37,602 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,961,207.88. This trade represents a 25.60% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, VP Todd M. Grabowski sold 6,050 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $134.90, for a total value of $816,145.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 34,836 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,699,376.40. This represents a 14.80% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.29% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts have recently weighed in on JCI shares. HSBC increased their target price 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. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on Johnson Controls International from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Rothschild & Co Redburn upped their price target on Johnson Controls International from $137.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. Robert W. Baird set a $132.00 price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $154.00 price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Johnson Controls International has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $133.84.

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.