Clifford Swan Investment Counsel LLC Has $32.70 Million Stock Holdings in Johnson Controls International plc $JCI

Clifford Swan Investment Counsel LLC decreased its position in Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 2.5% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 297,419 shares of the company’s stock after selling 7,741 shares during the period. Johnson Controls International accounts for 1.1% of Clifford Swan Investment Counsel LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 26th largest position. Clifford Swan Investment Counsel LLC’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $32,701,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. MTM Investment Management LLC acquired a new position in Johnson Controls International during the 2nd quarter valued at about $32,000. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $34,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. raised its stake in shares of Johnson Controls International by 62.8% during the third quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 319 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,000 after buying an additional 123 shares during the last quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC lifted its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 88.1% in the second quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 380 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after buying an additional 178 shares during the period. Finally, Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Johnson Controls International in the second quarter valued at approximately $42,000. 90.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Johnson Controls International Stock Down 0.8%

Shares of Johnson Controls International stock opened at $143.36 on Friday. The company has a market capitalization of $87.75 billion, a P/E ratio of 27.00, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.63 and a beta of 1.43. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 0.99 and a quick ratio of 0.81. The business has a 50-day moving average of $124.98 and a two-hundred day moving average of $115.99. Johnson Controls International plc has a 1 year low of $68.03 and a 1 year high of $146.49.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.89 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.84 by $0.05. Johnson Controls International had a return on equity of 17.15% and a net margin of 14.17%.The business had revenue of $5.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.64 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.64 EPS. Johnson Controls International’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. 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 EPS for the current year.

Johnson Controls International Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 16th. Investors of record on Monday, December 22nd were paid a $0.40 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, December 22nd. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.1%. Johnson Controls International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 30.13%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Johnson Controls International news, VP Daniel C. Mcconeghy sold 3,600 shares of Johnson Controls International stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $142.56, for a total value of $513,216.00. Following the sale, the vice president owned 24,273 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,460,358.88. This trade represents a 12.92% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, VP Todd M. Grabowski sold 6,050 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $134.90, for a total value of $816,145.00. Following the transaction, the vice president directly owned 34,836 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,699,376.40. This represents a 14.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Corporate insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on JCI shares. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their price target on Johnson Controls International from $137.00 to $150.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, February 9th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $138.00 to $158.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on Johnson Controls International from $135.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Mizuho boosted their target price on Johnson Controls International from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Wall Street Zen raised Johnson Controls International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 7th. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Johnson Controls International presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $133.84.

Johnson Controls International 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.