Wolfe Research Has Lowered Expectations for Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) Stock Price

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) had its target price cut by equities researchers at Wolfe Research from $161.00 to $160.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage currently has an “outperform” rating on the stock. Wolfe Research’s target price suggests a potential upside of 12.88% from the company’s current price.

Several other equities analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $138.00 to $158.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, February 6th. Barclays increased their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $125.00 to $136.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $129.00 to $139.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $154.00 to $158.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $130.00 to $140.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Johnson Controls International currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $135.63.

Johnson Controls International Stock Up 2.0%

JCI stock opened at $141.75 on Wednesday. The firm has a market cap of $86.76 billion, a PE ratio of 26.69, a P/E/G ratio of 1.57 and a beta of 1.39. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 0.99. The firm’s fifty day moving average is $135.66 and its 200 day moving average is $121.80. Johnson Controls International has a one year low of $73.55 and a one year high of $146.49.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last posted its quarterly earnings data 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 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%. The company’s revenue was up 6.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $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. On average, research analysts forecast that Johnson Controls International will post 3.64 EPS for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Johnson Controls International

In other news, VP Todd M. Grabowski sold 6,050 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The shares were 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 approximately $4,699,376.40. This trade represents a 14.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, VP Daniel C. Mcconeghy sold 3,600 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $142.56, for a total transaction of $513,216.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president directly owned 24,273 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,460,358.88. This represents a 12.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Johnson Controls International

Institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Maseco LLP raised its stake in Johnson Controls International by 102.9% during the fourth quarter. Maseco LLP now owns 211 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 107 shares during the period. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Johnson Controls International during the fourth quarter worth about $27,000. Roxbury Financial LLC raised its stake in Johnson Controls International by 71.9% during the fourth quarter. Roxbury Financial LLC now owns 239 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the period. Twin Tree Management LP raised its stake in Johnson Controls International by 140.9% during the fourth quarter. Twin Tree Management LP now owns 260 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 895 shares during the period. Finally, YANKCOM Partnership purchased a new position in Johnson Controls International during the fourth quarter worth about $34,000. 90.05% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

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.