Johnson Controls International plc $JCI Shares Sold by Choreo LLC

Choreo LLC reduced its position in Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 11.5% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 28,031 shares of the company’s stock after selling 3,636 shares during the period. Choreo LLC’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $3,390,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Maseco LLP boosted its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 102.9% in the fourth quarter. Maseco LLP now owns 211 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 107 shares during the last quarter. Roxbury Financial LLC grew its stake in Johnson Controls International by 71.9% during the 4th quarter. Roxbury Financial LLC now owns 239 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. YANKCOM Partnership purchased a new stake in Johnson Controls International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $34,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. increased its holdings 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 last quarter. Finally, Dunhill Financial LLC raised its position in shares of Johnson Controls International by 123.3% in the 3rd quarter. Dunhill Financial LLC now owns 335 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after purchasing an additional 185 shares in the last quarter. 90.05% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Johnson Controls International Trading Up 0.2%

NYSE:JCI opened at $142.79 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $87.40 billion, a PE ratio of 26.89, a P/E/G ratio of 1.61 and a beta of 1.39. The business’s 50 day moving average is $136.51 and its two-hundred day moving average is $122.49. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. Johnson Controls International plc has a 52 week low of $73.55 and a 52 week high of $146.49.

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 analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.84 by $0.05. The business 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 17.15% and a net margin of 14.17%.The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $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. On average, analysts predict that Johnson Controls International plc will post 3.64 EPS for the current year.

Johnson Controls International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 10th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 16th were issued a dividend of $0.40 per share. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, March 16th. Johnson Controls International’s dividend payout ratio is 30.13%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

JCI has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded Johnson Controls International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, February 7th. Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $139.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday. Mizuho upped their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Evercore initiated coverage on shares of Johnson Controls International in a report on Monday. They set an “in-line” rating and a $155.00 price objective for the company. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and ten have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $137.15.

Insider Transactions at Johnson Controls International

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

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.