Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Jefferies Financial Group Analyst Says

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) had its price objective hoisted by research analysts at Jefferies Financial Group from $125.00 to $135.00 in a research note issued to investors on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage presently has a “hold” rating on the stock. Jefferies Financial Group’s price objective would suggest a potential downside of 1.87% from the stock’s current price.

Other analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. Citigroup upped their target price 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. Wolfe Research reduced their target price on shares of Johnson Controls International from $161.00 to $160.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 8th. Melius Research set a $148.00 target price on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. Mizuho upped their target price on shares of Johnson Controls International from $120.00 to $130.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $154.00 to $158.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, April 7th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $137.05.

Johnson Controls International Stock Performance

NYSE JCI opened at $137.57 on Wednesday. Johnson Controls International has a 1 year low of $73.55 and a 1 year high of $146.49. 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 firm has a market cap of $84.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.91, a PEG ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.39. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $137.13 and a 200-day moving average price of $122.94.

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 the consensus estimate 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 during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.64 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.64 EPS. The business’s revenue 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 research analysts predict that Johnson Controls International will post 3.64 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insider Activity at Johnson Controls International

In related news, VP Todd M. Grabowski sold 6,050 shares of the 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 owned 34,836 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,699,376.40. This represents a 14.80% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, VP Daniel C. Mcconeghy sold 3,600 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $142.56, for a total transaction of $513,216.00. Following the sale, 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 ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.29% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Johnson Controls International

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Maseco LLP lifted its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 102.9% during 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. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in Johnson Controls International during the fourth quarter valued at about $27,000. Roxbury Financial LLC lifted its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 71.9% during the fourth quarter. Roxbury Financial LLC now owns 239 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Twin Tree Management LP lifted its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 140.9% during the fourth quarter. Twin Tree Management LP now owns 260 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 895 shares during the last quarter. Finally, YANKCOM Partnership purchased a new stake in Johnson Controls International during the fourth quarter valued at about $34,000. 90.05% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Johnson Controls International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large call buying — traders bought 19,207 call options (≈1,963% above typical volume). Large call flow often signals short‑term bullish positioning or hedging ahead of news, which can push the stock higher as delta and gamma hedging increases demand.
• Positive Sentiment: Report that JCI is weighing about $4.5 billion in divestitures — potential to unlock shareholder value, fund buybacks or reduce debt. Markets typically reward credible asset‑sale plans that clarify capital allocation. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Evercore began coverage of JCI — new coverage can increase investor attention and trading activity. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup analyst commentary saying the stock price is expected to rise — adds a bullish institutional voice that can support momentum. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies raised its price target to $135 from $125 but kept a “hold” rating — modestly positive signal on valuation, but the unchanged rating suggests limited conviction for a strong rally. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: BNP Paribas (Exane) initiated coverage with a “strong sell” and $120 target — a sharp downside view that could weigh on investor sentiment and limit upside until company details on divestitures or capital allocation are confirmed. Article Title

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.