Czech National Bank Has $19.30 Million Holdings in Johnson Controls International plc $JCI

Czech National Bank lessened its position in shares of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 3.0% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 161,148 shares of the company’s stock after selling 5,053 shares during the period. Czech National Bank’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $19,297,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC bought a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International during the 4th quarter valued at about $222,000. Acadian Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in Johnson Controls International in the first quarter worth approximately $55,000. Sivia Capital Partners LLC increased its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 83.3% in the second quarter. Sivia Capital Partners LLC now owns 7,049 shares of the company’s stock worth $745,000 after purchasing an additional 3,203 shares in the last quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. lifted its stake in Johnson Controls International by 37.0% in the second quarter. Prudential Financial Inc. now owns 134,568 shares of the company’s stock valued at $14,213,000 after buying an additional 36,359 shares during the period. Finally, Global Retirement Partners LLC bought a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International during the 2nd quarter worth approximately $538,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.05% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have recently commented on JCI shares. Rothschild & Co Redburn raised their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $137.00 to $150.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, February 9th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of Johnson Controls International from $135.00 to $145.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $154.00 target price on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada lifted their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $135.00 to $140.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Johnson Controls International in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Twelve investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Johnson Controls International has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $135.53.

Insider Activity

In other Johnson Controls International news, Director Mark Vergnano bought 7,665 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 5th. The shares were bought at an average price of $131.94 per share, for a total transaction of $1,011,320.10. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 37,602 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,961,207.88. The trade was a 25.60% increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, 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 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. The trade was a 12.92% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Corporate insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.

Johnson Controls International Trading Down 4.3%

NYSE JCI opened at $131.50 on Friday. 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 $68.03 and a 52 week high of $146.49. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $132.05 and a 200-day moving average price of $119.98. The company has a market cap of $80.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.77, a P/E/G ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.38.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last issued 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 company had revenue of $5.80 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.64 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.64 EPS. Johnson Controls International’s quarterly 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 analysts expect that Johnson Controls International plc will post 3.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Johnson Controls International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 10th. Shareholders of record on Monday, March 16th will be paid a $0.40 dividend. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Monday, March 16th. Johnson Controls International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 30.13%.

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.