Johnson Controls International plc $JCI Stock Holdings Reduced by Munro Partners

Munro Partners reduced its position in Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 4.4% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 753,252 shares of the company’s stock after selling 34,830 shares during the period. Johnson Controls International comprises about 2.2% of Munro Partners’ holdings, making the stock its 22nd largest position. Munro Partners owned approximately 0.12% of Johnson Controls International worth $82,820,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in JCI. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in Johnson Controls International in the second quarter worth approximately $28,000. MTM Investment Management LLC bought a new stake in Johnson Controls International in the second quarter worth approximately $32,000. Truvestments Capital LLC increased its stake in shares of Johnson Controls International by 425.0% during the 1st quarter. Truvestments Capital LLC now owns 315 shares of the company’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 255 shares during the last quarter. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International during the 2nd quarter worth $34,000. Finally, Hilltop National Bank bought a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International during the 2nd quarter valued at $35,000. 90.05% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Johnson Controls International Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:JCI opened at $121.09 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $74.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.79, a PEG ratio of 1.44 and a beta of 1.41. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $115.54 and a 200 day moving average price of $109.62. The company has a quick ratio of 0.76, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. Johnson Controls International plc has a twelve month low of $68.03 and a twelve month high of $123.78.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $1.26 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.20 by $0.06. Johnson Controls International had a return on equity of 15.35% and a net margin of 13.95%.The company had revenue of $6.44 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.31 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.28 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Johnson Controls International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.550-4.55 EPS and its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.830-0.83 EPS. Research analysts predict that Johnson Controls International plc will post 3.64 earnings per share for the current year.

Johnson Controls International Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 16th. Shareholders of record on Monday, December 22nd will be given a $0.40 dividend. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.3%. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 22nd. Johnson Controls International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 31.43%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of equities research analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Johnson Controls International in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Barclays upped their price target on Johnson Controls International from $101.00 to $119.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, November 6th. Citigroup raised their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $112.00 to $119.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, October 9th. HSBC boosted their target price on Johnson Controls International from $79.00 to $127.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, November 24th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their price target on Johnson Controls International from $130.00 to $135.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $121.05.

Insider Activity

In other news, VP Lei Zhang Schlitz sold 32,031 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $113.20, for a total transaction of $3,625,909.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 66,780 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,559,496. This represents a 32.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.54% of the company’s stock.

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.