KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS Increases Stock Position in Johnson Controls International plc $JCI

KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS increased its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 2.3% during the third quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 268,901 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 6,000 shares during the period. KLP Kapitalforvaltning AS’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $29,677,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in Johnson Controls International during the second quarter worth $28,000. MTM Investment Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Johnson Controls International in the 2nd quarter worth $32,000. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International during the 2nd quarter worth $34,000. Hilltop National Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International during the 2nd quarter worth $35,000. Finally, NewSquare Capital LLC boosted its position in Johnson Controls International by 88.1% during the second quarter. NewSquare Capital LLC now owns 380 shares of the company’s stock valued at $40,000 after purchasing an additional 178 shares in the last quarter. 90.05% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Johnson Controls International Stock Performance

Shares of Johnson Controls International stock opened at $112.47 on Thursday. The firm has a market capitalization of $68.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.10, a PEG ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a quick ratio of 0.76, a current ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $117.45 and a 200 day moving average price of $110.85. Johnson Controls International plc has a 52 week low of $68.03 and a 52 week high of $124.07.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $1.26 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.20 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $6.44 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.31 billion. Johnson Controls International had a net margin of 13.95% and a return on equity of 15.35%. Johnson Controls International’s revenue was up 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $1.28 EPS. 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. Sell-side analysts expect that Johnson Controls International plc will post 3.64 EPS for the current year.

Johnson Controls International Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, January 16th. Investors of record on Monday, December 22nd will be paid a $0.40 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Monday, December 22nd. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.4%. Johnson Controls International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 31.43%.

Insider Transactions at Johnson Controls International

In other Johnson Controls International news, VP Lei Zhang Schlitz sold 32,031 shares of Johnson Controls International stock in a transaction dated Friday, November 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $113.20, for a total transaction of $3,625,909.20. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 66,780 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,559,496. The trade was a 32.42% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 0.54% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have commented on the stock. Royal Bank Of Canada boosted their target price on shares of Johnson Controls International from $116.00 to $135.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a report on Thursday, November 6th. Wolfe Research raised their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $135.00 to $138.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, November 13th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft lifted their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $124.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, October 2nd. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating and set a $124.00 target price on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Finally, Argus restated a “buy” rating and issued a $145.00 target price on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research note on Friday, November 7th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have issued a Buy rating and ten have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $126.95.

Key Stories Impacting Johnson Controls International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Melius upgraded JCI from “hold” to “buy” with a $148 price target, signaling bullish analyst conviction and a sizable implied upside. Finviz Upgrade Note
• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large options volume: traders bought ~19,207 call options (a ~1,963% jump over typical call volume), which is a bullish flow that can pressure short sellers and suggests some market participants expect a near‑term recovery. (Market data entry)
• Positive Sentiment: Sector/Catalyst tailwinds — industrials and building‑systems names (including JCI) are benefiting from rising CapEx, data‑center buildouts and sustainability mandates; MarketBeat highlights JCI’s Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) for AI/server cooling and a >$16B backlog as structural demand drivers. MarketBeat Industrials Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Seeking Alpha/other commentary argues JCI is prepared for evolving cooling needs and that the selloff may be overdone — useful context but not new company fundamentals. Seeking Alpha Piece
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry M&A/news unrelated to JCI (Truelink/Atmus sale) is circulating but has no direct impact on JCI fundamentals. PR Newswire
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research revised estimates: they raised Q4 2027 to $1.38 EPS but lowered Q1 2028 to $0.98 (from $1.05) and cut FY2028 to $4.83 (from $4.98) — the downward FY/Q1 revisions are negative for near‑term expectations and can pressure the stock. (Zacks estimates entry)
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction driven by macro/tech headlines — several outlets link today’s JCI weakness to broader market moves after a high‑profile Nvidia presentation; that prompted a rotation and profit‑taking in some industrial/infra‑adjacent names. Fool Article
• Negative Sentiment: Coverage noting an 8.8% intraday decline highlights investor concern and momentum selling; media explanations point to sentiment/rotation rather than a single new negative company disclosure. AAII Explanation

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.