Johnson Controls International plc $JCI Stock Holdings Lessened by Gabelli Funds LLC

Gabelli Funds LLC reduced its stake in shares of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 2.5% in the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 366,610 shares of the company’s stock after selling 9,550 shares during the quarter. Gabelli Funds LLC’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $40,309,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. MTM Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International in the 2nd quarter valued at $32,000. Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC acquired a new position in Johnson Controls International during the second quarter worth $34,000. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. raised its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 62.8% during the third quarter. Physician Wealth Advisors Inc. now owns 319 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,000 after buying an additional 123 shares in the last quarter. Dunhill Financial LLC raised its holdings in Johnson Controls International by 123.3% during the third quarter. Dunhill Financial LLC now owns 335 shares of the company’s stock valued at $37,000 after buying an additional 185 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International in the second quarter worth about $42,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 90.05% of the company’s stock.

Johnson Controls International Trading Down 3.1%

Shares of NYSE:JCI opened at $132.87 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a quick ratio of 0.81 and a current ratio of 0.99. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $127.26 and its 200-day moving average is $117.42. The company has a market cap of $81.33 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.02, a P/E/G ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.38. Johnson Controls International plc has a 52-week low of $68.03 and a 52-week high of $146.49.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.89 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 business had revenue of $5.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.64 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.64 EPS. The firm’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. Equities 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 firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 10th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 16th will be issued a dividend of $0.40 per share. The ex-dividend date is Monday, March 16th. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.2%. Johnson Controls International’s payout ratio is 30.13%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several analysts have recently issued reports on JCI shares. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on Johnson Controls International from $135.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock a “sector perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $154.00 price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research note on Thursday, February 5th. Barclays boosted their target price on Johnson Controls International from $125.00 to $136.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Argus reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $145.00 price target on shares of Johnson Controls International in a report on Friday, November 7th. Finally, Morgan Stanley lifted their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $125.00 to $130.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 13th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and nine have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $135.00.

Insider Activity

In other news, VP Daniel C. Mcconeghy sold 3,600 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $142.56, for a total value of $513,216.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 24,273 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $3,460,358.88. This represents a 12.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, VP Todd M. Grabowski sold 6,050 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $134.90, for a total transaction of $816,145.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 34,836 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,699,376.40. The trade was a 14.80% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. 0.29% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

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.