The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company Sells 25,522 Shares of Johnson Controls International plc $JCI

The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company reduced its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 7.3% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund owned 323,920 shares of the company’s stock after selling 25,522 shares during the period. The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $42,417,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in JCI. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. grew its stake in Johnson Controls International by 14.7% in the 4th quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 112,411 shares of the company’s stock worth $13,461,000 after acquiring an additional 14,446 shares in the last quarter. Diversified Management Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,310,000. Abacus Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $1,233,000. Vista Investment Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $4,202,000. Finally, North Dakota State Investment Board bought a new position in Johnson Controls International in the fourth quarter worth approximately $2,712,000. Institutional investors own 90.05% of the company’s stock.

Insider Buying and Selling at Johnson Controls International

In other news, VP Todd M. Grabowski sold 1,800 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, June 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $146.20, for a total value of $263,160.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 26,215 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,832,633. This trade represents a 6.43% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, VP Lei Zhang Schlitz sold 88,809 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Friday, May 8th. The stock was sold at an average price of $140.99, for a total value of $12,521,180.91. Following the transaction, the vice president owned 57,059 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,044,748.41. This trade represents a 60.88% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Corporate insiders own 0.29% of the company’s stock.

Johnson Controls International Trading Up 3.4%

Shares of NYSE JCI opened at $144.12 on Friday. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $142.29 and a 200 day moving average price of $136.96. Johnson Controls International plc has a 1-year low of $103.07 and a 1-year high of $151.18. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, a current ratio of 1.00 and a quick ratio of 0.85. The stock has a market capitalization of $87.93 billion, a P/E ratio of 25.06, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.45 and a beta of 1.31.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 29th. The company reported $1.42 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.30 by $0.12. Johnson Controls International had a net margin of 14.32% and a return on equity of 22.11%. The business had revenue of $6.61 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $6.46 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $1.05 earnings per share. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 9.3% on a year-over-year basis. Johnson Controls International has set its Q4 2026 guidance at 1.550-1.550 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 5.050-5.050 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Johnson Controls International plc will post 5.05 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Johnson Controls International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, July 10th. Stockholders of record on Monday, June 15th were given a dividend of $0.40 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, June 15th. This represents a $1.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.1%. Johnson Controls International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 28.62%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several research firms have commented on JCI. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $140.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Tuesday, June 9th. HSBC upped their target price on Johnson Controls International from $127.00 to $136.00 in a report on Thursday, May 7th. BNP Paribas Exane initiated coverage on Johnson Controls International in a research note on Tuesday, April 14th. They set an “underperform” rating and a $120.00 price target on the stock. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Johnson Controls International from $145.00 to $160.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Finally, Mizuho upped their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $130.00 to $140.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Johnson Controls International currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $153.30.

Key Stories Impacting Johnson Controls International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly earnings beat expectations. Adjusted EPS was $1.42 versus the $1.30 consensus, while revenue rose 9.3% year over year to $6.61 billion, exceeding the $6.46 billion estimate. Johnson Controls earnings report
• Positive Sentiment: Management raised its fiscal 2026 outlook. The company now expects adjusted EPS of approximately $5.05, above the $4.90 analyst consensus, and fourth-quarter EPS of $1.55 versus the $1.52 consensus. Full-year organic sales growth is projected at about 8%. Johnson Controls raises fiscal 2026 guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Demand indicators were robust. Organic orders increased 27% year over year, and the organic backlog grew 32% to $21.0 billion. Data-center demand is emerging as a major growth driver and could eventually represent roughly one-third of the business. Johnson Controls data center demand
• Positive Sentiment: RBC raised its price target from $154 to $161 while maintaining a “sector perform” rating, implying additional upside based on the referenced current price. RBC raises Johnson Controls price target
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts collectively maintain a “moderate buy” recommendation, while unusually high call-option activity indicates increased trading interest but is not conclusive evidence of future performance. Johnson Controls unusual options activity
• Negative Sentiment: Recent institutional positioning was mixed, with several large investors reducing holdings, and disclosed insider activity included more sales than purchases. These signals may modestly temper the otherwise positive earnings reaction.

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.