United Asset Strategies Inc. Sells 6,082 Shares of Johnson Controls International plc $JCI

United Asset Strategies Inc. decreased its position in Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) by 23.2% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 20,146 shares of the company’s stock after selling 6,082 shares during the period. United Asset Strategies Inc.’s holdings in Johnson Controls International were worth $2,215,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

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

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several brokerages have recently weighed in on JCI. HSBC upped their price target on shares of Johnson Controls International from $79.00 to $127.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, November 24th. Barclays upped their target price on Johnson Controls International from $119.00 to $125.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on Johnson Controls International from $116.00 to $135.00 and gave the company a “sector perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 6th. Hsbc Global Res raised Johnson Controls International to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, November 24th. Finally, Melius upgraded Johnson Controls International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $148.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Wednesday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, eleven have given a Buy rating and ten have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $126.95.

Johnson Controls International Stock Down 1.3%

Shares of JCI stock opened at $112.47 on Thursday. The stock’s fifty day moving average price is $117.45 and its 200 day moving average price is $110.85. Johnson Controls International plc has a 1-year low of $68.03 and a 1-year high of $124.07. The company has a market cap of $68.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.10, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.37 and a beta of 1.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, a current ratio of 0.93 and a quick ratio of 0.76.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, November 5th. The company reported $1.26 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.20 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $6.44 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $6.31 billion. Johnson Controls International had a return on equity of 15.35% and a net margin of 13.95%.The firm’s revenue was up 3.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $1.28 earnings per share. 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. On average, research 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 business 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%.

Key Headlines 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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Johnson Controls International news, VP Lei Zhang Schlitz sold 32,031 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on 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 transaction, the vice president owned 66,780 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,559,496. This represents a 32.42% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate 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.