Johnson Controls International Sees Unusually Large Options Volume (NYSE:JCI)

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) saw unusually large options trading activity on Wednesday. Traders acquired 19,207 call options on the company. This is an increase of 1,963% compared to the typical daily volume of 931 call options.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts recently weighed in on JCI shares. Robert W. Baird set a $132.00 price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Wolfe Research cut their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $161.00 to $160.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. Evercore started coverage on shares of Johnson Controls International in a report on Monday. They set a “hold” rating and a $155.00 price objective on the stock. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price objective on shares of Johnson Controls International from $154.00 to $158.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 7th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “buy (b)” rating on shares of Johnson Controls International in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Twelve analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Johnson Controls International has an average rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $137.05.

More Johnson Controls International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Unusually large call buying — traders bought 19,207 call options (≈1,963% above typical volume). Large call flow often signals short‑term bullish positioning or hedging ahead of news, which can push the stock higher as delta and gamma hedging increases demand.
• Positive Sentiment: Report that JCI is weighing about $4.5 billion in divestitures — potential to unlock shareholder value, fund buybacks or reduce debt. Markets typically reward credible asset‑sale plans that clarify capital allocation. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Evercore began coverage of JCI — new coverage can increase investor attention and trading activity. Article Title
• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup analyst commentary saying the stock price is expected to rise — adds a bullish institutional voice that can support momentum. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Jefferies raised its price target to $135 from $125 but kept a “hold” rating — modestly positive signal on valuation, but the unchanged rating suggests limited conviction for a strong rally. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: BNP Paribas (Exane) initiated coverage with a “strong sell” and $120 target — a sharp downside view that could weigh on investor sentiment and limit upside until company details on divestitures or capital allocation are confirmed. Article Title

Johnson Controls International Price Performance

Shares of JCI opened at $137.57 on Friday. The company has a 50 day moving average of $137.13 and a two-hundred day moving average of $122.94. The company has a quick ratio of 0.81, a current ratio of 0.99 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66. Johnson Controls International has a twelve month low of $73.55 and a twelve month high of $146.49. The company has a market cap of $84.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.91, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.39.

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 4th. The company reported $0.89 EPS for the quarter, beating 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 firm had revenue of $5.80 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.64 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.64 EPS. The business’s revenue for the quarter 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. As a group, analysts predict that Johnson Controls International will post 3.64 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Johnson Controls International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, April 10th. Stockholders of record on Monday, March 16th were issued a dividend of $0.40 per share. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.2%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, March 16th. Johnson Controls International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 30.13%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, VP Todd M. Grabowski sold 6,050 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $134.90, for a total value of $816,145.00. Following the sale, the vice president directly owned 34,836 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,699,376.40. This represents a 14.80% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, VP Daniel C. Mcconeghy sold 3,600 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $142.56, for a total transaction of $513,216.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 24,273 shares in the company, valued at $3,460,358.88. This trade represents a 12.92% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. 0.29% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Johnson Controls International

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in JCI. Maseco LLP lifted its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 102.9% during the 4th quarter. Maseco LLP now owns 211 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 107 shares during the last quarter. Mcguire Capital Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International during the 4th quarter valued at $27,000. Roxbury Financial LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 71.9% during the 4th quarter. Roxbury Financial LLC now owns 239 shares of the company’s stock valued at $29,000 after purchasing an additional 100 shares during the last quarter. Twin Tree Management LP lifted its holdings in shares of Johnson Controls International by 140.9% during the 4th quarter. Twin Tree Management LP now owns 260 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after purchasing an additional 895 shares during the last quarter. Finally, YANKCOM Partnership purchased a new stake in shares of Johnson Controls International during the 4th quarter valued at $34,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.05% 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.