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Johnson Controls International (JCI) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$79.82 -1.03 (-1.27%)
(As of 12/27/2024 05:45 PM ET)

Johnson Controls International - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
9
Buy
6

Based on 15 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Johnson Controls International in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 15 analysts, 9 have given a hold rating, and 6 have given a buy rating for JCI.

Consensus Price Target

$80.93
1.39% Upside
According to the 15 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Johnson Controls International, the average price target is $80.93. The highest price target for JCI is $95.00, while the lowest price target for JCI is $60.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 1.39% from the current price of $79.82.
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JCI Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
12/29/23 to 12/28/24
1 Month Ago
11/29/23 to 11/28/24
3 Months Ago
9/30/23 to 9/29/24
1 Year Ago
12/29/22 to 12/29/23
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
6 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
5 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
9 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$80.93$77.21$71.29$65.58
Forecasted Upside1.39% Upside-7.76% Downside-7.67% Downside13.78% Upside
Consensus Rating
Hold
Hold
Hold
Moderate Buy

JCI Analyst Recommendations By Month

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JCI Price Targets by Month

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Johnson Controls International Stock vs. The Competition

TypeJohnson Controls InternationalConstruction CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.40
2.61
2.51
Consensus RatingHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside1.39% Upside23.53% Upside14.07% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalyst NameActionRatingPrice TargetUpside/Downside on Report DateDetails
12/20/2024Argus
2 of 5 stars
J. Eade
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UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$88.00+11.80%
12/5/2024Barclays
3 of 5 stars
 Boost TargetEqual Weight ➝ Equal Weight$75.00 ➝ $83.00-0.86%
11/13/2024UBS Group
4 of 5 stars
 Initiated CoverageNeutral ➝ Neutral$72.00 ➝ $90.00+4.65%
11/7/2024Oppenheimer
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 Boost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$86.00 ➝ $87.00+6.18%
11/7/2024Robert W. Baird
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$80.00 ➝ $85.00+3.80%
11/7/2024Royal Bank of Canada
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D. Dray
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Boost TargetSector Perform ➝ Sector Perform$81.00 ➝ $86.00+5.52%
11/7/2024Wells Fargo & Company
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 Boost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$84.00 ➝ $90.00+9.92%
10/17/2024Mizuho
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$62.00 ➝ $75.00-1.82%
9/27/2024Bank of America
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$80.00 ➝ $95.00+22.99%
9/6/2024Morgan Stanley
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 Initiated CoverageOverweight$85.00+22.55%
8/2/2024The Goldman Sachs Group
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 Boost TargetBuy ➝ Buy$73.00 ➝ $81.00+19.88%
4/8/2024Citigroup
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 Boost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$59.00 ➝ $68.00+4.86%
1/31/2024HSBC
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$60.00+10.11%
1/31/2024Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold$65.00 ➝ $60.00+10.11%
1/30/2024Melius Research
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 Reiterated RatingBuy ➝ Hold
12/13/2023Vertical Research
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 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$55.00+3.40%
5/8/2023JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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 Boost Target$70.00 ➝ $72.00+15.96%

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Should I Buy Johnson Controls International Stock? JCI Pros and Cons Explained

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Johnson Controls International
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Johnson Controls International plc:

  • The current stock price is $84.34, reflecting a strong performance in the market, which may indicate investor confidence and potential for future growth.
  • Johnson Controls International plc has a solid annualized dividend of $1.48, providing a yield of 1.76%. This can be attractive for income-focused investors looking for regular returns.
  • Analysts have recently upgraded their price targets for the stock, with several firms setting targets above $80, suggesting a positive outlook for the company's future performance.
  • The company has a manageable debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, indicating a balanced approach to leveraging, which can reduce financial risk and enhance stability.
  • Johnson Controls International plc operates in the engineering and manufacturing sectors, which are essential for infrastructure development, positioning the company well for growth in various markets.

Johnson Controls International
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Johnson Controls International plc for these reasons:

  • Insider selling has been notable, with significant shares sold by executives, which may raise concerns about their confidence in the company's future performance.
  • The stock has a relatively high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 33.20, which could indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
  • The company has a current ratio of 0.94, which is below 1, suggesting that it may face challenges in meeting short-term liabilities, indicating potential liquidity issues.
  • Despite recent upgrades, the consensus rating remains a "Hold," indicating that many analysts are cautious about the stock's immediate upside potential.
  • With a payout ratio of 58.27%, a significant portion of earnings is being distributed as dividends, which may limit the funds available for reinvestment in growth opportunities.

JCI Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 15 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Johnson Controls International is $80.93, with a high forecast of $95.00 and a low forecast of $60.00.

15 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Johnson Controls International in the last twelve months. There are currently 9 hold ratings and 6 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "hold" JCI shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in JCI, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Johnson Controls International's stock has a predicted upside of 1.39% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Johnson Controls International's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Johnson Controls International has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Barclays, Mizuho, Oppenheimer, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, UBS Group, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Johnson Controls International less than other "construction" companies. The consensus rating for Johnson Controls International is Hold while the average consensus rating for "construction" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how JCI compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:JCI) was last updated on 12/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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