Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)

Johnson Controls International Plc's stock has increased by 34.58% in the past six months and 56.67% over the last year. Key events impacting the stock include analyst rating changes, a cyber disruption in early Q1 2024, portfolio optimization through the sale of its Air Distribution Technologies division and an agreement to sell the Residential and Light Commercial HVAC business to Bosch, and financial performance meeting first-quarter expectations despite challenges in the Asia-Pacific region. The company anticipates mid-single-digit top-line growth and segment EBITDA margin expansion for the full year fiscal 2025.

Demand for Johnson Controls International Plc's products and services exhibits some seasonality, with increased demand for residential air conditioning equipment and services during the summer months. This seasonality is largely mitigated by the diverse range of other products and services the company provides, which do not experience a material seasonal effect. The company anticipated a return to normal seasonality in fiscal year 2024.

Johnson Controls International Plc specializes in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions, operating in the Producer Manufacturing sector, specifically within the Industrial Machinery and Building Products industries. The company engineers, manufactures, commissions, and retrofits building products and systems globally, focusing on improving energy efficiency, safety, and sustainability in buildings. Major products and services include HVAC systems, building management systems, fire and security solutions, digital solutions, industrial refrigeration, and residential and smart home products.

Johnson Controls International Plc has a significant global presence, operating in over 150 countries and approximately 2,000 locations across six continents. North America accounts for approximately 63% of its total revenue in fiscal year 2024, while about 45% of its revenue is generated outside North America, with EMEA and Latin America contributing around 21% of revenue.

Johnson Controls has maintained a strong brand reputation, particularly in sustainability and corporate responsibility, being recognized as a "100 Best Corporate Citizen" since 2009 and ranking among the world's most sustainable corporations. The company's commitment to sustainability is demonstrated by its launch of OpenBlue Net Zero Buildings as a Service and OpenBlue Indoor Air Quality as a Service. A ransomware attack in September 2023 negatively impacted Johnson Controls' reputation.

Johnson Controls International Plc's ownership is predominantly institutional, with over 2,130 institutional owners and shareholders holding approximately 743 to 744 million shares, representing between 89.49% and 91.87% of the company's stock. Major institutional owners include Dodge & Cox, Vanguard Group Inc, and BlackRock, Inc. Individual investors hold approximately 10.16% of the company, while insiders own about 0.36%.