Johnson Controls International plc (JCI)
Johnson Controls makes the smart technology that keeps buildings comfortable, safe, and energy-efficient.
Is Johnson Controls International plc a good stock for a UK beginner?
The honest version: There's no rating here and nothing for sale. In its favour: Strong position in the essential building services market. Worth weighing: High valuation compared to current earnings. Below, we lay out what it does, what its numbers mean, and the honest risks, so you can decide for yourself.
Over about 2 years to 2026-07-31. This is the share price only - reinvesting the dividends would add to it. And it's the USD return - as a UK investor your actual £ return also moves with the exchange rate. Past performance is not a guide to the future, and it could just as easily have fallen.
How much has Johnson Controls International plc actually fallen?
Over the last 2 years of daily prices, Johnson Controls International plc fell as much as −21% from a high to a later low. Drops of this size are a normal part of owning a share - worth knowing in advance, so a dip doesn't come as a shock.
Worst peak-to-trough fall in the daily closing price over the period we hold. Past falls are not a forecast - it can fall further, or recover.
Based on beta - how much the price swings versus the whole market. Bumpier isn't bad; it just means a rougher ride, which matters more the sooner you might need the money.
Prices move on results, news and the mood of the whole market - no single headline explains a day, and a quiet week is usually just noise, not a signal.
Widespread adoption of their green building technology.
Technological disruption from new, cheaper competitors.
What does Johnson Controls International plc do?
Think of Johnson Controls as the brains behind the modern office block or hospital, providing heating, cooling, and security systems that help buildings run more efficiently. Revenue comes from selling this equipment and providing the ongoing service and software needed to keep everything humming along. What really moves the needle here is how well they help customers cut energy costs, a major selling point for their business.
On our factor screen it looks strongest on momentum and quality, and weakest on value.
- ✓Pays a dividend - about 1.1% a year
- ✓Growing - revenue up about 9% over the year
- !High P/E of 41 - big growth is already priced in
- Momentum screens high (77/100)
- Strong position in the essential building services market
- Recurring revenue from long-term maintenance contracts
- High focus on energy efficiency which is a growing priority for businesses
- Economic downturns leading to cancelled building projects
- Supply chain disruptions affecting the delivery of hardware
- Increased competition in the smart-building software space
What do Johnson Controls International plc's numbers mean?
How much money does Johnson Controls International plc make?
Revenue and profit by quarter, and how much of each sale turns into profit.
Does Johnson Controls International plc pay a dividend?
Yes - Johnson Controls International plc currently pays a dividend of about 1.1% a year (the yearly payout as a share of the price). A dividend is a slice of profit handed to shareholders; the yield moves as the price moves, and a company can cut or stop it.
What do the numbers say about Johnson Controls International plc's dividend?
There's no rating here, and we don't judge whether the dividend will continue - that would be advice. Here are the figures income investors usually look at, and what each one means, so you can weigh it up yourself.
Figures are from the latest available data and can be distorted by one-off results. Past payments don't predict future ones, and a dividend can be cut at any time. This lays out the numbers to help you understand them - it is not a view on what will happen.
When does Johnson Controls International plc report earnings, and how did recent quarters go?
Johnson Controls International plc is next scheduled to report on about 2026-11-04 - dates can move, and we don't predict results; this just tells you when to look.
Each quarter a company reports its results against what analysts expected. ‘Beating’ or ‘missing’ is about that expectation, not whether the business is doing well in absolute terms.
| Reported | Expected EPS: The earnings per share analysts expected for the quarter - the average of their forecasts. 'Beating' or 'missing' is measured against this number. | Actual EPS | vs expected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-29 | $1.30 | $1.42 | Beat +9% |
| 2026-05-06 | $1.12 | $1.19 | Beat +6% |
| 2026-02-04 | $0.84 | $0.89 | Beat +6% |
| 2025-11-05 | $1.20 | $1.26 | Beat +5% |
| 2025-07-29 | $1.01 | $1.05 | Beat +4% |
| 2025-05-07 | $0.80 | $0.82 | Beat +3% |
Across the last 6 quarters here, Johnson Controls International plc came in ahead of what analysts expected 6 times. One quarter is noise, not a trend.
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Reported vs expected earnings per share (EPS) from published results; the expectation is the analyst consensus, not our view. Report dates are estimates that can move.
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An illustrative range for the year ahead, with the assumption behind each case — not a prediction or a price target.
What are the pros and cons of Johnson Controls International plc?
How many points the write-up makes each way — a balance check, not a score or verdict.
- Strong position in the essential building services market
- Recurring revenue from long-term maintenance contracts
- High focus on energy efficiency which is a growing priority for businesses
- High valuation compared to current earnings
- Sensitive to the ups and downs of the construction industry
- Share price can be more volatile than the broader market
- Economic downturns leading to cancelled building projects
- Supply chain disruptions affecting the delivery of hardware
- Increased competition in the smart-building software space
The write-up's own warning lights — if these start happening, the case above changes.
- A sustained drop in global commercial construction activity
- A significant decline in the company's profit margins
Built from public filings & market prices, checked for an education-only tone, and never a price target. How we make these →
This plain-English summary was auto-generated on 2026-08-02 from public data and checked for an education-only, no-advice tone (the figures above carry their own, usually fresher, 'as of' date). It's information, never a recommendation.