Johnson Controls International Preps for Q2 Earnings Release Amid Optimism

With a market cap of $53 billion, Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) is a leading player in the engineering and manufacturing of building products and systems. Headquartered in Cork, Ireland, the company operates through four main segments: Building Solutions North America, Building Solutions EMEA/LA, Building Solutions Asia Pacific, and Global Products.

JCI is set to announce its Q2 2025 earnings before the market opens on Wednesday, May 7. Analysts predict the company will report an adjusted profit of $0.77 per share, reflecting a 1.3% decline from the $0.78 per share reported in the same quarter last year. Historically, JCI has exceeded Wall Street’s bottom-line estimates for the past four quarters.

Fiscal 2025 Projections and Strong Past Performance

Looking to fiscal 2025, analysts forecast Johnson Controls International will deliver an adjusted EPS of $3.61, which indicates a 2.7% decline from the $3.71 reported in fiscal 2024. Yet, optimism grows for fiscal 2026, with expected earnings projected to rise by 14.1% year-over-year, reaching $4.12 per share.

Over the past year, JCI shares have surged 24.4%, significantly outpacing the S&P 500 Index’s ($SPX) 8.2% increase and the Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund’s (XLI) 5.7% returns during the same timeframe.

Positive Q1 Performance Boosts Investor Confidence

Following the release of its strong Q1 2025 results on February 5, JCI stock price jumped 11.3%. The company reported net sales of $5.4 billion for the quarter, a 4.2% year-over-year increase, and surpassed consensus estimates of $5.3 billion. Orders rose by 16% organically year-over-year, largely due to high demand and considerable margin growth across all business segments. Additionally, adjusted EPS for the quarter was $0.64, outpacing analysts’ expectations by 8.5%.

For fiscal 2025, Johnson Controls International is now projecting adjusted earnings in the range of $3.50 to $3.60 per share, an increase from its previous guidance of $3.40 to $3.50 per share, which could further bolster investor confidence.

Analysts’ Perspectives on JCI Stock

Analyst sentiment towards JCI stock is moderately optimistic, holding a “Moderate Buy” rating overall. Among the 19 analysts covering the stock, there are 11 “Strong Buys” and eight “Holds.” The consensus mean price target stands at $89.95, indicating an 11.9% upside from current levels.

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