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Johnson Controls Intl

Johnson Controls manufactures, installs, and services HVAC systems, building management systems and controls, industrial refrigeration units, and fire and security solutions. Commercial HVAC accounts for over 45% of sales, fire and security represents roughly 40% of sales, and residential HVAC, industrial refrigeration, and other solutions account for the remaining 15% of revenue. In fiscal 2023, Johnson Controls generated nearly $27 billion in revenue.

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Johnson Controls International PLC

Johnson Controls Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) is gearing up to announce its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, 2024-11-06. Here's a quick overview of what investors should know before the release.
Analysts are estimating that Johnson Controls Intl will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $1.20.
Johnson Controls Intl bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Historical Earnings Performance</h3>
In the previous earnings release, the company beat EPS by $0.05, leading to a 1.69% drop in the share price the following trading session.
Here's a look at Johnson Controls Intl's past performance and the resulting price change:

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Quarter</th>
<th>Q3 2024</th>
<th>Q2 2024</th>
<th>Q1 2024</th>
<th>Q4 2023</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>EPS Estimate</td>
<td>1.09</td>
<td>0.75</td>
<td>0.51</td>
<td>1.09</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>1.14</td>
<td>0.78</td>
<td>0.51</td>
<td>1.05</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-2.0%</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
<td>-3.0%</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730815456_0.png" alt="eps graph" />
<h3>Analyst Opinions on Johnson Controls Intl</h3>
For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Johnson Controls Intl.
A total of 8 analyst ratings have been received for Johnson Controls Intl, with the consensus rating being Neutral. The average one-year price target stands at $79.75, suggesting a potential 7.44% upside.
<h3>Analyzing Analyst Ratings Among Peers</h3>
The below comparison of the analyst ratings and average 1-year price targets of Carrier Global, Lennox Intl and Builders FirstSource, three prominent players in the industry, gives insights for their relative performance expectations and market positioning.
<ul>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Carrier Global, with an average 1-year price target of $82.06, suggesting a potential 10.55% upside.</li>
<li>Analysts currently favor an Neutral trajectory for Lennox Intl, with an average 1-year price target of $630.57, suggesting a potential 749.48% upside.</li>
<li>Builders FirstSource is maintaining an Buy status according to analysts, with an average 1-year price target of $206.47, indicating a potential 178.15% upside.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Peer Analysis Summary</h3>
Within the peer analysis summary, vital metrics for Carrier Global, Lennox Intl and Builders FirstSource are presented, shedding light on their respective standings within the industry and offering valuable insights into their market positions and comparative performance.

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Company</th>
<th>Consensus</th>
<th>Revenue Growth</th>
<th>Gross Profit</th>
<th>Return on Equity</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Johnson Controls Intl</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>1.37%</td>
<td>$2.49B</td>
<td>6.17%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Carrier Global</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>21.26%</td>
<td>$1.68B</td>
<td>3.14%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lennox Intl</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>9.65%</td>
<td>$488.40M</td>
<td>35.90%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Builders FirstSource</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>-1.60%</td>
<td>$1.46B</td>
<td>7.43%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Key Takeaway:
Johnson Controls Intl ranks in the middle for consensus rating. It ranks at the bottom for revenue growth. It ranks in the middle for gross profit. It ranks at the bottom for return on equity.
<h3>Get to Know Johnson Controls Intl Better</h3>
Johnson Controls manufactures, installs, and services HVAC systems, building management systems and controls, industrial refrigeration units, and fire and security solutions. Commercial HVAC accounts for over 45% of sales, fire and security represents roughly 40% of sales, and residential HVAC, industrial refrigeration, and other solutions account for the remaining 15% of revenue. In fiscal 2023, Johnson Controls generated nearly $27 billion in revenue.
<h3>Financial Insights: Johnson Controls Intl</h3>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
Revenue Growth: Over the 3 months period, Johnson Controls Intl showcased positive performance, achieving a revenue growth rate of 1.37% as of 30 June, 2024. This reflects a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Johnson Controls Intl's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional net margin, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable net margin of 13.48%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Johnson Controls Intl's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 6.17%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Johnson Controls Intl's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 2.25%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Johnson Controls Intl's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.65.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JCI/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Johnson Controls Intl visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Earnings

Examining the Future: Johnson Controls Intl's Earnings Outlook

Johnson Controls Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.13% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.75%. Currently, Johnson Controls Intl has a market capitalization of $49.39 billion. 
Buying $100 In JCI: If an investor had bought $100 of JCI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $604.55 today based on a price of $73.93 for JCI at the time of writing.
<h3>Johnson Controls Intl's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730752221_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

News

Trading Ideas

$100 Invested In Johnson Controls Intl 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Johnson Controls Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.17% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.06%. Currently, Johnson Controls Intl has a market capitalization of $51.03 billion. 
Buying $100 In JCI: If an investor had bought $100 of JCI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $620.95 today based on a price of $76.39 for JCI at the time of writing.
<h3>Johnson Controls Intl's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729175602_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

If You Invested $100 In This Stock 15 Years Ago, You Would Have $600 Today

In the preceding three months, 13 analysts have released ratings for Johnson Controls Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Insights from analysts' 12-month price targets are revealed, presenting an average target of $76.92, a high estimate of $95.00, and a low estimate of $61.00. Observing a 10.55% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $69.58. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1729166412_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
The standing of Johnson Controls Intl among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Brett Linzey</td>
<td>Mizuho</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$64.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Noah Kaye</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$86.00</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Obin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Obin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Snyder</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deane Dray</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe Ritchie</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deane Dray</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Wojs</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts respond to changes in market conditions and company performance, frequently updating their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Johnson Controls Intl. This information offers a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering insights into predictions, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Johnson Controls Intl compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Johnson Controls Intl's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Johnson Controls Intl's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JCI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Johnson Controls Intl analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Johnson Controls Intl's Background</h2>
Johnson Controls manufactures, installs, and services HVAC systems, building management systems and controls, industrial refrigeration units, and fire and security solutions. Commercial HVAC accounts for over 45% of sales, fire and security represents roughly 40% of sales, and residential HVAC, industrial refrigeration, and other solutions account for the remaining 15% of revenue. In fiscal 2023, Johnson Controls generated nearly $27 billion in revenue.
<h3>Johnson Controls Intl: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization: Exceeding industry standards, the company's market capitalization places it above industry average in size relative to peers. This emphasizes its significant scale and robust market position.
Revenue Growth: Johnson Controls Intl's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 1.37%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 13.48%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Johnson Controls Intl's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of 6.17%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Johnson Controls Intl's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 2.25%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Johnson Controls Intl's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.65.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts also offer predictions for helpful metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates to provide further guidance as to what to do with certain tickers. It is important to keep in mind that while stock and sector analysts are specialists, they are also human and can only forecast their beliefs to traders.
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Analyst Ratings

Johnson Controls Intl Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (13 Ratings)

Mizuho analyst Brett Linzey maintains Johnson Controls Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $62 to $75.

Price Target

Mizuho Maintains Neutral on Johnson Controls Intl, Raises Price Target to $75

Johnson Controls Intl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) short percent of float has risen 6.63% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.51 million shares sold short, which is 1.77% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.23 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Johnson Controls Intl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728929724_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Johnson Controls Intl has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Johnson Controls Intl's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Johnson Controls Intl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.99%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Short Sellers

Short Ideas

Peering Into Johnson Controls Intl's Recent Short Interest

On CNBC's &#8220;Mad Money Lightning Round,&#8221; Jim Cramer said Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PANW#NASDAQ">PANW</a>) is a &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/price-target/24/10/41290721/palo-alto-networks-to-rally-around-14-here-are-10-top-analyst-forecasts-for-friday">good&#8221; one.</a>
On Friday, Morgan Stanley analyst Hamza Fodderwala maintained Palo Alto with an Overweight and raised the price target from $390 to $421.
Cramer said he is worried about Boeing (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>). &#8220;The balance sheet's not great, and they should have raised capital when they had a chance to. This was a very jarring series of news tonight, and I don't have any conviction whatsoever that they are getting this right,&#8221; he added.
On Friday, Boeing reported a preliminary loss of $9.97 per share and revenue of $17.8 billion for the third quarter. The company also announced a 10% reduction in its workforce.
When asked about Johnson Controls International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>), he said, &#8220;Can you believe that company's made such a comeback? I like Carrier (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CARR#NYSE">CARR</a>), I like Trane (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TT#NYSE">TT</a>), and I like Johnson Controls.&#8221;
On Oct. 7, Wells Fargo analyst Joe O&#8217;Dea maintained Johnson Controls Intl with an Overweight and raised the price target from $80 to $84.
Fulton Financial Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FULT#NASDAQ">FULT</a>) is a &#8220;good one,&#8221; the &#8220;Mad Money&#8221; host said.
Fulton Financial will report its third quarter 2024 earnings on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at approximately 4:30 p.m. ET.
Price Action:
<ul>
<li>Boeing shares gained 3% to settle at $151.02 on Friday.</li>
<li>Palo Alto shares gained 1% to close at $373.20.</li>
<li>Johnson Controls International shares gained 0.9% to close at $77.61 on Friday.</li>
<li>Fulton Financial shares gained 2.7% to close at $17.95 during the session.</li>
</ul>
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Wells Fargo analyst Joe O'Dea maintains Johnson Controls Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $80 to $84.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on Johnson Controls Intl, Raises Price Target to $84

Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintains Johnson Controls Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) with a Equal-Weight and raises the price target from $62 to $64.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Johnson Controls Intl, Raises Price Target to $64

Johnson Controls Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.25% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 13.04%. Currently, Johnson Controls Intl has a market capitalization of $50.81 billion. 
Buying $1000 In JCI: If an investor had bought $1000 of JCI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $6,395.71 today based on a price of $76.06 for JCI at the time of writing.
<h3>Johnson Controls Intl's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727879455_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $1000 Invested In Johnson Controls Intl 15 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Oppenheimer analyst Noah Kaye maintains Johnson Controls Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $79 to $86.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Johnson Controls Intl, Raises Price Target to $86

Providing a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish, 13 analysts have published ratings on Johnson Controls Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) in the last three months.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">2</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets, analyzed by analysts, offer insights with an average target of $74.77, a high estimate of $95.00, and a low estimate of $61.00. This upward trend is evident, with the current average reflecting a 10.49% increase from the previous average price target of $67.67.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727463694_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Understanding Analyst Ratings: A Comprehensive Breakdown</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Johnson Controls Intl is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Obin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Obin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$76.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris Snyder</td>
<td>Morgan Stanley</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deane Dray</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$69.00</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe Ritchie</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$81.00</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deane Dray</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>$54.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Wojs</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Wojs</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$72.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$61.00</td>
<td>$62.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$75.00</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe Ritchie</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$73.00</td>
<td>$66.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Johnson Controls Intl. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Johnson Controls Intl compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Johnson Controls Intl's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Johnson Controls Intl's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JCI/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Johnson Controls Intl analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Johnson Controls Intl's Background</h2>
Johnson Controls manufactures, installs, and services HVAC systems, building management systems and controls, industrial refrigeration units, and fire and security solutions. Commercial HVAC accounts for over 45% of sales, fire and security represents roughly 40% of sales, and residential HVAC, industrial refrigeration, and other solutions account for the remaining 15% of revenue. In fiscal 2023, Johnson Controls generated nearly $27 billion in revenue.
<h3>Financial Insights: Johnson Controls Intl</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With a profound presence, the company's market capitalization is above industry averages. This reflects substantial size and strong market recognition.
Revenue Growth: Johnson Controls Intl's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 June, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 1.37%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Johnson Controls Intl's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of 13.48%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 6.17%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Johnson Controls Intl's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 2.25%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Johnson Controls Intl's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.65.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Analysts work in banking and financial systems and typically specialize in reporting for stocks or defined sectors. Analysts may attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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In-Depth Examination Of 13 Analyst Recommendations For Johnson Controls Intl

B of A Securities analyst Andrew Obin maintains Johnson Controls Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $80 to $95.

B of A Securities Maintains Buy on Johnson Controls Intl, Raises Price Target to $95

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Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>LUNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$9.00</td>
<td>$27.6K</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$350.00</td>
<td>$28.5K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$25.0K</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
<td>905</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$90.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>3.8K</td>
<td>676</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JCI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$77.50</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>44</td>
<td>290</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AYI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$179.3K</td>
<td>13</td>
<td>141</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CSX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$29.6K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>109</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VRT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$87.50</td>
<td>$127.5K</td>
<td>27</td>
<td>107</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ADP</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$27.0K</td>
<td>83</td>
<td>62</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UAL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>09/27/24</td>
<td>$52.00</td>
<td>$27.2K</td>
<td>942</td>
<td>58</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding LUNR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 175 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 115 contract(s) at a $9.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.6K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 4929 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1305 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 49 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 63 contract(s) at a $350.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.5K, with a price of $455.0 per contract. There were 2544 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1079 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LYFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 21 day(s) on October 18, 2024. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.0K, with a price of $125.0 per contract. There were 6372 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 905 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 49 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 400 contract(s) at a $90.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $88.0 per contract. There were 3861 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 676 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JCI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 49 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 130 contract(s) at a $77.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $270.0 per contract. There were 44 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 290 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AYI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYI#NYSE">AYI</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 21 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 139 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 30 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $179.3K, with a price of $1290.0 per contract. There were 13 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 141 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CSX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSX#NASDAQ">CSX</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 357 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 106 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.6K, with a price of $280.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 109 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For VRT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRT#NYSE">VRT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 294 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 102 contract(s) at a $87.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $127.5K, with a price of $1250.0 per contract. There were 27 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 107 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ADP (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ADP#NASDAQ">ADP</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 266 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 18 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.0K, with a price of $1500.0 per contract. There were 83 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 62 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UAL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UAL#NASDAQ">UAL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, is expiring today. Parties traded 40 contract(s) at a $52.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.2K, with a price of $680.0 per contract. There were 942 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 58 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>JCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$89.8K</td>
<td>642</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CHPT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$1.50</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>15.1K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RKLB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$12.00</td>
<td>$46.7K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>340</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SYM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$114.0K</td>
<td>106</td>
<td>300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GEV</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$250.00</td>
<td>$110.2K</td>
<td>219</td>
<td>108</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LYFT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$5.00</td>
<td>$37.6K</td>
<td>330</td>
<td>89</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LMT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$565.00</td>
<td>$102.0K</td>
<td>180</td>
<td>78</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$50.1K</td>
<td>6</td>
<td>46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GWW</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/18/24</td>
<td>$1060.00</td>
<td>$32.4K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>41</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FERG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$53.7K</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For JCI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 122 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 418 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $89.8K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 642 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5757 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CHPT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NYSE">CHPT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 157 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 987 contract(s) at a $1.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.5K, with a price of $32.0 per contract. There were 15123 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1010 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RKLB (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 822 day(s) on December 18, 2026. Parties traded 199 contract(s) at a $12.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $46.7K, with a price of $235.0 per contract. There were 3726 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 340 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SYM (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SYM#NASDAQ">SYM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 157 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $15.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $114.0K, with a price of $1140.0 per contract. There were 106 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 300 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GEV (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 122 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 49 contract(s) at a $250.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $110.2K, with a price of $2250.0 per contract. There were 219 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 108 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LYFT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LYFT#NASDAQ">LYFT</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 486 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 48 contract(s) at a $5.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.6K, with a price of $785.0 per contract. There were 330 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LMT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 59 day(s) on November 15, 2024. This event was a transfer of 63 contract(s) at a $565.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $102.0K, with a price of $1620.0 per contract. There were 180 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 78 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GE#NYSE">GE</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 122 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 25 contract(s) at a $195.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.1K, with a price of $2005.0 per contract. There were 6 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 46 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GWW (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GWW#NYSE">GWW</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 31 day(s) on October 18, 2024. This event was a transfer of 40 contract(s) at a $1060.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.4K, with a price of $810.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 41 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FERG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FERG#NYSE">FERG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on September 20, 2024. Parties traded 20 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $53.7K, with a price of $2663.0 per contract. There were 3 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 20 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Johnson Controls Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 15 years by 1.04% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.79%. Currently, Johnson Controls Intl has a market capitalization of $48.44 billion. 
Buying $1000 In JCI: If an investor had bought $1000 of JCI stock 15 years ago, it would be worth $5,942.31 today based on a price of $72.51 for JCI at the time of writing.
<h3>Johnson Controls Intl's Performance Over Last 15 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Fund manager Matthew Tuttle made waves in the ETF space for his unique funds that offer ways for investors to get leveraged exposure or <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/01/36500461/exclusive-the-man-who-shorts-cathie-wood-and-jim-cramer-filed-for-new-bitcoin-etfs-why-lev">bet against well-known financial figures</a> like Jim Cramer and Cathie Wood.
Tuttle is back with a new fund that gives investors a way to invest in companies that are not meeting ESG (environmental, social, and governance) requirements.
What Happened: Tuttle Capital Management launched the ETF Opportunities Trust Tuttle Capital Shareholders First Index ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ESGX#BATS">ESGX</a>), a new ETF that gives investors<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/esg/23/09/34288808/want-to-bet-against-woke-companies-theres-an-etf-for-that"> a way to invest </a>in companies that "focus on profits, not politics or trendy activisms of the moment."
"ESGX allows investors to choose a portfolio of companies that follow the comment sense notion that companies that focus on profits are better for investors than companies that don't," a press release for the fund reads.
The ETF follows the AJN Shareholders First Index, which tracks a portfolio of U.S. companies that meet the requirement of focusing on profits and ignoring politics and "trendy activisms of the moment."
"Too many companies today put ESG and DEI politics first and their shareholders' profits last," Tuttle Capital CEO Matthew Tuttle said. "ESG has become a way for liberal executives and large investors to enact social changes that they can't pass at the ballot box."
Tuttle said CEOs can be pressured to "cave to the trendy politics of the moment," and often times this is not in the best interest of shareholders.
"That's why we launched ESGX – to put shareholders and profits first."
Tuttle added that investors had limited options of ways to invest in companies that put profits ahead of politics before the ETF launched.
As of Sept. 9, the following were the top <a href="http://ShareholdersFirstETF.com">holdings </a>in the ESGX ETF:
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<li>MarketAxess Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKTX#NASDAQ">MKTX</a>): 2.3% of assets</li>
<li>Evergy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVRG#NASDAQ">EVRG</a>): 2.2% of assets</li>
<li>J.B. Hunt Transport Services (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>): 2.1% of assets</li>
<li>MDU Resources Group (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MDU#NYSE">MDU</a>): 2.1% of assets</li>
<li>RLI Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RLI#NYSE">RLI</a>): 2.1% of assets</li>
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The ETF launch comes after companies like Anheuser-Busch InBev (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BUD#NYSE">BUD</a>), Planet Fitness (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLNT#NYSE">PLNT</a>), Target Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGT#NYSE">TGT</a>) and others have been <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/06/33083401/mark-cuban-vs-chamath-palihapitiya-billionaires-battle-over-go-woke-go-broke-mantra">accused by consumers</a> and investors of focusing too heavily on ESG and DEI policies and "going woke" instead of worrying about financial growth and returns for shareholders.
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Self Defense ETF Also Launches: Tuttle Capital also launched the Spinnaker ETF Series Tuttle Capital Self Defense Index ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GUNZ#BATS">GUNZ</a>) Tuesday.
The fund invests in companies that are engaged in self-defense, with a belief that the United States is becoming less safe.
The ETF invests in companies that manufacture, service, supply and distribute personal and law enforcement defense equipment and protection services. The fund tracks the AJN Self Defense U.S. Equity Index.
"Americans feel less safe and feel there is more crime in the country now than last year. Many Americans are taking self defense into their own hands," Tuttle said.
Tuttle added that shares of gun manufacturers have also risen after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
"Gun sales have rebounded after nearly three years of continuous decline and firearms manufacturers world wide have seen their stock surge after the terrorist attack on Israel and the Trump assassination attempt."
As of Sept. 9, the following were the top <a href="https://www.gunzetf.com/">holdings </a>in the GUNZ ETF:
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<li>Palantir Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>): 8.9% of assets</li>
<li>Johnson Controls (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>): 6.9% of assets</li>
<li>AXON Enterprise (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXON#NASDAQ">AXON</a>): 6.9% of assets</li>
<li>Allegion PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALLE#NYSE">ALLE</a>): 6.4% of assets</li>
<li>OSI Systems (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OSIS#NASDAQ">OSIS</a>): 6.4% of assets</li>
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Johnson Controls International PLC (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) is scheduled to report its fiscal fourth-quarter results on Dec. 10, after having delivered <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/40067145/johnson-controls-q3-eps-beat-ceo-succession-elliotts-new-director-more">an earnings beat for the previous quarter</a>. 
While the company has significant exposure to data centers, among the more profitable verticals, the naming of its new CEO is likely to act as a catalyst for the stock, according to BofA Securities.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/58a462ca43eaaa0001e788d8/andrew-obin">Analyst Andrew Obin</a> upgraded the rating for Johnson Controls International from Neutral to Buy, while raising the price target from $76 to $80.
The Johnson Controls International Thesis: The company is on track to generate around $4 billion from data centers, comprising about 14% of the estimated revenues for fiscal 2024, Obin said in the upgrade note.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
"The pending divestitures of JCI&#8217;s Air Distribution Technologies and Residential &amp; Light Commercial HVAC businesses will directionally increase JCI&#8217;s data center revenue mix further," he added.
Johnson Controls International's stock is currently trading at a discount to its US HVAC peers, the analyst stated.
The company is searching for a new CEO and is likely to make an announcement before the end of this year, which would be a "positive catalyst," Obin said. "Combined with activist investor involvement, we believe this potentially signals a new strategic direction for the company," he further wrote.
JCI Price Action: Shares of Johnson Controls International had risen by 1.9% to $69.89 at the time of publication on Tuesday.
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<li>B of A Securities analyst Andrew Obin upgraded Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JCI#NYSE">JCI</a>) from Neutral to Buy and boosted the price target from $76 to $80. Johnson Controls shares gained 1.1% to close at $68.60 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/JCI/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://widgets.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5b7ebff5211e20000150e52d/derek-johnston">Deutsche Bank analyst Derek Johnston</a> upgraded the rating for Equity Residential (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EQR#NYSE">EQR</a>) from Hold to Buy and boosted the price target from $62 to $83. Equity Residential shares gained 1% to close at $75.10 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EQR/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst John Royall upgraded Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DK#NYSE">DK</a>) from Underweight to Neutral and raised the price target from $23 to $26. Delek US shares fell 3.9% to close at $18.75 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DK/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/604b72e78b50090001072408/akash-tewari">Jefferies analyst Akash Tewari</a> upgraded Relay Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RLAY#NASDAQ">RLAY</a>) from Hold to Buy and increased the price target from $10.6 to $16. Relay Therapeutics shares gained 52.4% to close at $9.51 on Monday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/RLAY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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