JCI Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

JCI - Johnson Controls International plc

AIR-COND & WARM AIR HEATG EQUIP & COMM & INDL REFRIG EQUIP
$119.26
-1.02 (-0.85%) ▼
BUY
MODERATE Confidence
Last Updated: January 30, 2026
Earnings: Feb 04, 2026 3d

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Bottom Line:
💡 BUY OPPORTUNITY: JCI shows positive signals but monitor for confirmation. Market pricing in 2.3% decline. Moderate conviction.

Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)

Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation

0% (Stagnation) 50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$208.28
Based on 10.2% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$129.33
7.8% Margin of Safety

How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 24.0x Exit PE.

In-depth Analysis How we analyze

Valuation Analysis: JCI is currently trading at $119.26, which is considered slightly high relative to its 30-day fair value range of $112.73 to $120.50. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 22.4) is in line with its historical norms (24.0). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 2.3% over the next few years. This pessimistic expectation contrasts with the company's recent 181.3% earnings growth, suggesting potential undervaluation if the company simply maintains stability.

Technical Outlook: Technically, JCI is in a strong uptrend. The price is approaching resistance at $120.84. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation.

Market Sentiment: JCI has a strong technical setup (60/100), with favorable trendlines, momentum, and price action for short-term traders. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $134.44 (+11.8%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position SLIGHTLY HIGH
Fair Price Range $112.73 - $120.50
Company Quality Score 61/100 (BUY)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 73.8%

All Signals

  • BULLISH: Strong technical setup (60/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • BULLISH: Trading below Wall St target ($134.44)

Fair Price Analysis

30-Day Fair Range $112.73 - $120.50
Current vs Fair Value SLIGHTLY HIGH

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $112.95
Resistance Level $120.84
Current Trend Strong Uptrend

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 22.39
Wall Street Target $134.44 (+11.8%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 3.1%
Earnings Growth (YoY) 181.3%
Profit Margin 14.0%
Valuation Discount vs History -2.3% cheaper
PE vs Historical 22.4 vs 24.0 FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): -2.3% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $117.51 (-2%)
2-Year Target $114.81 (-5%)
3-Year Target $112.17 (-7%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 22→24) $120.26 (0%)
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 22.4, Growth: 16.3%) $189.41 (+58%)
Base: (SPY PE: 22.3, Growth: 16.3%) $188.68 (+57%)
Bear: (PE: 19.0, Growth: 16.3%) $160.38 (+33%)
📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings
RECOVERY PLAY: Stock looks expensive now (44x PE), but valuation improves significantly next year (22x PE) as earnings recover.
Trailing PE: 44.39 | Current EPS (TTM): $2.63
Bull Case $256.83 (+115%)
Analyst growth 100.0%, PE expands to 48.8
Base Case $233.48 (+96%)
Market implied 100.0%, PE stable at 44.4
Bear Case $79.38 (-33%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 37.7
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
💡 Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 22.4 to 24.0
Stabilization Target: $128.95 (+7.2%)
PE Expansion Potential: +7.2%
Last updated: January 31, 2026 12:36 PM ET
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
3
Sells
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INSIDERS SELLING
Recent Transactions
Daniel C Mcconeghy SELL 5917 shares 2025-09-03
Nathan D Manning SELL 1422 shares 2025-09-02
Val T. Hoyle SELL 2025-08-19

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