UBS maintains "Buy" rating on Johnson Controls with potential 70% earnings upside

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-28 12:39:00

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI) is one of the 11 best European stocks to invest in, with UBS reiterating its “Buy” rating and maintaining a price target of $116.00 on June 17, 2025. UBS predicts a potential 70% earnings upside for Johnson Controls from fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2028.

UBS noted that Johnson Controls increased its share repurchase authorization by $9 billion the week before June 17, 2025, with approximately $5 billion expected to be deployed over the next three to six months. This move contributes to the positive outlook on the company’s future growth potential.

Confidence in Johnson Controls’ new CEO, Joakim Weidemanis, further supports UBS’s positive outlook. Weidemanis, who took over in 2024, previously achieved a 600 basis point operating margin improvement at Danaher’s Diagnostics business from 2020 to 2024, indicating strong leadership potential.

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI) is a building technology and solutions company based in Ireland, specializing in designing, installing, and servicing smart, energy-efficient systems for various building needs. With leading brands like Johnson Controls and Tyco, the company operates through four segments: Building Solutions North America, EMEA/LA, Asia Pacific, and Global Products.



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