ClearBridge Investments released its Q2 2025 investor letter, reporting a 10.9% return on US equities and 18.2% for the Russell Midcap Growth Index. Growth stocks outperformed value stocks, with strong performance in IT, industrials, and financials. Check the fund’s top five holdings for best picks in 2025.

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) gained 46.98% in the last 52 weeks, closing at $106.96 per share on September 16, 2025. ClearBridge Growth Strategy highlighted its strong position in commercial HVAC for data centers amid growing AI infrastructure investments.

Despite Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI)’s outperformance in 2025, it’s not among the 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. While 75 hedge fund portfolios held JCI at the end of Q2, some AI stocks offer greater upside potential with lower downside risk. Consider exploring undervalued AI stocks for investment opportunities.

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