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AYI is gaining from smart building demand, data centers and AIS margin strength, but legacy lighting weakness keeps the transition unfinished.

AYI's Q3 beat, cash flow and AIS growth support the bull case, but valuation and lighting weakness keep the stock looking more like a hold.

AYI's outlook rests on AIS growth, software-enabled controls and AV platforms as uneven lighting demand keeps its transition story balanced.

The HVAC giant is riding a data center boom, but its stock often moves in lockstep with the market you already own.

JCI and LYB made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on June 26th, 2026.

Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. But their prominence also brings high exposure to the ups and downs of economic cycles. Luckily, the tide is turning in their favor as the industry’s 18.7% return over the past six months has topped the S&P 500 by 12.5 percentage points.

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) is included among Billionaire Mario Gabelli’s Top 12 Dividend Stocks. On June 10, Bernstein initiated coverage of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) with an Outperform rating and a $176 price target. The firm said data centers represent a “strong tailwind” for Johnson Controls, with growth largely driven by its chiller […]

Wauwatosa startup COnovate hired a battery industry veteran as CEO to scale production of its eCOphite material.

MOD lifts fiscal 2026 EBITDA margin to 13.8% despite headwinds and sees further expansion in fiscal 2027.

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) was among the stocks Jim Cramer highlighted during Mad Money, as he noted the rotation into defensive sectors. Cramer highlighted the stock as a data center play. He commented: Then we spring back to the data center again, this time with Johnson Controls, heating, ventilation, air conditioning. A lot of […]

Recent performance and business snapshot Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) has been trading with a mixed return profile recently, with the stock down 5.7% over the past day and 5.2% over the past week, while still positive over longer periods. The company reports annual revenue of US$24.4b and net income of US$2.0b, with both revenue and net income growth figures provided. This helps frame the scale of its global building products and services operations. See our latest analysis for...

Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) has appointed Irene Esteves to its board of directors. Esteves brings experience in global finance, industrial technology, and board governance across large organizations. The appointment reflects Johnson Controls International's focus on board refreshment aligned with its business priorities in building technologies and energy efficiency. For investors tracking NYSE:JCI, the board change comes with the stock trading around $139.36. The company has...

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Investing.com -- Bernstein initiated coverage of the U.S. multi-industrials and electrical equipment sector in a note on Wednesday, flagging Vertiv and nVent as its outperform-rated picks in data center power and cooling, with price targets implying 30% to 40% upside for each.

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) is included among the Billionaire Ken Fisher’s Top 11 Dividend Stock Picks. On June 3, Wolfe Research raised its price recommendation on Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) to $171 from $165. It reiterated an Outperform rating on the stock. The firm came away encouraged after Johnson Controls’ investor event, which […]

Modine lands a long-term AI data center cooling deal targeting $4B+ sales in 2027-29, backed by a $165M upfront payment to expand capacity.

Although Johnson Controls has outpaced the industrial sector over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautiously optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Johnson Controls has had an impressive run over the past six months as its shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 20.3%. The stock now trades at $149.89, marking a 31.3% gain. This was partly due to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

With a short percentage of shares outstanding of 1.49%, Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) is among the 7 Best Electrical Contracting Stocks to Buy for Data Hall Fit-outs. On May 13, Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) completed its acquisition of Alloy Enterprises, a Boston-based developer of next-generation thermal management technologies for high-performance data centers and other mission-critical industrial applications. […]

If you are wondering whether Johnson Controls International at around US$146.96 is offering fair value or a stretched price, the next few sections will walk through what the current data actually says about the stock. The share price sits at US$146.96, with recent returns of 6.3% over 7 days, 1.8% over 30 days, 20.2% year to date and 45.6% over 1 year, while the 3 year and 5 year returns are 144.0% and 143.3% respectively. These moves sit against a backdrop of ongoing attention on Johnson...

Life beyond the Magnificent 7. Trader Talk host Kenny Polcari, Pacer ETFs President Sean O'Hara, and Catalyst Funds CIO David Miller discuss why capital is moving outside traditional mega-caps and into tech infrastructure. Breaking down the next leg of the AI boom, the panel reveals why investors must focus on data center power, liquid-cooling systems, and critical memory chipmakers

Life beyond the Magnificent 7. Trader Talk host Kenny Polcari, Pacer ETFs President Sean O'Hara, and Catalyst Funds CIO David Miller discuss why capital is moving outside traditional mega-caps and into tech infrastructure. Breaking down the next leg of the AI boom, the panel reveals why investors must focus on data center power, liquid-cooling systems, and critical memory chipmakers

Shares of building operations company Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) jumped 6% in the afternoon session after UBS raised its price target on the stock to $180 from $170 while maintaining a Buy rating, following a company event.

Johnson Controls International (JCI) is undergoing an operational turnaround supported by improvemen

While profitability is essential, it doesn’t guarantee long-term success. Some companies that rest on their margins will lose ground as competition intensifies — as Jeff Bezos said, “Your margin is my opportunity”.

As the craze of earnings season draws to a close, here’s a look back at some of the most exciting (and some less so) results from Q1. Today, we are looking at commercial building products stocks, starting with Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI).

A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the Dow hit a fresh all-time high above 50,700 as yields cooled off.

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) is one of the 8 Best Climate Change Stocks to Buy According to Analysts. On May 19, modular data center builder Armada announced that it has entered an agreement with Johnson Controls for the development of the Galleon Forge One factory in Arizona. In a statement, Armada said Galleon Forge […]

The market for Johnson Controls International plc's ( NYSE:JCI ) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings...

Johnson Controls’ first quarter results beat Wall Street’s revenue and adjusted profit expectations, but the market reacted negatively, with shares trading lower after the announcement. Management attributed the strong sales and margin expansion to robust demand from data center customers and ongoing operational improvements. CEO Joakim Weidemanis highlighted the company’s proprietary business system and technological differentiation in high-capacity cooling as key factors, while also acknowledg