JCI Stock Surges 17% With A 6-day Spree On Record Earnings & Guidance Hike
Johnson Controls International (JCI) – a provider of building HVAC, security, fire, and controls systems – hit a 6-day winning streak, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to 17%. The company’s market cap has surged by about $12 Bil over the last 6 days and currently stands at $85 Bil.
The stock has YTD (year-to-date) return of 16.1% compared to 1.7% for S&P 500. This calls for a re-evaluation of the stock’s valuation to find out whether this is an opportunity or a trap.
What Triggered The Rally?
[1] Q1 Earnings Beat & Raised FY2026 Guidance
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- Adjusted EPS Beat by $0.05
- FY2026 EPS Guidance Raised to $4.70
- Impact: Stock Jumped 7% Premarket, Significant Volume Increase
[2] Multiple Analyst Price Target Hikes
- JPMorgan Target Raised To $158
- Rothschild & Co Target To $150
- Impact: Sustained Institutional Buying, New 52-Week High Reached
Opportunity or Trap?
Below is our take on valuation.
There are a few things to fear in JCI stock given its overall Weak operating performance and financial condition. In addition, keeping in mind its High valuation, we think that the stock is Unattractive (For details, see Buy or Sell JCI).
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Returns vs S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for JCI stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | JCI | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 16.6% | 0.4% |
| 1M (21D) | 24.9% | 0.6% |
| 3M (63D) | 14.1% | 3.6% |
| YTD 2026 | 16.1% | 1.7% |
| 2025 | 54.0% | 16.4% |
| 2024 | 39.8% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -7.6% | 24.2% |
However, big gains can follow sharp reversals – but how has JCI behaved after prior drops? See JCI Dip Buyer Analysis to learn more.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 66 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 25 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 26 | 17 |
| 4D | 19 | 1 |
| 5D | 12 | 3 |
| 6D | 6 | 3 |
| 7D or more | 3 | 1 |
| Total >=3 D | 66 | 25 |
Key Financials for Johnson Controls International (JCI)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $23.0 Bil | $23.6 Bil |
| Operating Income | $2.4 Bil | $2.8 Bil |
| Net Income | $1.7 Bil | $3.3 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2025 FQ4 | 2026 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $6.4 Bil | $5.8 Bil |
| Operating Income | $830.0 Mil | $853.0 Mil |
| Net Income | $1.7 Bil | $524.0 Mil |
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