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Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 (ended September 2024) adjusted earnings of $1.28 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.25. The bottom line increased 21.9% year over year.Total revenues (continuing operations) of $6.25 billion missed the consensus estimate of $7.26 billion. The top line increased 6.7% year over year, while organic revenues increased 10%.For fiscal 2024, the company’s adjusted earnings were $3.71 per share, up 6% year over year. ...

The company exceeded analyst projections on both its top and bottom lines in its latest completed quarter.The news driving Johnson Controls (JCI 8.83%) stock well higher on Wednesday was glaringly positive. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) specialist reported its fiscal fourth quarter of 2024 results, and on the better-than-expected results, investors eagerly bought into the stock. It rose by just shy of 9% in price that day, a performance more than good enough to beat the S&P 500 index ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company achieved double-digit organic revenue growth of 10% in Q4 2024, with adjusted EPS of $1.28, up 22% year-over-year [14][15] - Adjusted free cash flow conversion reached 96%, with adjusted free cash flow of $2.4 billion, an increase of nearly $800 million year-over-year [17] - The company ended the quarter with approximately $600 million in available cash and net debt decreased to 2 times, at the lower end of the long-term target of 2 to 2.5 times [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Global Products segment saw organic sales grow by 8%, with adjusted segment EBITDA margin expanding by 700 basis points to 28% [18][19] - Building Solutions segment delivered double-digit revenue growth, with organic sales increasing by 11%, and a record backlog of $13.1 billion [20][23] - Orders in Building Solutions grew by 8% in the quarter, with North America orders increasing by 7% and EMEALA orders up 14% [21][22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - In North America, organic sales for Building Solutions were up 16%, while EMEALA saw a 10% increase [24] - Asia Pacific experienced a 6% growth in orders, rebounding from previous declines [22] - The company reported strong growth in key verticals such as data centers, government, healthcare, and higher education [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on becoming a pure-play provider of comprehensive solutions for commercial buildings, emphasizing energy efficiency and clean electrification [10][11] - A multi-year restructuring plan is in place to address stranded costs and right-size global operations, with expected annual cost savings of approximately $500 million [32][54] - The company aims to return 100% of free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases [31][66] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's positioning for long-term shareholder value, supported by a record backlog and strong order growth [9][13] - The company anticipates mid-single-digit organic sales growth for fiscal 2025, with adjusted EPS guidance of $3.40 to $3.50 per share [30][28] - Management noted that the first quarter of fiscal 2025 is expected to see organic sales growth of mid-single digits, with adjusted segment EBITDA margin expansion [29][44] Other Important Information - The pending sale of the Residential & Light Commercial business to Bosch is progressing, with an expected close in the fiscal fourth quarter [8] - The company is committed to a simplified operating model that leverages digital expertise to enhance productivity and customer outcomes [12][10] Q&A Session Summary Question: How do you see mid-single digits across the segments? - Management indicated that APAC is expected to be slightly above the mid-single-digit growth, while North America, EMEALA, and Global Products will be at or slightly below that overall guide [36] Question: What is the reason for the first quarter's organic growth being only mid-single digits? - Management explained that the timing of larger orders and quarter-to-quarter volatility in service business performance contribute to this guidance [43][44] Question: Can you provide details on the restructuring announcement? - Management clarified that restructuring costs will precede benefits, with $400 million in costs expected ahead of $500 million in savings [54][55] Question: What is the outlook for North America Building Solutions margins? - Management noted that margin pressure from system mix is expected to normalize, leading to improved margins as service projects come online [58] Question: What is the expected impact of the divestiture on free cash flow? - Management stated that the divestiture will allow for 100% free cash flow from the discontinued operation, with structural headwinds affecting overall conversion [76][79]

Johnson Controls (JCI) reported $6.25 billion in revenue for the quarter ended September 2024, representing a year-over-year decline of 9.5%. EPS of $1.28 for the same period compares to $1.05 a year ago.The reported revenue represents a surprise of -13.96% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $7.26 billion. With the consensus EPS estimate being $1.25, the EPS surprise was +2.40%.While investors closely watch year-over-year changes in headline numbers -- revenue and earnings -- and how they compare to Wall ...

Johnson Controls (JCI) came out with quarterly earnings of $1.28 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.25 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.05 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 2.40%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this diversified technology and industrial company would post earnings of $1.08 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.14, delivering a surprise of 5.56%.Over ...

| --- | --- | |----------------------------------------------------------|-------| | | | | FISCAL Q4 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 6, 2024 | | | | | | | | FORWARD-LOOKING AND CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS/NON-GAAP FINANCIAL INFORMATION Johnson Controls International plc cautionary statement regarding forward-looking statements Johnson Controls International plc has made statements in this communication that are forward-looking and therefore are subject to risks and uncertainties. All statements in this doc ...

Sales Performance - Q4 sales increased 7% to $7.4 billion, with organic sales growth of 10%[2] - Full year sales rose 2% to $27.4 billion, with organic sales growth of 4%[2] - Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2024, were $4,391 million, an increase of 6.4% from $4,128 million in the same period last year[25] - Net sales for 2023 totaled $26,793 million, with North America contributing $10,330 million and EMEA/LA $4,096 million, reflecting a 10% growth overall[49] - For 2024, net sales are projected to reach $27,418 million, with North America expected to grow to $11,348 million[49] - Net sales for continuing operations reached $15,967 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $15,789 million for the same period in 2023, reflecting a growth of 1.13%[79] - Net sales for Fiscal 2024 reached $22,952 million, with Q4 sales at $6,248 million, representing a 2.9% increase from Q4 2023[83] Earnings and Profitability - Q4 GAAP EPS was $0.95, while adjusted EPS was $1.28; full year GAAP EPS was $2.52, and adjusted EPS was $3.71[1] - The company reported basic earnings per share from continuing operations of $0.80 for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $0.71 for the same period last year, marking a 12.7% increase[25] - Net income attributable to Johnson Controls for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $633 million, up from $549 million in the same period last year, representing a 15.3% increase[25] - Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $633 million, compared to $549 million for the same period in 2023, representing a 15.3% increase[67] - Adjusted net income for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, was $858 million, compared to $719 million for the same period in 2023, indicating a 19.4% growth[67] - Net income attributable to JCI for Fiscal 2024 was $1,407 million, with Q4 net income at $536 million, showing a significant recovery from a loss of $321 million in Q2[83] - Diluted EPS for Fiscal 2024 was $2.08, with Q4 diluted EPS at $0.80, recovering from a loss of $0.47 in Q2[83] Segment Performance - Building Solutions backlog reached $13.1 billion, reflecting a 7% organic increase year-over-year[1] - Orders in Q4 increased 8% organically year-over-year, with a backlog of $9.1 billion, up 10% year-over-year[4][6] - Building Solutions North America segment sales increased 16% to $3.2 billion, with an EBITA margin of 15.0%[3] - Building Solutions EMEA/LA segment sales grew 7% to $1.1 billion, with an adjusted EBITA margin of 11.5%[5] - Global Products segment sales were flat at $2.4 billion, but organic sales grew 8%[10] - Adjusted segment EBITA for Global Products was $2,149 million for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $1,975 million in 2023[64] - Adjusted segment EBITA (Non-GAAP) for Global Products was $1,429 million for Fiscal 2024, with Q4 at $459 million, showing a strong performance compared to $358 million in Q4 2023[87] Cash Flow and Financial Position - Cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $1,352 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, compared to $1,068 million in the same period last year, indicating a 26.6% increase[30] - Free cash flow for the three months ended September 30, 2024, was $1,318 million, compared to $1,217 million for the same period in 2023, indicating a year-over-year increase of 8.3%[58] - The company reported a free cash flow conversion from net income of 208% for the three months ended September 30, 2024, compared to 222% for the same period in 2023[58] - Total assets as of September 30, 2024, were $42,695 million, a slight increase from $42,242 million as of September 30, 2023[27] - Cash and cash equivalents decreased to $606 million as of September 30, 2024, down from $828 million a year earlier[27] - Total debt as of September 30, 2024, was $9,493 million, a decrease from $10,388 million as of June 30, 2024[71] Strategic Initiatives - The company signed an agreement to sell its Residential and Light Commercial HVAC business for approximately $8.1 billion, expected to close in Q4 FY25[14] - The company is focused on portfolio simplification and innovation, including the development of new products and technologies to meet market demands[24] - The company signed a definitive agreement in July 2024 to sell its Residential and Light Commercial HVAC business, which will be classified as a discontinued operation[32] - Adjusted free cash flow measures have been re-baselined to exclude the impact of discontinuing accounts receivables factoring programs, enhancing comparability[36] Tax and Expenses - The effective tax rate for the three months ending September 30, 2024, was approximately 13.75%, slightly higher than 13.5% for the same period in 2023[74] - Selling, general and administrative expenses for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, were $5,661 million, up from $5,387 million in 2023, an increase of 5.08%[79] - The company’s net financing charges for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, were $342 million, compared to $258 million in 2023, an increase of 32.52%[79] - Restructuring and impairment costs for the twelve months ended September 30, 2024, were $510 million, down from $1,049 million in 2023, a decrease of 51.24%[79]

Q4 sales increased 7% and organic sales increased 10%* Full year sales increased 2% and organic sales increased 4%* Q4 GAAP EPS of $0.95; Q4 Adjusted EPS* of $1.28 Full year GAAP EPS of $2.52; full year Adjusted EPS of $3.71 Q4 Orders +8% organically year-over-year Building Solutions backlog of $13.1 billion increased 7% organically year-over-year * This news release contains non-GAAP financial measures. Definitions and reconciliations of the non-GAAP financial measures can be found in the attached foot ...