Group 1 - Johnson Controls International (NYSE:JCI) is recognized as one of the best-performing European stocks, with JPMorgan maintaining an Overweight rating and a price target of $105 after a visit to the company's headquarters [1] - JPMorgan noted confidence in Johnson Controls' ability to grow margins, which are seen as largely unaffected by the current stable volume environment [1][2] - The new CEO and management team have initiated a multi-year productivity and process optimization program, enhancing visibility in operational areas such as functional overhead, manufacturing, and service operations [2] Group 2 - There is a recognition of slightly reduced opportunities in installation activity, but improvements in other areas are expected to compensate for this [2] - Johnson Controls International specializes in designing, producing, commissioning, and retrofitting building products and systems across various regions including the United States, Europe, and Asia Pacific [3]

Key Takeaways JCI raised its quarterly dividend 8% to 40 cents, offering a 1.4% yield at Sept. 10 close.In nine months of fiscal 2025, JCI generated $1.28B free cash flow and paid $733M dividends.JCI authorized a $9B buyback in June 2025, with $9.8B capacity remaining at fiscal Q3-end.In a shareholder-friendly move, Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) has announced a hike in its dividend payout. The company increased its quarterly dividend by 8% to 40 cents per share (annually: $1.60). The move undersc ...

Market Overview - The S&P 500 Index closed up +0.30%, reaching a new record high, while the Dow Jones Industrials Index closed down -0.48% and the Nasdaq 100 closed up +0.04% [1][2] - The broader market was supported by a decline in bond yields, with the 10-year T-note yield falling -6 basis points to a 5-month low of 4.03% [2][10] Company Performance - Oracle's stock surged +35% to a record high after providing an aggressive outlook for its cloud business, driven by strong demand for AI infrastructure [3][14] - Stocks related to AI computing infrastructure also rallied, with CoreWeave up +17%, Broadcom up +9%, and Nvidia up +3% [15] - Apple experienced a decline of more than -3% due to market disappointment over the launch of new products [4][21] - Salesforce fell more than -3% after Oracle's results indicated weak demand for traditional software [4][20] Economic Indicators - US MBA mortgage applications rose +9.2% in the week ended September 5, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate falling to an 11-month low of 6.49% [6] - The final-demand PPI for August eased to +2.6% year-on-year, lower than expectations, indicating a potential easing of inflationary pressures [6][8] Geopolitical and Global Market Impact - Geopolitical tensions in Europe, particularly related to Poland's actions against drones, are negatively impacting stock markets [5] - China's August CPI fell -0.4% year-on-year, marking the steepest decline in six months, which raises concerns about global growth prospects [5] Future Market Expectations - Markets are pricing in a 100% chance of a -25 basis point rate cut at the upcoming FOMC meeting, with expectations of further cuts by year-end [8]

Core Points - Johnson Controls International plc has approved a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share, marking a $0.03 increase from the previous dividend [1] - The dividend will be payable on October 17, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 22, 2025 [1] - Johnson Controls has a long history of consecutive dividend payments since 1887 [1] Company Overview - Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, focusing on transforming environments for living, working, learning, and playing [2] - The company has nearly 140 years of innovation and offers a comprehensive digital offering called OpenBlue, which serves various industries including healthcare, schools, and data centers [3] - Johnson Controls provides the largest portfolio of building technology and software solutions, backed by a global team of experts [3]

Key Takeaways Johnson Controls launched the Silent-Aire CDU platform for high-density data center cooling.The units deliver 500kW to 10MW cooling with flexible designs for varied liquid setups.JCI's thermal solutions cut non-IT energy use by about 50% in many North American data centers.Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) recently unveiled its Silent-Aire Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) platform, extending its data center thermal management portfolio. The latest introduction is a testimony to the compa ...

Company Overview - Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) is an Ireland-based multinational conglomerate specializing in smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions with a market cap of $70.1 billion [1] - The company engineers, manufactures, and services high-performance systems including HVAC, industrial refrigeration, integrated fire detection and suppression, security systems, and building management platforms [1] Market Position - JCI is classified as a "large-cap stock" due to its market cap exceeding $10 billion, highlighting its size, influence, and dominance in the building products and equipment industry [2] - The company has a highly diversified customer base across sectors such as healthcare, education, data centers, airports, and government facilities, showcasing its scale and technological expertise [2] Stock Performance - JCI reached a 52-week high of $112.63 on June 28 and is currently trading 4.9% below this peak, having rallied 3.3% over the past three months, underperforming the S&P 500 Index which returned 8.3% in the same period [3] - Over the past 52 weeks, JCI has surged 58%, significantly outperforming the S&P 500's 20.1% gain, and on a year-to-date basis, shares are up 35.8% compared to the S&P 500's 10.4% rally [4] Recent Financial Performance - On July 29, JCI reported Q3 2025 earnings, with adjusted EPS of $1.05 and total revenue of $6.1 billion, both surpassing consensus estimates [5] - The company's backlog increased to $14.6 billion due to healthy demand, with regional strength in EMEA and APAC offsetting softer performance in the Americas [5] - Free cash flow reached $693 million, and despite raising full-year EPS guidance to $3.65–$3.68, shares fell 7.4% as investors focused on margin pressures and near-term growth uncertainties [5]

New Silent-Aire series of Coolant Distribution Units provides reliable and efficient liquid cooling to high-density racks MILWAUKEE , Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson Controls (NYSE: JCI), the global leader in smart, safe, healthy and sustainable buildings, has expanded its data center thermal management offerings with the launch of its Silent-Aire Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU) platform. ...

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[Part I. Financial Information](index=3&type=section&id=Part%20I.%20Financial%20Information) [Item 1. Financial Statements](index=3&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Financial%20Statements%20(unaudited)) The company reports a 3% sales increase, details segment realignment, and classifies its R&LC HVAC business as a discontinued operation - On April 1, 2025, the company realigned its structure from four reportable segments to three: Americas, EMEA, and APAC[23](index=23&type=chunk)[115](index=115&type=chunk) - The company entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Residential and Light Commercial (R&LC) HVAC business to Bosch Group for approximately **$8.1 billion**, classifying it as a discontinued operation[26](index=26&type=chunk)[38](index=38&type=chunk) [Consolidated Statements of Income](index=3&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Income) Q3 net sales grew 2.6% to $6.05 billion, while net income decreased due to higher expenses; YTD net income rose significantly Consolidated Statements of Income Highlights (in millions, except EPS) | Metric | Q3 2025 | Q3 2024 | YoY Change | YTD 2025 | YTD 2024 | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Sales** | **$6,052** | **$5,898** | **+2.6%** | **$17,154** | **$16,704** | **+2.7%** | | Gross Profit | $2,246 | $2,109 | +6.5% | $6,241 | $5,809 | +7.4% | | Income from Continuing Operations | $618 | $851 | -27.4% | $1,454 | $873 | +66.6% | | **Net Income attributable to JCI** | **$701** | **$975** | **-28.1%** | **$1,598** | **$1,072** | **+49.1%** | | **Diluted EPS (Total)** | **$1.07** | **$1.45** | **-26.2%** | **$2.42** | **$1.58** | **+53.2%** | [Consolidated Statements of Financial Position](index=6&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Financial%20Position) Total assets and liabilities increased to $43.4 billion and $26.4 billion respectively, while total equity slightly decreased Key Balance Sheet Items (in millions) | Metric | June 30, 2025 | Sept 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Current Assets** | **$11,849** | **$11,179** | | Goodwill | $16,709 | $16,725 | | **Total Assets** | **$43,393** | **$42,695** | | **Total Current Liabilities** | **$12,350** | **$11,955** | | Long-term Debt | $8,446 | $8,004 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$26,348** | **$25,334** | | **Total Equity** | **$17,045** | **$17,361** | [Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=7&type=section&id=Consolidated%20Statements%20of%20Cash%20Flows) YTD operating cash flow from continuing operations increased substantially to $1.59 billion, driven by higher net income Cash Flow Summary - Continuing Operations (in millions) | Cash Flow Activity | YTD 2025 | YTD 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Operating Activities** | **$1,586** | **$216** | | Investing Activities | ($302) | ($286) | | Financing Activities | ($1,111) | ($190) | [Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements](index=9&type=section&id=Notes%20to%20Consolidated%20Financial%20Statements) Notes detail the ~$8.1 billion R&LC HVAC sale, a new restructuring plan, a $750 million AFFF settlement, and segment realignment - The company entered a definitive agreement to sell its R&LC HVAC business to Bosch Group for approximately **$8.1 billion**, with Johnson Controls' portion being **~$6.7 billion** and net cash proceeds of **~$5.0 billion**[38](index=38&type=chunk) - As of June 30, 2025, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was approximately **$22.4 billion**[50](index=50&type=chunk) - In Q4 2024, the company initiated a new multi-year restructuring plan with expected costs of **~$400 million** through fiscal 2027 to address stranded costs from portfolio simplification[98](index=98&type=chunk) - On April 12, 2024, subsidiary Tyco Fire Products agreed to a **$750 million** settlement with a nationwide class of public water systems related to AFFF litigation[151](index=151&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)](index=38&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Management's%20Discussion%20and%20Analysis%20of%20Financial%20Condition%20and%20Results%20of%20Operations) Management discusses 3% sales growth, improved margins, segment performance, and a strong backlog, alongside liquidity bolstered by asset sale proceeds [Results of Operations](index=43&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) Q3 net sales grew 3% to $6.05 billion with a 130 basis point gross margin expansion, though SG&A expenses increased significantly Financial Performance Summary (in millions) | Metric | Q3 2025 | Q3 2024 | Change | YTD 2025 | YTD 2024 | Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Net Sales** | **$6,052** | **$5,898** | **+3%** | **$17,154** | **$16,704** | **+3%** | | Gross Profit | $2,246 | $2,109 | +6% | $6,241 | $5,809 | +7% | | *Gross Margin* | *37.1%* | *35.8%* | *+130 bps* | *36.4%* | *34.8%* | *+160 bps* | | SG&A | $1,417 | $895 | +58% | $4,243 | $4,293 | -1% | - The increase in Q3 SG&A was primarily due to the unfavorable impact of prior year water systems AFFF insurance recoveries (**$350 million**), unfavorable earn-out adjustments (**$61 million**), and higher transformation costs (**$45 million**)[199](index=199&type=chunk) [Segment Analysis](index=44&type=section&id=Segment%20Analysis) Organic sales grew across all segments in Q3, with EMEA and APAC showing strong EBITA growth, contributing to an 11% organic backlog increase Q3 2025 Net Sales by Segment (in millions) | Segment | Q3 2025 Sales | YoY Change | Organic YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Americas | $4,042 | 0% | +7% | | EMEA | $1,273 | +8% | +4% | | APAC | $737 | +7% | +6% | Q3 2025 Segment EBITA (in millions) | Segment | Q3 2025 EBITA | YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Americas | $742 | -8% | | EMEA | $177 | +15% | | APAC | $143 | +12% | Backlog and Orders (as of June 30, 2025) | Segment | Backlog (in billions) | Organic YoY Change | Q3 Orders (in billions) | Organic YoY Change | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Americas | $10.3 | +10% | $3.4 | +5% | | EMEA | $2.6 | +9% | $1.1 | +2% | | APAC | $1.7 | +14% | $0.7 | -8% | | **Total** | **$14.6** | **+11%** | **$5.2** | **+2%** | [Liquidity and Capital Resources](index=47&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources) Liquidity is strong with ~$5.0 billion in proceeds from the R&LC sale funding a $5.0 billion share repurchase program - The company received net cash proceeds of approximately **$5.0 billion** from the sale of its R&LC HVAC business on July 31, 2025[222](index=222&type=chunk) - The company plans to use a portion of the sale proceeds to implement a **$5.0 billion** accelerated share repurchase program[222](index=222&type=chunk) - In June 2025, the Board of Directors increased the share repurchase authorization by **$9.0 billion**, leaving approximately **$9.8 billion** available as of June 30, 2025[222](index=222&type=chunk)[247](index=247&type=chunk) Capitalization Summary (in millions) | Metric | June 30, 2025 | Sept 30, 2024 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Total Debt | $10,293 | $9,493 | | Cash and Cash Equivalents | $731 | $606 | | **Net Debt** | **$9,562** | **$8,887** | | Total Equity | $15,830 | $16,098 | | **Net Debt as % of Net Capitalization** | **37.7%** | **35.6%** | [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=50&type=section&id=Item%203.%20Quantitative%20and%20Qualitative%20Disclosures%20About%20Market%20Risk) The company reports no material adverse changes in its market risk exposures since its last annual report - No material changes in market risk exposures were reported as of June 30, 2025, compared to the fiscal year-end 2024 report[231](index=231&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=51&type=section&id=Item%204.%20Controls%20and%20Procedures) Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective, with no material changes to internal controls - The CEO and CFO concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the quarter[233](index=233&type=chunk) - No significant changes to internal control over financial reporting were identified during the third fiscal quarter of 2025[234](index=234&type=chunk) [Part II. Other Information](index=51&type=section&id=Part%20II.%20Other%20Information) [Legal Proceedings](index=51&type=section&id=Item%201.%20Legal%20Proceedings) The company provides an update on a class action lawsuit related to the 2016 merger, which is currently under appeal - In the Gumm v. Molinaroli et al. case concerning the 2016 merger, the complaint was dismissed in March 2025, but plaintiffs filed an appeal in May 2025[235](index=235&type=chunk) - For details on environmental, asbestos, and other litigation, the company refers to Note 18, "Commitments and Contingencies"[236](index=236&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=51&type=section&id=Item%201A.%20Risk%20Factors) Key risks include talent retention, cybersecurity threats, and the potential impact of changing international trade policies - The company's success is dependent on attracting and retaining a high-performance, diverse workforce with skills in digital and outcome-based selling, and it faces risks from labor shortages[237](index=237&type=chunk)[238](index=238&type=chunk) - Data privacy and cybersecurity are significant risks, highlighted by the September 2023 incident that impacted employee and applicant data[239](index=239&type=chunk)[240](index=240&type=chunk) - Changes in foreign trade policies, including tariffs and sanctions by the U.S., China, and other countries, pose a risk to the company's supply chain, costs, and overall financial results[244](index=244&type=chunk)[245](index=245&type=chunk) [Share Repurchases and Use of Proceeds](index=53&type=section&id=Item%202.%20Unregistered%20Sales%20of%20Equity%20Securities%20and%20Use%20of%20Proceeds) The share repurchase authorization was increased by $9.0 billion, with $9.8 billion now available and a $5.0 billion ASR planned - The Board of Directors approved a **$9.0 billion** increase to the share repurchase authorization in June 2025[247](index=247&type=chunk) Share Repurchase Activity | Period | Amount Repurchased | Remaining Authorization | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Q3 2025 (3 months) | $310 million | $9.8 billion | | YTD 2025 (9 months) | $970 million | $9.8 billion | - A **$5.0 billion** accelerated share repurchase program is planned, funded by proceeds from the Residential & Light Commercial business sale[247](index=247&type=chunk) [Other Information](index=54&type=section&id=Item%205.%20Other%20Information) George Oliver retired as Chairman of the Board, with Mark Vergnano appointed as the new independent Chairman - George Oliver retired as Chairman of the Board of Directors effective August 1, 2025[251](index=251&type=chunk) - Mark Vergnano has been appointed as the new independent Chairman of the Board[251](index=251&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=55&type=section&id=Item%206.%20Exhibits) This section lists filed exhibits, including Sarbanes-Oxley certifications and iXBRL-formatted financial statements - The report includes required CEO and CFO certifications under Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act[252](index=252&type=chunk)

Core Insights - The earnings season has highlighted increased data center investments from major tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta Platforms, driven by the AI revolution [1] - The global data center market is projected to grow from $347.60 billion in 2024 to $652.01 billion in 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.2% [2] - Investors are shifting focus towards companies that will benefit from infrastructure spending related to data centers [2] Company Summaries Johnson Controls International (JCI) - JCI plays a crucial role in data center infrastructure, particularly in cooling systems necessary for high-density AI chip environments [4][5] - The company’s HVAC systems are designed to improve energy efficiency, addressing the increasing pressure on data center operators to reduce power usage effectiveness (PUE) [5] - JCI's stock has seen a drop of approximately 7.5% before its earnings report, but analysts project a 17% earnings growth in the next 12 months, with a consensus price target of $105.17 [6] American Tower (AMT) - AMT is recognized for its role in the 5G buildout and is making significant investments in edge data centers and fiber interconnection assets [8] - The stock has increased by 15.7% in 2025, reversing a negative total return trend over the past five years, and offers a dividend yield of 3.21% [9] - AMT reported slight earnings beats, and its forward P/E ratio of around 20x suggests it is attractively valued, with a consensus price target of $243.88 indicating a potential 15% upside [10] Vertiv (VRT) - Vertiv has delivered an impressive 824% gain over the last five years, currently trading close to its consensus price target of $145.54 [12] - The company is expected to see increased demand for its liquid cooling technology, supported by positive earnings reports [13] - Despite its strong performance, VRT appears overvalued in the short term, and investors may want to wait for a pullback before entering [14]