Johnson Controls Reports Q4 and FY25 Results; Initiates FY26 Guidance

Core Insights - Johnson Controls International plc reported fiscal Q4 2025 GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $0.42 and adjusted EPS of $1.26, with Q4 sales increasing by 3% to $6.4 billion and organic sales rising by 4% [2][11] - The company achieved a record backlog of $15 billion, reflecting a 13% increase year-over-year, driven by sustained demand in core verticals [4][11] - Full year sales reached $23.6 billion, marking a 3% increase, while organic sales grew by 6% [2][11] Financial Performance - Q4 net income from continuing operations attributable to Johnson Controls was $267 million, with adjusted net income at $798 million [3] - Total cash provided by operating activities was $968 million, with free cash flow at $838 million and adjusted free cash flow at $710 million [19] - The company paid dividends totaling $243 million and initiated accelerated share repurchase transactions amounting to $5.0 billion [19] Segment Results Americas - Q4 sales in the Americas segment were $4.3 billion, a 1% increase from the previous year, with organic sales up by 3% [6] - Segment EBITA margin improved to 19.5%, reflecting productivity gains despite transformation costs [7] EMEA (Europe, Middle East, Africa) - EMEA segment sales increased by 13% to $1.3 billion, with organic sales growing by 9% [8] - Segment EBITA margin expanded to 15.0%, benefiting from positive operating leverage [9] APAC (Asia Pacific) - APAC segment sales declined by 3% to $780 million, with organic sales also down by 3% due to lower volumes in China [10][12] - Segment EBITA margin decreased to 17.8%, reflecting pressures on factory absorption [12] Corporate Developments - The company completed the sale of its Residential and Light Commercial HVAC business to Bosch Group for $8.3 billion, with Johnson Controls receiving approximately $6.9 billion [19][25] - Corporate expenses increased significantly, with GAAP expenses at $269 million, a 105% rise compared to the previous year [13] Guidance and Future Outlook - The company initiated guidance for fiscal 2026, projecting organic sales growth in mid-single digits and adjusted EPS of approximately $4.55 [20] - The deployment of proprietary business systems is expected to enhance the company's ability to deliver consistent results and long-term value [4]