Johnson Controls Reports Strong Q1 Results; Raises FY26 Guidance

Core Insights - Johnson Controls International plc reported fiscal Q1 2026 GAAP earnings per share (EPS) of $0.90, with adjusted EPS at $0.89, reflecting a strong start to the year with solid revenue growth and margin expansion [2][4][9] - Total sales for Q1 increased by 7% to $5.8 billion, with organic sales growth of 6% [2][9] - The company experienced a significant order growth of nearly 40%, indicating strong customer demand in core markets [4][9] Financial Performance - GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to Johnson Controls was $555 million, while adjusted net income was $547 million [3][9] - Cash provided by operating activities was $611 million, with free cash flow at $531 million and adjusted free cash flow at $428 million [19][42] - The company paid dividends totaling $245 million and completed the sale of its ADT Mexico Security business for net proceeds of $207 million, recognizing a pre-tax gain of $70 million [19] Segment Results - Americas: Sales reached $3.8 billion, a 6% increase year-over-year, with a gross margin of $1.375 billion [7][10] - EMEA: Sales increased by 9% to $1.3 billion, with a gross margin of $448 million and a segment EBITA margin of 12.5% [10][11] - APAC: Sales grew by 8% to $693 million, with a segment EBITA margin of 16.9%, reflecting strong performance in products and systems [12] Orders and Backlog - Excluding M&A and adjusted for foreign currency, orders increased by 56% year-over-year, with a backlog of $13.3 billion, up 22% year-over-year [8][9] - The overall backlog increased to $18.2 billion, reflecting a 20% organic growth year-over-year [9] Corporate Expenses - Corporate expenses decreased to $156 million from $171 million year-over-year, with adjusted corporate expenses at $107 million [13][19] Guidance and Future Outlook - The company provided guidance for fiscal 2026, indicating expectations for continued organic revenue growth and operating leverage improvements [20][15]