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Johnson Controls International plc · 2026-08-04 · Importance 26 · Surprise 24

Johnson Controls’ fiscal third-quarter 2026 performance was reportedly driven by surging demand for data center and thermal-management systems. The company was described as having a record backlog and a growing pipeline for cooling solutions serving high-performance-computing facilities, highlighting strong AI-related cooling demand. Broader HVAC industry performance was also robust in the second quarter, with data center demand and commercial tailwinds supporting high-single-digit to low-double-digit sales growth at Johnson Controls and peers. Commercial HVAC demand remained strong, while residential HVAC demand was weaker and more bifurcated across the industry.

Key facts

• Edgestream Partners L.P. increased its stake in Johnson Controls by 123.6% in the first quarter to 13,292 shares valued at $1.74 million. source
• An insider filed a Form 144 indicating a proposed sale of 23,417 common shares valued at approximately $3.58 million and disclosed a prior sale of 88,809 common shares on May 8, 2026 for over $12.5 million. source
• Johnson Controls stock reached an all-time high of $151.24, with a current trading price of $151.19 reflecting a 44.11% increase over the past year. source
• Morningstar reported the HVAC industry saw high-single-digit to low-double-digit sales growth in Q2 for companies like Carrier, Johnson Controls, and Trane Technologies driven by data center demand and commercial tailwinds. source
• Lei Zhang Schlitz had 18,625 shares withheld on August 2, 2026 to cover an exercise price or tax liability; the shares were valued at $146.66 per share totaling $2.73 million, and after the transaction she directly holds 38,434.12 ordinary shares. source
• EVP and CFO Marc Vandiepenbeeck reported a tax-related disposition of 19,760 Ordinary Shares on August 2, 2026 at a price of $146.66 per share; following this he directly holds 125,860.76 Ordinary Shares. source
• Morningstar noted that while commercial segments thrived in Q2, residential HVAC showed bifurcation with Lennox and Watsco facing weaker demand and reduced guidance due to consumer anxiety. source
• Johnson Controls stock advanced 4.94% to $153.62 and reached a new 52-week high, surpassing its previous peak from July 1st. source