Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) is one of the 11 best European stocks to invest in. On June 17, 2025, UBS reiterated its “Buy” rating on Johnson Controls and maintained its price target of $116.00. The investment firm cited a potential 70% earnings upside for the company from fiscal year 2025 through fiscal year 2028. UBS’s analysis indicates that this growth will come on the back of structural self-help, margin catch-up, and robust capital returns.

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UBS noted that Johnson Controls announced a $9 billion increase in its share repurchase authorization the week before June 17, 2025. Approximately $5 billion is expected to be deployed over the next three to six months.

Another factor that supports UBS’s positive outlook is confidence in Johnson Controls’ new CEO, Joakim Weidemanis. Weidemanis took over the reins in 2024. According to UBS, the CEO has previously achieved a 600 basis point operating margin improvement at Danaher’s Diagnostics business between 2020 and 2024.

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) is a building technology and solutions company headquartered in Ireland. It designs, installs, and services smart, energy-efficient systems for heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), fire safety, security, and building management. Its leading brands include Johnson Controls and Tyco. The company operates through four segments: Building Solutions North America, EMEA/LA, Asia Pacific, and Global Products.

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