Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE: JCI) saw its stock surge 5.10% in pre-market trading on Wednesday following the release of its fourth-quarter results and fiscal 2026 guidance. The building technologies and solutions company reported better-than-expected earnings and provided an optimistic outlook, driven by strong demand in data centers and decarbonization solutions.

For the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, Johnson Controls reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.26, surpassing the analyst consensus estimate of $1.20. While this represents a slight decrease from $1.28 per share in the same period last year, it still beat market expectations. The company's quarterly sales came in at $6.44 billion, exceeding the analyst forecast of $6.33 billion and showing a 3% year-over-year increase.

Investors were particularly encouraged by Johnson Controls' fiscal 2026 guidance. The company expects adjusted earnings per share of approximately $4.55 for the full year, surpassing Wall Street's expectation of $4.43. This optimistic outlook is supported by anticipated mid-single digit organic sales growth and ongoing demand for advanced data center cooling and decarbonization solutions. The company also reported a record systems and services backlog of $14.9 billion, up 13% year-over-year, indicating strong future business prospects.