JCI
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Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) closed at $129.70 as of 2026-03-20, trading 74.9% above its 200-week moving average of $74.16. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 76.0% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 61, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.0x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (1.01 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 1959 weeks of data, JCI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times. On average, these episodes lasted 27 weeks. Historically, investors who bought JCI at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +4.7%.
With a market cap of $79.4 billion, JCI is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 3.5%. Return on equity stands at 12.6%. The stock trades at 6.0x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 11.3% over the past three years.
Over the past 33.2 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in JCI would have grown to $2353, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. JCI has returned 10.0% annualized vs 10.4% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
In the past 12 months, corporate insiders have made 1 open-market purchase totaling $1,011,320.
Free cash flow has been declining at a -13.7% compound annual rate. A deteriorating cash flow trend warrants extra scrutiny — the stock may be cheap for a reason.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: JCI vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After JCI Crosses Below the Line?
Across 18 historical episodes, buying JCI when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +5.2% after 12 months (median +18.0%), compared to +6.4% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 50% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +21.3% vs +21.3% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment JCI crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
JCI has crossed below its 200-week MA 19 times with an average 1-year return of +4.7% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1990 | Nov 1990 | 4 | 2.6% | -12.2% | +2796.0% |
| Aug 1991 | Aug 1991 | 1 | 0.0% | -21.0% | +2608.7% |
| Sep 1991 | Jan 1993 | 70 | 28.5% | -10.5% | +2651.6% |
| Feb 1993 | Feb 1993 | 1 | 0.2% | +24.8% | +2434.3% |
| May 1993 | Aug 1993 | 13 | 7.5% | +16.9% | +2613.4% |
| Sep 2001 | Sep 2001 | 1 | 2.6% | -63.3% | +216.0% |
| Jan 2002 | Oct 2004 | 143 | 77.2% | -54.9% | +261.6% |
| Jul 2006 | Jul 2006 | 1 | 0.3% | -41.4% | +395.2% |
| Jul 2007 | Dec 2010 | 179 | 76.6% | -12.0% | +827.7% |
| Nov 2015 | Feb 2016 | 12 | 13.5% | +46.0% | +417.2% |
| Nov 2017 | Nov 2017 | 3 | 2.3% | -4.3% | +324.5% |
| Dec 2017 | Dec 2017 | 1 | 0.0% | -11.7% | +320.7% |
| Feb 2018 | Feb 2018 | 1 | 2.2% | -3.5% | +328.9% |
| Feb 2018 | Jul 2018 | 22 | 8.7% | +0.2% | +329.2% |
| Sep 2018 | Mar 2019 | 23 | 17.3% | +28.3% | +335.2% |
| Feb 2020 | Jul 2020 | 20 | 32.4% | +56.9% | +302.6% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 1 | 0.2% | +50.0% | +196.4% |
| Sep 2023 | Dec 2023 | 12 | 10.6% | +47.7% | +153.4% |
| Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | 3 | 1.1% | +52.9% | +147.1% |
| Average | 27 | — | +4.7% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is JCI below its 200-week moving average?
No. Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) is currently 74.9% above its 200-week moving average of $74.16. It would need to fall to $74.16 to cross below the line.
What is JCI's 200-week moving average price?
Johnson Controls International plc's 200-week moving average is $74.16 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when JCI drops below its 200-week moving average?
JCI has crossed below its 200-week moving average 19 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +4.7%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 27 weeks on average.
Is JCI a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about JCI as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 61. Free cash flow yield is 3.5%. Return on equity is 12.6%. Price-to-book is 6.0x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does JCI compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.2 years, $100 invested in JCI would have grown to $2353, compared to $2683 for the S&P 500. That's 10.0% annualized vs 10.4% for the index. JCI has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Does JCI pay a dividend?
Yes. Johnson Controls International plc currently pays a dividend yield of 123.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20