JCI Surges 1.42% as Bosch Completes $8B HVAC Acquisition Trading Volume Hits $490M Ranks 206th in Market

Johnson Controls International (JCI) rose 1.42% on August 20, 2025, with a trading volume of $0.49 billion, ranking 206th in the market. The stock’s performance was driven by a major corporate development: Bosch finalized an $8 billion acquisition of JCI’s residential and light commercial HVAC business, along with the Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning joint venture. This deal significantly expands Bosch’s Home Comfort division, adding over 3,400 employees and manufacturing facilities in Oklahoma and Kansas, while integrating brands like York and Hitachi into its portfolio. The transaction nearly doubles Bosch’s annual sales in this sector to $8.6 billion and strengthens its presence in the Americas and Asia.

The acquisition removes key HVAC operations from JCI’s business structure, which operates through four segments: Building Solutions North America, EMEA/LA, Asia Pacific, and Global Products. Analysts highlight that the deal could reshape JCI’s strategic focus, though the company remains a major player in building systems, energy efficiency, and security solutions. Institutional ownership of JCI stands at 88.64%, reflecting strong institutional confidence. Recent analyst ratings include seven buys and four holds, with a consensus price target of $70.67, implying a 28.1% upside from the current price. However, insider activity shows recent net selling, with executives offloading $6.12 million in shares in the past three months.

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