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Johnson Controls raises annual profit forecast on strong demand
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on July 29, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 22, 2026
Quick Summary
Johnson Controls raised its profit forecast for 2025 due to strong demand for industrial equipment, driven by AI technology investments, despite a slight drop in shares.
Johnson Controls Increases Annual Profit Outlook Amid Strong Demand
Johnson Controls' Financial Performance
(Reuters) -Johnson Controls International raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, after beating third-quarter profit estimates on the back of sustained demand for its electrical and industrial equipment.
The Cork, Ireland-based firm, which makes liquid cooling systems for IT equipment as well as specialized security and fire systems, has been benefiting from the rising data center construction as businesses ramp up spending on AI technologies.
Shares of the company, however, were down nearly 2% in premarket trading following the results.
Quarterly Profit and Revenue
"While these are modestly better operating results with a guidance (raise), in this earnings season, modest beats and raises have not been getting bought," RBC Capital Markets analyst Dray Deane said.
He expects Johnson Controls' stock to fall by low-single-digit percent on Tuesday.
Market Reaction to Earnings
The company expects 2025 adjusted profit between $3.65 and $3.68 per share, compared with previous expectations of $3.60 apiece.
Future Profit Expectations
It reported adjusted profit of $1.05 per share for the third quarter, beating analysts' average estimate of $1.01, according to data compiled by LSEG.
Johnson Controls' total quarterly revenue came in at $6.05 billion, compared with Wall Street expectations of $6.01 billion.
(Reporting by Aishwarya Jain in Bengaluru; Editing by Shreya Biswas)
Key Takeaways
- •Johnson Controls raised its annual profit forecast.
- •Strong demand for industrial equipment boosts earnings.
- •AI technology investments drive data center construction.
- •Shares fell nearly 2% in premarket trading.
- •2025 profit expectations increased to $3.65-$3.68 per share.
Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson Controls raises annual profit forecast on strong demand
1What did Johnson Controls report for its third-quarter profit?
Johnson Controls reported an adjusted profit of $1.05 per share for the third quarter, beating analysts' average estimate of $1.01.
2What is the new profit forecast for Johnson Controls in 2025?
The company expects adjusted profit between $3.65 and $3.68 per share for 2025, an increase from previous expectations of $3.60.
3How did the market react to Johnson Controls' earnings report?
Shares of Johnson Controls were down nearly 2% in premarket trading following the results, despite the better-than-expected earnings.
4What factors are driving demand for Johnson Controls' products?
Johnson Controls has been benefiting from rising data center construction as businesses continue to invest in IT infrastructure.
5What was Johnson Controls' total quarterly revenue?
The company reported total quarterly revenue of $6.05 billion, which exceeded Wall Street expectations of $6.01 billion.
