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Johnson Controls Raises Profit Forecast on Strong Data Center Demand
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The industrial supplier lifted its full-year 2026 profit guidance and reported a third-quarter earnings beat, citing robust demand for its HVAC and building management systems from the AI-driven data center boom.
Johnson Controls International raised its full-year profit guidance on Wednesday, citing robust demand for its building management systems from the rapidly expanding data center sector. The news, coupled with a strong quarterly earnings report, sent the company's U.S.-listed shares up 6% in premarket trading.
Quarterly Earnings Beat Expectations
The Ireland-based industrial supplier reported strong results for the quarter ended June 30, outperforming analyst estimates on both revenue and profit. The performance highlights the company's ability to capitalize on current industrial trends.
Key figures from the third-quarter report include:
- Adjusted Profit: $1.42 per share, exceeding the average analyst estimate of $1.30 per share, according to LSEG-compiled data.
- Total Revenue: $6.61 billion, an 11.5% increase from the same period a year earlier and above the consensus forecast of $6.47 billion.
Annual Profit Forecast Lifted
AdBuoyed by its performance and a strong demand pipeline, Johnson Controls lifted its financial outlook for the full year. The company now anticipates a full-year 2026 profit of $5.05 per share, a significant increase from its previous forecast of $4.85 per share.
This upgraded guidance signals management's confidence in sustained business momentum for the remainder of the fiscal year, driven by key growth markets.
Data Center Boom Drives Growth
Johnson Controls attributed its optimistic forecast to sustained demand for products and services related to data centers. The proliferation of artificial intelligence is driving a surge in the construction of new data centers, which require sophisticated and energy-efficient heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems—a core business for the company.
This tailwind is supported by a generally healthy manufacturing environment. According to the Institute for Supply Management, the manufacturing PMI stood at 53.3 in June. A reading above 50 indicates expansion in the sector, which can bolster spending on industrial facilities and infrastructure that use Johnson Controls' products.
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