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Investing.com -- Johnson Controls International reported strong fiscal first-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, driving its stock up 8% in early trading. The smart building solutions provider also raised its full-year earnings guidance, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory.
For the quarter ended December 31, 2024, Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI) posted adjusted earnings per share of $0.64, surpassing the analyst consensus of $0.59. Revenue came in at $5.43 billion, topping estimates of $5.37 billion and representing a 4% increase YoY or 10% on an organic basis.
The company’s Building Solutions North America segment, its largest by revenue, saw sales jump 10% to $2.74 billion. Orders increased 18% organically, while backlog grew 12% to $9.3 billion.
"I am proud of another strong quarter delivered by the Johnson Controls team, which reflects our successful strategy to simplify our portfolio and position our Company as a leading pure-play building solutions provider," said George Oliver, Chairman and CEO.
Looking ahead, Johnson Controls raised its fiscal 2025 adjusted EPS guidance to $3.50-$3.60 from $3.40-$3.50 previously, above the analyst consensus of $3.49. For the current quarter, the company expects adjusted EPS of $0.77-$0.79, also ahead of the $0.73 consensus estimate.
The robust results and optimistic outlook drove the significant 8% stock surge, as investors cheered the company’s ability to exceed expectations and raise guidance in the current economic environment.