15 Best Safe Dividend Stocks for 2026

12. Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI)

Dividend Yield as of March 16: 1.21%

On March 11, Morgan Stanley analyst Christopher Snyder raised the firm’s price recommendation on Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) to $140 from $130. It reiterated an Overweight rating on the shares. The update came as the firm revised its estimates following the latest earnings report.

During the fiscal Q1 2026 earnings call, CEO Joakim Weidemanis said the company entered 2026 on a solid footing. He pointed to more disciplined execution across the portfolio and said the first-quarter results reflected that progress. He noted strong revenue growth during the period, along with meaningful margin expansion and broad strength across the business.

Weidemanis highlighted several key metrics from the quarter. Orders increased nearly 40%, while revenue rose 6%. EBIT margin expanded by 190 basis points to 12.4%. Adjusted EPS climbed nearly 40%. He added that each of these results came in ahead of the company’s earlier guidance. The CEO also spoke about the company’s focus on the data center market. According to him, the business is seeing strong momentum in this area. He said that progress is being supported by collaboration with NVIDIA and the rollout of new chiller platforms. These include the YDAM and YK-HT systems, which he said are designed to deliver high-density and energy-efficient cooling solutions for artificial intelligence infrastructure and next-generation computing environments.

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) specializes in smart buildings. The company operates through three segments: Americas, EMEA, and APAC. It is involved in engineering, manufacturing, commissioning, and retrofitting building products and systems.