20 Stocks with the Biggest Share Buybacks

18. Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI)

Stock Buybacks in 12 Months Through September 2025: $6.10 billion

The coverage of Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) was initiated on April 14 by BNP Paribas with an Underperform rating and a $120 price target. This stance implies that the firm expects the shares to lag the broader market or industry peers, likely reflecting concerns that valuation or near-term operating performance may already discount much of the company’s upside potential.

The day before, Citi raised its price target on Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) to $150 from $139 while maintaining a Neutral rating. The firm updated targets across the industrial sector ahead of first-quarter earnings and stated that gradually improving industrial trends remain intact, which should support solid quarterly results for many companies in the group.

Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable building technologies, specializing in HVAC systems, fire suppression, security solutions, and intelligent energy management platforms, including its OpenBlue AI ecosystem. Founded in 1885, the company is officially headquartered in Cork, Ireland.

Although analyst views are mixed, the company remains strategically positioned in long-duration themes such as energy efficiency, building automation, and smart infrastructure modernization. Combined with $6.10 billion of stock buybacks over the prior twelve months, JCI retains meaningful shareholder value creation potential if industrial demand continues to improve.