The earnings call reflected a positive sentiment, emphasizing strong revenue growth, record backlog, and significant EPS and free cash flow improvements. However, challenges such as declining sales in Asia Pacific, margin pressures in North America, and expected restructuring costs were also noted.
Company Guidance
During the Johnson Controls Q4 2024 earnings call, the company provided guidance for fiscal 2025, projecting adjusted EPS from continuing operations to be in the range of $3.40 to $3.50, representing a growth of 6% to 9%. The company anticipates organic sales growth of mid-single digits and expects segment margins to expand by over 50 basis points. Additionally, Johnson Controls aims for an adjusted free cash flow conversion of 85% or greater, consistent with fiscal 2024 performance, and plans to return 100% of free cash flow to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. The company also announced a multiyear restructuring plan to address $400 million in expenses over the next three years, expected to yield annual cost savings of approximately $500 million.
Strong Organic Revenue Growth
Johnson Controls delivered double-digit organic revenue growth in Q4 2024, with a robust margin expansion of 260 basis points to 18.6%.
Record Backlog
The company ended the year with a record backlog of $13.1 billion, driven by 7% order growth and high demand in data centers.
Significant EPS Growth
Adjusted EPS increased by 22% year-over-year, exceeding the high end of the guidance range.
Strong Free Cash Flow
Adjusted free cash flow conversion was 96% in Q4 2024, with $2.4 billion in adjusted free cash flow, improving nearly $800 million year-over-year.
Fiscal 2025 Guidance
Johnson Controls introduced fiscal 2025 guidance with an adjusted EPS range of $3.40 to $3.50, representing 6% to 9% growth.
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Johnson Controls (JCI) Earnings, Revenues Date & History
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JCI Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Nov 06, 2024
$74.86
$81.47
+8.83%
Jul 31, 2024
$68.69
$71.19
+3.64%
May 01, 2024
$64.40
$59.85
-7.07%
Jan 30, 2024
$55.75
$53.62
-3.82%
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