Johnson Controls beats Q3 estimates, raises FY26 outlook on data center demand

Johnson Controls International Plc reported fiscal third-quarter results that topped analyst expectations, driven by double-digit organic growth across its building solutions and data center segments.

"Data center demand continues to accelerate, becoming a meaningful growth engine for our business," Chief Executive Officer George Oliver said in a statement. "Our backlog remains at record levels as customers invest in energy-efficient infrastructure."

The Milwaukee-based company posted adjusted earnings per share that exceeded the consensus estimate, while revenue also came in above Wall Street forecasts. Organic sales grew at a double-digit rate year-over-year, fueled by strength in the company's HVAC and building automation units.

Johnson Controls raised its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance, citing strong operating momentum and sustained demand from data center customers. The company now expects higher adjusted EPS and revenue for the year compared with its prior outlook.

Data centers are becoming one of the largest growth verticals for Johnson Controls, with the company projecting the segment could represent as much as one-third of total revenue over time. The business supplies cooling systems, fire suppression, and building management software for hyperscale computing facilities.

Shares of Johnson Controls rose sharply following the earnings release, reflecting investor optimism around the raised guidance and the company's exposure to the data center buildout cycle.

The guidance raise signals management expects infrastructure demand to remain robust through the remainder of the fiscal year. Investors will watch the Q4 earnings call for further detail on data center revenue mix and margin trends.

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