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Johnson Controls' PS Unit Under Weak China Demand Pressure
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Johnson Controls International plc (JCI - Free Report) expects the weakening automotive manufacturing in China to negatively impact the power solutions (PS) segment, per Reuters. The segment provides lead-acid batteries for vehicle production to the world’s largest automotive market. In a year, the PS unit of Johnson Controls delivers roughly 154 million battery units for the manufacturing of passenger cars and light trucks in China.
The PS segment generates most of its revenues by selling replacement batteries while generating remaining revenues by selling batteries for new vehicle production. In fiscal 2018, the unit’s sales in China accounted for roughly 7%.
Weakening consumer demand, along with tariff wars, weakened China’s economy in 2018. Beside Johnson Controls, many other companies within the automotive industry have also agreed that the slowing auto production in the world’s largest market will hamper sales.
Johnson Controls International plc Price and Consensus
In November, Johnson Controls announced the sale of its PS business to Brookfield Business Partners L.P. and institutional partners for $13.2 billion in cash. Depending on regulatory approvals and closing conditions, the transaction is anticipated to close by Jun 30, 2019.
Apart from the PS unit, the company operates under another segment, which is building technologies & solutions. In fourth-quarter fiscal 2018, both segments witnessed year-over-year rise in revenues, aiding the company to generate quarterly revenues of $8.4 billion and adjusted earnings per share of 93 cents.
The sale of the PS unit will aid Johnson Controls to redirect its focus on the building technologies & solutions segment beside improving the free cash flow. The company targets to improve and deliver strong free cash flow in 2019.
While announcing reports for the fiscal year, Johnson Controls informed that it is anticipating continued strength in 2019 similar to 2018, on the back of healthy end-market demand. Further, it expects adjusted free cash flow conversion to be approximately 90%. The company is set to release first-quarter fiscal 2019 earnings on Feb 1.
Price Performance
Over the past month, shares of Johnson Controls have gained 14.2% compared with the industry’s increase of 15.6%.
Dana has an expected long-term growth rate of 2.9%. Share price of the company has increased 33.3% in the past month.
Cooper Tire has an expected long-term growth rate of 4%. Over the past month, shares of the company have gained 10.5%.
Bridgestone has an expected long-term growth rate of 4.7%. Shares of the company have gained 1.6% in the past month.
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Johnson Controls' PS Unit Under Weak China Demand Pressure
Johnson Controls International plc (JCI - Free Report) expects the weakening automotive manufacturing in China to negatively impact the power solutions (PS) segment, per Reuters. The segment provides lead-acid batteries for vehicle production to the world’s largest automotive market. In a year, the PS unit of Johnson Controls delivers roughly 154 million battery units for the manufacturing of passenger cars and light trucks in China.
The PS segment generates most of its revenues by selling replacement batteries while generating remaining revenues by selling batteries for new vehicle production. In fiscal 2018, the unit’s sales in China accounted for roughly 7%.
Weakening consumer demand, along with tariff wars, weakened China’s economy in 2018. Beside Johnson Controls, many other companies within the automotive industry have also agreed that the slowing auto production in the world’s largest market will hamper sales.
Johnson Controls International plc Price and Consensus
Johnson Controls International plc Price and Consensus | Johnson Controls International plc Quote
In November, Johnson Controls announced the sale of its PS business to Brookfield Business Partners L.P. and institutional partners for $13.2 billion in cash. Depending on regulatory approvals and closing conditions, the transaction is anticipated to close by Jun 30, 2019.
Apart from the PS unit, the company operates under another segment, which is building technologies & solutions. In fourth-quarter fiscal 2018, both segments witnessed year-over-year rise in revenues, aiding the company to generate quarterly revenues of $8.4 billion and adjusted earnings per share of 93 cents.
The sale of the PS unit will aid Johnson Controls to redirect its focus on the building technologies & solutions segment beside improving the free cash flow. The company targets to improve and deliver strong free cash flow in 2019.
While announcing reports for the fiscal year, Johnson Controls informed that it is anticipating continued strength in 2019 similar to 2018, on the back of healthy end-market demand. Further, it expects adjusted free cash flow conversion to be approximately 90%. The company is set to release first-quarter fiscal 2019 earnings on Feb 1.
Price Performance
Over the past month, shares of Johnson Controls have gained 14.2% compared with the industry’s increase of 15.6%.
Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
Johnson Controls currently carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). Some better-ranked stocks in the broader auto sector are Dana Incorporated (DAN - Free Report) , Cooper Tire & Rubber Company , and Bridgestone Corporation (BRDCY - Free Report) , each carrying a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
Dana has an expected long-term growth rate of 2.9%. Share price of the company has increased 33.3% in the past month.
Cooper Tire has an expected long-term growth rate of 4%. Over the past month, shares of the company have gained 10.5%.
Bridgestone has an expected long-term growth rate of 4.7%. Shares of the company have gained 1.6% in the past month.
Zacks' Top 10 Stocks for 2019
In addition to the stocks discussed above, wouldn't you like to know about our 10 finest buy-and-holds for the year?
From more than 4,000 companies covered by the Zacks Rank, these 10 were picked by a process that consistently beats the market. Even during 2018 while the market dropped -5.2%, our Top 10s were up well into double-digits. And during bullish 2012 – 2017, they soared far above the market's +126.3%, reaching +181.9%.
This year, the portfolio features a player that thrives on volatility, an AI comer, and a dynamic tech company that helps doctors deliver better patient outcomes at lower costs.
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