Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.49
Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1985 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.1%
Payout Ratio
29.7%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
JCI Dividend Income Check
Safety
29.7% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.3% and trend is rising.
JCI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.1%
Trailing DPS$1.49
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout29.7%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout65.4%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR3.2%
5Y CAGR8.2%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield7.0%
Total Shareholder Yield8.1%
1Y Total Return56.9%
5Y Total Return122.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)10.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$22,28610Y ago$44,33020Y ago$89,408
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
JCI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (42 years of payments)
JCI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Johnson Controls International plc distributes 29.7% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 65.4%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
JCI has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 3.2% and 5-year CAGR of 8.2%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, JCI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.1% dividend yield, 7.0% buyback yield, 8.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 122.9%, with dividends contributing 10.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $44,330 today.
JCI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.17
Avg/Payment$0.3585
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026Latest | $0.4000 | — | 1.19% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 1.28% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.4000 | ↑ +8.1% | 1.38% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 1.43% | Jul 18, 2025 |
| Mar 24, 2025 | $0.3700 | — | 1.75% | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.3700 | — | 1.84% | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Sep 25, 2024 | $0.3700 | — | 1.95% | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Jun 24, 2024 | $0.3700 | — | 2.15% | Jul 19, 2024 |
JCI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.1%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
29.7% payout
Streak
5Y
8.2% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.1%
#1 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JCIJohnson Controls Int… | $85.2B | 1.1% | 29.7% | 5 | Sustainable |
1st  HONHoneywell Internatio… | $136.9B | 2.1% | 62.9% | 15 | Watch |
 ETNEaton Corporation pl… | $155.0B | 1.0% | 39.8% | 24 | Sustainable |
 TTTrane Technologies p… | $104.0B | 0.8% | 28.7% | 5 | Sustainable |
 CARRCarrier Global Corpo… | $56.1B | 1.4% | 51.7% | 6 | Sustainable |
3rd  EMREmerson Electric Co. | $79.0B | 1.5% | 52.0% | 37 | Sustainable |
2nd  OTISOtis Worldwide Corpo… | $30.1B | 2.1% | 46.7% | 6 | Sustainable |
 ALLEAllegion plc | $11.8B | 1.5% | 27.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
 AAONAAON, Inc. | $10.6B | 0.3% | 30.3% | 1 | Sustainable |
JCI Annual Dividend History (1985–2026)
42 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.40 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $1.54 | 4.1% | 4 | $2.63 | 58.6% | 1.71x | 3.3% |
| 2024 | $1.48 | 0.7% | 4 | $2.52 | 58.7% | 1.70x | 3.2% |
| 2023 | $1.47 | 5.0% | 4 | $2.69 | 54.6% | 1.83x | 3.2% |
| 2022 | $1.40 | 21.7% | 4 | $2.19 | 63.9% | 1.56x | 3.0% |
| 2021 | $1.15 | 10.6% | 4 | $2.27 | 50.7% | 1.97x | 2.5% |
| 2020 | $1.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.84 | 123.8% | 0.81x | 2.3% |
| 2019 | $1.04 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.54 | 191.8% | 0.52x | 2.3% |
| 2018 | $1.04 | 3.0% | 4 | $2.32 | 44.8% | 2.23x | 2.3% |
| 2017 | $1.01 | -84.3% | 4 | $1.71 | 59.1% | 1.69x | 2.2% |
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Start ComparisonJCI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying JCI stock.
How much dividend does JCI pay per share?
Johnson Controls International plc (JCI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.49 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.1%. Payments are made Annual.
When is JCI's next ex-dividend date?
JCI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. JCI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is JCI's dividend safe?
JCI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +29.7% and FCF payout ratio of +65.4%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is JCI a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Johnson Controls International plc is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.2%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does JCI pay dividends?
Johnson Controls International plc pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.49 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 41+ years from 1985 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in JCI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in JCI five years ago would be worth approximately $22,286 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is JCI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
JCI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.1% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.