Top homebuilder and housing stocks as mortgage rates fall (NYSEARCA:XHB)
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Source: SeekingAlpha
Mortgage Rate Decline: The 30-year mortgage rate has decreased for eight consecutive weeks, a trend not observed since late 2018 to early 2019.
Current Interest Rate: The national average interest rate for a 30-year fixed mortgage is currently at 6.18%, reflecting a decrease of six basis points.
Analyst Views on JCI
Wall Street analysts forecast JCI stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for JCI is 128.78 USD with a low forecast of 119.00 USD and a high forecast of 142.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
11 Analyst Rating
5 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 115.490
Low
119.00
Averages
128.78
High
142.00
Current: 115.490
Low
119.00
Averages
128.78
High
142.00
About JCI
Johnson Controls International plc specializes in smart buildings. The Company's segments include Americas, EMEA and APAC. The Company is engaged in engineering, manufacturing, commissioning and retrofitting building products and systems, including commercial heating, ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment, industrial refrigeration systems, controls, security systems, fire-detection systems and fire-suppression solutions. The Company also serves customers by providing technical services, including maintenance, management, repair, retrofit and replacement of equipment (in the HVAC, industrial refrigeration, controls, security and fire-protection space) and energy-management consulting. The Company serves various industries, including healthcare, schools, data centers, airports, stadiums and manufacturing. The Company's OpenBlue digital software platform enables enterprises to better manage their physical spaces by combining its building products and services.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
