Friday, October 24, 2014

Why Johnson Controls Could Fall-Equity Analysis and Research

It always make sense to take a balanced viewpoint in investing, and while there are plenty of positive things happening at Johnson Controls Inc. (NYSE: JCI  ) , there are also some negatives. The three things that investors need to worry about are its reliance on certain customer programs, the effects of weather, and the possibility of an unfavorable long-term trend with car usage. It's time to look a little closer at the bearish case for the stock.


Auto experience customers may disappointBefore getting into the nitty-gritty, readers should note that this article is part of a series. The things that management wants you to know are outlined here, and the bullish case for Johnson Controls is here.


Focusing on the bearish case, investors should start by appreciating that the automotive experience segment, consisting of automotive seating and interiors, has outperformed most expectations this year. Going into the year, management had talked about 1%-2% revenue growth for the full year, but with 9% growth for the first nine months, it's likely to come in far in excess of expectations. Essentially, its customers' car sales have outperformed the marketplace, particularly in Europe. Indeed, CFO Bruce McDonald noted on the latest conference call that "we are able to exceed the market production levels in all three of the main regions."


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