Is Johnson Controls (JCI) the Best Under-the-Radar Data Center Stock to Buy?

We recently published 10 Most Popular Analyst Calls to Watch This Week. Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) is one of the trending stocks.

Tim Seymour, the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Seymour Asset Management, said in a recent program on CNBC that he likes fire, HVAC, and security equipment company JCI. Here is what the analyst said:

“Johnson Controls International PLC (NYSE:JCI). Key part of that data center trade, electrical components.”

ClearBridge Growth Strategy stated the following regarding Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) in its second quarter 2025 investor letter:

“Several of the Strategy’s industrials holdings also continue to benefit from the growing focus on AI and the underlying infrastructure investments required to support it. Vertiv delivers power and thermal management systems critical for data center operations, while Johnson Controls International plc (NYSE:JCI) has a leading position in commercial HVAC for data centers, with a data center business larger than the next two competitors combined.”

While we acknowledge the potential of JCI as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that some AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns and have limited downside risk. If you are looking for an extremely cheap AI stock that is also a major beneficiary of Trump tariffs and onshoring, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.

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