Global Commodities, Mint Finance

Srinidhi Raghavendra

Global Commodities

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Mint Finance

Mint Finance's investment research blends deep fundamental analysis with technical & quant insights. Investment strategies straddle across multiple asset classes with risk management embedded into every trade to deliver an outsized reward-to-risk ratio.

Mint Finance's research is centered around three key themes. First, energy transition and climate change. Second, artificial intelligence. Third, shifting world order with its impact across politics and monetary economics.

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<li>July 2024 ranked as the warmest July in NOAA’s 175-year global record. Land &amp; sea surface temperatures were above average across the planet barring few exceptions.</li>
<li>July had the 2nd smallest sea ice coverage in 46-years at 8.49 million square miles. There is a 77% chance that 2024 will rank as the warmest year on record.</li>
<li>Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (“HVAC”) stocks continue to rise on strong demand as temperatures peak across the planet.</li>
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July 2024 ranked as the warmest July in NOAA’s 175-year global record. Land &amp; sea surface temperatures were above average across the planet barring few exceptions.
July had the 2nd smallest sea ice coverage in 46-years at 8.49 million square miles. There is a 77% chance that 2024 will rank as the warmest year on record.
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (“HVAC”) stocks continue to rise on strong demand as temperatures peak across the planet.


Shares of Cooling Firms Have Turned Red Hot on Record Setting Scorching Heat

Independent research on the U.S. markets, Baptista Research

Baptista Research

Independent research on the U.S. markets

Baptista Research is an independent financial research house focused on the U.S. markets. We provide equity research as well as credit research reports on the top-listed U.S. companies with most of our focus on technology, consumer goods and services, automobiles, industrials, oil and gas, pharma, and healthcare. Our research has served more than 3000 institutional investors including mutual funds, hedge funds, banks, family offices, and various buy-side firms. We operate a research subscription service where institutions, as well as retail investors, can have priority access to all our research. We also have a wide distribution of our research reports across some of the top global financial platforms. Apart from equity research and credit research, we also provide advisory services with respect to mergers & acquisitions (M&A), private equity/ venture capital fundraising, valuation reports, and investment management services for corporates.
Baptista Research is owned and managed by Ishan Majumdar, an ex-Venture Capitalist/ Investment Banker, a Chartered Accountant, and a Masters’ degree holder in Management from HEC Paris. Ishan has nearly a decade of experience in Mergers and Acquisitions, Leveraged Buyouts (LBOs), Venture Capital Investing, Corporate Strategy, and Valuation in front-office roles at the likes of BNP Paribas CIB, Credit Agricole CIB, Groupe Danone, and TIW Private Equity. He has worked on and closed multiple acquisition deals, leveraged buyouts, and start-up investment transactions.

<ul><li>Johnson Controls, in its third quarter fiscal 2024 earnings report, presented a mixture of positive developments along with strategic decisions that could pose both benefits and challenges for the company.</li><li>The CEO George Oliver and CFO Marc Vandiepenbeeck outlined the quarter's performance and future strategies in a detailed manner.</li><li>Johnson Controls reported a 3% organic sales growth, aligning with their low single-digit target and achieving a robust 150 basis points segment margin expansion to 17.9%, surpassing the guidance of 17%.</li></ul>

Johnson Controls, in its third quarter fiscal 2024 earnings report, presented a mixture of positive developments along with strategic decisions that could pose both benefits and challenges for the company.The CEO George Oliver and CFO Marc Vandiepenbeeck outlined the quarter's performance and future strategies in a detailed manner.Johnson Controls reported a 3% organic sales growth, aligning with their low single-digit target and achieving a robust 150 basis points segment margin expansion to 17.9%, surpassing the guidance of 17%.

Johnson Controls International: Expanded Service & Digital Offerings Catalyzing Growth! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>The second quarter performance for Johnson Controls was strong, with adjusted EPS coming in at the upper limit of company estimations.</li><li>Johnson Controls managed to return to sales growth after experiencing a cybersecurity disturbance at the beginning of the fiscal year.</li><li>Backed by productivity and the conversion of their higher-margin backlog, the company achieved robust margin expansion.</li></ul>

The second quarter performance for Johnson Controls was strong, with adjusted EPS coming in at the upper limit of company estimations.Johnson Controls managed to return to sales growth after experiencing a cybersecurity disturbance at the beginning of the fiscal year.Backed by productivity and the conversion of their higher-margin backlog, the company achieved robust margin expansion.

Johnson Controls International:  A Tale Of Acceleration in Orders and Pipeline Growth! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>This is our first report on diversified technology and multi industrial player, Johnson Controls.</li><li>The company reported its Q1 2024 earnings recently.</li><li>The company is facing some momentum after overcoming a considerable cyber disruption early in the quarter.</li></ul>

This is our first report on diversified technology and multi industrial player, Johnson Controls.The company reported its Q1 2024 earnings recently.The company is facing some momentum after overcoming a considerable cyber disruption early in the quarter.

Johnson Controls International: Initiation Of Coverage - A Strategic Overhaul That Could Be A Game Changer! - Major Drivers

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist, Trudence Capital Advisors

Pranav Bhavsar

Consumer Analyst / Channel Surveillance Specialist

Trudence Capital Advisors

Trudence Capital Advisors Private Limited is a SEBI-registered Research Analyst, holding SEBI registration number INH000015747. Our firm is dedicated to providing independent and unbiased research on Indian mid to large-cap companies. Trudence Capital is known for its counter-consensus views, with a focus on forensic research and on-ground primary investigations. Our research approach is thorough, involving detailed analysis of accounting practices and governance, alongside extensive channel checks.

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Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India / Equity Bottom-Up

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India (JCHAC IN)

Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning India

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<li>Our checks suggest <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/hitachi-home-life-solutions-india-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:6172:1" rel="noopener">Hitachi Home &amp; Life Solutions India Ltd (JCHAC IN)</a> has lost market share this season. </li>
<li>Market share loss has come on the back of poor product quality due to focus on costs and competition, which is irreparable in spite of the strong dealer network. </li>
<li>Poor capital allocation, high receivables and low-profit margins, all warrant attention. </li>
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Our checks suggest Hitachi Home &amp; Life Solutions India Ltd (JCHAC IN) has lost market share this season. 
Market share loss has come on the back of poor product quality due to focus on costs and competition, which is irreparable in spite of the strong dealer network. 
Poor capital allocation, high receivables and low-profit margins, all warrant attention. 


Johnson Controls-Hitachi (JCHAC IN) | Irreparable Loss in Market Share

United States

Johnson Controls, Inc. markets automotive systems and building controls.  The Company supplies seating systems, interior systems, and batteries.  Johnson Controls also provides building control systems and services, energy management, and integrated facility management, as well as provides batteries for automobiles and hybrid electric vehicles.

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Johnson Controls (JCI US)

Shares of Cooling Firms Have Turned Red Hot on Record Setting Scorching Heat

July 2024 was the hottest in 175 years. It saw the 2nd smallest ice cover in 46 years. 77% chance that 2024 will rank as the hottest year on...

Mint Finance

Johnson Controls International: Expanded Service & Digital Offerings Catalyzing Growth! - Major Drivers

Johnson Controls, in its third quarter fiscal 2024 earnings report, presented a mixture of positive developments along with strategic decisions...

Baptista Research

Johnson Controls International: A Tale Of Acceleration in Orders and Pipeline Growth! - Major Drivers

The second quarter performance for Johnson Controls was strong, with adjusted EPS coming in at the upper limit of company estimations. Johnson...

Baptista Research

Johnson Controls International: Initiation Of Coverage - A Strategic Overhaul That Could Be A Game Changer! - Major Drivers

This is our first report on diversified technology and multi industrial player, Johnson Controls. The company reported its Q1 2024 earnings...

Baptista Research

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Shares of Cooling Firms Have Turned Red Hot on Record Setting Scorching Heat

July 2024 was the hottest in 175 years. It saw the 2nd smallest ice cover in 46 years. 77% chance that 2024 will rank as the hottest year on...

Mint Finance

Johnson Controls International: Expanded Service & Digital Offerings Catalyzing Growth! - Major Drivers

Johnson Controls, in its third quarter fiscal 2024 earnings report, presented a mixture of positive developments along with strategic decisions...

Baptista Research

Johnson Controls International: A Tale Of Acceleration in Orders and Pipeline Growth! - Major Drivers

The second quarter performance for Johnson Controls was strong, with adjusted EPS coming in at the upper limit of company estimations. Johnson...

Baptista Research

Johnson Controls International: Initiation Of Coverage - A Strategic Overhaul That Could Be A Game Changer! - Major Drivers

This is our first report on diversified technology and multi industrial player, Johnson Controls. The company reported its Q1 2024 earnings...

Baptista Research

Johnson Controls-Hitachi (JCHAC IN) | Irreparable Loss in Market Share

Our channel checks across dealers indicate an irreparable loss in market share for Hitachi in the Indian Air Conditioner (AC) market.

Pranav Bhavsar