NEUHAUSEN, Switzerland - Sensormatic Solutions, the retail solutions division of Johnson Controls (NYSE:JCI), announced Tuesday the launch of two radio-frequency identification tagging products for clothing and accessories. The parent company, with a market capitalization of $81.7 billion and annual revenue of $24.4 billion, has delivered a strong 35% return over the past year. The RFID Seam Tag and RFID Brand Label are now available to retailers worldwide, according to a press release statement.
The RFID Seam Tag is designed to be embedded in garment seams, while the RFID Brand Label is sewn into clothing according to retailer specifications. Both products are intended to be integrated during apparel production and remain with items throughout their sales cycle.
The tags are designed to provide inventory tracking, loss prevention and product authentication capabilities. They are compatible with existing RFID systems and available through Sensormatic Solutions’ source tagging services, which operate RFID Service Bureaus globally.
"These tagging solutions turn inventory intelligence into comprehensive brand protection," said Tony D’Onofrio, president of Sensormatic Solutions. "They’re designed to be permanent and tamper-resistant, providing retailers with information needed to address total retail loss from the source through their supply chains and sales floors, and beyond."
The products will be displayed at NRF Protect from June 8-10, 2026 in Grapevine, Texas at Booth 1116.According to InvestingPro analysis, Johnson Controls currently trades above its Fair Value, suggesting investors are pricing in strong growth expectations. For deeper insights into JCI’s valuation and growth prospects, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available for this and 1,400+ other US equities.
Sensormatic Solutions is part of Johnson Controls, which provides building systems and energy efficiency solutions. The Sensormatic brand has operated in the retail technology sector for over 60 years.
In other recent news, Johnson Controls International has completed its acquisition of Alloy Enterprises, a company specializing in thermal management platforms for data centers and industrial applications. This acquisition, initially announced in February, marks a strategic move for Johnson Controls, although financial details were not disclosed. Following the company’s recent quarterly results, UBS raised its price target for Johnson Controls to $170 from $160, maintaining a Buy rating due to a positive growth outlook. Additionally, RBC Capital reiterated a Sector Perform rating with a $154 target, expecting positive outcomes from the company’s upcoming analyst meeting and facilities tour. Oppenheimer also maintained a Perform rating after Johnson Controls’ "Going to Gemba" investor event, which highlighted growth opportunities through a revamped business system.
Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley analysts reported that Vertiv Americas’ data center revenue has been lagging behind gigawatt capacity additions, primarily due to timing factors rather than market share losses. The investment bank noted a significant increase in U.S. annual gigawatt additions expected by 2026, although Vertiv Americas’ revenue has not matched this growth rate. The gap is anticipated to narrow in the coming years. These developments provide investors with a snapshot of strategic moves and analyst perspectives on Johnson Controls and Vertiv Americas.
This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.
The fastest way to find out is with our Fair Value calculator. We use a mix of 17 proven industry valuation models for maximum accuracy. Get the bottom line for JCI plus thousands of other stocks and find your next hidden gem with massive upside.