Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON – Free Report) had its price target boosted by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $259.00 to $273.00 in a report issued on Friday morning,MarketScreener reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft currently has a buy rating on the conglomerate’s stock.
A number of other research analysts have also recently weighed in on the stock. Vertical Research cut shares of Honeywell International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $220.00 price objective for the company. in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their price target on Honeywell International from $249.00 to $268.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday. Rothschild & Co Redburn reduced their price objective on Honeywell International from $240.00 to $222.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, October 27th. TD Cowen decreased their price objective on Honeywell International from $250.00 to $240.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, November 10th. Finally, Robert W. Baird lifted their price objective on Honeywell International from $220.00 to $240.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $242.19.
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Honeywell International Stock Performance
Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The conglomerate reported $2.59 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.54 by $0.05. Honeywell International had a return on equity of 40.40% and a net margin of 12.74%.The business had revenue of $10.07 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.60 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.47 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts forecast that Honeywell International will post 10.34 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Honeywell International
A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of HON. Armstrong Fleming & Moore Inc acquired a new position in shares of Honeywell International in the 2nd quarter valued at $998,000. Lockheed Martin Investment Management Co. purchased a new stake in Honeywell International during the third quarter valued at about $4,147,000. Triton Financial Group Inc acquired a new position in shares of Honeywell International in the second quarter worth about $1,001,000. Managed Asset Portfolios LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Honeywell International by 2.3% in the second quarter. Managed Asset Portfolios LLC now owns 95,833 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $22,317,000 after buying an additional 2,154 shares during the period. Finally, Baxter Bros Inc. increased its position in shares of Honeywell International by 14.6% in the second quarter. Baxter Bros Inc. now owns 35,733 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $8,321,000 after acquiring an additional 4,543 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.91% of the company’s stock.
Honeywell International News Summary
Here are the key news stories impacting Honeywell International this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and strategic catalyst — Honeywell reported adjusted Q4 EPS $2.59 (vs. ~$2.54 est.) and roughly $10.1B in sales, with orders up sharply and backlog >$37B; management moved the aerospace spin-off timeline up to Q3 2026 — this drove the initial rally after results. PR Newswire: Q4 results & outlook
- Positive Sentiment: Broad analyst upgrades/price-target increases — Several major firms raised targets and kept constructive ratings (JPMorgan to $260/OW; Citi to $265/Buy; Barclays to $259/OW; RBC to $268/Outperform), signaling renewed analyst conviction after the quarter. Benzinga: analyst moves
- Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary on margin upside and forecast lifts — Post?earnings writeups and notes (Seeking Alpha, Forbes) emphasize margin expansion, improved profitability and why the results support a buy thesis — reinforcing the bullish narrative. Benzinga: analysts raise forecasts
- Positive Sentiment: Options flow showed bullish positioning — Unusually large call buying (?11.7k calls) the session after results indicates speculative/hedged bullish interest, which can amplify intraday upside.
- Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its target to $235 but kept an “equal weight” rating, a milder endorsement versus other banks and a reminder not all analysts are increasing conviction. TickerReport: Wells Fargo note
- Neutral Sentiment: FY 2026 guidance is roughly in line with street expectations (EPS range $10.35–$10.65, revenue $38.8B–$39.8B) — supportive but not a clear beat that would immediately re-rate consensus materially. PR Newswire: outlook
- Negative Sentiment: Q1 guide came in slightly light — Honeywell guided Q1 EPS $2.25–$2.35 (vs. ~2.39 consensus) and revenue $9.1B–$9.4B (vs. ~9.4B est.), which could cap near?term upside if investors focus on the quarter?ahead softness. PR Newswire: guidance details
- Negative Sentiment: One-time charge weighed on GAAP profit — A settlement with Flexjet reduced GAAP profits in the quarter; while adjusted results were strong, the charge is a reminder of event-driven downside risk. WSJ: Flexjet settlement
Honeywell International Company Profile
Honeywell International Inc is a diversified, publicly traded multinational conglomerate (NASDAQ: HON) that designs and manufactures a wide range of commercial and consumer products, engineering services and aerospace systems. The company operates through major business platforms that historically include Aerospace; Building Technologies; Performance Materials and Technologies; and Safety and Productivity Solutions. Its portfolio spans avionics and propulsion systems, building controls and HVAC equipment, process technologies and advanced materials, industrial automation software, and personal protective equipment and scanning solutions.
Honeywell’s aerospace business supplies aircraft manufacturers and operators with engines and auxiliary power units, avionics, flight safety systems and aftermarket services.
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