Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON – Get Free Report) had its price objective reduced by equities research analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $235.00 to $230.00 in a report issued on Friday,MarketScreener reports. The brokerage currently has an “equal weight” rating on the conglomerate’s stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s price target would indicate a potential upside of 8.85% from the company’s current price.
HON has been the topic of a number of other reports. Evercore increased their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $255.00 to $265.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $273.00 to $292.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $249.00 to $268.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Argus increased their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $250.00 to $290.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Finally, Robert W. Baird increased their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $220.00 to $240.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $250.21.
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Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON – Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, April 23rd. The conglomerate reported $2.45 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.32 by $0.13. The firm had revenue of $9.14 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.30 billion. Honeywell International had a net margin of 12.74% and a return on equity of 40.64%. The company’s revenue was up 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the firm posted $2.21 EPS. Honeywell International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.350-10.650 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 2.350-2.450 EPS. Research analysts predict that Honeywell International will post 10.5 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, VP Robert D. Mailloux sold 5,274 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, February 6th. The shares were sold at an average price of $239.00, for a total transaction of $1,260,486.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 4,803 shares in the company, valued at $1,147,917. This represents a 52.34% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director D Scott Davis sold 2,367 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 19th. The stock was sold at an average price of $240.00, for a total transaction of $568,080.00. Following the sale, the director owned 31,081 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,459,440. This represents a 7.08% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 18,190 shares of company stock valued at $4,244,287. 0.15% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Institutional Trading of Honeywell International
Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Caitlin John LLC boosted its stake in Honeywell International by 138.9% during the 4th quarter. Caitlin John LLC now owns 129 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $25,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares during the period. Holos Integrated Wealth LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Honeywell International in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Honeywell International in the 4th quarter worth $26,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Honeywell International by 491.7% in the 3rd quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 142 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 118 shares during the period. Finally, Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Honeywell International in the 4th quarter worth $28,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.91% of the company’s stock.
Key Honeywell International News
Here are the key news stories impacting Honeywell International this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Adjusted Q1 EPS beat and underlying strength — Honeywell reported adjusted EPS of $2.45 (up ~11% y/y), orders rose ~7% and backlog sits near $38B, showing resilient demand in aerospace and building/automation despite headwinds. Honeywell Q1 2026 Earnings Call Highlights
- Positive Sentiment: Strategic asset sales and spin?offs to sharpen the business — Honeywell signed a definitive sale of its Warehouse & Workflow Solutions (WWS) business to American Industrial Partners and reiterated the Aerospace spin?off timing (late June), moves that could simplify the company and free capital. AIP to Acquire Honeywell WWS
- Neutral Sentiment: Quantinuum IPO filing could unlock value later — Honeywell’s majority?owned quantum unit has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO, a potential longer?term catalyst but not an immediate earnings driver. Quantinuum Confidentially Files for IPO
- Neutral Sentiment: Reporting/segment changes — Honeywell realigned segment disclosures and automation reporting, which may improve transparency but adds short?term comparability noise. Segment Realignment Announcement
- Negative Sentiment: Revenue miss, weaker Q2 outlook and cash?flow downgrade — Q1 revenue of $9.14B missed estimates, the company gave Q2 EPS/revenue guidance below consensus and trimmed operating cash?flow expectations, prompting investor concern about near?term growth and liquidity. Revenue Miss and Cash?Flow Cut
- Negative Sentiment: Geopolitical supply?chain risk — Management flagged Middle East tensions as a near?term headwind to Q2 activity and supply chains, increasing uncertainty for sales and timing of industrial projects. Middle East Conflict Hits Q2 Outlook
About Honeywell International
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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