Zacks Research Brokers Increase Earnings Estimates for HON

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Zacks Research boosted their Q3 2026 EPS estimates for Honeywell International in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, April 15th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the conglomerate will post earnings of $2.65 per share for the quarter, up from their prior estimate of $2.64. The consensus estimate for Honeywell International's current full-year earnings is $10.34 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Honeywell International's Q4 2026 earnings at $2.91 EPS.

Several other analysts have also recently commented on HON. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded Honeywell International from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and raised their target price for the company from $236.00 to $260.00 in a research report on Friday, February 7th. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $210.00 to $217.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a research report on Tuesday, February 11th. Barclays reduced their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $251.00 to $247.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, March 26th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced their price objective on shares of Honeywell International from $205.00 to $178.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, April 8th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $240.00 to $220.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, February 7th. Ten equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, six have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average target price of $242.15.

Honeywell International Stock Up 1.5 %

HON traded up $2.98 during trading on Thursday, hitting $197.21. The company had a trading volume of 1,106,334 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,639,660. The company has a market cap of $126.86 billion, a PE ratio of 22.65, a P/E/G ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 1.01. Honeywell International has a 1-year low of $179.36 and a 1-year high of $242.77. The business has a 50-day moving average of $205.70 and a 200-day moving average of $216.13. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33, a current ratio of 1.31 and a quick ratio of 1.01.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON - Get Free Report) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 6th. The conglomerate reported $2.47 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.37 by $0.10. Honeywell International had a net margin of 14.82% and a return on equity of 35.78%.

Institutional Trading of Honeywell International

Several hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Mainstream Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Honeywell International in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Avalon Trust Co grew its position in shares of Honeywell International by 166.7% during the 4th quarter. Avalon Trust Co now owns 120 shares of the conglomerate's stock valued at $27,000 after acquiring an additional 75 shares during the period. Mpwm Advisory Solutions LLC bought a new position in Honeywell International during the fourth quarter valued at $29,000. Hoese & Co LLP purchased a new position in shares of Honeywell International during the 4th quarter valued at $30,000. Finally, Accredited Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Honeywell International in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.91% of the company's stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, VP Anne T. Madden sold 28,885 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $207.89, for a total transaction of $6,004,902.65. Following the transaction, the vice president now owns 41,580 shares of the company's stock, valued at $8,644,066.20. This represents a 40.99 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. 0.41% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Honeywell International Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 14th. Investors of record on Friday, February 28th were paid a dividend of $1.13 per share. This represents a $4.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.29%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 28th. Honeywell International's dividend payout ratio is presently 51.89%.

Honeywell International Company Profile

Honeywell International Inc engages in the aerospace technologies, building automation, energy and sustainable solutions, and industrial automation businesses in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company's Aerospace segment offers auxiliary power units, propulsion engines, integrated avionics, environmental control and electric power systems, engine controls, flight safety, communications, navigation hardware, data and software applications, radar and surveillance systems, aircraft lighting, advanced systems and instruments, satellite and space components, and aircraft wheels and brakes; spare parts; repair, overhaul, and maintenance services; and thermal systems, as well as wireless connectivity services.