Sanford C. Bernstein upgraded shares of Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON – Free Report) to a hold rating in a research report released on Tuesday morning,Zacks.com reports.
A number of other analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Argus lifted their price objective on shares of Honeywell International from $250.00 to $290.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 18th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price target on shares of Honeywell International from $235.00 to $230.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Citigroup dropped their price target on shares of Honeywell International from $265.00 to $257.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their price target on shares of Honeywell International from $255.00 to $250.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, May 14th. Finally, Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Honeywell International from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Monday, April 13th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $246.63.
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Honeywell International Trading Down 4.6%
Honeywell International’s stock is scheduled to reverse split before the market opens on Monday, June 29th. The 1-2 reverse split was announced on Friday, June 5th. The number of shares owned by shareholders will be adjusted after the market closes on Friday, June 26th.
Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON – Get Free Report) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, April 23rd. The conglomerate reported $2.45 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.32 by $0.13. The company had revenue of $9.14 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.30 billion. Honeywell International had a net margin of 11.37% and a return on equity of 42.29%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 2.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.21 earnings per share. 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. Analysts expect that Honeywell International will post 10.54 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Honeywell International Announces Dividend
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, June 5th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 15th were paid a dividend of $1.19 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, May 15th. This represents a $4.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.3%. Honeywell International’s payout ratio is presently 67.42%.
Institutional Trading of Honeywell International
Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Caitlin John LLC increased its stake in Honeywell International by 138.9% during the fourth quarter. Caitlin John LLC now owns 129 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares during the last quarter. Holos Integrated Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Honeywell International during the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC acquired a new position in shares of Honeywell International during the fourth quarter valued at $26,000. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in shares of Honeywell International during the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Finally, University of Texas Texas AM Investment Management Co. acquired a new position in shares of Honeywell International during the fourth quarter valued at $28,000. Institutional investors own 75.91% of the company’s stock.
Key Headlines Impacting Honeywell International
Here are the key news stories impacting Honeywell International this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Honeywell hosted its 2026 investor day and provided a new three-year financial framework, which could help investors gauge the outlook for the post-spin company structure. Honeywell Technologies Hosts 2026 Investor Day; Provides New Three-Year Financial Framework
- Positive Sentiment: Barclays lowered its price target to $239 but kept an overweight rating, while Sanford C. Bernstein initiated coverage with a hold rating and a $233 target, suggesting analysts still see value despite recent weakness. Analyst and trading-related coverage
- Positive Sentiment: Honeywell reaffirmed its full-year adjusted profit and sales guidance as the Aerospace separation approaches, which can reassure investors about near-term fundamentals. Honeywell (HON) Sticks with Full-Year Forecast as Aerospace Separation Nears
- Neutral Sentiment: Honeywell introduced Experion Cognition for autonomous control room operations at Borouge International, a product update that supports its automation narrative but is unlikely to move the stock immediately. Honeywell Introduces Experion Cognition to Deliver Autonomous Control Room Operations for Borouge International
- Negative Sentiment: Honeywell shares fell sharply as the industrial group sold off, with investors reacting to surging oil prices and broader macro concerns tied to geopolitical tension. Honeywell Stock Drops As Oil Prices Surge Amid Trump’s Threats
- Negative Sentiment: The stock’s recent slide has also been highlighted by market commentary noting a bigger decline than the broader market, adding to near-term sentiment pressure. Honeywell International Inc. (HON) Registers a Bigger Fall Than the Market: Important Facts to Note
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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