UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC lowered its position in Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON - Free Report) by 0.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 3,052,051 shares of the conglomerate's stock after selling 9,588 shares during the quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC owned approximately 0.47% of Honeywell International worth $689,428,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Mainstream Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Honeywell International in the fourth quarter valued at about $25,000. Avalon Trust Co grew its stake in Honeywell International by 166.7% in the fourth quarter. Avalon Trust Co now owns 120 shares of the conglomerate's stock valued at $27,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares in the last quarter. Hoese & Co LLP purchased a new position in Honeywell International in the fourth quarter valued at about $30,000. Accredited Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Honeywell International in the fourth quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, Curio Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Honeywell International during the 4th quarter worth about $35,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 75.91% of the company's stock.
Honeywell International Price Performance
Shares of NASDAQ:HON opened at $225.06 on Wednesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $144.64 billion, a PE ratio of 25.84, a PEG ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 1.07. The company has a current ratio of 1.31, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33. Honeywell International Inc. has a 1-year low of $179.36 and a 1-year high of $242.77. The business's 50 day moving average is $206.85 and its 200-day moving average is $216.00.
Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 29th. The conglomerate reported $2.51 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.21 by $0.30. Honeywell International had a net margin of 14.82% and a return on equity of 35.78%. The firm had revenue of $9.82 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.59 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.25 EPS. The business's revenue for the quarter was up 7.9% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts predict that Honeywell International Inc. will post 10.34 earnings per share for the current year.
Honeywell International Dividend Announcement
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 6th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 16th will be paid a $1.13 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 16th. This represents a $4.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.01%. Honeywell International's dividend payout ratio is currently 51.95%.
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
Several research firms have recently issued reports on HON. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded Honeywell International from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and upped their price target for the stock from $236.00 to $260.00 in a research note on Friday, February 7th. Royal Bank of Canada upped their price target on Honeywell International from $211.00 to $226.00 and gave the stock a "sector perform" rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 30th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on Honeywell International from $182.00 to $217.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Friday, May 16th. Citigroup decreased their price target on Honeywell International from $253.00 to $229.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Monday, April 14th. Finally, StockNews.com upgraded Honeywell International from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday, May 15th. Eight research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, eight have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Honeywell International currently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $245.23.
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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.
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