Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Forecast for HON Earnings

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q2 2025 earnings per share estimates for Honeywell International in a research note issued on Tuesday, April 15th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the conglomerate will post earnings of $2.51 per share for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $2.58. 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 Q3 2025 earnings at $2.57 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $2.83 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $10.11 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $2.79 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $2.84 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $12.45 EPS.

A number of other research analysts also recently commented on HON. StockNews.com downgraded shares of Honeywell International from a "buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Monday, December 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on Honeywell International from $240.00 to $220.00 and set an "equal weight" rating for the company in a report on Friday, February 7th. Royal Bank of Canada decreased their price objective on shares of Honeywell International from $253.00 to $236.00 and set a "sector perform" rating for the company in a report on Friday, February 7th. Barclays decreased their price target on shares of Honeywell International from $251.00 to $247.00 and set an "overweight" rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, March 26th. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $210.00 to $217.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Tuesday, February 11th. Ten research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, six have assigned a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $242.15.

Honeywell International Stock Down 1.7 %

HON stock traded down $3.40 during midday trading on Wednesday, hitting $193.20. 950,161 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,633,616. The stock has a market capitalization of $124.28 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.18, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 1.01. The company has a current ratio of 1.31, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $205.92 and a 200-day moving average price of $216.20. Honeywell International has a 12-month low of $179.36 and a 12-month high of $242.77.

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%.

Honeywell International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 14th. Investors of record on Friday, February 28th were issued a dividend of $1.13 per share. This represents a $4.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.34%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 28th. Honeywell International's payout ratio is 51.89%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, VP Anne T. Madden sold 28,885 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $207.89, for a total value of $6,004,902.65. Following the sale, the vice president now owns 41,580 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,644,066.20. This represents a 40.99 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Insiders own 0.41% of the company's stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Howard Capital Management Group LLC grew its position in Honeywell International by 6.7% during the 3rd quarter. Howard Capital Management Group LLC now owns 2,760 shares of the conglomerate's stock worth $571,000 after acquiring an additional 174 shares during the last quarter. M&T Bank Corp lifted its holdings in shares of Honeywell International by 1.1% during the third quarter. M&T Bank Corp now owns 298,210 shares of the conglomerate's stock worth $61,643,000 after purchasing an additional 3,143 shares during the period. Westside Investment Management Inc. increased its holdings in Honeywell International by 15.4% in the third quarter. Westside Investment Management Inc. now owns 375 shares of the conglomerate's stock valued at $78,000 after purchasing an additional 50 shares during the period. Tudor Financial Inc. acquired a new position in Honeywell International during the 3rd quarter worth about $425,000. Finally, Anchor Investment Management LLC grew its position in shares of Honeywell International by 46.4% in the 3rd quarter. Anchor Investment Management LLC now owns 962 shares of the conglomerate's stock valued at $199,000 after buying an additional 305 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 75.91% of the company's stock.

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.