Zacks Research Issues Optimistic Outlook for HON Earnings

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Research boosted their Q2 2025 earnings per share estimates for Honeywell International in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, May 20th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now expects that the conglomerate will earn $2.60 per share for the quarter, up from their previous estimate of $2.51. 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 FY2025 earnings at $10.32 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.64 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $10.89 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $2.93 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $12.11 EPS.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, April 29th. The conglomerate reported $2.51 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $2.21 by $0.30. The firm had revenue of $9.82 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $9.59 billion. Honeywell International had a net margin of 14.82% and a return on equity of 35.78%. The firm's revenue was up 7.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $2.25 EPS.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently commented on the company. Citigroup lowered their target price on Honeywell International from $253.00 to $229.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Monday, April 14th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on Honeywell International from $205.00 to $225.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Wednesday, April 30th. Barclays reduced their price objective on shares of Honeywell International from $247.00 to $243.00 and set an "overweight" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, April 30th. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on Honeywell International from $210.00 to $217.00 and gave the stock an "equal weight" rating in a report on Tuesday, February 11th. Finally, Mizuho upped their price objective on shares of Honeywell International from $235.00 to $250.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a research note on Friday, May 16th. Eight analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, nine have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company's stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $245.57.

Honeywell International Price Performance

Shares of HON traded down $1.27 during mid-day trading on Friday, reaching $225.19. 1,172,437 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,403,911. The company has a quick ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 1.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33. Honeywell International has a 52-week low of $179.36 and a 52-week high of $242.77. The company has a market cap of $144.73 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.85, a PEG ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 1.07. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $208.18 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $216.32.

Honeywell International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, June 6th. Stockholders of record on Friday, May 16th will be given a $1.13 dividend. This represents a $4.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.01%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 16th. Honeywell International's payout ratio is currently 51.95%.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Honeywell International

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in HON. Mainstream Capital Management LLC acquired a new position in shares of Honeywell International during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Avalon Trust Co lifted its position in Honeywell International by 166.7% during the 4th quarter. Avalon Trust Co now owns 120 shares of the conglomerate's stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 75 shares in the last quarter. Mpwm Advisory Solutions LLC purchased a new position in Honeywell International in the 4th quarter worth approximately $29,000. Pandora Wealth Inc. acquired a new stake in Honeywell International in the first quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Finally, Accredited Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Honeywell International during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $34,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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.