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Honeywell International (HON) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$211.12 +0.99 (+0.47%)
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Honeywell International - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
12
Buy
13

Based on 26 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Honeywell International in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Hold." Out of the 26 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 12 have given a hold rating, and 13 have given a buy rating for HON.

Consensus Price Target

$251.88
19.31% Upside
According to the 26 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Honeywell International, the average price target is $251.88. The highest price target for HON is $293.00, while the lowest price target for HON is $190.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 19.31% from the current price of $211.12.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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HON Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/30/25 to 9/30/26
1 Month Ago
8/31/25 to 8/31/26
3 Months Ago
7/2/25 to 7/2/26
1 Year Ago
9/30/24 to 9/30/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
8 Buy rating(s)
Hold
12 Hold rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
7 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$251.88$254.04$258.21$254.00
Forecasted Upside19.31% Upside18.97% Upside12.33% Upside20.65% Upside
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate BuyModerate Buy

HON Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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HON Price Targets by Month

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Honeywell International Stock vs. The Competition

TypeHoneywell InternationalIndustrials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.46
2.30
2.53
Consensus RatingHoldHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside19.87% Upside107.63% Upside20.14% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/25/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
3 of 5 stars
 DowngradeHold (C-) ➝ Sell (D+)
9/25/2026 Lower TargetNeutral$237.00 ➝ $234.00+10.09%
9/25/2026
Stephen Tusa
Stephen Tusa
Not Rated
Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$231.00+9.07%
9/14/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$190.00-6.11%
9/4/2026 UpgradeStrong Sell ➝ Hold
8/31/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$245.00 ➝ $250.00+17.02%
8/18/2026Lower TargetOutperform$298.00 ➝ $293.00+27.70%
8/17/2026Initiated CoverageHold$255.00+9.74%
8/14/2026Lower TargetOverweight$262.00 ➝ $255.00+8.94%
7/28/2026UpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$205.00 ➝ $265.00+7.83%
7/27/2026Boost TargetOutperform$240.00 ➝ $265.00+8.72%
7/27/2026Boost TargetOutperform$253.00 ➝ $276.00+13.51%
7/24/2026Boost TargetBuy$260.00 ➝ $279.00+15.11%
6/30/2026Boost TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $263.00+17.24%
6/30/2026 UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$255.00+11.94%
6/29/2026UpgradeHold
6/10/2026Lower TargetOverweight$251.00 ➝ $239.00+13.01%
6/10/2026Initiated CoverageMarket Perform$233.00+8.02%
6/3/2026Boost TargetBuy$258.00 ➝ $276.00+17.23%
4/24/2026Lower TargetBuy$240.00 ➝ $230.00+8.76%
2/18/2026 Boost TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $290.00+19.51%
2/2/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$195.00 ➝ $215.00-5.50%
1/30/2026Boost TargetOutperform$255.00 ➝ $265.00+16.47%
1/30/2026 Boost TargetNeutral$220.00 ➝ $240.00+5.49%
1/5/2026 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$220.00+10.86%
12/23/2025 Lower Target$248.00 ➝ $237.00+20.94%
11/11/2025 Lower TargetBuy$290.00 ➝ $266.00+35.67%
11/13/2024Reiterated RatingNeutral ➝ Buy$215.00 ➝ $298.00+27.44%

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Should I Buy Honeywell International Stock? HON Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Honeywell International pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Honeywell International
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Honeywell International Inc.:

  • The stock is currently trading at $210.13, which is significantly below the consensus price target of $254.04 set by analysts, suggesting substantial potential for price appreciation as the market re-evaluates the company's value following recent corporate restructuring.
  • Honeywell International Inc. recently reported strong financial performance, beating consensus estimates with an EPS of $1.95 in the most recent quarter and demonstrating consistent year-over-year revenue growth of 3.4%, indicating robust operational execution and demand for its automation and aerospace products.
  • The company offers a stable income stream with a quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share, which is payable on December 4, 2026, providing investors with a reliable cash flow component that supports total return even during periods of stock price volatility.
  • Recent analyst actions, including Wells Fargo initiating coverage with a "hold" rating and a $231.00 price target, reflect renewed institutional interest and confidence in the company's strategic direction as a pure-play automation entity after its twin spin-offs.
  • Short interest has decreased significantly over the past few months, dropping from over 19 million shares in June to approximately 7.4 million shares in September, which often signals that bearish sentiment is fading and that the stock may be poised for a price increase as short sellers cover their positions.

Honeywell International
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Honeywell International Inc. for these reasons:

  • The stock has experienced a significant decline, trading at $210.13 which is well below its 52-week high of $261.24 and its 50-day moving average of $222.93, indicating persistent downward momentum and potential continued pressure on the share price.
  • Recent insider activity raises concerns about management's confidence, as CEO Kenneth J West sold 17,032 shares in late July and an additional 316 shares in early August, reducing his direct ownership by nearly 89% and signaling a potential lack of long-term conviction from top leadership.
  • Several major financial institutions have recently lowered their expectations for the stock, with Rothschild & Co Redburn cutting its price target to $234.00 and maintaining a neutral rating, suggesting that even bullish analysts see limited upside potential in the near term.
  • The company carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.39, which indicates a significant level of leverage that could constrain financial flexibility and increase risk during economic downturns or periods of rising interest rates.
  • Despite recent earnings beats, the stock's price-to-earnings ratio of 8.12 is low, but this may reflect market skepticism about the sustainability of earnings growth, particularly as the company navigates the transition to its new pure-play automation model and faces competition from other industrial conglomerates.

HON Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 26 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Honeywell International is $251.88, with a high forecast of $293.00 and a low forecast of $190.00.

26 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Honeywell International in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 12 hold ratings and 13 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" HON shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in HON, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares.

According to analysts, Honeywell International's stock has a predicted upside of 19.31% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Honeywell International's stock had 4 downgrades and 3 upgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Honeywell International more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating score for Honeywell International is 2.46 while the average consensus rating score for "industrials" companies is 2.30. Learn more on how HON compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Honeywell International analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/25/2026.
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