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HONA vs. RTX, BA, LMT, HWM, and GD

Should you buy Honeywell Aerospace stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Honeywell Aerospace with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Honeywell Aerospace include RTX (RTX), Boeing (BA), Lockheed Martin (LMT), Howmet Aerospace (HWM), and General Dynamics (GD). These companies are all part of the "aerosp/defense" industry.

How does Honeywell Aerospace compare to RTX?

Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ:HONA) and RTX (NYSE:RTX) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations and earnings.

RTX has higher revenue and earnings than Honeywell Aerospace.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Honeywell Aerospace$17.68B3.59N/AN/AN/A
RTX$88.60B2.94$6.73B$5.3336.33

86.5% of RTX shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of RTX shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, RTX had 63 more articles in the media than Honeywell Aerospace. MarketBeat recorded 75 mentions for RTX and 12 mentions for Honeywell Aerospace. RTX's average media sentiment score of 0.90 beat Honeywell Aerospace's score of 0.33 indicating that RTX is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Honeywell Aerospace
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
RTX
40 Very Positive mention(s)
8 Positive mention(s)
23 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

RTX has a net margin of 8.03% compared to Honeywell Aerospace's net margin of 0.00%. RTX's return on equity of 13.50% beat Honeywell Aerospace's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Honeywell AerospaceN/A N/A N/A
RTX 8.03%13.50%5.29%

Honeywell Aerospace currently has a consensus target price of $253.75, indicating a potential upside of 26.79%. RTX has a consensus target price of $211.38, indicating a potential upside of 9.16%. Given Honeywell Aerospace's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Honeywell Aerospace is more favorable than RTX.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Honeywell Aerospace
0 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
RTX
1 Sell rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.68

Summary

RTX beats Honeywell Aerospace on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Honeywell Aerospace compare to Boeing?

Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ:HONA) and Boeing (NYSE:BA) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, earnings, risk and profitability.

64.8% of Boeing shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Boeing shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Boeing had 107 more articles in the media than Honeywell Aerospace. MarketBeat recorded 119 mentions for Boeing and 12 mentions for Honeywell Aerospace. Boeing's average media sentiment score of 0.70 beat Honeywell Aerospace's score of 0.33 indicating that Boeing is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Honeywell Aerospace
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Boeing
51 Very Positive mention(s)
19 Positive mention(s)
33 Neutral mention(s)
14 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Boeing has higher revenue and earnings than Honeywell Aerospace.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Honeywell Aerospace$17.68B3.59N/AN/AN/A
Boeing$92.18B1.75$2.24B$2.0699.39

Boeing has a net margin of 2.27% compared to Honeywell Aerospace's net margin of 0.00%.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Honeywell AerospaceN/A N/A N/A
Boeing 2.27%N/A -5.26%

Honeywell Aerospace presently has a consensus price target of $253.75, suggesting a potential upside of 26.79%. Boeing has a consensus price target of $261.53, suggesting a potential upside of 27.73%. Given Boeing's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Boeing is more favorable than Honeywell Aerospace.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Honeywell Aerospace
0 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
Boeing
2 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.73

Summary

Boeing beats Honeywell Aerospace on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Honeywell Aerospace compare to Lockheed Martin?

Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) and Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ:HONA) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, media sentiment, institutional ownership and profitability.

Lockheed Martin has a net margin of 6.38% compared to Honeywell Aerospace's net margin of 0.00%. Lockheed Martin's return on equity of 101.64% beat Honeywell Aerospace's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Lockheed Martin6.38% 101.64% 10.98%
Honeywell Aerospace N/A N/A N/A

Lockheed Martin has higher revenue and earnings than Honeywell Aerospace.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Lockheed Martin$75.11B1.55$5.02B$20.6524.51
Honeywell Aerospace$17.68B3.59N/AN/AN/A

In the previous week, Lockheed Martin had 37 more articles in the media than Honeywell Aerospace. MarketBeat recorded 49 mentions for Lockheed Martin and 12 mentions for Honeywell Aerospace. Lockheed Martin's average media sentiment score of 0.75 beat Honeywell Aerospace's score of 0.33 indicating that Lockheed Martin is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Lockheed Martin
31 Very Positive mention(s)
3 Positive mention(s)
8 Neutral mention(s)
6 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Honeywell Aerospace
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

74.2% of Lockheed Martin shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Lockheed Martin shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Lockheed Martin currently has a consensus price target of $607.58, indicating a potential upside of 20.02%. Honeywell Aerospace has a consensus price target of $253.75, indicating a potential upside of 26.79%. Given Honeywell Aerospace's higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Honeywell Aerospace is more favorable than Lockheed Martin.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Lockheed Martin
1 Sell rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
7 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.38
Honeywell Aerospace
0 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Summary

Lockheed Martin beats Honeywell Aerospace on 10 of the 12 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Honeywell Aerospace compare to Howmet Aerospace?

Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) and Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ:HONA) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, risk, institutional ownership, valuation, profitability, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

Howmet Aerospace has a net margin of 20.23% compared to Honeywell Aerospace's net margin of 0.00%. Howmet Aerospace's return on equity of 29.27% beat Honeywell Aerospace's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Howmet Aerospace20.23% 29.27% 13.20%
Honeywell Aerospace N/A N/A N/A

Howmet Aerospace has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Honeywell Aerospace.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Howmet Aerospace$8.25B13.53$1.51B$4.3164.73
Honeywell Aerospace$17.68B3.59N/AN/AN/A

In the previous week, Howmet Aerospace had 7 more articles in the media than Honeywell Aerospace. MarketBeat recorded 19 mentions for Howmet Aerospace and 12 mentions for Honeywell Aerospace. Howmet Aerospace's average media sentiment score of 1.46 beat Honeywell Aerospace's score of 0.33 indicating that Howmet Aerospace is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Howmet Aerospace
18 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Honeywell Aerospace
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral

90.5% of Howmet Aerospace shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Howmet Aerospace shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Howmet Aerospace currently has a consensus target price of $293.21, suggesting a potential upside of 5.10%. Honeywell Aerospace has a consensus target price of $253.75, suggesting a potential upside of 26.79%. Given Honeywell Aerospace's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Honeywell Aerospace is more favorable than Howmet Aerospace.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Howmet Aerospace
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.82
Honeywell Aerospace
0 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33

Summary

Howmet Aerospace beats Honeywell Aerospace on 10 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Honeywell Aerospace compare to General Dynamics?

Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ:HONA) and General Dynamics (NYSE:GD) are both large-cap aerospace companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, profitability, risk, dividends, earnings, media sentiment and valuation.

General Dynamics has a net margin of 8.07% compared to Honeywell Aerospace's net margin of 0.00%. General Dynamics' return on equity of 17.41% beat Honeywell Aerospace's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Honeywell AerospaceN/A N/A N/A
General Dynamics 8.07%17.41%7.52%

86.1% of General Dynamics shares are held by institutional investors. 1.4% of General Dynamics shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Honeywell Aerospace presently has a consensus target price of $253.75, suggesting a potential upside of 26.79%. General Dynamics has a consensus target price of $391.15, suggesting a potential upside of 6.46%. Given Honeywell Aerospace's higher probable upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Honeywell Aerospace is more favorable than General Dynamics.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Honeywell Aerospace
0 Sell rating(s)
11 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.33
General Dynamics
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
13 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.76

General Dynamics has higher revenue and earnings than Honeywell Aerospace.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Honeywell Aerospace$17.68B3.59N/AN/AN/A
General Dynamics$52.55B1.89$4.21B$15.8923.12

In the previous week, General Dynamics had 17 more articles in the media than Honeywell Aerospace. MarketBeat recorded 29 mentions for General Dynamics and 12 mentions for Honeywell Aerospace. General Dynamics' average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Honeywell Aerospace's score of 0.33 indicating that General Dynamics is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Honeywell Aerospace
1 Very Positive mention(s)
2 Positive mention(s)
7 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
General Dynamics
22 Very Positive mention(s)
6 Positive mention(s)
0 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

General Dynamics beats Honeywell Aerospace on 11 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.

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HONA vs. The Competition

MetricHoneywell AerospaceAEROSP/DEFENSE IndustryAerospace SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$63.43B$51.74B$30.83B$12.42B
Dividend YieldN/A1.23%0.91%9.39%
P/E RatioN/A24.6043.5724.20
Price / Sales3.59458.79187.6894.43
Price / CashN/A17.8728.6247.25
Price / BookN/A6.097.616.26
Net IncomeN/A$1.56B$903.39M$331.76M
7 Day Performance-3.55%-0.60%-0.77%-1.10%
1 Month PerformanceN/A-9.68%-7.65%-1.26%
1 Year PerformanceN/A-3.03%18.24%18.84%

Honeywell Aerospace Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
HONA
Honeywell Aerospace
N/A$200.14
-1.2%
$253.75
+26.8%
N/A$63.43B$17.68BN/AN/A
RTX
RTX
4.6108 of 5 stars
$195.58
+1.1%
$211.38
+8.1%
+28.3%$263.38B$88.60B36.69180,000
BA
Boeing
4.3456 of 5 stars
$221.65
+2.1%
$261.53
+18.0%
-8.7%$174.73B$92.18B107.60182,000
LMT
Lockheed Martin
4.9429 of 5 stars
$519.05
+0.8%
$607.58
+17.1%
+9.7%$119.67B$75.05B25.14123,000
HWM
Howmet Aerospace
4.5721 of 5 stars
$276.50
-0.1%
$293.21
+6.0%
+42.7%$110.63B$8.25B64.1525,430

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