Zacks Research Issues Optimistic Estimate for HON Earnings

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) – Investment analysts at Zacks Research upped their Q1 2025 EPS estimates for Honeywell International in a research note issued on Thursday, November 14th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now forecasts that the conglomerate will post earnings per share of $2.45 for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $2.41. The consensus estimate for Honeywell International’s current full-year earnings is $10.20 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Honeywell International’s Q2 2025 earnings at $2.71 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $2.98 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $10.85 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $2.85 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $11.65 EPS.

HON has been the subject of a number of other research reports. UBS Group reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $298.00 price objective (up previously from $215.00) on shares of Honeywell International in a research note on Wednesday, November 13th. Wolfe Research lowered shares of Honeywell International from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research note on Monday, October 28th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on shares of Honeywell International from $235.00 to $233.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 25th. Citigroup lowered their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $248.00 to $244.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 25th. Finally, Robert W. Baird downgraded Honeywell International from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and cut their price target for the company from $223.00 to $217.00 in a research note on Friday, October 25th. Nine research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Honeywell International has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $241.45.

Honeywell International Stock Performance

NASDAQ:HON opened at $228.85 on Monday. The firm has a market capitalization of $148.81 billion, a P/E ratio of 26.43, a P/E/G ratio of 2.72 and a beta of 1.03. Honeywell International has a twelve month low of $189.66 and a twelve month high of $242.77. The company has a fifty day moving average of $211.94 and a 200-day moving average of $208.19. The company has a quick ratio of 1.12, a current ratio of 1.44 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.44.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Honeywell International

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America bought a new position in Honeywell International in the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. LGT Group Foundation purchased a new stake in Honeywell International in the first quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Reston Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Honeywell International during the third quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Financial Avengers Inc. grew its stake in Honeywell International by 48.1% in the 3rd quarter. Financial Avengers Inc. now owns 154 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 50 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Planning Capital Management Corp increased its holdings in shares of Honeywell International by 96.4% in the 3rd quarter. Planning Capital Management Corp now owns 165 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 81 shares during the last quarter. 75.91% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Honeywell International Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 6th. Stockholders of record on Friday, November 15th will be given a $1.13 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 15th. This is a boost from Honeywell International’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.08. This represents a $4.52 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.98%. Honeywell International’s payout ratio is 49.88%.

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.