Zacks Research Issues Negative Estimate for HON Earnings

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research lowered their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Honeywell International in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, February 27th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the conglomerate will post earnings per share of $2.19 for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $2.48. 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 Q2 2025 earnings at $2.58 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $2.64 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $2.89 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $10.31 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $2.85 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.64 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.88 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $10.86 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $12.42 EPS.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) last announced its quarterly earnings data 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 return on equity of 35.78% and a net margin of 14.82%.

Other research analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Bank of America upped their price objective on Honeywell International from $220.00 to $240.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, November 14th. Citigroup reduced their price objective on shares of Honeywell International from $268.00 to $266.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, January 13th. UBS Group reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $298.00 target price (up from $215.00) on shares of Honeywell International in a research report on Wednesday, November 13th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on shares of Honeywell International from $220.00 to $260.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 17th. Finally, StockNews.com lowered Honeywell International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, December 23rd. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, seven have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $248.71.

Honeywell International Stock Performance

Shares of HON stock opened at $208.00 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $135.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.88, a PEG ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 1.05. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $217.85 and a 200 day moving average price of $216.14. The company has a current ratio of 1.31, a quick ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33. Honeywell International has a 12 month low of $189.75 and a 12 month high of $242.77.

Honeywell International Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 14th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 28th will be paid a dividend of $1.13 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, February 28th. This represents a $4.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.17%. Honeywell International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 51.89%.

Insider Transactions at Honeywell International

In related news, VP Anne T. Madden sold 28,885 shares of Honeywell International stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $207.89, for a total transaction of $6,004,902.65. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president now directly owns 41,580 shares in the company, valued at $8,644,066.20. The trade was a 40.99 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.41% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of Honeywell International

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of HON. Park Square Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in Honeywell International during the fourth quarter worth about $65,000. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH acquired a new position in shares of Honeywell International in the 4th quarter valued at $75,382,000. Omnia Family Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Honeywell International during the 4th quarter valued at $230,000. Bernard Wealth Management Corp. acquired a new stake in shares of Honeywell International during the 4th quarter worth $1,076,000. Finally, Yoffe Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in Honeywell International in the 4th quarter valued at $1,732,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.91% of the company’s stock.

About Honeywell International

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.