Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) Given New $259.00 Price Target at Barclays

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) had its target price upped by analysts at Barclays from $250.00 to $259.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the conglomerate’s stock. Barclays‘s target price would suggest a potential upside of 13.25% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on HON. Morgan Stanley dropped their price objective on Honeywell International from $245.00 to $235.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, October 28th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price objective on shares of Honeywell International from $265.00 to $264.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, December 8th. DZ Bank lowered their price objective on shares of Honeywell International from $248.00 to $237.00 in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. Royal Bank Of Canada raised their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $249.00 to $268.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein set a $255.00 price target on Honeywell International in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $239.95.

Honeywell International Stock Up 0.6%

HON traded up $1.46 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $228.70. 1,199,615 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 4,875,130. The stock has a market cap of $145.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.08, a PEG ratio of 2.57 and a beta of 0.95. Honeywell International has a 1-year low of $169.21 and a 1-year high of $229.59. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $201.73 and its two-hundred day moving average is $209.12. The company has a quick ratio of 1.04, a current ratio of 1.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.70.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The conglomerate reported $2.59 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.54 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $10.07 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.60 billion. Honeywell International had a net margin of 15.07% and a return on equity of 38.11%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $2.47 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Honeywell International will post 10.34 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Honeywell International

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Chung Wu Investment Group LLC bought a new stake in Honeywell International during the second quarter worth $26,000. Holos Integrated Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Honeywell International during the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC acquired a new stake in Honeywell International in the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. RMG Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Honeywell International in the second quarter valued at about $33,000. Finally, Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new position in Honeywell International during the second quarter worth about $33,000. Institutional investors own 75.91% of the company’s stock.

Key Honeywell International News

Here are the key news stories impacting Honeywell International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat on both EPS and sales, with adjusted EPS of $2.59 above estimates and adjusted sales ~ $10.1B; orders rose sharply (organically up ~23%) and backlog tops $37B — evidence of durable demand driving revenue and margins. PR Newswire Q4 Release
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and media commentary emphasize that margin expansion — not just top‑line growth — is the market’s focus; several writeups argue profitability improvement and efficiency gains will continue to support valuation. Seeking Alpha: Margin Expansion
• Positive Sentiment: Honeywell moved up its aerospace spin‑off timeline to Q3 2026 and announced a leadership plan for the separation — a catalyst that could unlock shareholder value and attract multiple re‑rating. Reuters: Spin-Off Timeline
• Positive Sentiment: Market positioning looks bullish: unusually large call buying and increased analyst optimism (JPMorgan and others turning more constructive) reinforce positive investor sentiment.
• Neutral Sentiment: Full‑year 2026 guidance was issued at adjusted EPS $10.35–$10.65 and revenue $38.8B–$39.8B — roughly in line with consensus but presented as a range, leaving room for investor interpretation on upside. PR Newswire: 2026 Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: First‑quarter 2026 guidance came in light of expectations (EPS $2.25–$2.35 vs. consensus ~2.39; revenue guide bottoming near estimates) — a near‑term caution that could temper expectations for Q1. PR Newswire: Q1 Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP profit was reduced by charges related to a settlement with Flexjet, which hurt reported EPS — a reminder that one‑time items can depress headline results even as adjusted metrics look strong. WSJ: Flexjet Charges

Honeywell International Company Profile

Honeywell International Inc is a diversified, publicly traded multinational conglomerate (NASDAQ: HON) that designs and manufactures a wide range of commercial and consumer products, engineering services and aerospace systems. The company operates through major business platforms that historically include Aerospace; Building Technologies; Performance Materials and Technologies; and Safety and Productivity Solutions. Its portfolio spans avionics and propulsion systems, building controls and HVAC equipment, process technologies and advanced materials, industrial automation software, and personal protective equipment and scanning solutions.

Honeywell’s aerospace business supplies aircraft manufacturers and operators with engines and auxiliary power units, avionics, flight safety systems and aftermarket services.