JPMorgan Chase & Co. Raises Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) Price Target to $260.00

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) had its price target boosted by investment analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $255.00 to $260.00 in a research note issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “overweight” rating on the conglomerate’s stock. JPMorgan Chase & Co.‘s target price points to a potential upside of 14.28% from the stock’s current price.

Several other research analysts also recently commented on HON. Argus lifted their target price on Honeywell International from $225.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Evercore ISI assumed coverage on shares of Honeywell International in a research note on Monday, December 15th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $255.00 target price for the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reduced 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 note on Monday, December 8th. Bank of America reaffirmed an “underperform” rating and issued a $205.00 price objective (down from $265.00) on shares of Honeywell International in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. Finally, Mizuho lowered their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $250.00 to $240.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 5th. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $240.33.

Honeywell International Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:HON traded up $0.28 on Friday, reaching $227.52. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 6,603,100 shares, compared to its average volume of 5,154,396. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $201.73 and its two-hundred day moving average is $209.12. Honeywell International has a 52-week low of $169.21 and a 52-week high of $229.59. The stock has a market capitalization of $144.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.97, a PEG ratio of 2.57 and a beta of 0.95. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.70, a current ratio of 1.36 and a quick ratio of 1.04.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 29th. The conglomerate reported $2.59 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.54 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $10.07 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.60 billion. Honeywell International had a return on equity of 38.11% and a net margin of 15.07%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.47 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that Honeywell International will post 10.34 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Honeywell International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Armstrong Fleming & Moore Inc acquired a new position in shares of Honeywell International in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $998,000. Lockheed Martin Investment Management Co. bought a new stake in Honeywell International in the third quarter worth $4,147,000. Triton Financial Group Inc purchased a new position in shares of Honeywell International during the second quarter valued at approximately $1,001,000. Managed Asset Portfolios LLC increased its stake in shares of Honeywell International by 2.3% in the 2nd quarter. Managed Asset Portfolios LLC now owns 95,833 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $22,317,000 after acquiring an additional 2,154 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Baxter Bros Inc. raised its stake in shares of Honeywell International by 14.6% in the second quarter. Baxter Bros Inc. now owns 35,733 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $8,321,000 after purchasing an additional 4,543 shares during the last quarter. 75.91% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More Honeywell International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat expectations: adjusted EPS of $2.59 and adjusted sales ~ $10.1B (orders up ~23% organically; backlog > $37B), which the market cheered as evidence of demand strength in aerospace and services. PR Newswire — Q4 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analysts raised price targets and ratings after the report (Citigroup to $265, Barclays to $259, RBC to $268, Wells Fargo to $235), signaling renewed sell‑side conviction and providing potential upside. Benzinga — PT raises MarketScreener — RBC
• Positive Sentiment: Management moved the aerospace spin‑off timetable earlier (now expected Q3 2026), which investors view as a catalyst for value realization and strategic clarity. PR Newswire — Spin‑off update
• Positive Sentiment: Investor interest and bullish positioning showed up in options: an unusually large purchase of ~11,700 call contracts signals some traders are betting on further upside.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary and writeups are emphasizing margin expansion and upgraded forward forecasts after the quarter, supporting a more constructive consensus view. Seeking Alpha — Margin expansion
• Neutral Sentiment: FY‑2026 guidance was given as adjusted EPS $10.35–$10.65 (roughly in line with consensus), so full‑year outlook is constructive but not a clear beat. PR Newswire — 2026 outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: Management commentary and the earnings‑call transcript provide details on margins, AI initiatives and the separation plan; these are being digested by investors for execution risk vs. upside. Seeking Alpha — Earnings transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 2026 guidance was modestly below Street expectations (EPS guidance $2.25–$2.35 vs. consensus ~2.39; revenue guide slightly light), which could cap near‑term upside if investors focus on near‑term growth. PR Newswire — Guidance details
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP profit was hit by charges tied to a settlement with Flexjet, which weighed on headline results even though adjusted metrics beat — a reminder of one‑time items that can add volatility to reported earnings. Reuters — Settlement impact

About Honeywell International

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.