Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) Given New $240.00 Price Target at Robert W. Baird

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) had its target price hoisted by research analysts at Robert W. Baird from $220.00 to $240.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Friday,MarketScreener reports. The firm presently has a “neutral” rating on the conglomerate’s stock. Robert W. Baird’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 5.49% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other research firms have also recently commented on HON. Mizuho lowered their price target on Honeywell International from $250.00 to $240.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a report on Monday, January 5th. Rothschild & Co Redburn lowered their target price on Honeywell International from $240.00 to $222.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, October 27th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Honeywell International in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Evercore ISI assumed coverage on shares of Honeywell International in a research report on Monday, December 15th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $255.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of Honeywell International from $262.00 to $265.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday. Eleven investment 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’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $242.19.

Honeywell International Stock Performance

Shares of Honeywell International stock opened at $227.52 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.32, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.76. The company has a market cap of $144.45 billion, a PE ratio of 28.48, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.66 and a beta of 0.95. The company has a 50 day moving average of $202.48 and a 200-day moving average of $209.04. Honeywell International has a 1-year low of $169.21 and a 1-year high of $229.59.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 29th. The conglomerate reported $2.59 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.54 by $0.05. Honeywell International had a net margin of 12.74% and a return on equity of 40.40%. The business had revenue of $10.07 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.60 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.47 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts forecast that Honeywell International will post 10.34 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Honeywell International

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of HON. Chung Wu Investment Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Honeywell International in the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Holos Integrated Wealth LLC bought a new position in Honeywell International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC acquired a new position in shares of Honeywell International in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. RMG Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Honeywell International in the 2nd quarter valued at $33,000. Finally, Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new stake in shares of Honeywell International during the second quarter worth $33,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.91% of the company’s stock.

Honeywell International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and strategic catalyst — Honeywell reported adjusted Q4 EPS $2.59 (vs. ~$2.54 est.) and roughly $10.1B in sales, with orders up sharply and backlog >$37B; management moved the aerospace spin-off timeline up to Q3 2026 — this drove the initial rally after results. PR Newswire: Q4 results & outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Broad analyst upgrades/price-target increases — Several major firms raised targets and kept constructive ratings (JPMorgan to $260/OW; Citi to $265/Buy; Barclays to $259/OW; RBC to $268/Outperform), signaling renewed analyst conviction after the quarter. Benzinga: analyst moves
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary on margin upside and forecast lifts — Post‑earnings writeups and notes (Seeking Alpha, Forbes) emphasize margin expansion, improved profitability and why the results support a buy thesis — reinforcing the bullish narrative. Benzinga: analysts raise forecasts
• Positive Sentiment: Options flow showed bullish positioning — Unusually large call buying (≈11.7k calls) the session after results indicates speculative/hedged bullish interest, which can amplify intraday upside.
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its target to $235 but kept an “equal weight” rating, a milder endorsement versus other banks and a reminder not all analysts are increasing conviction. TickerReport: Wells Fargo note
• Neutral Sentiment: FY 2026 guidance is roughly in line with street expectations (EPS range $10.35–$10.65, revenue $38.8B–$39.8B) — supportive but not a clear beat that would immediately re-rate consensus materially. PR Newswire: outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 guide came in slightly light — Honeywell guided Q1 EPS $2.25–$2.35 (vs. ~2.39 consensus) and revenue $9.1B–$9.4B (vs. ~9.4B est.), which could cap near‑term upside if investors focus on the quarter‑ahead softness. PR Newswire: guidance details
• Negative Sentiment: One-time charge weighed on GAAP profit — A settlement with Flexjet reduced GAAP profits in the quarter; while adjusted results were strong, the charge is a reminder of event-driven downside risk. WSJ: Flexjet settlement

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.