Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) Stock Has Average Target Price of $249.96

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) has been assigned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the twenty-six analysts that are presently covering the company, MarketBeat reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, twelve have assigned a hold recommendation and thirteen have given a buy recommendation to the company. The average 1 year target price among brokers that have covered the stock in the last year is $249.96.

HON has been the subject of a number of research analyst reports. Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a “market perform” rating and issued a $256.00 target price on shares of Honeywell International in a research report on Friday, October 23rd. Zacks Research raised Honeywell International from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, September 4th. BMO Capital Markets reissued an “outperform” rating and set a $261.00 price target on shares of Honeywell International in a report on Friday, October 23rd. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price target on Honeywell International from $270.00 to $269.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 23rd. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group assumed coverage on Honeywell International in a report on Monday, August 17th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $255.00 price objective for the company.

Honeywell International Price Performance

HON opened at $219.26 on Monday. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $211.63 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $224.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 0.82 and a current ratio of 0.96. The stock has a market capitalization of $69.58 billion, a P/E ratio of 9.86, a P/E/G ratio of 1.61 and a beta of 0.86. Honeywell International has a 52-week low of $196.59 and a 52-week high of $261.24.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 22nd. The conglomerate reported $2.27 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.17 by $0.10. Honeywell International had a net margin of 24.36% and a return on equity of 25.62%. The firm had revenue of $4.99 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $5.01 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $2.82 earnings per share. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 1.3% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts predict that Honeywell International will post 8.44 EPS for the current year.

Honeywell International Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, December 4th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 13th will be issued a $0.70 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, November 13th. This represents a $2.80 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 1.3%. Honeywell International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 32.12%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CEO Kenneth J. West sold 316 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $245.47, for a total transaction of $77,568.52. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 2,004 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $491,921.88. This represents a 13.62% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link. Also, VP Su Lu sold 2,943 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, October 26th. The stock was sold at an average price of $221.18, for a total transaction of $650,932.74. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 6,631 shares in the company, valued at $1,466,644.58. This trade represents a 30.74% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Over the last three months, insiders have sold 9,718 shares of company stock valued at $2,155,876. Insiders own 0.15% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Honeywell International

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Scarborough Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Honeywell International during the first quarter worth $34,000. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Honeywell International by 7,550.0% during the first quarter. Evolution Wealth Management Inc. now owns 153 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 151 shares during the period. Silicon Valley Capital Partners boosted its stake in shares of Honeywell International by 39.5% during the first quarter. Silicon Valley Capital Partners now owns 226 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $51,000 after purchasing an additional 64 shares during the period. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in shares of Honeywell International by 205.3% in the second quarter. Vermillion Wealth Management Inc. now owns 229 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $51,000 after purchasing an additional 154 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Atlantic Private Wealth LLC bought a new position in shares of Honeywell International in the second quarter worth about $59,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 75.91% of the company’s stock.

More Honeywell International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Honeywell raised its 2026 outlook, suggesting management expects stronger earnings and operating performance. The improved guidance is likely the most supportive near-term catalyst for HON. Honeywell raises 2026 outlook
• Positive Sentiment: UBS reiterated its Buy rating, reinforcing Wall Street support. Honeywell’s recent quarterly results also included adjusted EPS above expectations, while its industrial automation, energy and data-center exposure offer potential longer-term growth. UBS maintains Buy rating
• Neutral Sentiment: A comparison with Zebra Technologies highlights Honeywell’s automation prospects and cash-flow profile, but leaves investors weighing relative growth and valuation before choosing between the two industrial technology stocks. Zebra Technologies versus Honeywell analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Honeywell’s refocused industrial-technology portfolio could benefit from LNG, refinery and data-center projects, with recurring revenue from software, maintenance and catalysts. However, one analysis rated HON Hold because its forward earnings multiple already reflects considerable optimism. Honeywell energy-cycle analysis
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Vimal Kapur sold approximately $1.43 million of shares, reducing his direct holdings by about 59%, while VP Su Lu sold roughly $651,000 and reduced her position by about 31%. The sales may weigh on sentiment, although insider transactions can reflect personal financial planning rather than a change in business expectations. Honeywell insider selling report

About Honeywell International

Honeywell International Inc is a diversified industrial technology company that develops products and systems for the aerospace, building automation, energy and industrial sectors. Its offerings include aircraft engines and avionics, industrial automation and control systems, building management technologies, fire and security products, personal protective equipment, and specialty materials and chemicals.

The company serves commercial aerospace, defense, airlines, building owners, manufacturers, energy producers and other industrial customers.