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HON·Honeywell International Inc.

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$228.78
Open
$224.52
Market Cap
70.79B
52W High
$496.36
Low
$222.11
P. Close
$226.41
P/E
15.69
52W Low
$218.10
Fwd P/E
23.68
DailyIQ Est.
$250.15
Technical Score (1D)
59
BUY
News Sentiment
65
BULLISH
Honeywell’s latest earnings outlook, released 12.9 hours ago, projects a 66.9 % year‑over‑year decline in EPS to $1.82 and a 22 % drop in revenue to $8.06 billion, signaling a steep contraction in profitability. This forecast follows the company’s recent reverse stock split, disclosed 19 hours ago, which reduces the share count but leaves the underlying sales trajectory unchanged, so the EPS decline reflects the new share structure rather than a fundamental shift. Analysts remain bullish, with BMO Capital maintaining a Buy rating and a $253 price target 23.1 hours ago, citing Honeywell’s diversified aerospace, industrial, and safety & productivity portfolio as a source of resilience. Citi, however, trimmed its target to $260 but kept a Buy, noting that the recent spinoff has sharpened the company’s automation focus and is expected to deliver steadier, more predictable sales growth. The combination of a bearish earnings forecast and a bullish analyst stance creates uncertainty that could weigh on short‑term sentiment as investors digest the new guidance. Over the next 1–10 trading days, the market will likely react to the upcoming July 23 earnings release, which will confirm whether the projected declines materialize or if the spinoff’s benefits offset the contraction. Traders should watch for any revisions to the 2026 guidance that may accompany the earnings report, as well as any commentary on how the reverse split and spinoff are influencing cash flow and capital allocation. Additionally, monitoring supply‑chain updates and sector‑specific demand for aerospace and industrial automation will help gauge whether Honeywell’s diversified exposure can cushion the earnings dip. Finally, liquidity conditions post‑reverse split could affect intraday volatility, so keeping an eye on trading volume and bid‑ask spreads will be prudent.
Earnings Summary
Honeywell International (HON), now rebranded as Honeywell Technologies after spinning off Honeywell Aerospace, operates as a diversified technology and manufacturing conglomerate with core businesses in aerospace, industrial automation, building automation, and energy and sustainability solutions. In the industrials sector, the company’s broad portfolio positions it among leading players in high‑growth automation and control markets. Over the past two fiscal quarters, revenue fell from $10.088 billion in Q4 2024 to $9.822 billion in Q1 2025, a 2.5% decline, but rebounded to $10.352 billion in Q2 2025 and $10.408 billion in Q3 2025 before dropping again to $9.758 billion in Q4 2025 and $9.143 billion in Q1 2026, reflecting a volatile revenue mix. EPS, however, has consistently beaten estimates—$2.47 versus $2.34617 in Q4 2024, $2.51 versus $2.20882 in Q1 2025, $2.75 versus $2.65888 in Q2 2025, $2.82 versus $2.5667 in Q3 2025, $2.59 versus $2.5652 in Q4 2025, and $2.45 versus $2.3453 in Q1 2026—demonstrating resilient profitability amid revenue swings. Historically, the company has maintained a streak of EPS beats across seven consecutive quarters, while revenue has trended downward in the most recent quarters, indicating that margin expansion is offsetting sales pressure. Recent news reports highlight a 66.9% year‑over‑year decline in EPS guidance to $1.82 and a 22% revenue drop to $8.06 billion for 2026, a forecast that follows a reverse stock split and a major restructuring that spun off aerospace assets; analysts remain bullish, citing the company’s diversified exposure and a potential upside from the automation focus. Investors should watch for the Q2 2026 earnings release, any revisions to the 2026 guidance, and the impact of the reverse split and aerospace spin‑off on cash flow and capital allocation, as well as supply‑chain updates and aerospace demand trends that could influence the company’s operating performance.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$1.67$1.99$2.32$2.64$2.97Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.82 - -
Q1'26$2.35$2.45+4.5%
Q4'25$2.57$2.59+1.0%
Q3'25$2.57$2.82+9.9%
Q2'25$2.66$2.75+3.4%
Q1'25$2.21$2.51+13.6%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$9.0B$9.4B$9.8B$10.2B$10.6BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$9.6B - -
Q1'26$9.4B$9.1B-2.7%
Q4'25$10.0B$9.8B-2.0%
Q3'25 - $10.4B -
Q2'25 - $10.4B -
Q1'25 - $9.8B -

Market Data

HON Stock Snapshot

HON is currently trading at $226.00, giving Honeywell International Inc. a market cap of 70.79B and a P/E ratio of 15.7. Today's range spans $222.11–$228.78, with shares opening at $224.52 and moving down $0.41 (0.2%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 59/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 65/100.

Over the past year HON has traded between $218.10 and $496.36 - the current price is +3.6% off the 52-week low and -54.5% from the high. 33 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $243.70 (range $164.00–$272.00), implying upside of +7.8%.

It's a pause for HON: technical score 59/100 (HOLD), sentiment bullish (65/100), price $226.00 (near 52-week lows). (P/E: 15.7) At 70.79B in Industrials market cap, pauses like this often occur when the stock has run ahead of near-term fundamental catalysts and is waiting for earnings or macro data to validate the prior move. Annual range: $218.10–$496.36. The consolidation is the story for now.

The 52-week range of $218.10–$496.36 for HON provides the structural reference that options traders, systematic funds, and discretionary managers all anchor to — and at $226.00 (near 52-week lows), the stock sits in a zone where the next 5–10% move will likely define which crowd was right. A HOLD signal at 59/100 and bullish news backdrop (65/100) don't break the tie yet, but they narrow the probability distribution toward the upside.