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HON·Honeywell International Inc.

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+. (+.%)
High
$215.70
Open
$214.28
Market Cap
135.58B
52W High
$248.18
Low
$210.85
P. Close
$213.97
P/E
30.06
52W Low
$186.76
Fwd P/E
88.44
DailyIQ Est.
$274.33
Technical Score (1D)
36
SELL
News Sentiment
71
BULLISH
Honeywell International’s insiders have sold a combined $2 million of shares in the past year, with the largest single sale of $1.3 million by Lucian Boldea occurring just hours ago. The sales were executed at prices near the current market level, so they have not exerted immediate downward pressure on the stock. Nonetheless, the volume and timing of the insider selling raise questions about management’s confidence in the company’s near‑term prospects. For the next 1–10 trading days, this could translate into heightened volatility as traders weigh the insider activity against the company’s solid earnings outlook. The market may interpret the sales as a signal that executives anticipate a slowdown in revenue growth or a shift in capital allocation priorities. Investors should watch for any forthcoming corporate announcements, such as guidance revisions or capital‑expenditure plans, that could clarify the rationale behind the insider sales. Additionally, monitoring subsequent insider transactions will help determine whether the selling is a one‑off event or part of a broader trend. If further insider selling occurs, it could reinforce a bearish sentiment and prompt a reassessment of the stock’s valuation. Conversely, a pause in insider activity coupled with positive corporate news could mitigate concerns and stabilize the share price.
Earnings Summary
Honeywell International is a diversified technology and manufacturing leader operating across aerospace, industrial automation, building automation, and energy and sustainability segments, positioning it within the industrials conglomerate space. In the most recent quarter, Q4 2025, the company reported earnings per share of $2.59, up from $2.82 in Q3 2025 but still above the $2.5652 estimate, while revenue fell to $9.758 billion from $10.408 billion in Q3 2025, reflecting a modest decline in top line growth; the prior quarter, Q1 2026, delivered $2.45 EPS versus a $2.3453 estimate and $9.143 billion in revenue versus $9.758 billion in Q4 2025, continuing the downward revenue trend but maintaining a beat on earnings expectations. Over the past four quarters, Honeywell has consistently outperformed analyst forecasts, with EPS beats in each period and revenue growth that has slowed year‑over‑year—revenue dropped from $10.088 billion in Q4 2024 to $9.758 billion in Q4 2025, while EPS rose from $2.47 to $2.59, indicating a shift toward higher profitability despite a contracting top line. Recent news highlights the company’s strategic move to spin off its Aerospace division and launch a Quantinuum IPO, developments that could unlock shareholder value and alter capital allocation; the Investor Day webcast is expected to clarify post‑spin‑off guidance and the timing of the aerospace split, while Jim Cramer’s commentary on potential war‑driven shipping demand suggests short‑term upside in aerospace and defense orders. Investors should watch for the final pricing of the Quantinuum IPO, the announcement of the aerospace spin‑off closing date, and the release of Q2 2026 earnings, as these events will provide insight into how the company’s strategic initiatives translate into financial performance and whether the recent revenue decline will persist.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$2.12$2.32$2.51$2.71$2.91Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$2.42 - -
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$9.7B - -
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 -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

HON Stock Snapshot

HON is currently trading at $214.55, giving Honeywell International Inc. a market cap of 135.58B and a P/E ratio of 30.1. Today's range spans $210.85–$215.70, with shares opening at $214.28 and moving up $0.58 (0.3%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 36/100 (HOLD) with a news sentiment reading of 71/100.

Over the past year HON has traded between $186.76 and $248.18 - the current price is +14.9% off the 52-week low and -13.6% from the high. 34 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $248.30 (range $198.00–$292.00), implying upside of +15.7%.

HON is in consolidation mode: 36/100 technical score (HOLD), bullish sentiment at 71/100, price at $214.55 (in the middle of its 52-week range within $186.76–$248.18). The current P/E ratio stands at 30.1. The 135.58B market cap in Industrials means the stock is widely covered and any shift in analyst sentiment or earnings expectations will be immediately reflected in price - making the current neutral phase a good time to track upcoming catalysts closely.

Portfolio construction in Industrials often uses large-cap names like HON as tactical swing positions during neutral phases: cheap enough to overweight, liquid enough to exit quickly, and large enough to provide meaningful sector beta. The current 36/100 (HOLD) at $214.55 (in the middle of its 52-week range) and bullish sentiment (71/100) frame the position as a catalyst play within the $186.76–$248.18 annual range rather than a directional bet.