Zacks Research Has Bearish Forecast for HON Q1 Earnings

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research reduced their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Honeywell International in a research note issued on Thursday, February 27th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the conglomerate will post earnings of $2.19 per share for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $2.48. The consensus estimate for Honeywell International’s current full-year earnings is $10.34 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Honeywell International’s Q2 2025 earnings at $2.58 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $2.64 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $2.89 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $10.31 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $2.85 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.64 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.88 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $10.86 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $12.42 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also issued reports on the stock. StockNews.com lowered shares of Honeywell International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, December 23rd. Citigroup cut their price target on Honeywell International from $268.00 to $266.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, January 13th. Hsbc Global Res raised Honeywell International to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 11th. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $298.00 target price (up previously from $215.00) on shares of Honeywell International in a report on Wednesday, November 13th. Finally, Royal Bank of Canada lowered their price target on Honeywell International from $253.00 to $236.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, February 7th. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, seven have given a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Honeywell International presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $248.71.

Honeywell International Trading Down 0.4 %

HON stock opened at $212.02 on Monday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 1.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33. Honeywell International has a twelve month low of $189.75 and a twelve month high of $242.77. The company has a market cap of $137.80 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.34, a PEG ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 1.05. The business has a fifty day moving average of $218.27 and a 200-day moving average of $216.07.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, February 6th. The conglomerate reported $2.47 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.37 by $0.10. Honeywell International had a net margin of 14.82% and a return on equity of 35.78%.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Valmark Advisers Inc. lifted its holdings in Honeywell International by 1.0% during the 4th quarter. Valmark Advisers Inc. now owns 4,641 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $1,048,000 after purchasing an additional 45 shares during the last quarter. ZWJ Investment Counsel Inc. grew its stake in shares of Honeywell International by 3.4% in the fourth quarter. ZWJ Investment Counsel Inc. now owns 1,448 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $327,000 after acquiring an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Saxony Capital Management LLC raised its stake in Honeywell International by 4.0% in the 4th quarter. Saxony Capital Management LLC now owns 1,225 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $277,000 after purchasing an additional 47 shares in the last quarter. Magnus Financial Group LLC boosted its holdings in Honeywell International by 0.5% in the 4th quarter. Magnus Financial Group LLC now owns 8,936 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $2,019,000 after purchasing an additional 48 shares during the period. Finally, Bill Few Associates Inc. grew its position in shares of Honeywell International by 0.3% during the 4th quarter. Bill Few Associates Inc. now owns 15,601 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $3,524,000 after purchasing an additional 49 shares in the last quarter. 75.91% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Insider Transactions at Honeywell International

In other news, VP Anne T. Madden sold 28,885 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $207.89, for a total value of $6,004,902.65. Following the transaction, the vice president now directly owns 41,580 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,644,066.20. This represents a 40.99 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. 0.41% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Honeywell International Dividend Announcement

The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, March 14th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 28th will be given a $1.13 dividend. This represents a $4.52 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.13%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 28th. Honeywell International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 51.89%.

About Honeywell International

Honeywell International Inc engages in the aerospace technologies, building automation, energy and sustainable solutions, and industrial automation businesses in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company’s Aerospace segment offers auxiliary power units, propulsion engines, integrated avionics, environmental control and electric power systems, engine controls, flight safety, communications, navigation hardware, data and software applications, radar and surveillance systems, aircraft lighting, advanced systems and instruments, satellite and space components, and aircraft wheels and brakes; spare parts; repair, overhaul, and maintenance services; and thermal systems, as well as wireless connectivity services.