Daiwa Capital Markets Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) Stock

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) had its target price raised by analysts at Daiwa Capital Markets from $230.00 to $240.00 in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday,MarketScreener reports. Daiwa Capital Markets’ price objective indicates a potential upside of 1.98% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other research analysts also recently weighed in on the company. Mizuho dropped their price target on Honeywell International from $250.00 to $240.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Honeywell International to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, January 3rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on Honeywell International from $255.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Rothschild & Co Redburn increased their target price on Honeywell International from $222.00 to $235.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday. Finally, TD Cowen decreased their price target on shares of Honeywell International from $250.00 to $240.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, November 10th. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $244.50.

Honeywell International Stock Performance

Shares of HON stock opened at $235.35 on Tuesday. The firm has a 50 day moving average of $204.96 and a 200-day moving average of $208.73. The company has a market cap of $149.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 29.46, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.35 and a beta of 0.94. The company has a quick ratio of 1.05, a current ratio of 1.32 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.76. Honeywell International has a 52 week low of $169.21 and a 52 week high of $236.34.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The conglomerate reported $2.59 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 analysts’ expectations of $9.60 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $2.47 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts forecast that Honeywell International will post 10.34 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Transactions at Honeywell International

In other news, VP Robert D. Mailloux sold 10,549 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Friday, January 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $229.00, for a total value of $2,415,721.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president owned 4,803 shares in the company, valued at $1,099,887. This represents a 68.71% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. 0.20% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Holos Integrated Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in Honeywell International in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Chung Wu Investment Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Honeywell International during the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC bought a new stake in Honeywell International during the fourth quarter worth $26,000. Strategic Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Honeywell International in the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC grew its stake in Honeywell International by 491.7% in the 3rd quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 142 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 118 shares during the period. 75.91% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting Honeywell International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies and Daiwa raised their price targets to $240, signaling renewed analyst conviction that can support short‑term buying momentum. Read More. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Major houses (example: RBC and Deutsche Bank) have raised targets into the high‑$200s, reinforcing a consensus bullish tilt that attracts institutional and momentum buyers.
• Positive Sentiment: Honeywell announced participation at upcoming investor conferences — management visibility with investors typically helps sustain momentum and can lead to incremental flows. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple bullish writeups and a summarized bull thesis circulated (InsiderMonkey, MSN), which can influence retail and independent investors. Read More. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Rothschild & Co Redburn raised its target to $235 but maintained a neutral rating — a modest signal that may have limited directional impact compared with outright buy upgrades. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Region/unit‑level noise: Honeywell Automation India reported a profit slip tied to higher costs / a one‑time charge — likely isolated to the India‑listed unit rather than Honeywell’s consolidated results. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — VP Robert D. Mailloux sold 10,549 shares (large reduction in his holding). While insider sales can be for personal reasons, markets often view sizable disposals as a negative signal. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Critical analysis flagged unattractive return trends at Honeywell; that commentary can weigh on value‑focused investors and temper enthusiasm among income/value funds. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Some analysts still show lower targets (example: BNP Paribas’ $215), which could blunt upside for investors who track consensus target risk. Read More.

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.