Jefferies Financial Group Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) Stock

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) had its price target hoisted by equities researchers at Jefferies Financial Group from $220.00 to $240.00 in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday,MarketScreener reports. Jefferies Financial Group’s target price would indicate a potential upside of 1.98% from the company’s current price.

Other equities research analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Argus increased their price target on Honeywell International from $225.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Robert W. Baird increased their target price on Honeywell International from $220.00 to $240.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Vertical Research downgraded Honeywell International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $220.00 target price on the stock. in a research note on Monday, January 5th. DZ Bank dropped their price target on Honeywell International from $248.00 to $237.00 in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price objective on shares of Honeywell International from $259.00 to $273.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 30th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $244.50.

Honeywell International Trading Up 1.9%

Shares of NASDAQ:HON opened at $235.35 on Tuesday. The stock 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 PE ratio of 29.46, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.35 and a beta of 0.94. Honeywell International has a 12-month low of $169.21 and a 12-month high of $236.34. The company has a current ratio of 1.32, a quick ratio of 1.05 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.76.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The conglomerate reported $2.59 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.54 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $10.07 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.60 billion. Honeywell International had a net margin of 12.74% and a return on equity of 40.40%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $2.47 earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Honeywell International will post 10.34 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at Honeywell International

In related news, VP Robert D. Mailloux sold 10,549 shares of the firm’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 transaction, the vice president directly owned 4,803 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,099,887. This trade represents a 68.71% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Corporate insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Honeywell International

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

Honeywell International News Summary

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.

About Honeywell International

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.