Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) Price Target Raised to $268.00

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) had its price target upped by Royal Bank Of Canada from $249.00 to $268.00 in a research note released on Friday, Marketbeat reports. The brokerage currently has an outperform rating on the conglomerate’s stock.

HON has been the topic of several other research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgraded shares of Honeywell International from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their target price for the company from $218.00 to $255.00 in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Jefferies Financial Group decreased their target price on Honeywell International from $230.00 to $220.00 in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their price target on shares of Honeywell International from $265.00 to $264.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, December 8th. Mizuho reduced their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $250.00 to $240.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Finally, Bank of America reaffirmed an “underperform” rating and issued a $205.00 price target (down previously from $265.00) on shares of Honeywell International in a research note on Tuesday, November 18th. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Honeywell International presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $242.19.

Honeywell International Price Performance

HON stock opened at $227.52 on Friday. Honeywell International has a 52-week low of $169.21 and a 52-week high of $229.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.76, a quick ratio of 1.05 and a current ratio of 1.32. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $202.48 and a 200-day moving average price of $208.66. The firm has a market capitalization of $144.45 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.48, a PEG ratio of 2.66 and a beta of 0.94.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The conglomerate reported $2.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.54 by $0.05. The company had revenue of $10.07 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.60 billion. Honeywell International had a net margin of 12.74% and a return on equity of 40.40%. Honeywell International’s revenue was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $2.47 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Honeywell International will post 10.34 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Honeywell International

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Holos Integrated Wealth LLC purchased a new position in Honeywell International in the 4th quarter worth $25,000. Chung Wu Investment Group LLC purchased a new position in Honeywell International during the second quarter worth approximately $26,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC acquired a new stake in Honeywell International in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC increased its stake in shares of Honeywell International by 491.7% during the third 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 in the last quarter. Finally, JPL Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Honeywell International during the third quarter worth approximately $31,000. 75.91% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

More Honeywell International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and strategic catalyst — Honeywell reported adjusted Q4 EPS $2.59 (vs. ~$2.54 est.) and roughly $10.1B in sales, with orders up sharply and backlog >$37B; management moved the aerospace spin-off timeline up to Q3 2026 — this drove the initial rally after results. PR Newswire: Q4 results & outlook
• Positive Sentiment: Broad analyst upgrades/price-target increases — Several major firms raised targets and kept constructive ratings (JPMorgan to $260/OW; Citi to $265/Buy; Barclays to $259/OW; RBC to $268/Outperform), signaling renewed analyst conviction after the quarter. Benzinga: analyst moves
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst commentary on margin upside and forecast lifts — Post‑earnings writeups and notes (Seeking Alpha, Forbes) emphasize margin expansion, improved profitability and why the results support a buy thesis — reinforcing the bullish narrative. Benzinga: analysts raise forecasts
• Positive Sentiment: Options flow showed bullish positioning — Unusually large call buying (≈11.7k calls) the session after results indicates speculative/hedged bullish interest, which can amplify intraday upside.
• Neutral Sentiment: Wells Fargo raised its target to $235 but kept an “equal weight” rating, a milder endorsement versus other banks and a reminder not all analysts are increasing conviction. TickerReport: Wells Fargo note
• Neutral Sentiment: FY 2026 guidance is roughly in line with street expectations (EPS range $10.35–$10.65, revenue $38.8B–$39.8B) — supportive but not a clear beat that would immediately re-rate consensus materially. PR Newswire: outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 guide came in slightly light — Honeywell guided Q1 EPS $2.25–$2.35 (vs. ~2.39 consensus) and revenue $9.1B–$9.4B (vs. ~9.4B est.), which could cap near‑term upside if investors focus on the quarter‑ahead softness. PR Newswire: guidance details
• Negative Sentiment: One-time charge weighed on GAAP profit — A settlement with Flexjet reduced GAAP profits in the quarter; while adjusted results were strong, the charge is a reminder of event-driven downside risk. WSJ: Flexjet settlement

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.