Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) Price Target Raised to $260.00

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) had its price objective increased by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $255.00 to $260.00 in a report published on Friday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have an overweight rating on the conglomerate’s stock.

A number of other analysts have also weighed in on HON. HSBC dropped their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $290.00 to $266.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, November 11th. The Goldman Sachs Group dropped their price objective on Honeywell International from $245.00 to $236.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Citigroup lifted their price objective on Honeywell International from $262.00 to $265.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their target price on Honeywell International from $265.00 to $264.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Vertical Research cut shares of Honeywell International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $220.00 price target on the stock. in a report on Monday, January 5th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $242.19.

Honeywell International Stock Performance

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

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

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Honeywell International

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Chung Wu Investment Group LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Honeywell International in the 2nd quarter worth about $26,000. Holos Integrated Wealth LLC purchased a new position in Honeywell International during the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC bought a new stake in Honeywell International during the fourth quarter worth about $26,000. RMG Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Honeywell International in the second quarter worth about $33,000. Finally, Howard Hughes Medical Institute bought a new position in shares of Honeywell International during the second quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Institutional investors own 75.91% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Honeywell International

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.