Wells Fargo & Company Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) Stock

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) had its price objective upped by equities research analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $215.00 to $235.00 in a research note issued on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “equal weight” rating on the conglomerate’s stock. Wells Fargo & Company‘s price target would indicate a potential upside of 2.76% from the company’s current price.

HON has been the topic of several other reports. DZ Bank lowered their price target on shares of Honeywell International from $248.00 to $237.00 in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. Argus boosted their price target on Honeywell International from $225.00 to $250.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Vertical Research downgraded shares of Honeywell International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $220.00 price objective for the company. in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Morgan Stanley cut their price target on Honeywell International from $245.00 to $235.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, October 28th. Finally, Barclays decreased their target price on Honeywell International from $269.00 to $250.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, December 24th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $239.95.

Honeywell International Trading Up 0.6%

Shares of NASDAQ:HON traded up $1.46 during mid-day trading on Friday, hitting $228.70. The stock had a trading volume of 1,199,615 shares, compared to its average volume of 4,875,130. The company’s 50 day moving average is $201.73 and its 200-day moving average is $209.12. Honeywell International has a 12-month low of $169.21 and a 12-month high of $229.59. The company has a market cap of $145.20 billion, a PE ratio of 24.08, a P/E/G ratio of 2.57 and a beta of 0.95. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.70, a quick ratio of 1.04 and a current ratio of 1.36.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The conglomerate reported $2.59 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.54 by $0.05. Honeywell International had a net margin of 15.07% and a return on equity of 38.11%. The firm had revenue of $10.07 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.60 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $2.47 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Honeywell International will post 10.34 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Honeywell International

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of HON. Holos Integrated Wealth LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Honeywell International during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Chung Wu Investment Group LLC purchased a new position in Honeywell International during the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC bought a new stake in shares of Honeywell International during the fourth quarter valued at about $26,000. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Honeywell International by 491.7% in the third quarter. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC now owns 142 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 118 shares in the last quarter. Finally, JPL Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in shares of Honeywell International in the third quarter valued at approximately $31,000. Hedge funds and other 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: Q4 beat on both EPS and sales, with adjusted EPS of $2.59 above estimates and adjusted sales ~ $10.1B; orders rose sharply (organically up ~23%) and backlog tops $37B — evidence of durable demand driving revenue and margins. PR Newswire Q4 Release
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst and media commentary emphasize that margin expansion — not just top‑line growth — is the market’s focus; several writeups argue profitability improvement and efficiency gains will continue to support valuation. Seeking Alpha: Margin Expansion
• Positive Sentiment: Honeywell moved up its aerospace spin‑off timeline to Q3 2026 and announced a leadership plan for the separation — a catalyst that could unlock shareholder value and attract multiple re‑rating. Reuters: Spin-Off Timeline
• Positive Sentiment: Market positioning looks bullish: unusually large call buying and increased analyst optimism (JPMorgan and others turning more constructive) reinforce positive investor sentiment.
• Neutral Sentiment: Full‑year 2026 guidance was issued at adjusted EPS $10.35–$10.65 and revenue $38.8B–$39.8B — roughly in line with consensus but presented as a range, leaving room for investor interpretation on upside. PR Newswire: 2026 Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: First‑quarter 2026 guidance came in light of expectations (EPS $2.25–$2.35 vs. consensus ~2.39; revenue guide bottoming near estimates) — a near‑term caution that could temper expectations for Q1. PR Newswire: Q1 Guidance
• Negative Sentiment: GAAP profit was reduced by charges related to a settlement with Flexjet, which hurt reported EPS — a reminder that one‑time items can depress headline results even as adjusted metrics look strong. WSJ: Flexjet Charges

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.