Wedbush Securities Inc. Acquires 4,793 Shares of Honeywell International Inc. $HON

Wedbush Securities Inc. raised its holdings in Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) by 37.9% during the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 17,439 shares of the conglomerate’s stock after buying an additional 4,793 shares during the period. Wedbush Securities Inc.’s holdings in Honeywell International were worth $3,671,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in the company. Barnes Dennig Private Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in Honeywell International by 491.7% during 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 last quarter. Activest Wealth Management raised its position in shares of Honeywell International by 425.9% in the second quarter. Activest Wealth Management now owns 142 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 115 shares during the period. Howard Hughes Medical Institute bought a new stake in shares of Honeywell International during the 2nd quarter worth about $33,000. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC grew its stake in Honeywell International by 116.7% in the 3rd quarter. Cedar Mountain Advisors LLC now owns 156 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $33,000 after buying an additional 84 shares during the last quarter. Finally, SJS Investment Consulting Inc. raised its holdings in Honeywell International by 833.3% in the 3rd quarter. SJS Investment Consulting Inc. now owns 168 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $35,000 after acquiring an additional 150 shares during the period. 75.91% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, VP Robert D. Mailloux sold 5,274 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 6th. The stock was sold at an average price of $239.00, for a total value of $1,260,486.00. Following the sale, the vice president directly owned 4,803 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,147,917. This trade represents a 52.34% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. 0.20% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Honeywell International Trading Down 0.3%

HON opened at $242.70 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $154.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 30.38, a P/E/G ratio of 3.53 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 Inc. has a twelve month low of $169.21 and a twelve month high of $245.03. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $209.75 and a 200 day simple moving average of $209.00.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, January 29th. The conglomerate reported $2.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate 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 for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.60 billion. During the same quarter last year, the business posted $2.47 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts predict that Honeywell International Inc. will post 10.34 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on HON. Bank of America restated an “underperform” rating and set a $205.00 price objective (down previously from $265.00) on shares of Honeywell International in a report on Tuesday, November 18th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Honeywell International in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft increased their price objective on Honeywell International from $259.00 to $273.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Evercore boosted their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $255.00 to $265.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 30th. Finally, Mizuho decreased their price target 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. Eleven analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Honeywell International currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $244.50.

Key Honeywell International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Jefferies raised its price target on HON to $240 (from $220) while keeping a Hold rating, citing a solid quarter with ~6% organic growth and steady 2026 outlook — this supports the case that fundamentals remain intact. Jefferies Sees Steady Performance
• Positive Sentiment: Solstice (the aerospace spinoff) reported stronger-than-expected Q4 EBITDA and is paying a dividend — a beat that can improve investor confidence in the standalone valuation of the aerospace business. Solstice Earnings Beat
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and industry coverage highlight the planned aerospace spinoff as a value-unlocking move that lets Honeywell focus on higher-growth industrial automation — a strategic catalyst that has supported recent gains. Spin-Off Spotlight on Valuation
• Positive Sentiment: Macro/tailwind note — coverage of industrials points to demand tailwinds (manufacturing rebound, infrastructure and AI-driven automation) that could benefit Honeywell’s industrial franchises over 2026. Industrials Riding India’s Boom
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary asks whether it’s too late to buy after Honeywell’s rally; pieces focus on valuation versus continued organic growth and guidance, leaving room for differing investor conclusions. Is It Too Late To Consider HON?
• Neutral Sentiment: Honeywell is drawing attention on Nasdaq today in generic market-activity roundups — increased visibility can amplify moves from other catalysts but is not a standalone driver. Honeywell Draws Attention
• Neutral Sentiment: Reported short-interest data in feeds appears to show zero/erroneous values and offers no clear signal to traders; ignore until reliable updates are posted.
• Negative Sentiment: Reuters reports Solstice expects 2026 profit below prior estimates and sees margin pressure — a warning that the aerospace spinoff may face near-term profitability headwinds, which could temper enthusiasm for the breakup’s near-term valuation upside. Solstice Profit Outlook Below Estimates

Honeywell International 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.