Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Citigroup Analyst Says

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) had its price objective lifted by research analysts at Citigroup from $262.00 to $265.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the conglomerate’s stock. Citigroup’s target price indicates a potential upside of 16.47% from the stock’s current price.

Several other brokerages have also commented on HON. TD Cowen decreased their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $250.00 to $240.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, November 10th. BNP Paribas Exane upgraded Honeywell International to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 3rd. DZ Bank decreased their price target on shares of Honeywell International from $248.00 to $237.00 in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. Barclays lifted their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $250.00 to $259.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, Jefferies Financial Group dropped their target price on Honeywell International from $230.00 to $220.00 in a research note on Monday, November 3rd. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Honeywell International has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $242.19.

Honeywell International Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of NASDAQ:HON opened at $227.52 on Friday. Honeywell International has a 1-year low of $169.21 and a 1-year high of $229.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.76, a current ratio of 1.32 and a quick ratio of 1.04. The stock has a market cap of $144.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.48, a P/E/G ratio of 2.66 and a beta of 0.95. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $202.48 and a 200 day moving average price of $208.86.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) last announced its 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. Honeywell International had a return on equity of 40.40% and a net margin of 12.74%.The company had revenue of $10.07 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $9.60 billion. During the same period last year, the business posted $2.47 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts predict that Honeywell International will post 10.34 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Honeywell International

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Chung Wu Investment Group LLC acquired a new position in Honeywell International during the 2nd quarter valued at about $26,000. Holos Integrated Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Honeywell International during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC bought a new position in Honeywell International in the 4th quarter worth approximately $26,000. RMG Wealth Management LLC bought a new position in Honeywell International in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $33,000. Finally, Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new stake in Honeywell International in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $33,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds 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

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.