Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Analyst Says

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) had its price objective raised by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from $259.00 to $273.00 in a research report issued on Friday,MarketScreener reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the conglomerate’s stock. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft’s price objective suggests a potential upside of 19.99% from the stock’s current price.

Other analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. BNP Paribas Exane upgraded shares of Honeywell International to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, December 3rd. Mizuho reduced their target price on Honeywell International from $250.00 to $240.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a report on Monday, January 5th. Citigroup lifted their price target on Honeywell International from $262.00 to $265.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday. Bank of America restated an “underperform” rating and set a $205.00 price objective (down from $265.00) on shares of Honeywell International in a research report on Tuesday, November 18th. Finally, Vertical Research lowered Honeywell International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $220.00 price objective on the stock. in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $242.19.

Honeywell International Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of NASDAQ HON opened at $227.52 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $144.45 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.48, a PEG ratio of 2.66 and a beta of 0.95. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $202.48 and its 200 day moving average is $208.86. 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 1.04 and a current ratio of 1.32.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 29th. The conglomerate reported $2.59 earnings per share 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 during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.60 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $2.47 earnings per share. Honeywell International’s revenue was up 6.4% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts forecast that Honeywell International will post 10.34 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in HON. Vanguard Group Inc. raised its stake in shares of Honeywell International by 1.7% during the fourth quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 63,161,731 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $12,322,222,000 after acquiring an additional 1,027,413 shares during the last quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. increased its holdings in Honeywell International by 28.8% in the third quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. now owns 10,196,543 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $2,146,372,000 after purchasing an additional 2,277,234 shares during the period. Bank of New York Mellon Corp increased its holdings in Honeywell International by 0.7% in the second quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 6,777,498 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $1,578,344,000 after purchasing an additional 48,968 shares during the period. Invesco Ltd. raised its position in Honeywell International by 11.0% during the 3rd quarter. Invesco Ltd. now owns 6,115,954 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $1,287,408,000 after purchasing an additional 605,600 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Unisphere Establishment lifted its holdings in Honeywell International by 5.4% during the 3rd quarter. Unisphere Establishment now owns 4,215,000 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $887,258,000 after buying an additional 215,000 shares during the period. 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.