Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) VP Robert Mailloux Sells 10,549 Shares

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) VP Robert Mailloux sold 10,549 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $229.00, for a total value of $2,415,721.00. Following the completion of the sale, the vice president directly owned 4,803 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,099,887. The trade was a 68.71% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through this link.

Honeywell International Price Performance

Honeywell International stock opened at $230.91 on Wednesday. The stock has a market capitalization of $146.60 billion, a P/E ratio of 28.90, a P/E/G ratio of 2.65 and a beta of 0.94. The company’s fifty day moving average price is $204.05 and its 200 day moving average price is $208.55. 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 Inc. has a 1 year low of $169.21 and a 1 year high of $231.76.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) last posted its quarterly earnings data 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 return on equity of 40.40% and a net margin of 12.74%.The company had revenue of $10.07 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $9.60 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $2.47 EPS. Honeywell International’s quarterly revenue was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Honeywell International Inc. will post 10.34 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Honeywell International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of HON. Chung Wu Investment Group LLC acquired a new position in Honeywell International in the second quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Holos Integrated Wealth LLC acquired a new position in shares of Honeywell International in the 4th quarter valued at $25,000. Ares Financial Consulting LLC purchased a new position in shares of Honeywell International in the 4th quarter valued at $26,000. RMG Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in shares of Honeywell International in the 2nd quarter valued at $33,000. Finally, Howard Hughes Medical Institute acquired a new stake in Honeywell International during the 2nd quarter worth $33,000. 75.91% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have issued reports on HON shares. DZ Bank dropped their price target on shares of Honeywell International from $248.00 to $237.00 in a research note on Tuesday, December 23rd. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Honeywell International from $255.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, January 30th. Jefferies Financial Group upped their price target on Honeywell International from $220.00 to $240.00 in a research note on Tuesday. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $255.00 price target on Honeywell International in a report on Friday, January 16th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reduced their price objective on shares of Honeywell International from $245.00 to $236.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, December 16th. Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Honeywell International currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $244.50.

Honeywell International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple brokerages raised price targets to $240 (Jefferies and Daiwa), signaling stronger analyst conviction that supports near-term buying interest. Jefferies PT to $240 Daiwa PT to $240
• Positive Sentiment: Several outlets published higher targets (range into the mid‑$200s, with some posts up to ~$273), adding buying pressure from investors chasing analyst-led momentum. Example: AmericanBankingNews coverage of raised targets. Example PT raise
• Positive Sentiment: Product/market development — Honeywell is promoting its SkyShot uncrewed fighter engine in Asia, highlighting defense / aerospace growth opportunities that can support longer‑term revenue expansion. SkyShot article
• Neutral Sentiment: Rothschild & Co Redburn raised its target to $235 but kept a “neutral” rating — a modest positive signal but not an explicit buy recommendation, so limited directional impact. Rothschild PT to $235
• Neutral Sentiment: Operational/region-specific noise — Honeywell Automation India reported a quarterly profit slip on higher costs and a one‑time charge; likely limited to the India-listed unit rather than a major driver for Honeywell’s consolidated results. Automation India profit slip
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling — VP Robert D. Mailloux sold 10,549 shares (large reduction in his position), which can be perceived as a negative signal by some investors even if sales are for personal reasons. SEC filing: SEC Form 4
• Negative Sentiment: Analytical criticism — a recent piece flagged unattractive return trends at Honeywell, which can weigh on sentiment for value‑focused investors. Return trends article
• Negative Sentiment: BNP Paribas Exane raised its target to $215 but that level implies downside versus current trading, which may temper enthusiasm from investors who follow that house view. BNP Paribas PT to $215

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.