Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) CEO Sells $4,151,890.64 in Stock

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) CEO Kenneth West sold 17,032 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, July 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $243.77, for a total value of $4,151,890.64. Following the sale, the chief executive officer owned 2,132 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $519,717.64. This represents a 88.87% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.

Honeywell International Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:HON opened at $243.05 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 1.21 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.39. The stock has a market capitalization of $77.03 billion, a PE ratio of 9.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.42 and a beta of 0.90. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $228.46 and its 200-day moving average price is $228.02. Honeywell International Inc. has a twelve month low of $196.59 and a twelve month high of $261.24.

Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The conglomerate reported $1.95 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.80 by $0.15. Honeywell International had a net margin of 23.90% and a return on equity of 34.00%. The business had revenue of $9.72 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.03 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $1.77 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 3.4% on a year-over-year basis. Honeywell International has set its Q3 2026 guidance at 2.050-2.200 EPS and its Q4 2026 guidance at 2.280-2.430 EPS. Equities research analysts expect that Honeywell International Inc. will post 8.25 EPS for the current year.

Honeywell International Cuts Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, September 4th. Investors of record on Friday, August 14th will be given a dividend of $0.70 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 14th. This represents a $2.80 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.2%. Honeywell International’s payout ratio is 36.80%.

Key Headlines Impacting Honeywell International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Honeywell reported second-quarter revenue of approximately $9.72 billion and earnings of $1.95 per share, exceeding the $1.80 analyst consensus. Broad-based order growth and improved visibility into second-half demand support confidence in the company’s post-separation automation strategy. Honeywell Q2 2026 earnings and dividend
• Positive Sentiment: J.P. Morgan issued a Buy rating for HON, while Bank of America upgraded the stock to Neutral and raised its price target to $265, citing stronger execution, order growth and better 2026 guidance. The analyst actions reinforce the improved outlook, although the consensus rating remains Hold. J.P. Morgan Buy rating
• Positive Sentiment: Honeywell declared a quarterly dividend of $0.70 per share, payable September 4, providing continued shareholder income and signaling confidence in cash generation. Honeywell dividend announcement
• Neutral Sentiment: Honeywell Technologies plans to present at Deutsche Bank’s Industrials Conference on August 11. The event could provide additional details on demand, guidance and the standalone automation business, but no new financial information was announced. Honeywell investor conference announcement
• Negative Sentiment: CEO Kenneth West sold 17,032 shares worth about $4.15 million, reducing his direct holdings by nearly 89%. The sale may weigh on sentiment, although it could reflect personal financial planning rather than a view on HON’s operating prospects. Honeywell CEO insider sale filing

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Honeywell International

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Larry Mathis Financial Planning LLC purchased a new position in Honeywell International during the second quarter worth $313,000. Vaquero Private Wealth Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Honeywell International during the 2nd quarter worth about $172,000. LifeSteps Financial Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Honeywell International during the 2nd quarter worth about $109,000. Mcrae Capital Management Inc. grew its holdings in Honeywell International by 160.1% during the 2nd quarter. Mcrae Capital Management Inc. now owns 27,085 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $6,071,000 after purchasing an additional 16,673 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Grey Fox Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in Honeywell International during the 2nd quarter valued at about $285,000. 75.91% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several equities analysts have weighed in on HON shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price target on shares of Honeywell International from $260.00 to $250.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, July 7th. Daiwa Securities Group raised shares of Honeywell International from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $255.00 target price for the company in a report on Tuesday, June 30th. Barclays decreased their price target on Honeywell International from $251.00 to $239.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, June 10th. BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on Honeywell International from $253.00 to $276.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Monday, July 27th. Finally, TD Cowen decreased their target price on Honeywell International from $240.00 to $230.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Honeywell International presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $254.25.

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.