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Honeywell International Inc. (HON) Stock Analysis

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5High Confidence

Industrials · Conglomerates

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $216.98 — A.R:R 0.5:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7.

Honeywell International Inc. engages in the aerospace technologies, industrial automation, building automation, and energy and sustainable solutions businesses in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company's Aerospace Technologies segment offers auxiliary power... Read more

$216.98+2.6% A.UpsideScore 4.8/10#9 of 9 Conglomerates
QualityF-score6 / 9FCF yield2.13%
IncomeYield2.19%(5y avg 2.01%)Payout74.12%
Stop $207.99Target $222.86(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 0.5:1
Analyst target$247.62+14.1%25 analysts
$222.86our TP
$216.98price
$247.62mean
$198
$292

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $216.98 — A.R:R 0.5:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7. Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Score 4.8/10, high confidence.

Passes 6/7 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, earnings proximity 63d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

Recent Developments — Honeywell International Inc.

Generated 2026-05-20T21:06:21Z.

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (3/4)
Risks
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining
Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7
Leverage penalty (D/E 2.6): -1.5

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)34.7
P/E (Fwd)19.0
Mkt Cap$137.6B
EV/EBITDA19.2
Profit Mgn10.9%
ROE24.3%
Rev Growth2.4%
Beta0.81
Dividend2.19%
Rating analysts35

Quality Signals

Piotroski F6/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C1.13bearish
IV45%normal
Max Pain$150-30.9% vs spot

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-03-16Item 1.02MEDIUM
    Termination of a Material Definitive Agreement On March 16, 2026, Honeywell International Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Honeywell"), repaid in full all outstanding obligations under, and terminated, its $1.0 billion fixed rate term loan credit agreement, dated as of August 12, 2024, with the ban...
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-03-06Item 1.02MEDIUM
    Delaware | | 1-8974 | | 22-2640650 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) | | ---|---|--- 855 S.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Earnings Growth
0.0
Revenue Growth
3.1
GatesA.R:R 0.5 < 1.5@spotMomentum 5.6>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsEARNINGS PROXIMITY 63d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARSuitability: Moderate
RSI
61 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $206.69Resistance $224.76

Price Targets

$208
$223
A.Upside+2.7%
A.R:R0.5:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeRisk-Off

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (2.6% upside)
! Reward/Risk 0.5:1 at current price — below 1.5:1 minimum

Earnings

B
B
B
M
3/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-07-23 (63d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is HON stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Analyst target reached at $216.98 — A.R:R 0.5:1 is below the 1.5:1 minimum. Reward from here is too thin for a buy — the engine flags exit. Additional concerns: Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7. Chart setup: No recognized chart pattern (not a breakout, bounce, continuation, recovery, falling knife, or range) — technicals mixed. Prior stop was $207.99. Score 4.8/10, high confidence.

What is the HON stock price target?

Take-profit target: $222.86 (+2.6% upside). Prior stop was $207.99. Stop-loss: $207.99.

What are the risks of investing in HON?

Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining; Sector modifier (Industrials): -0.7; Leverage penalty (D/E 2.6): -1.5.

Is HON overvalued or undervalued?

Honeywell International Inc. trades at a P/E of 34.7 (forward 19.0). TrendMatrix value score: 4.8/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about HON?

35 analysts cover HON with a consensus score of 3.7/5. Average price target: $248.

What does Honeywell International Inc. do?Honeywell International Inc. engages in the aerospace technologies, industrial automation, building automation, and...

Honeywell International Inc. engages in the aerospace technologies, industrial automation, building automation, and energy and sustainable solutions businesses in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company's Aerospace Technologies segment offers auxiliary power units, propulsion engines, integrated avionics, connectivity services, electric power systems, management and technical services, environmental control and electric power systems, engine controls, flight safety, communications, navigation hardware, data and software applications, radar and surveillance systems, aircraft lighting, advanced systems and instruments, satellite and space components, and aircraft wheels and brakes; thermal systems; and spare parts; repair, overhaul, and maintenance services. Its Industrial Automation segment provides automation control and instrumentation products and services; smart energy products; sensing technologies with custom-engineered sensors and services; gas detection technologies and personal protective equipment; and system design automation equipment, as well as software and analytics for manufacturing, distribution, and fulfillment operations. Its Building Automation segment provides software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrade of systems. The company's Energy and Sustainability Solutions segment, through its UOP business, delivers licensed process technology, equipment, engineering, catalysts, adsorbents, and services for refining, petrochemicals, low-carbon energy, gas and LNG, and industrial solutions; as well as connectivity, data integration and software solutions. Honeywell International Inc. was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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