Exchange Traded Concepts LLC grew its holdings in Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON – Free Report) by 16.7% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 108,878 shares of the conglomerate’s stock after acquiring an additional 15,578 shares during the quarter. Exchange Traded Concepts LLC’s holdings in Honeywell International were worth $21,241,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of HON. First National Trust Co raised its holdings in Honeywell International by 9.4% in the 3rd quarter. First National Trust Co now owns 79,086 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $16,648,000 after acquiring an additional 6,803 shares in the last quarter. Lockheed Martin Investment Management Co. acquired a new stake in shares of Honeywell International during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $4,147,000. Federated Hermes Inc. increased its position in shares of Honeywell International by 72.5% during the third quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 9,663 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $2,034,000 after purchasing an additional 4,061 shares during the period. SVB Wealth LLC bought a new stake in shares of Honeywell International during the second quarter valued at approximately $8,448,000. Finally, Envestnet Asset Management Inc. raised its stake in shares of Honeywell International by 30.7% in the third quarter. Envestnet Asset Management Inc. now owns 1,104,239 shares of the conglomerate’s stock valued at $232,442,000 after purchasing an additional 259,520 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 75.91% of the company’s stock.
More Honeywell International News
Here are the key news stories impacting Honeywell International this week:
- Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets initiated coverage with an “outperform” rating and a $273 price target (about ~22% upside vs. the current price), which is bullish for sentiment and analyst-driven buying. Benzinga
- Positive Sentiment: Honeywell secured a multi‑year supplier framework with the U.S. government (cited as a ≈$500M investment to expand defense production) and is partnering on AI security solutions — developments that support revenue visibility in aerospace/defense and building tech. A Look At Honeywell Valuation After New Defense Pact And AI Security Partnership
- Positive Sentiment: Honeywell announced a collaboration with Rhombus to launch AI‑driven cloud video and access solutions, strengthening its LenelS2‑built security portfolio and recurring software/ services exposure. Honeywell and Rhombus Introduce AI-Driven Cloud Video and Access Solution
- Positive Sentiment: High‑profile endorsement: Jim Cramer named Honeywell a top defense/technology pick, which can drive retail/institutional interest and short‑term momentum. Honeywell (HON) Stock Up After Jim Cramer Said He Liked It
- Positive Sentiment: Strategic corporate action: coverage and analyst commentary continue to highlight the planned aerospace spin‑off (to create two pure‑play businesses), which analysts view as value‑unlocking over time. 5 Spin-Off Stocks That Could Reward Patient Investors in 2026
- Neutral Sentiment: Upcoming earnings: Honeywell will report Q1 results and host its conference call on April 23 — a near‑term catalyst that could move the stock depending on guidance/segment performance. Honeywell to Release First Quarter Financial Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Corporate housekeeping: Honeywell set its 2026 Annual Shareowners Meeting for May 22 (virtual), a routine governance event (voting record date March 27). Honeywell Annual Shareowners Meeting Set for May 22, 2026
- Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/peer writeups and comparisons (e.g., Hitachi vs. Honeywell) are circulating but are background context rather than immediate drivers. Hitachi vs Honeywell Financial Review
Honeywell International Stock Performance
Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 29th. The conglomerate reported $2.59 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.54 by $0.05. Honeywell International had a return on equity of 40.64% and a net margin of 12.74%.The company had revenue of $10.07 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $9.60 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $2.47 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 6.4% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts predict that Honeywell International Inc. will post 10.34 EPS for the current fiscal year.
Honeywell International Dividend Announcement
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 13th. Investors of record on Friday, February 27th were issued a dividend of $1.19 per share. This represents a $4.76 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.1%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, February 27th. Honeywell International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 59.57%.
Insider Transactions at Honeywell International
In other news, Director D Scott Davis sold 2,367 shares of Honeywell International stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, February 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $240.00, for a total value of $568,080.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 31,081 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,459,440. The trade was a 7.08% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, VP Robert D. Mailloux sold 10,549 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, January 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $229.00, for a total value of $2,415,721.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president directly owned 4,803 shares in the company, valued at $1,099,887. The trade was a 68.71% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders sold 18,190 shares of company stock worth $4,244,287. Company insiders own 0.20% of the company’s stock.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
HON has been the subject of several research reports. Wolfe Research raised Honeywell International from a “peer perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $293.00 target price for the company in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Vertical Research cut shares of Honeywell International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $220.00 price objective for the company. in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Honeywell International to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, January 3rd. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their target price on shares of Honeywell International from $240.00 to $245.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 4th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein set a $255.00 target price on shares of Honeywell International in a research note on Friday, January 16th. Thirteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $252.54.
Read Our Latest Analysis on Honeywell International
Honeywell International 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.
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