Honeywell International Inc. (hon)
HON — Company Overview
Honeywell International Inc. (HON) trades on NMS as part of the Industrials peer group (Conglomerates).
| Ticker | HON |
| Sector | Industrials |
| Industry | Conglomerates |
| Exchange | NMS |
| Market cap | $76.30B |
| Last price | $240.74 |
| Size category | Large Cap |
HON — Business Description
HON represents a Conglomerates business in the Industrials segment. Honeywell International Inc. engages in the industrial automation, building automation, and energy and sustainability solutions businesses in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The Industrial Automation segment provides automation control and instrumentation products and services; smart energy products; sensing technologies, including custom-engineered sensors and related 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. The Building Automation segment provides software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, con…
Official website: https://www.honeywell.com.
HON — Investment Thesis
At a high level, HON offers exposure to Industrials with metrics outlined below from public market data.
- Revenue is expanding at roughly 4.3% year-over-year (public data).
- Trailing P/E near 9.54× suggests a value-oriented earnings multiple.
- Dividend yield near 1.1% adds an income component to total return.
- Equity market capitalization is approximately $76.30B.
Analyst consensus, price targets & estimates is available in Vest Terminal for Professional and Enterprise subscribers.
HON — Financial Health
Key financial health indicators for Honeywell International Inc. are derived exclusively from public data — no proprietary estimates.
Profit margin of 21.6% indicates solid bottom-line conversion. Positive free cash flow of $2.61B supports balance-sheet flexibility. Debt-to-equity of 185.37 warrants monitoring in a higher-rate environment.
| Trailing P/E | 9.54× |
| Forward P/E | 24.04× |
| Price / Sales | 2.00× |
| Price / Book | 4.12× |
| Gross margin | 36.5% |
| Operating margin | 20.2% |
| Profit margin | 21.6% |
| Return on equity | 46.6% |
| Debt / Equity | 185.37 |
| Free cash flow | $2.61B |
HON — Growth Outlook
Growth outlook for Honeywell International Inc. (HON) depends on demand trends in Conglomerates and the company's ability to convert revenue into sustainable earnings.
- Revenue growth of 4.3% suggests steady but measured expansion.
- Earnings growth of 2.6% year-over-year supports improving profitability.
- Price is 7.5% below the 52-week high.
- Shares trade 22.9% above the 52-week low — limited rebound so far.
HON — Competitive Position
Honeywell International Inc. (HON) is evaluated against peers on scale, margin structure, and capital efficiency within Industrials.
- Competes within Industrials, specifically in Conglomerates.
- Market capitalization of $76.30B places HON among large-cap peers.
- Gross margin of 36.5% should be benchmarked against direct competitors.
HON — Strengths
Strengths for Honeywell International Inc. (HON) inferred from public financial metrics:
- Earnings growth of 2.6% year-over-year.
- Return on equity near 46.6% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
- Gross margin of 36.5% supports competitive unit economics.
- Positive free cash flow ($2.61B).
- Large Cap scale ($76.30B) may provide distribution and funding advantages.
- Price near 52-week highs — positive price momentum on public markets.
HON — Weaknesses
Weaknesses and pressure points for Honeywell International Inc. (HON) based on available data:
- Elevated debt-to-equity (185.37).
HON — Opportunities
- Trading 22.9% above the 52-week low — potential recovery if fundamentals stabilize.
- Positive free cash flow enables reinvestment, debt reduction, or shareholder returns.
HON — Risks
- Leverage (debt/equity 185.37) raises sensitivity to credit conditions.
HON — Summary
Honeywell International Inc. (HON) is a large-cap Industrials company focused on Conglomerates, listed on NMS. Last price $240.74 with market cap $76.30B. Trailing P/E 9.54×. Revenue grew 4.3% year-over-year per public data. Notable strengths include earnings growth of 2.6% year-over-year. Key watch items include elevated debt-to-equity (185.37). Premium analytics for Honeywell International Inc. — including estimates and institutional data — are available in Terminal.
Honeywell International Inc. FAQ
What does Honeywell International Inc. (HON) do?
Honeywell International Inc. engages in the industrial automation, building automation, and energy and sustainability solutions businesses in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The Industrial Automation segment provides automation control and instrumentation product…
What is HON's P/E ratio?
Honeywell International Inc. has a trailing P/E of 9.54× based on publicly available market data.
Does HON pay a dividend?
Indicated dividend yield: 1.1%. Confirm ex-dates and payout history in Vest Terminal.
What sector is HON in?
Honeywell International Inc. is classified in Industrials (Conglomerates) on NMS.
What is HON's market capitalization?
Approximate market cap: $76.30B.
What are the main risks for HON?
Standard market, competitive, and execution risks apply; see the Risks section.
What are the strengths of HON?
Potential positives include earnings growth of 2.6% year-over-year, return on equity near 46.6% — efficient use of shareholder capital.
Where can I get analyst estimates for HON?
Consensus estimates, price targets, and detailed analyst data for Honeywell International Inc. are available to Professional subscribers in Vest Terminal — not on this public summary page.