What You Need to Know Ahead of Honeywell International's Earnings Release

Core Viewpoint - Honeywell International Inc. is positioned to benefit from megatrends in automation, aviation, and energy transition, with a market cap of $131.7 billion [1] Financial Performance - Analysts expect Honeywell to report a profit of $2.57 per share for Q4 2025, reflecting a 4.1% increase from $2.47 per share in the same quarter last year [2] - For the full year, EPS is projected to be $9.75, a decrease of 1.4% from $9.89 in fiscal 2024, but expected to rise to $10.60 in fiscal 2026, marking an 8.7% year-over-year increase [3] Stock Performance - Honeywell's stock has underperformed the S&P 500 Index, which gained 17.7% over the past 52 weeks, with Honeywell shares down slightly during this period [4] - The underperformance is attributed to margin declines due to cost inflation, tariffs, and challenges in the Aerospace and Industrial Automation segments [5] Analyst Ratings - The consensus opinion on Honeywell stock is moderately bullish, with a "Moderate Buy" rating from analysts; 10 recommend "Strong Buy," 1 "Moderate Buy," 12 "Hold," and 1 "Moderate Sell" [6] - The average analyst price target for Honeywell is $235.04, indicating a potential upside of 13.3% from current levels [6]