CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Indra Nooyi, 70, former Chair and Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo, to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director, effective January 1, 2026. Nooyi served as Chief Executive Officer of PepsiCo from 2006 through 2018 and Chair of its board of directors from 2007 to 2019. Prior to that, she spent five years as President and Chief Financial Officer and was a member of the P ...

Core Points - Honeywell has completed the spin-off of its Advanced Materials business, now known as Solstice Advanced Materials, with shares beginning to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "SOLS" [1][6] - The spin-off is part of Honeywell's strategy to create three independent companies, each with distinct strategies and growth drivers, aimed at delivering greater long-term value for shareholders [1][6] - Shareholders received one share of Solstice common stock for every four shares of Honeywell common stock held as of October 17, 2025, with cash provided for any fractional shares [1] Company Overview - Honeywell operates as an integrated company across various industries globally, focusing on providing solutions in aerospace, building automation, industrial automation, and process technology [3] - The company emphasizes its Honeywell Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Forge platform as key components of its operational strategy [3] Future Plans - The separation of Honeywell's Automation and Aerospace businesses is on track for completion in the second half of 2026, furthering the company's restructuring efforts [6]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Honeywell's organic sales grew 6% year-over-year in Q3 2025, with earnings per share reaching $2.86, up 32% from the prior year [17][18] - Adjusted earnings per share increased by 9% year-over-year to $2.82, driven by strong segment profit growth and a lower effective tax rate [18] - Free cash flow for Q3 was $1.5 billion, down 16% from the prior year due to capital expenditure timing and higher working capital [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aerospace technologies saw a 12% organic growth, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.2, although segment margin decreased to 26.1% due to cost inflation [19] - Industrial automation returned to growth with a 1% organic increase, but segment margin declined to 18.8% due to inflationary pressures [20] - Building automation achieved a 7% organic sales increase, with margin expanding by 80 basis points year-over-year [21] - Energy and sustainability solutions experienced a 2% organic decline, with segment margin flat at 24.5% [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Orders grew 22% organically to $11.9 billion, with strong performance across all segments [17] - North America and the Middle East led regional growth in building automation, while Europe saw its fourth consecutive quarter of organic growth [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Honeywell is planning to separate its Aerospace segment in 2026, aiming for a simpler organizational structure to enhance focus and agility [7][9] - The company is also realigning its automation business segments to better reflect operational strategies and drive long-term growth [11][12] - Honeywell is committed to leveraging data to address enterprise-level challenges and enhance value creation [36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate economic uncertainties and achieve margin expansion in 2026 [35][36] - The company anticipates that pricing strategies will improve in 2026, contributing to margin growth [78] - Management highlighted strong order momentum and a positive outlook for the aerospace sector, expecting continued growth in defense and space [26][51] Other Important Information - Honeywell is set to spin off Solsys Advanced Materials, which is expected to reduce 2025 sales by $700 million and adjusted EPS by approximately $0.21 [22][23] - The company has completed significant transactions to simplify its balance sheet, including divesting liabilities and receiving $1.6 billion in cash [10] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the expected margin decline for Energy and Sustainability Solutions (ESS) in Q4? - Management indicated that the decline is primarily due to mix issues and expects ESS margins to normalize in 2026 [40][44] Question: Can you provide insights on the Industrial Automation segment's performance? - Management noted that while Q3 saw growth, Q4 is expected to show a decline due to timing variability in large orders [48][50] Question: What is the status of the aerospace destocking? - Management believes that destocking is largely behind them, with expectations for improved growth rates in commercial OE [51] Question: How is the pricing strategy evolving across the organization? - Management emphasized a focus on preserving margins while maintaining volume, with expectations for improved pricing in 2026 [76][78] Question: What are the implications of the Solsys spin-off on the company's financials? - The spin-off is expected to impact sales and EPS, but management remains optimistic about overall growth and margin expansion [22][23]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Honeywell's organic sales grew 6% year-over-year in Q3 2025, exceeding expectations, with earnings per share (EPS) at $2.86, up 32% from the prior year [17][18] - Adjusted EPS was $2.82, reflecting a 9% year-over-year increase, driven by strong segment profit growth and a lower effective tax rate [18] - Free cash flow for Q3 was $1.5 billion, down 16% from the previous year due to capital expenditure timing and higher working capital [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aerospace Technologies saw a 12% organic growth, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.2, although segment margin decreased to 26.1% due to cost inflation [19] - Industrial Automation returned to growth with a 1% organic increase, but segment margin declined to 18.8% due to inflationary pressures [20] - Building Automation achieved a 7% organic sales increase, with margin expanding by 80 basis points year-over-year [21] - Energy and Sustainability Solutions (ESS) experienced a 2% organic decline, with segment margin flat at 24.5% [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Orders grew 22% organically to $11.9 billion, with strong performance across all segments, indicating a broad-based recovery [17] - North America and the Middle East led regional growth, while Europe saw its fourth consecutive quarter of organic growth [21] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Honeywell is planning to separate its Aerospace segment in 2026, aiming to simplify its structure and enhance operational agility [7][9] - The company is focusing on innovation and R&D investments to drive growth, with a commitment to developing new solutions for customer challenges [5][17] - A new segment structure will be implemented in 2026, reporting four business segments to align with operational strategies [11][12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate economic uncertainties and maintain growth momentum into 2026 [35][36] - The anticipated spin-off of Solstice Advanced Materials is expected to impact 2025 sales by $700 million but is seen as a strategic move for long-term value creation [22][23] - Management highlighted the importance of leveraging data to address enterprise-level challenges and improve operational efficiencies [36] Other Important Information - Honeywell's recent divestitures, including the Bendix asbestos liability, are expected to simplify the balance sheet and enhance financial flexibility [10] - The company is actively reviewing strategic alternatives for parts of its portfolio that do not fit its business model [97] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for ESS margins in Q4? - Management indicated that ESS margins may see a decline due to mix issues but expect normalization in 2026 as project activity improves [40][44] Question: What is the status of the Industrial Automation segment? - Management noted that while Q3 saw growth, Q4 may experience a decline due to timing variability in larger orders, but they are optimistic about margin expansion in 2026 [48][50] Question: How is the Aerospace division performing regarding destocking? - Management believes that destocking is largely behind them, with expectations for improved growth rates in the fourth quarter and beyond [51] Question: What are the expectations for Building Automation margins? - Management expressed confidence in continued margin expansion for Building Automation, attributing recent performance to a favorable mix of projects and products [57][59] Question: What is the company's pricing strategy moving forward? - Management emphasized a focus on preserving margins while maintaining volume, with expectations for improved pricing strategies in 2026 [75][78]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Honeywell's organic sales grew 6% year-over-year in Q3 2025, exceeding expectations, with earnings per share at $2.86, up 32% from the prior year [16][17] - Adjusted earnings per share increased by 9% year-over-year to $2.82, driven by strong segment profit growth and a lower effective tax rate [17] - Free cash flow for Q3 was $1.5 billion, down 16% from the prior year due to capital expenditure timing and higher working capital [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aerospace Technologies segment grew 12% organically, with a book-to-bill ratio of 1.2, although segment margin decreased to 26.1% due to cost inflation [18] - Industrial Automation sales increased 1% organically, with a segment margin decline to 18.8% due to inflationary pressures [19] - Building Automation achieved 7% organic sales growth, with margin expansion of 80 basis points year-over-year [19] - Energy and Sustainability Solutions segment saw a 2% organic sales decline, with a flat segment margin at 24.5% [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Orders grew 22% organically to $11.9 billion, with strong performance across all segments [16] - North America and the Middle East led regional growth in Building Automation, while Europe experienced its fourth consecutive quarter of organic growth [19] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Honeywell is planning to separate its Aerospace segment in the second half of 2026, aiming to simplify its structure and enhance operational focus [7][10] - The company is proactively realigning its automation business segments to better position for future growth and margin expansion [10][12] - Honeywell is focusing on innovation and R&D investments to drive growth and improve its product offerings [16][34] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to navigate economic uncertainties and highlighted the importance of agility in operations [34] - The company anticipates a return to margin expansion in 2026, driven by improved pricing strategies and operational efficiencies [36][64] - Management noted that the upcoming separation of Solsys Advanced Materials is expected to impact sales and adjusted EPS but remains optimistic about overall growth [20][31] Other Important Information - Honeywell is set to distribute shares of Solsys to its shareholders, marking a significant milestone in its portfolio transformation [6][9] - The company is actively reviewing strategic alternatives for parts of its portfolio that do not align with its core business model [81] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the expected margin decline for Energy and Sustainability Solutions in Q4? - Management indicated that the margin decline is primarily due to mix issues and expects normalization in 2026 as project activity improves [39][40] Question: What are the dynamics affecting Industrial Automation's growth? - Management noted that while orders were strong in Q3, there is variability in larger orders, and they expect margin expansion in 2026 [45][46] Question: How is the Aerospace division managing destocking? - Management believes that destocking is largely behind them and expects sequential improvements in margins going into 2026 [47] Question: What is the outlook for Building Automation margins? - Management expressed confidence in continued margin expansion for Building Automation, attributing recent performance to a favorable mix of projects and products [49][50] Question: What is the pricing strategy moving forward? - Management emphasized a focus on preserving margins while maintaining volume, with expectations for improved pricing strategies in 2026 [63][64]

Core Insights - Honeywell reported third-quarter results that met or exceeded guidance, with a year-over-year sales growth of 7% and organic sales growth of 6% [2][10] - The company raised its full-year organic growth and adjusted earnings per share guidance, while also updating its free cash flow guidance [1][4] Financial Performance - Third-quarter operating income decreased by 6%, while segment profit increased by 5% to $2.4 billion, driven by growth in Energy and Sustainability Solutions and Building Automation [2][18] - Earnings per share for the third quarter was $2.86, reflecting a 32% increase year over year, and adjusted earnings per share was $2.82, up 9% year over year [2][18] - Operating cash flow was reported at $3.3 billion, a 65% increase year over year, while free cash flow decreased by 16% to $1.5 billion [2][18] Segment Performance - Aerospace Technologies saw a 12% organic sales growth, with commercial aftermarket sales increasing by 19% [11][19] - Industrial Automation experienced a 1% organic sales growth, while Building Automation reported a 7% organic growth [12][13] - Energy and Sustainability Solutions sales decreased by 2% year over year on an organic basis, with advanced materials growing by 5% [14][19] Guidance Updates - Full-year sales are now expected to be between $40.7 billion and $40.9 billion, with organic sales growth projected at approximately 6% [4][16] - Adjusted earnings per share guidance has been raised to a range of $10.60 to $10.70, reflecting a 10-cent increase at the midpoint from prior guidance [4][16] - The impact of the upcoming spin-off of Solstice Advanced Materials is expected to reduce full-year sales by $0.7 billion and adjusted earnings per share by $0.21 [3][4] Strategic Initiatives - Honeywell is progressing towards separating into three publicly-listed companies, with the spin-off of Solstice Advanced Materials set for October 30, 2025 [3][6] - The company announced a reorganization into a simplified structure for its automation businesses, expected to begin in the first quarter of 2026 [7][8]

Core Insights - Honeywell is restructuring its business segments ahead of the planned spin-off of its Aerospace Technologies and Solstice Advanced Materials businesses, aiming to unlock value and drive long-term growth [1][2][10]. Business Segment Structure - Starting Q1 2026, Honeywell will report under four segments: Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Industrial Automation, and Process Automation and Technology, effective January 1, 2026 [2][6]. - After the Aerospace Technologies spin-off, Honeywell will focus on three reportable segments: Building Automation, Industrial Automation, and Process Automation and Technology [5][6]. Aerospace Technologies Spin-off - The Aerospace Technologies business is on track for separation in the second half of 2026, positioning itself as a leading independent aerospace supplier with a focus on electrification and autonomy in aviation [3][4]. - Honeywell Aerospace's technology is utilized across nearly all commercial and defense aircraft platforms globally, including propulsion and navigation systems [3][4]. Building Automation - Honeywell's Building Automation segment aims to enhance building operations through integrated solutions for fire prevention, security, and energy efficiency, impacting millions of buildings worldwide [7]. Industrial Automation - The Industrial Automation segment provides essential technologies and smart devices that ensure reliability and connectivity across various industrial applications [7]. Process Automation and Technology - Honeywell offers a comprehensive suite of Process Automation solutions that support digital transformation and enhance efficiency, reliability, and sustainability in industrial operations [7]. Leadership Structure Post Spin-off - Following the spin-off, Honeywell's segments will be led by dedicated CEOs for each area, reporting to Vimal Kapur, who will remain as Chairman and CEO [9].

Group 1 - Honeywell International Inc. has completed the acquisition of Sundyne for $2.16 billion in cash, enhancing its capabilities in advanced pumps and gas compressors across various industries [1][7] - The acquisition aligns with Honeywell's strategy to strengthen its business and expand market share, particularly complementing the Honeywell Forge platform and boosting the Energy and Sustainability Solutions (ESS) business [2][7] - The buyout is expected to enhance growth opportunities for Honeywell UOP in areas such as liquefied natural gas, refining, petrochemicals, and clean fuels, with anticipated positive impacts on sales, segment margins, and adjusted earnings per share in the first full year [3] Group 2 - Honeywell's acquisition strategy includes notable recent buyouts, such as Civitanavi Systems S.p.A. for €200 million ($217 million) and CAES Systems Holdings LLC, aimed at enhancing its aerospace and defense technology offerings [4][5] - The company also acquired Air Products' liquefied natural gas process technology and equipment business for $1.81 billion, further strengthening its energy transition portfolio [5] Group 3 - Honeywell's Aerospace segment is experiencing solid momentum, driven by growth in the defense business and increased air transport flight hours, contributing to an 8.4% stock gain over the past year compared to the industry's 6.5% growth [6][9] - However, there are concerns regarding the performance of the Industrial Automation segment due to lower demand for smart energy solutions and softness in productivity solutions, particularly in Europe [9]