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On Wednesday, Oppenheimer, a leading financial firm, maintained its Perform rating on Honeywell International (NASDAQ:HON) shares, which currently trades above its InvestingPro Fair Value. The firm’s analyst, Christopher Glynn, joined 13 other analysts who have revised their earnings upwards for the upcoming period, highlighting Honeywell’s ongoing efforts to optimize its business model, which includes a focus on Aerospace, mergers and acquisitions, Building Automation momentum, and guidance for the mixed Industrial Automation markets.
Honeywell is currently three years into a strategy revamping its enterprise around four key revenue streams: products, projects, aftermarket/services, and software. With annual revenue of $39.2 billion and a healthy gross profit margin of 38%, the company is actively working to maximize its aftermarket potential, leveraging its installed base to enhance revenue. Honeywell’s Accelerator program aims to foster best practice sharing and market development to drive higher single-digit aftermarket growth, with the goal of achieving a mid to high single-digit overall growth target for the company. The firm is also looking to improve its recurring sales and margin mix, with aftermarket and software sales currently making up nearly 30% of its total sales. InvestingPro analysis reveals 10+ additional key insights about Honeywell’s financial performance and market position.
The Aerospace division of Honeywell is employing a decoupled growth strategy, which involves aftermarket offerings that are not dependent on the installed base content or flight hours. Instead, it focuses on upgrade and overhaul options. This strategy now encompasses products and solutions that account for approximately 10% of Aerospace sales, supporting a double-digit growth compound annual growth rate (CAGR).
Glynn’s commentary follows Honeywell’s assessment of its efforts to optimize the enterprise, which has been a multi-year initiative. The company’s approach to aftermarket growth and diversification of its sales and margin mix is particularly mature within its Aerospace sector. Honeywell’s strategic movements aim to position the company for sustainable growth across its business segments, despite the varied market conditions in its Industrial Automation sector. InvestingPro data shows the company maintains a "GOOD" overall financial health score and has consistently raised its dividend for 14 consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to shareholder returns. For a deeper understanding of Honeywell’s financial position and growth prospects, investors can access the comprehensive Pro Research Report, available exclusively to InvestingPro subscribers.
In other recent news, Honeywell International has completed the sale of its Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) division to Protective Industrial Products, Inc. for $1.325 billion in cash. This divestiture is part of Honeywell’s strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on core businesses. Additionally, Honeywell is nearing a significant acquisition, with plans to purchase Johnson Matthey (LON:JMAT)’s catalyst technologies division for approximately £1.8 billion ($2.56 billion). This acquisition is expected to integrate into Honeywell’s automation division, aligning with its strategic growth plans.
In corporate governance developments, Honeywell’s shareholders have approved the election of directors and executive compensation at the recent annual meeting. Deloitte & Touche LLP has been appointed as the independent accountant for the fiscal year 2025. Furthermore, Marc Steinberg from Elliott Investment Management is set to join Honeywell’s board as an independent director, as part of the company’s planned division into three entities.
In the realm of analyst perspectives, UBS has maintained its Buy rating for Honeywell, setting a price target of $268. UBS analysts highlight Honeywell’s strong management of expectations and growth potential, particularly within its Aerospace and Building Automation segments. The firm anticipates a recovery in the Industrial Automation sector’s margins starting in the second quarter of 2025. These developments reflect Honeywell’s active engagement in reshaping its business and governance structure while maintaining investor confidence.
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