Honeywell's Board Approves 5% Increase in Dividend Rate

In a shareholder-friendly move, Honeywell International Inc. HON has announced a hike in its dividend payout. The company increased its quarterly dividend by approximately 5% to $1.19 per share (annually: $4.76). The new dividend will be paid on Dec. 5, 2025, to shareholders of record as of Nov. 14.

The move underscores HON’s sound financial health as it utilizes free cash flow to enhance its shareholders’ returns. The latest dividend hike marks Honeywell’s 16th consecutive raise since 2010. Prior to this, it had hiked its dividend by 5% to $1.13 per share in September 2024.

Strong cash flows allow Honeywell to effectively deploy capital for making acquisitions, repurchasing shares and paying out dividends. Dividend payments totaled $1.48 billion in the first six months of 2025 and $2.9 billion in 2024. The company bought back shares worth $3.6 billion in the first six months of 2025 and $1.66 billion in 2024. We believe such disbursements highlight the company’s operational strength and commitment to enhance shareholders’ wealth.

Zacks Rank & Price Performance

Honeywell currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). HON is well-positioned to benefit from strength in the commercial aviation and building automation businesses. The Aerospace segment is particularly strong, driven by strength in the defense business and growth in air transport flight hours. Strong demand across the commercial aviation aftermarket business is aiding the segment. However, persistent weakness in the Industrial Automation segment, due to a lower demand environment, is worrisome.

In the past year, the company’s shares have inched up 0.7% against the industry’s decline of 1.1%.

The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HON’s 2025 earnings is pegged at $10.51 per share, up 0.4% from the 60-day-ago figure.

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