Nikko Asset Management Americas Inc. cut its stake in Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON – Free Report) by 17.7% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 16,527 shares of the conglomerate’s stock after selling 3,555 shares during the period. Nikko Asset Management Americas Inc.’s holdings in Honeywell International were worth $3,733,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of HON. Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association of America purchased a new position in Honeywell International in the third quarter valued at $25,000. Mainstream Capital Management LLC purchased a new stake in Honeywell International during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Avalon Trust Co lifted its holdings in Honeywell International by 166.7% during the 4th quarter. Avalon Trust Co now owns 120 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $27,000 after buying an additional 75 shares during the last quarter. Hoese & Co LLP purchased a new stake in Honeywell International during the 4th quarter worth about $30,000. Finally, Financial Avengers Inc. lifted its holdings in Honeywell International by 48.1% during the 3rd quarter. Financial Avengers Inc. now owns 154 shares of the conglomerate’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 50 shares during the last quarter. 75.91% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Honeywell International Stock Performance
Shares of HON stock opened at $209.47 on Monday. The stock has a market capitalization of $136.14 billion, a PE ratio of 24.05, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 1.08. Honeywell International Inc. has a 52-week low of $189.75 and a 52-week high of $242.77. The stock’s 50-day moving average price is $215.05 and its 200 day moving average price is $216.58. The company has a quick ratio of 1.01, a current ratio of 1.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.33.
Honeywell International Dividend Announcement
The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, March 14th. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 28th were given a dividend of $1.13 per share. This represents a $4.52 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.16%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 28th. Honeywell International’s payout ratio is 51.89%.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other Honeywell International news, VP Anne T. Madden sold 28,885 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $207.89, for a total transaction of $6,004,902.65. Following the transaction, the vice president now owns 41,580 shares in the company, valued at approximately $8,644,066.20. The trade was a 40.99 % decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website. 0.41% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Wall Street Analyst Weigh In
HON has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. StockNews.com downgraded Honeywell International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, December 23rd. Hsbc Global Res raised Honeywell International to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 11th. Royal Bank of Canada decreased their price target on Honeywell International from $253.00 to $236.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, February 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on Honeywell International from $227.00 to $256.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, December 12th. Finally, Citigroup cut their target price on Honeywell International from $268.00 to $266.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, January 13th. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, six have issued a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $249.38.
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Honeywell International Profile
Honeywell International Inc engages in the aerospace technologies, building automation, energy and sustainable solutions, and industrial automation businesses in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company’s Aerospace segment offers auxiliary power units, propulsion engines, integrated avionics, environmental control and electric power systems, engine controls, flight safety, communications, navigation hardware, data and software applications, radar and surveillance systems, aircraft lighting, advanced systems and instruments, satellite and space components, and aircraft wheels and brakes; spare parts; repair, overhaul, and maintenance services; and thermal systems, as well as wireless connectivity services.
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