Should I buy Honeywell (HON) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Daiwa Capital — 90% of its targets hit on this sector (10 calls tested). It aims for $255 (+16 %), call made on July 1, 2026, maturing on July 1, 2027 (58 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Honeywell
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferies | 100 % | +23.1 % | 7 | $245 +11% |
| B of A Securities | 100 % | +20.2 % | 8 | $265 +20% |
| JP Morgan | 83 % | +18.2 % | 12 | $255 +16% |
| Morgan Stanley | 82 % | +17.8 % | 17 | $245 +11% |
| Citigroup | 81 % | +13.1 % | 26 | $279 +27% |
| Deutsche Bank | 76 % | +10.7 % | 17 | $263 +19% |
| Mizuho | 83 % | +7.2 % | 6 | $265 +20% |
| Barclays | 68 % | +4.2 % | 34 | $239 +8% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 73% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 15 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $263, i.e. +19% from the current price ($220).
- The most reliable firm on HON, Bernstein (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), targets $233 (call made on June 10, 2026, maturing on June 10, 2027) (+6%) in its most recent call.
- 10 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
- Pays a dividend (2.2% yield), raised for 21 years — regular income on top of potential upside.
- Reasonable valuation (P/E ~8) relative to its sector.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 15 ratings, 4 are neutral.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
The analyst consensus on HON
Median target $263 (+19%) · 15 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Honeywell now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 73% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $263 (+19%), and Bernstein (most reliable on HON, 100%) targets $233. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~8). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Honeywell?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($263) is still +19% above the current price ($220) (most reliable on HON: Bernstein, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Honeywell still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($220) and its estimated value: analysts target $263 on median (+19%), with 73% buys (most reliable on HON: Bernstein, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on HON and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying HON?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 15 ratings, 4 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Honeywell profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).