Mizuho Cuts Honeywell International (HON) Price Target to $255

Mizuho maintains its Outperform rating for Honeywell while lowering its price target to $255, a 20.65% upside from the current price.

By EarningsIQ Research Desk · Published Oct 15, 2026, 9:18 PM EDT · Updated Oct 16, 2026, 11:15 PM EDT

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Mizuho cut its price target on Honeywell International Inc. ($HON) to $255 from $265 on October 15, 2026, and rates the stock "Outperform".

Since the rating, $HON is up 0.4% to date (from the $210.50 close on Oct 15, 2026).

HON Honeywell International Inc.

$211.41 +4.30% year to date

Daily close · Oct 16, 2026

Key Points

Mizuho reiterated its Outperform rating for Honeywell International Inc. with a new price target of $255, down from $265.
Honeywell shares are trading at $211.75, well below the new target, indicating potential upside.
Analysts on Wall Street have a consensus buy rating on Honeywell with an average target price of $254.91.

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Mizuho has reiterated its Outperform rating on Honeywell International Inc. (NasdaqGS: HON) with a new price target of $255, reduced from the prior target of $265. The updated target reflects the firm’s outlook on the conglomerate, which is currently trading at $211.75.

Honeywell International Inc. operates in the industrial automation, building automation, and energy solutions sectors, serving markets both domestically and internationally. The company has a market cap of about $66.7 billion and a P/E ratio of 7.77, indicating its earnings compared to its stock price.

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Other Institutional Activity in Honeywell

Blackrock Inc. trimmed its holdings in Honeywell by 1,638,358 shares, ending with 22,778,297 shares valued at approximately $4.82 billion. State Street Corporation increased its stake by 2,874,528 shares, bringing its total to 18,738,370 shares worth about $3.96 billion. Newport Trust Company, LLC saw a significant increase, adding 6,432,598 shares for a total of 12,865,197 shares valued at around $2.72 billion.

Honeywell International Inc. Stock Up 1.8%

Honeywell shares are trading at $211.75, which is below the updated price target of $255. The stock has a 52-week range of $195.87 to $260.28, suggesting it is currently closer to its yearly low, which may create an opportunity for investors looking for value.

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$HON price target

Honeywell International Inc. daily closes and this analyst's $255 target. Not advice.

Recent Earnings

In its most recent earnings report, Honeywell posted revenue of approximately $38.06 billion, with a net margin of 21.58% and an EPS of $27.09. The company is scheduled to announce its next earnings results on October 22, 2026.

Insider Buying and Selling at Honeywell International Inc.

Kenneth J. West, an officer at Honeywell, sold 17,032 shares on July 27, 2026, at an average price of $243.77, for a total value of about $4.15 million. He also sold 316 shares on August 3, 2026, at $245.47 for around $77,569. These transactions were not conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 plan.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

On October 15, 2026, Mizuho maintained its Outperform rating on Honeywell with a price target of $255. RBC Capital also maintained an Outperform rating the day before with a target of $270. Analysts currently have a consensus average target price of $254.91 for Honeywell, with a recommendation of buy based on 23 opinions.

About Honeywell

Honeywell International Inc. is a major player in the industrial automation and sustainability sectors, providing solutions across various industries. This stability and growth potential make the recent analyst ratings significant, especially as the company approaches its next earnings report.

Bottom Line

Investors should watch for Honeywell’s upcoming earnings release on October 22, 2026, as well as future analyst updates. Mizuho's latest 13F filing reflects their assessment of Honeywell's value, but it's essential to remember that these filings provide a snapshot of past holdings and may not represent current positions.