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Honeywell International, Inc. (HON) Stock Rating & Analysis
As of October 7, 2026, MELANY rates Honeywell International, Inc. 67 out of 100 (Favorable). Its highest factor score is catalyst setup at 100, and its lowest is price momentum at 42.
MELANY ratingRated 2026-10-07HON · composite score
About Honeywell International, Inc.
Honeywell traces its origins to Albert Butz's 1885 firm, Butz Thermo-Electric Regulator, which made an early predecessor of the thermostat; its other inventions include biodegradable detergent and autopilot. The company operates globally with one of the largest installed bases of equipment, across four segments: aerospace technologies, industrial automation, energy and sustainability solutions, and building automation.
Rating as of 2026-10-07 · this is a dated snapshot; the live rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days). The price above updates in real time.
How HON's rating has moved
- +1Past week, since Sep 30: score rose 1 point to 67.
- +6Past four weeks, since Sep 9: Hold to Favorable, score rose 6 points to 67.
Weekly points: Sep 9: 61 · Sep 16: 63 · Sep 23: 65 · Sep 30: 66 · Oct 7: 67 (this page).
From MELANY's own dated rating record. A tier change is reported as a move between named tiers; the score carries the direction.
Why HON scores 67/100
HON's 8 factor scores run from 42 to 100, and 3 of them sit above its composite of 67. Here is how HON breaks down.
Whether the price looks cheap or expensive against earnings, growth, and peers.
- P/E 7.9x vs sector 20.0x median
Margins, returns on capital, and balance-sheet strength.
- ROE 47%
Direction and relative strength of the recent share-price trend.
History of beating or missing estimates, and where estimates are heading.
- Beat EPS estimates 3 of last 4 quarters
- Earnings in 15 days (strong beat history)
What Wall Street price targets and revisions are signalling.
- Institutional net buying +3.3%
Near-term events that could move the stock.
- Earnings in 15 days
Upside weighed against volatility and drawdown risk.
How the current rate and market regime suits this kind of company.
How HON compares
As of October 7, 2026, Honeywell International, Inc. ranks 1st of 20 in Industrial Stocks, where the average score is 60.
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Key risks for HON
- Forward P/E higher than trailing, analysts expect EPS to decline next year
Sector and theme context
Honeywell International, Inc. sits in the Industrials sector theme, which MELANY currently rates 10/100 for strength. Theme strength feeds HON's momentum and catalyst factors above.
HON trade plan (Pro)
MELANY has a full position plan for Honeywell International, Inc.: a smart entry zone, an alert level, position sizing, and quarterly review triggers. It is part of Market Eyes Pro, and the first 30 days are free.
How MELANY rates HON
MELANY is a rules-based engine that scores every stock from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors, then re-scores as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive. Honeywell International, Inc.'s 67/100 reflects mature factor weighting for its profile. Position framework managed by score-based check-ins, not a fixed holding period.
Ratings are algorithmic and change with the data. They are research and education, not personalized investment advice.
Frequently asked questions about HON
Is Honeywell International, Inc. (HON) a buy?
As of 2026-10-07, MELANY rated Honeywell International, Inc. Favorable with a composite score of 67/100. That is a dated snapshot, not the live rating, and it is an algorithmic reading built from eight factors rather than personalized investment advice. Review the factor breakdown above and the disclaimer below before making any decision.
What is Honeywell International, Inc.'s MELANY score?
Honeywell International, Inc. (HON) has a MELANY composite score of 67/100, combining valuation, business quality, price momentum, earnings track record, analyst sentiment, catalyst setup, risk-adjusted profile, macro fit.
How is the HON stock rating calculated?
MELANY scores HON from 0 to 100 across eight weighted factors using live market and fundamental data, then refreshes the rating automatically as new data arrives.
Should I buy Honeywell International, Inc. stock?
That decision is yours; Market Eyes Live does not give buy or sell advice. What the data says: MELANY rates Honeywell International, Inc. (HON) Favorable with a composite of 67/100 as of 2026-10-07. The factor breakdown above shows what is driving that, which is a better basis for a decision than any one-word verdict.
What is the HON stock price forecast?
MELANY does not publish price targets or forecasts for HON. Predicting a future price is exactly the kind of false precision the confidence framework avoids. Instead it scores today's setup, 67/100 across eight factors for Honeywell International, Inc., and re-scores automatically as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive.
Is HON stock overvalued or undervalued?
MELANY's valuation factor currently reads 65/100 for Honeywell International, Inc., where a higher score means the price looks more attractive on that measure. Scores in the 70s and above read as attractively priced, the mid range as roughly fair, and low scores as stretched. The factor breakdown above shows what drives HON's read.
What price should I buy HON at?
Rather than chasing the current price, MELANY computes a smart entry zone for HON: the price area where risk and reward actually favor a new position, plus an alert level and position sizing. The exact levels are part of Market Eyes Pro, which starts with a 30-day free trial.
What are the risks of buying HON stock?
The top risks MELANY currently flags for Honeywell International, Inc.: Forward P/E higher than trailing, analysts expect EPS to decline next year. The rating on this page already weighs these against the bullish factors; see the risk-adjusted profile score in the breakdown above.
Is Honeywell International, Inc. a good long-term investment?
For long-term durability the two factors that matter most are business quality, which MELANY scores 63/100 for Honeywell International, Inc., and earnings track record, at 70/100. The 67/100 composite blends those with six shorter-horizon factors. Durable quality at a fair price is the long-term case to test; this is research, not personalized investment advice.
Will HON stock go up?
Nobody can promise a stock's direction, and Market Eyes Live does not predict prices. The measurable part: MELANY's price momentum factor reads 42/100 for HON right now, and the catalyst setup factor tracks whether near-term events could move it. Both re-score automatically as the data changes.
How current is this HON rating?
The rating on this page is a snapshot of MELANY's read as of 2026-10-07. The price shown updates live, but the score is not recomputed on this page. MELANY re-scores HON continuously as new price, earnings, and fundamental data arrive, and the current rating is in the app (Pro, free for 30 days).
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