Honeywell International stock holds firm as 2025 sales and profit stay strong

Honeywell International (US4385161066) stock is anchored by 2025 sales of $39.5 billion, adjusted earnings per share of $9.89, and free cash flow of $5.1 billion, a combination that keeps the industrial group financially relevant even without a fresh market shock. The latest annual report and investor materials remain the key reference point for the shares, which trade on the Nasdaq under the symbol NASDAQ: HON.

2025 sales at $39.5 billion

Honeywell reported 2025 sales of $39.5 billion, up 5% year over year, while segment margin reached 23.0% for the full year. That margin matters because it shows how much of each sales dollar the company kept after costs, and the 5% rise gives the number a clear comparison point.

Adjusted earnings per share came in at $9.89 for 2025, while free cash flow totaled $5.1 billion. Those two figures matter together: one reflects operating profit after adjustments, the other shows how much cash the business generated during the year.

Guidance still frames the setup

For 2026, Honeywell guided for sales of $39.6 billion to $40.0 billion, adjusted EPS of $10.20 to $10.50, and free cash flow of $6.1 billion to $6.5 billion. The midpoint of that EPS range, $10.35, sits above the 2025 adjusted EPS of $9.89, which gives investors a simple year-over-year comparison.

The company also said 2026 sales guidance implies roughly flat to slightly higher revenue versus 2025, while free cash flow guidance points to another step up from $5.1 billion. That combination suggests the market will continue to judge Honeywell on margin discipline and cash conversion rather than only on top-line growth.

Margin and cash matter

Honeywell’s 23.0% segment margin in 2025 stands out because it gives the group more room than many industrial peers to absorb cost pressure. The cash figure of $5.1 billion in 2025 also offers a concrete base for the 2026 outlook, where management expects $6.1 billion to $6.5 billion.

The comparison is straightforward: adjusted EPS of $9.89 in 2025 versus guided EPS of $10.20 to $10.50 in 2026. Even without a fresh catalyst, that spread keeps the story centered on execution, not speculation.

Aircraft parts remain relevant

One representative business line is Aerospace Technologies, which remains an important earnings driver for Honeywell because of its exposure to commercial aviation and defense demand. The company has repeatedly pointed to aerospace aftermarket demand as a source of resilience in its industrial portfolio.

That product and segment mix matters because Honeywell is not a one-line industrial story. The 2025 sales base of $39.5 billion and the 2026 sales guide of $39.6 billion to $40.0 billion show how the company is trying to hold growth while defending margin quality.

Shares trade on Nasdaq

Honeywell International stock is listed on Nasdaq, where the ticker is HON. For the stock narrative, the most important dated numbers remain the 2025 sales of $39.5 billion, adjusted EPS of $9.89, and free cash flow of $5.1 billion, alongside 2026 guidance for sales of $39.6 billion to $40.0 billion and EPS of $10.20 to $10.50.