Honeywell Intl (NASDAQ:HON) Stock

Honeywell Intl

Honeywell International

Honeywell traces its roots to 1885 with Albert Butz's firm, Butz Thermo-Electric Regulator, which produced a predecessor to the modern thermostat. Other inventions by Honeywell include biodegradable detergent and autopilot. Today, Honeywell is a global multi-industry behemoth with one of the largest installed bases of equipment. It operates through four business segments: aerospace technologies (37% of 2023 company revenue), industrial automation (29%), energy and sustainability solutions (17%), and building automation (17%). Recently, Honeywell has made several portfolio changes to focus on fewer end markets and align with a set of secular growth trends. The firm is working diligently to expand its installed base, deriving around 30% of its revenue from recurring aftermarket services.

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Delving into the details, we found 30% of traders were bullish, while 50% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 2 were puts, with a value of $194,900, and 8 were calls, valued at $266,989.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $165.0 to $212.5 for Honeywell Intl over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for Honeywell Intl's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across Honeywell Intl's significant trades, within a strike price range of $165.0 to $212.5, over the past month.
<h3>Honeywell Intl Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1739986234_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>$1.25</td>
<td>$1.4</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$128.1K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td align="right">128</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$16.7</td>
<td>$16.6</td>
<td>$16.7</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$66.8K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$41.4K</td>
<td>895</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$5.2</td>
<td>$5.25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$37.8K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">448</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HON</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$2.95</td>
<td>$3.8</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$34.9K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Honeywell Intl</h3>
Honeywell traces its roots to 1885 with Albert Butz's firm, Butz Thermo-Electric Regulator, which produced a predecessor to the modern thermostat. Other inventions by Honeywell include biodegradable detergent and autopilot. Today, Honeywell is a global multi-industry behemoth with one of the largest installed bases of equipment. It operates through four business segments: aerospace technologies (37% of 2023 company revenue), industrial automation (29%), energy and sustainability solutions (17%), and building automation (17%). Recently, Honeywell has made several portfolio changes to focus on fewer end markets and align with a set of secular growth trends. The firm is working diligently to expand its installed base, deriving around 30% of its revenue from recurring aftermarket services.
<h3>Honeywell Intl's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,698,031, the price of HON is up 1.21% at $210.56. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 64 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Honeywell Intl</h3>
5 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $236.8.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from RBC Capital keeps a Sector Perform rating on Honeywell Intl with a target price of $236. 
&#x2A; In a positive move, an analyst from Deutsche Bank has upgraded their rating to Buy and adjusted the price target to $260. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on Honeywell Intl, which currently sits at a price target of $251. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Morgan Stanley continues to hold a Equal-Weight rating for Honeywell Intl, targeting a price of $217. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Equal-Weight rating on Honeywell Intl, which currently sits at a price target of $220. 
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Morgan Stanley Maintains Equal-Weight on Honeywell Intl, Raises Price Target to $217

Barclays analyst Julian Mitchell maintains Honeywell Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $260 to $251.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Honeywell Intl, Lowers Price Target to $251

RBC Capital analyst Deane Dray maintains Honeywell Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) with a Sector Perform and lowers the price target from $253 to $236.

RBC Capital Maintains Sector Perform on Honeywell Intl, Lowers Price Target to $236

Honeywell Intl's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NYSE">HON</a>) short percent of float has fallen 9.4% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 8.80 million shares sold short, which is 1.35% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.48 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Honeywell Intl Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738953921_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Honeywell Intl has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Honeywell Intl's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Honeywell Intl's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.48%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
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Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Nicole Deblase upgraded Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $236 to $260. Honeywell shares closed at $209.82 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HON/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Canaccord Genuity analyst Brian McNamara upgraded the rating for Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPB#NYSE">SPB</a>) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $94 to $102. Spectrum Brands shares closed at $76.46 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Thomas Palmer upgraded The Hershey Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>) from Sell to Neutral but lowered the price target from $159 to $154. Hershey shares closed at $152.34 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HSY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Matthew Akers upgraded TransDigm Group Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDG#NYSE">TDG</a>) from Equal-Weight to Overweight and raised the price target from $1375 to $1500. TransDigm shares closed at $1,299.35 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TDG/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Wedbush analyst Nick Setyan upgraded the rating for Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPB#NYSE">SPB</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and raised the price target from $6 to $10. Spectrum Brands shares closed at $76.46 on Thursday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SPB/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Wells Fargo analyst Joseph O'Dea maintains Honeywell Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $240 to $220.

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In the last three months, 16 analysts have published ratings on Honeywell Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>), offering a diverse range of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $256.62, with a high estimate of $298.00 and a low estimate of $231.00. Marking an increase of 8.22%, the current average surpasses the previous average price target of $237.12. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738929640_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Breaking Down Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Examination</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Honeywell Intl. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Nicole Deblase</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$236.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Tusa</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$231.00</td>
<td>$233.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$266.00</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$254.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sheila Kahyaoglu</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joe Ritchie</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$256.00</td>
<td>$227.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Kaplowitz</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$268.00</td>
<td>$244.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$252.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deane Dray</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$253.00</td>
<td>$253.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Obin</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$240.00</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Damian Karas</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$298.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph O'Dea</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$254.00</td>
<td>$215.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Julian Mitchell</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$252.00</td>
<td>$229.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deane Dray</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$253.00</td>
<td>$213.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Honeywell Intl. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Unveiling insights, analysts deliver qualitative insights into stock performance, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Honeywell Intl compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Honeywell Intl's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Honeywell Intl's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/HON/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Honeywell Intl analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>All You Need to Know About Honeywell Intl</h2>
Honeywell traces its roots to 1885 with Albert Butz's firm, Butz Thermo-Electric Regulator, which produced a predecessor to the modern thermostat. Other inventions by Honeywell include biodegradable detergent and autopilot. Today, Honeywell is a global multi-industry behemoth with one of the largest installed bases of equipment. It operates through four business segments: aerospace technologies (37% of 2023 company revenue), industrial automation (29%), energy and sustainability solutions (17%), and building automation (17%). Recently, Honeywell has made several portfolio changes to focus on fewer end markets and align with a set of secular growth trends. The firm is working diligently to expand its installed base, deriving around 30% of its revenue from recurring aftermarket services.
<h3>Honeywell Intl: A Financial Overview</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: With an elevated market capitalization, the company stands out above industry averages, showcasing substantial size and market acknowledgment.
Revenue Growth: Honeywell Intl's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 5.6%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Industrials sector.
Net Margin: Honeywell Intl's net margin is impressive, surpassing industry averages. With a net margin of 14.53%, the company demonstrates strong profitability and effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Honeywell Intl's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 8.23%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): Honeywell Intl's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROA, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROA of 1.98%, the company showcases efficient use of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Honeywell Intl's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.77, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>How Are Analyst Ratings Determined?</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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The Analyst Verdict: Honeywell Intl In The Eyes Of 16 Experts

Deutsche Bank analyst Nicole Deblase upgrades Honeywell Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $236 to $260.

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It's a mixed session on Wall Street, with major indices struggling for direction as investors hold their breath ahead of a key jobs report <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets">set for Friday morning.</a>
The S&amp;P 500 and the Nasdaq 100 edged up 0.3%, while the Dow Jones slipped 0.1% and small caps held steady.
Among the leading sectors, financial stocks outperformed after the Fed released the framework for 2025 bank stress test. The big six banks — JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JPM#NYSE">JPM</a>), Bank of America Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BAC#NYSE">BAC</a>), Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GS#NYSE">GS</a>), Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>), and Citigroup (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/C#NYSE">C</a>) — all climbed more than 1%, with Citigroup surging 2.9%.
Eli Lilly Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) jumped 3.2% after topping earnings estimates, while Tapestry Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPR#NYSE">TPR</a>) surged 12% and Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) skyrocketed nearly 10% on strong revenue figures. In contrast, Qualcomm (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>) slid 4.3% on concerns over slowing smartphone demand.
Shares of Palantir Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NYSE">PLTR</a>) surged 6.5%, extending its weekly gains to 30.8%, the stock's best weekly rally since early November.
Oil prices had a volatile session. Crude initially dipped as speculation mounted over a potential Trump-Putin meeting as early as this month or next, raising hopes for possible peace talks in Ukraine. Prices rebounded after the U.S. Treasury imposed sanctions on Iran's oil network.
Gold softened, dropping 0.6% from record highs and snapping a five-session winning streak.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) remained stable, hovering just below $97,000.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,742.18</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,082.15</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,316.14</td>
<td>0.0%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,811.50</td>
<td>-0.1%</td>
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<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 1:00 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
According to&nbsp;<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent020325&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>&nbsp;data:
<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.3% to $605.83.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) eased 0.2% to $447.73.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>)&nbsp;inched 0.3% up to $528.47.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) flattened at $229.55.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLRE#NYSE">XLRE</a>) outperformed, up 1.6%; the&nbsp;Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>) lagged, down 1.7%.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
Stocks reacting to corporate earnings, ordered by market capitalization, are:
<ul>
<li>Eli Lilly &amp; Co.: up 3.11%</li>
<li>Linde Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LIN#NYSE">LIN</a>): up 0.34%</li>
<li>Philip Morris International Inc.: up 9.97%</li>
<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>): down 5.33%</li>
<li>ConocoPhillips (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>): down 0.71%</li>
<li>Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLT#NYSE">HLT</a>): up 4.65%</li>
<li>Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>): down 2.04%</li>
<li>Intercontinental Exchange Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ICE#NYSE">ICE</a>): up 4.95%</li>
<li>IQVIA Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IQV#NYSE">IQV</a>): up 2.95%</li>
<li>Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YUM#NYSE">YUM</a>): up 8.49%</li>
<li>Hershey Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HSY#NYSE">HSY</a>): up 5.16%</li>
<li>McKesson Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCK#NYSE">MCK</a>): down 2.56%</li>
<li>Qualcomm Inc.: down 4.41%</li>
<li>Molina Healthcare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>): down 8.68%</li>
<li>O&#8217;Reilly Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>): down 1.87%</li>
<li>MetLife Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MET#NYSE">MET</a>): down 1.39%</li>
<li>Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTSH#NASDAQ">CTSH</a>): up 3.64%</li>
<li>Corteva Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTVA#NYSE">CTVA</a>): down 3.92%</li>
<li>Allstate Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALL#NYSE">ALL</a>): down 0.07%</li>
<li>Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>): down 23.74%</li>
<li>Aflac Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFL#NYSE">AFL</a>): down 3.64%</li>
<li>Align Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALGN#NASDAQ">ALGN</a>): down 0.66%</li>
<li>Equifax Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EFX#NYSE">EFX</a>): down 6.24%</li>
<li>Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZBH#NYSE">ZBH</a>): down 3.02%</li>
<li>Aptiv Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APTV#NYSE">APTV</a>): up 4.18%</li>
<li>Air Products &amp; Chemicals Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APD#NYSE">APD</a>): down 1.75%</li>
<li>Kellanova (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/K#NYSE">K</a>): up 0.12%</li>
<li>Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>): down 6.74%</li>
</ul>
Stocks reporting after the close include: 
<ul>
<li>Amazon.com Inc. </li>
<li>Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ILMN#NASDAQ">ILMN</a>)</li>
<li>Fortinet Inc.</li>
<li>Expedia Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXPE#NASDAQ">EXPE</a>)</li>
<li>Take-Two Interactive Software (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTWO#NASDAQ">TTWO</a>)</li>
<li>Monolithic Power Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MPWR#NASDAQ">MPWR</a>)</li>
<li>Pinterest Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PINS#NYSE">PINS</a>)</li>
<li>SS&amp;C Technologies Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNC#NASDAQ">SSNC</a>)</li>
<li>Principal Financial Group Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PFG#NASDAQ">PFG</a>)</li>
<li>Mettler-Toledo International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTD#NYSE">MTD</a>)</li>
<li>AptarGroup Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATR#NYSE">ATR</a>)</li>
<li>Post Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POST#NYSE">POST</a>)</li>
<li>Mohawk Industries Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MHK#NYSE">MHK</a>)</li>
<li>Boyd Gaming Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYD#NYSE">BYD</a>)</li>
<li>Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EHC#NYSE">EHC</a>)</li>
<li>VeriSign Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VRSN#NASDAQ">VRSN</a>)</li>
<li>Cloudflare Inc. </li>
<li>Skechers USA Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SKX#NYSE">SKX</a>)</li>
<li>Affirm Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AFRM#NASDAQ">AFRM</a>)</li>
<li>Elf Beauty Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ELF#NYSE">ELF</a>)</li>
</ul>
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Stocks Edge Higher, Bank Giants Rally, Palantir Skyrockets: What's Driving Markets Thursday?

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) shares are trading lower after the company reported&nbsp;fourth-quarter&nbsp;results&nbsp;and disclosed the separation of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43522243/honeywell-announces-fourth-quarter-and-full-year-2024-results-issues-2025-guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">the Automation and Aerospace business</a>.
Revenue&nbsp;grew&nbsp;7% year-over-year (Y/Y, organic:&nbsp;+2% Y/Y) to&nbsp;$10.09 billion, beating the consensus of&nbsp;$9.83 billion.
The sales increase was attributed to double-digit organic&nbsp;sales growth in defense and space and building solutions businesses.
Sales by Segments: Aerospace Technologies&nbsp;$3.99 billion (+9%&nbsp;Y/Y), Industrial Automation&nbsp;$2.57 billion&nbsp;(-1%&nbsp;Y/Y), Building Automation&nbsp;$1.80 billion&nbsp;(+20%&nbsp;Y/Y) and Energy and&nbsp;Sustainability Solutions&nbsp;$1.73 billion&nbsp;(+4%&nbsp;Y/Y).
Operating margin expanded by 50 bps Y/Y to&nbsp;17.3%, and Segment margin contracted by 350bps Y/Y at&nbsp;20.9% in the quarter.
Adjusted EPS was&nbsp;$2.47 (-8%&nbsp;Y/Y),&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the consensus of&nbsp;$2.32</a>.
Operating cash flow stood at&nbsp;$2.28 billion&nbsp;and, free cash flow&nbsp;was&nbsp;$1.89 billion. Honeywell held cash and equivalents of about&nbsp;$10.9 billion&nbsp;as of December 31, 2024.
The company deployed&nbsp;$14.6 billion of capital in 2024, including&nbsp;acquisitions worth $8.9 billion.
FY25&nbsp;Outlook: The company expects sales&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;of $39.6 billion &#8211; $40.6 billion vs. consensus of $38.3 billion, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">with organic&nbsp;sales growth of 2% &#8211; 5%</a>.
Honeywell targets adjusted EPS&nbsp;of&nbsp;$10.10 &#8211; $10.50 vs. consensus of $9.78.
Excluding the&nbsp;impact of the Bombardier agreement, the company projects organic&nbsp;sales growth of 1% &#8211; 4%, segment margin&nbsp;down 10 to up 30 basis points Y/Y, and adjusted EPS&nbsp;down 2% to up 2% Y/Y.
The company anticipates operating cash flow of $6.7 billion &#8211; $7.1 billion, with free cash flow of $5.4 billion &#8211; $5.8 billion.
Honeywell chairman&nbsp;and CEO&nbsp;Vimal Kapur&nbsp;said, &#8220;In 2024, we also made significant progress optimizing Honeywell&#8217;s portfolio. We completed four strategic bolt-on acquisitions representing&nbsp;$9 billion&nbsp;in capital deployed and announced two key divestitures in alignment with our portfolio simplification strategy, including the planned spin of our Advanced Materials business.&#8221;
Business Split: Honeywell disclosed that its Board of Directors planned the separation of <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/n43522235/honeywell-announces-intent-to-separate-automation-and-aerospace-enabling-the-creation-of-three-ind" rel="noreferrer noopener">Automation and Aerospace businesses</a>.
Along with the previously planned spin-off of Advanced Materials, this move will create three publicly traded companies &#8211; Honeywell Automation, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/24/12/42505835/honeywell-advances-strategic-review-explores-aerospace-business-separation" rel="noreferrer noopener">Honeywell Aerospace and Advanced Materials</a>.
The separation is expected to be completed in the second half of 2026 and structured to be tax-free for Honeywell shareholders.
Honeywell is on track to surpass its commitment of deploying at least $25 billion toward high-return capital expenditures, dividends, share repurchases, and accretive acquisitions by 2025.
Investors can gain exposure to the stock via&nbsp;Gabelli Commercial Aerospace and Defense ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GCAD#NYSE">GCAD</a>) and Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIVO#NYSE">DIVO</a>).
Price Action: HON shares are down 2.41% at $217.00 premarket at the last check Thursday.
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Honeywell Intl shares are trading lower after the company reported Q4 financial results and issued weaker-than-expected FY25 outlook. They also announced the planned split of company into three public entities.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NASDAQ:<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) announced today that its Board of Directors completed the comprehensive business portfolio evaluation launched a year ago by Chairman and CEO Vimal Kapur and intends to pursue a full separation of Automation and Aerospace Technologies. The planned separation, coupled with the previously announced plan to spin Advanced Materials, will result in three publicly listed industry leaders with distinct strategies and growth drivers. The separation is intended to be completed in the second half of 2026 and in a manner that is tax-free to Honeywell shareholders. &nbsp;

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Honeywell's Board To Pursue Separation Of Automation And Aerospace Technologies Resulting In 3 Public Companies; Expected Completion By 2H 2026

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<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="1">TABLE 1: FULL-YEAR 2025 GUIDANCE2&nbsp;</td>
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<tr>
<td colspan="3" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
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<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Sales</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$39.6B - $40.6B</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Organic1 Growth</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2% - 5%</td>
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<tr>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Segment Margin</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">23.2% - 23.6%</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Expansion</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Up 60 - 100 bps</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted Earnings Per Share3</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$10.10 - $10.50</td>
</tr>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Adjusted Earnings Growth3 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">2% - 6%</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Operating Cash Flow</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$6.7B - $7.1B</td>
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<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">Free Cash Flow1</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1"> &nbsp;</td>
<td colspan="1" rowspan="1">$5.4B - $5.8B</td>
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</tbody>
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Honeywell Intl Sees FY2025 Adj EPS $10.10-$10.50 vs $10.91 Est; Sees Sales $39.600B-$40.600B vs $41.26B Est

Honeywell Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $2.47 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.32 by 6.47 percent. This is a 8.18 percent decrease over earnings of $2.69 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $10.09 billion which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $9.83 billion by 2.62 percent. This is a 6.86 percent increase over sales of $9.44 billion the same period last year.

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Honeywell Intl Q4 2024 Adj EPS $2.47 Beats $2.32 Estimate, Sales $10.09B Beat $9.83B Estimate

U.S. stock futures rose on Thursday following Wednesday&#8217;s advances as investors digest tariff pauses by the Trump administration amid earnings reports. All four benchmark indices were trading higher.
Heavyweight Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) along with Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>), Fortinet Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTNT#NASDAQ">FTNT</a>), Thomson Reuters Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRI#NYSE">TRI</a>), Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NET#NYSE">NET</a>) and Roblox Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>) are a few companies that will report their earnings today.
The 10-year Treasury yield stood at 4.44%, while the two-year yield was at 4.21%. According to the CME Group's FedWatch <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">tool</a>, there is an 85.5% chance that the Federal Reserve will keep interest rates unchanged for the March meeting.
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<td>Futures</td>
<td>Change (+/-)</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>0.20%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.24%</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.36%</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>0.33%</td>
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The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) both experienced positive premarket trading on Thursday. SPY rose 0.22% to $605.57, and QQQ advanced 0.22% to $528.03, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
Cues From The Last Session
Real estate, information technology, and financial sectors led the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43520435/dow-rises-over-300-points-as-nvidia-surges-investor-sentiment-improves-but-greed-index-remains-in-fear-zone">gains</a> in U.S. stocks on Wednesday, however, communication services and consumer discretionary stocks declined, bucking the overall market trend. 
Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares jumped over 5% following positive results from Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) and Google&#8217;s increased FY25 capital expenditure guidance. The Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) also reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.
On the economic front, the U.S. trade deficit widened to $98.4 billion in December, exceeding market expectations of $96.6 billion and up from a revised $78.9 billion in November. The ISM services PMI fell to 52.8 in January, below the estimated 54.3 and a revised 54 in December.
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<td>Index</td>
<td>Performance (+/-)</td>
<td>Value</td>
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<td>Nasdaq Composite</td>
<td>0.19%</td>
<td>19,692.33</td>
</tr>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>0.39%</td>
<td>6,061.48</td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>0.71%</td>
<td>44,873.28</td>
</tr>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>1.14%</td>
<td>2,316.23</td>
</tr>
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Insights From Analysts
Despite recent market volatility, a &#8220;buy the dip&#8221; mentality remains prevalent among investors, according to Liz Ann Sonders, chief investment strategist at Schwab. According to Schwab&#8217;s <a href="https://international.schwab.com/story/stock-market-update-open">daily commentary</a>, Sonders noted that money continues to seek opportunities, with &#8220;stealthy, quiet participation&#8221; emerging in sectors beyond the &#8220;Magnificent Seven&#8221; tech stocks.
She emphasized that this diversification is a healthy sign, predating the recent tariff-related concerns. However, Sonders cautioned that the market should brace for continued &#8220;rapid-fire sector rotations,&#8221; citing the recent movement of tech and defensive stocks. These sector-related gyrations, she predicted, are likely to persist for some time.
Scott Wren, the senior global market strategist at Wells Fargo <a href="https://www.wellsfargoadvisors.com/research-analysis/commentary/stock-market-commentary.htm">said</a> that he views the tariff threats so far as bargaining chips the U.S. president is using to encourage agreement from the leaders of various countries. He highlighted that &#8220;bringing more manufacturing back to the U.S., particularly from China and Mexico, is a goal but will take time.&#8221;
The market momentum remains positive overall, though the numerous policy changes under a potential second Trump administration are likely to fuel further volatility, said Louis Navellier of Navellier &amp; Associates.
He highlighted the new administration&#8217;s apparent push for lower interest rates and energy prices, noting that both appear to be underway and are positive indicators for economic growth.
However, tariffs remain a significant wildcard due to the unpredictable nature of potential responses, particularly from China, a major U.S. trade partner. Navellier pointed out that earnings have been encouraging, and smaller capitalized stocks are performing well. Looking ahead, he suggests that if current trends continue, the Federal Reserve could eventually implement rate cuts, which would further boost market momentum.
Upcoming Economic Data
Here&#8217;s what investors will keep an eye on Thursday:
<ul>
<li>Initial jobless claims till Feb. 1 and the U.S. productivity data for the fourth quarter will be out at 8:30 a.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Fed Governor Christopher Waller will speak at 2:30 p.m. and Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan will speak at 5:10 p.m., ET.</li>
</ul>
Stocks In Focus:
<ul>
<li>Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) advanced 0.61% in premarket on Thursday ahead of its earnings, which will be released after market close. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.49 per share on revenue of $187.31 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) was down 0.54% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of $2.32 per share on revenue of $9.83 billion before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BMY#NYSE">BMY</a>) slipped 0.27% ahead of its earnings before the opening bell. Analysts expect it to report quarterly earnings of $1.46 per share on revenue of $11.57 billion.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Eli Lilly And Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) slid 0.73% as Wall Street expects it to report quarterly earnings of $5.08 per share on revenue of $13.43 billion before the opening bell.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Arm Holdings Plc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARM#NASDAQ">ARM</a>) declined 5.08% despite reporting better-than-expected third-quarter financial results for fiscal year 2025 as it narrowed its next quarter and full-year&#8217;s guidance.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) fell 5.09% despite upbeat fourth-quarter financial results but forecasted a tougher year.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Sangoma Technologies Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANG#NASDAQ">SANG</a>) was down 5.07% after it reported a loss in the second quarter and missed revenue estimates.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Rani Therapeutics Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RANI#NASDAQ">RANI</a>) was up 40.97% after successful preclinical data for oral delivery of semaglutide which is used to treat type-2 diabetes.</li>
</ul>
Commodities, Gold And Global Equity Markets:
Crude oil futures were trading higher in the early New York session by 0.59% to hover around $71.45 per barrel.
The gold spot index was down by 0.29% to $2,859.30 per ounce. The Dollar Index was down 0.39% at 107.998 level.
Asian markets were trading higher on Thursday. China's CSI 300, Hong Kong's Hang Seng, Australia's ASX 200, South Korea's Kospi, and Japan's Nikkei 225 index advanced. European markets were mostly higher in trade.
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