HON
Honeywell International Inc. Industrials - Conglomerate Investor Relations →
Honeywell International Inc. (HON) closed at $212.50 as of 2026-05-01, trading 12.9% above its 200-week moving average of $188.27. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 13.4% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 45, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.1x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.94 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 3308 weeks of data, HON has crossed below its 200-week moving average 38 times. On average, these episodes lasted 21 weeks. Historically, investors who bought HON at the start of these episodes saw an average one-year return of +17.0%.
With a market cap of $134.7 billion, HON is a large-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 2.2%. Return on equity stands at 24.3%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 9.9x book value.
Over the past 33.3 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in HON would have grown to $3285, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That represents an annualized return of 11.0% vs 10.7% for the index — confirming HON as a market-beating investment and the kind of quality company where buying during 200-week moving average touches has historically been rewarded.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 6.3% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: HON vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After HON Crosses Below the Line?
Across 16 historical episodes, buying HON when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of +24.2% after 12 months (median +13.0%), compared to +19.5% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 81% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +29.2% vs +30.8% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment HON crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
HON has crossed below its 200-week MA 38 times with an average 1-year return of +17.0% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1966 | Aug 1967 | 72 | 25.9% | -1.6% | +22285.4% |
| Oct 1967 | Jan 1968 | 11 | 6.6% | -9.3% | +22074.1% |
| Jan 1968 | Feb 1971 | 160 | 43.8% | -6.8% | +22149.9% |
| Mar 1971 | Apr 1971 | 6 | 3.8% | +14.6% | +27812.2% |
| Nov 1971 | Nov 1971 | 1 | 1.1% | +18.1% | +28512.6% |
| Sep 1974 | Oct 1974 | 4 | 22.3% | +20.7% | +22660.3% |
| Oct 1974 | Oct 1974 | 1 | 4.2% | +15.5% | +22096.0% |
| Nov 1974 | Jan 1975 | 10 | 13.7% | +10.9% | +21080.0% |
| Sep 1975 | Oct 1975 | 2 | 2.6% | +25.9% | +20029.6% |
| Nov 1975 | Nov 1975 | 1 | 5.0% | +20.2% | +20602.4% |
| Dec 1975 | Dec 1975 | 3 | 1.0% | +12.9% | +19672.8% |
| Feb 1978 | Feb 1978 | 1 | 0.0% | -12.0% | +15947.5% |
| Jul 1978 | Jul 1978 | 1 | 0.2% | +6.7% | +15653.9% |
| Jul 1978 | Aug 1978 | 2 | 2.1% | +3.7% | +15878.1% |
| Sep 1978 | Jun 1979 | 39 | 20.9% | +29.2% | +15771.4% |
| Jul 1979 | Jul 1979 | 2 | 2.1% | +53.9% | +15365.2% |
| Sep 1981 | Sep 1981 | 1 | 1.9% | -7.2% | +11956.1% |
| Jan 1982 | Feb 1983 | 58 | 26.6% | -6.8% | +11692.4% |
| Oct 1987 | Jul 1989 | 91 | 30.4% | N/A | +6493.6% |
| Oct 1989 | Oct 1989 | 1 | 8.6% | -12.0% | +6666.1% |
| Jan 1990 | Feb 1990 | 2 | 0.9% | -9.4% | +6189.9% |
| Aug 1990 | Jun 1991 | 45 | 22.4% | +32.9% | +6765.3% |
| Jun 2000 | Oct 2000 | 17 | 25.1% | +6.9% | +1119.0% |
| Feb 2001 | Apr 2001 | 7 | 16.2% | -9.2% | +831.9% |
| Jun 2001 | Dec 2003 | 133 | 53.0% | -5.5% | +978.6% |
| Sep 2008 | Mar 2010 | 75 | 45.2% | -11.0% | +698.8% |
| May 2010 | Jul 2010 | 9 | 8.9% | +43.9% | +694.6% |
| Aug 2010 | Aug 2010 | 3 | 6.0% | +16.3% | +703.6% |
| Aug 2011 | Aug 2011 | 1 | 2.3% | +44.9% | +667.6% |
| Sep 2011 | Sep 2011 | 1 | 0.7% | +46.4% | +657.8% |
| Mar 2020 | Apr 2020 | 3 | 17.9% | +93.5% | +127.0% |
| Apr 2020 | May 2020 | 4 | 9.3% | +69.4% | +88.4% |
| Jun 2020 | Jun 2020 | 1 | 0.3% | +61.3% | +83.4% |
| Jul 2022 | Jul 2022 | 2 | 1.2% | +19.7% | +40.8% |
| Sep 2022 | Oct 2022 | 4 | 5.5% | +13.1% | +41.7% |
| Sep 2023 | Sep 2023 | 1 | 0.3% | +9.8% | +28.9% |
| Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | 5 | 4.8% | +14.9% | +28.8% |
| Mar 2025 | Apr 2025 | 1 | 2.1% | +30.2% | +20.6% |
| Average | 21 | — | +17.0% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HON below its 200-week moving average?
No. Honeywell International Inc. (HON) is currently 12.9% above its 200-week moving average of $188.27. It would need to fall to $188.27 to cross below the line.
What is HON's 200-week moving average price?
Honeywell International Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $188.27 as of 2026-05-01. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when HON drops below its 200-week moving average?
HON has crossed below its 200-week moving average 38 times in our data. On average, buying at that moment produced a one-year return of +17.0%. These dips have historically been decent entry points. These episodes lasted 21 weeks on average.
Is HON a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about HON as of 2026-05-01: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 45. Free cash flow yield is 2.2%. Return on equity is 24.3%. Price-to-book is 9.9x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does HON compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 33.3 years, $100 invested in HON would have grown to $3285, compared to $2973 for the S&P 500. That's 11.0% annualized vs 10.7% for the index. HON has outperformed the broader market over this period.
Does HON pay a dividend?
Yes. Honeywell International Inc. currently pays a dividend yield of 224.00%.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-05-01