Susquehanna Initiates Coverage of Honeywell Aerospace at Positive
Fintel reports that on September 17, 2026, Susquehanna initiated coverage of Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQGS:HONA) with a Positive recommendation.
Prior to this action, the stock closed at $164.18 on September 16, 2026. This latest close of $164.18 represents a price change of +8.31% over one week, compared to the baseline close of $151.58 on September 9, 2026. Over a one-month period, the stock experienced a price change of -1.31% from its baseline close of $166.36 on August 14, 2026.
Separately, the current consensus target mean for the company was $210.32 as of September 15, 2026, with a median target of $213.69. This mean target represents an implied change of +28.11% from the stock's previous levels. This is a decrease from the prior consensus target mean of $217.46 recorded on August 28, 2026, reflecting a consensus target revision of -3.28%.
Honeywell Aerospace last reported earnings on August 5, 2026. The company posted an actual EPS of 1.78, which fell short of the estimated EPS of 2.1482, representing an EPS surprise of -17.14%. Actual revenue for the quarter was $4,522,000,000.00, compared to the estimated revenue of $4,702,400,430.00.
The broader analyst sentiment has shifted slightly. As of the September 1, 2026 recommendation period, the current recommendation total stood at 21, consisting of 3 strong buy, 8 buy, and 10 hold recommendations, resulting in 52.4% positive and 47.6% hold recommendations. In the prior period as of August 1, 2026, the total was also 21, but with 3 strong buy, 7 buy, and 11 hold recommendations, representing 47.6% positive and 52.4% hold recommendations. Prior to Susquehanna's initiation, Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock on August 19, 2026, moving its rating from Equal-Weight to Overweight.
Recent analyst actions
| Date | Analyst | Prior | Latest recommendation | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2026 | Susquehanna | Positive | initiated coverage | |
| August 19, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Equal-Weight | Overweight | upgrade |
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