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Exploring Analyst Estimates for Honeywell International (HON) Q3 Earnings, Beyond Revenue and EPS

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Wall Street analysts forecast that Honeywell International Inc. (HON - Free Report) will report quarterly earnings of $2.17 per share in its upcoming release, pointing to a year-over-year decline of 61.5%. It is anticipated that revenues will amount to $5.01 billion, exhibiting a decrease of 51.8% compared to the year-ago quarter.

The current level reflects a downward revision of 0.3% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter over the past 30 days. This demonstrates how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reappraised their initial projections over this period.

Before a company reveals its earnings, it is vital to take into account any changes in earnings projections. These revisions play a pivotal role in predicting the possible reactions of investors toward the stock. Multiple empirical studies have consistently shown a strong association between trends in earnings estimates and the short-term price movements of a stock.

While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.

In light of this perspective, let's dive into the average estimates of certain Honeywell International metrics that are commonly tracked and forecasted by Wall Street analysts.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'Net Sales- Industrial Automation' of $1.19 billion. The estimate points to a change of -47.7% from the year-ago quarter.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Net Sales- Building Automation' should come in at $2.01 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +7% year over year.

The consensus estimate for 'Segment Profit- Industrial Automation' stands at $199.21 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $428.00 million in the same quarter last year.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Segment Profit- Building Automation' reaching $546.35 million. Compared to the current estimate, the company reported $502.00 million in the same quarter of the previous year.

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Over the past month, shares of Honeywell International have returned +2.4% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +1.5% change. Currently, HON carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell), suggesting that it may underperform the overall market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

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