Honeywell Stock Lags Dow as Guidance and Spin-Off Weigh on Outlook

Honeywell International's stock has underperformed the Dow Jones Industrial Average in recent months, trading around $200 as of late August 2026 while the index gained about 4.2 percent over the same period.

The diversified industrial group's share price closed at $217.43 on its Nasdaq listing as of August 30, 2026, leaving it in a trading band around the low $220 level.

According to market data, the Dow Jones Industrial Average has risen about 4.2 percent over the last three months, while Honeywell International stock has given back roughly 18.3 percent from its recent 52-week high, underscoring that the stock has clearly underperformed the index.

The company's guidance for fiscal 2026 sets detailed earnings expectations, with current analyst consensus forecasting a narrow range of $8.25 to $8.31 per share in earnings per share.