Honeywell said on Friday it would sell its personal protective equipment business to Protective Industrial Products for about $1.33 billion in cash.
Given its better valuation and prospects, we believe Honeywell stock (NYSE: HON) is currently a better pick than its sector peer, 3M stock (NYSE: MMM). HON stock trades at 22x forward expected earnings, versus 18x for MMM, and we think that this gap in valuation multiple will likely remain in favor of Honeywell, given its better revenue growth and profitability.
HON is poised to benefit from strength in its Aerospace Technologies unit, acquired assets and shareholder-friendly policies.
Honeywell's potential breakup, driven by Elliott Management, could unlock 40%-64% shareholder value by separating aerospace and automation segments. Aerospace strength positions Honeywell for multi-decade growth, boosted by high-margin aftermarket sales and rising commercial and defense demand. Execution risks exist, including management cooperation and delays, while the current P/E ratio of 22.7x appears stretched without spin-off progress.
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'Mad Money' host Jim Cramer takes a look at activist's investment action.
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management has taken a more than $5 billion stake in Honeywell International Inc (NYSE:HON, ETR:ALD) and is pushing for the industrial giant to split up its aerospace and automation businesses. In a letter to the company's board on Tuesday, Elliott said Honeywell would benefit from a simplified structure and a separation could create two sector leaders that could perform better and benefit customers, employees and shareholders.
Honeywell International (HON) shares jumped Tuesday to an all-time high after Elliott Investment Management said it has built a $5 billion-plus position in the industrials conglomerate and is seeking a breakup of the company.
Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ: HON) is facing pressure from Elliott Management after the activist investor revealed a more than $5 billion stake in the industrial giant. Elliott is urging Honeywell to split its Aerospace and Automation divisions, a move it believes could unlock significant value, projecting up to 75% upside by 2026.
Shares of Honeywell International Inc. rallied into record territory Tuesday after activist investor Elliott Investment Management L.P. disclosed a large stake and said it was pushing for a breakup of the company.
Activist investor Elliott Management has a $5 billion-plus stake in industrial conglomerate Honeywell and is pushing the company to break itself up into two businesses. Elliott believes that if Honeywell were to separate its Aerospace and Automation businesses, Honeywell shareholders could see 75% upside within two years.