Mizuho Securities has maintained its Outperform rating on Honeywell International (NASDAQ: NASDAQ:HON) with a steady price target of $245.00.
The firm's analysis suggests that Honeywell may need to take further action beyond its current mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to reinvigorate its stock.
Honeywell's CEO, Vimal Kapur, indicated at a recent conference that the company is progressing with divestitures in certain areas. Specifically, the potential sale of Honeywell's personal protective equipment (PPE) division and the divestiture of Quantinuum are seen as strategic moves to optimize the company's portfolio.
The firm notes that despite Honeywell's efforts, the stock has underperformed, with shares down 3% year-to-date compared to a 16% increase in the Electrical Equipment/Multi-Industry (EE/MI) sector.
Mizuho argues that the current valuation gap, which shows Honeywell trading at a significant discount relative to its peers, is unwarranted given the company's recovery prospects and the expected benefits from recent deals.
Mizuho's sum-of-the-parts (SOTP) valuation implies that there is approximately 25% upside potential for Honeywell's stock. The analysis highlights that Honeywell is trading at a 3x EBITDA turn discount, or 20% lower than its industry group, and the stock is currently one standard deviation below its 2- and 5-year average trading range.
Despite the share price lag, Honeywell has reaffirmed its guidance. The company's management appears committed to strategic portfolio adjustments to enhance shareholder value.
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