Honeywell Lowers Profit Guidance Despite Strong Q2 Performance
Stock drops nearly 5% as the company adjusts its outlook due to acquisition costs and weaker industrial automation demand.
- Honeywell's Q2 revenue reached $9.58 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations.
- Adjusted earnings per share for Q2 were $2.49, higher than the forecasted $2.42.
- The company revised its full-year EPS guidance to $10.05-$10.25, down from $10.15-$10.45.
- Sales in the industrial automation segment fell 8%, impacting overall profit guidance.
- Aerospace and energy units showed strong growth, partially offsetting declines in other segments.