Thursday, December 16, 2010

Honeywell's (NYSE:HON) Cash Flow, Strong Balance Sheet, Offer Flexibility

Honeywell International (NYSE:HON) gave its EPS estimate guidance, and it came in at a range of $3.50 to $3.70; in line with expectations says FBR Capital.

"Honeywell’s 2011 EPS guidance of $3.50–$3.70 came mostly in line with our expectations and was broadly consistent with the preliminary framework provided with 3Q earnings a few weeks ago...With regard to the shares, we like Honeywell’s improving late-cycle mix in commercial aero and the company’s solid balance sheet and cash flow provide it with flexibility for acquisitions. However, we see greater upside potential to our price targets in Outperform-rated Atuant (NYSE:ATU), WESCO (NYSE:WCC), Cooper (NYSE:CBE), SPX (NYSE:SPW), Illinois Tool (NYSE:ITW), 3M (NYSE:MMM), and Tyco (NYSE:TYC) and remain on the sidelines for now," said FBR.

FBR Capital maintains a "Market Perform" rating on Honeywell, which was trading at $52.77, up $1.23, or 2.39 percent, as of 11:44 AM EST. They have a price target of $57 on them.

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