Honeywell (HON) Tops Q1 EPS by 26c, Revenues Miss

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Honeywell Delivers Margin Expansion Of Over 140 Basis Points And Earnings Per Share Of $2.21, Up 15%

May 1, 2020 6:30 AM EDT

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) today announced strong earnings growth for the first quarter of 2020 despite significant impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic.

The company reported first-quarter earnings per share of $2.21, above guidance, operating profit growth of 3%, segment profit growth of 2%, and segment margin expansion of 140 basis points, all of which were at or above first-quarter guidance, with sales down 5%, or 4% organically.

"Honeywell delivered on our original earnings commitment for the first quarter, with EPS growth of 15% despite the substantial challenges we faced due to the... More