-- CFRA, an independent research provider, has providedwith the following research alert. Analysts at CFRA have summarized their opinion as follows:
HON delivered a Q1 beat with adjusted EPS of $2.45 versus the consensus of $2.32, with margins expanding 90 bps to 23.3% as productivity actions offset input cost inflation. We attribute the beat to successful cost management and earlier-than-expected removal of stranded costs from the aerospace separation. We continue to see the multi-year portfolio transformation unlocking value despite near-term impairment charges and separation costs. The aerospace spin-off timeline has been accelerated to June 2026. Building Automation led segment growth at 8% organically, with fire business delivering double-digit growth and data center orders up 9%. Process Automation declined 6% organically due to Iranian conflict impacts on shipments, though LNG projects showed double-digit growth. The announced Warehouse and Workflow Solutions sale to American Industrial Partners complements the previously disclosed Productivity Solutions divestiture.