Honeywell s 0 89 Billion Volume Surge Elevates It to 85th in Market Activity

On August 18, 2025, Honeywell (HON) traded with a volume of $0.89 billion, surging 49.83% from the previous day and ranking 85th in market activity. The stock closed down 0.17%, reflecting mixed sentiment ahead of its upcoming dividend payment.

Institutional investors have shown renewed interest in Honeywell, with Tocqueville Asset Management L.P. boosting its stake by 21.5% in Q1, valued at $53.35 million. Additional institutional buyers, including Brandywine Global and American Century Companies, also increased holdings, highlighting confidence in the industrial conglomerate. Approximately 75.91% of shares are now held by institutional investors.

Honeywell’s financial performance remains a focal point, with a recent quarterly dividend of $1.13 per share (2.1% yield) and a $10.35 billion revenue report in its latest earnings. Analysts have issued divergent ratings, including a price target increase to $250 by Bank of America and a downgrade to $253 by Royal Bank of Canada. The stock’s average analyst rating is “Moderate Buy,” with a consensus target of $254.

The strategy of buying the top 500 stocks by daily trading volume and holding for one day from 2022 to present yielded a 31.52% total return, averaging 0.98% per day. This highlights short-term momentum but underscores market volatility and timing risks.