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HON Honeywell International Inc.
Honeywell International Inc. has a solid dividend profile with no major red flags in the snapshot data.
Why we rate it 7.3
- Yield of 2.05% is in the typical sustainable zone (2-4%)
- Payout ratio of 74% is on the higher side — leaves less buffer for earnings volatility
- Current yield is in line with the 5-year average of 2.01%
- Large-cap scale (>$50B) — established business with predictable cash flows
Where HON ranks
We compute the same 0–10 safety score across 53 dividend-paying stocks and ETFs. Here's where HON lands inside that universe.
The universe is curated to the most-searched US dividend payers. We'll expand it as the data layer grows; sector percentiles only appear when we have at least 5 comparable peers.
The two questions a safety score doesn't answer
A safety score tells you how durable HON's payout looks. It does not tell you what you keep after tax, or whether something else does the same job better.
On tax: what you actually pocket depends on whether HON dividends are qualified — qualified distributions are taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20%, while ordinary ones are taxed at your full marginal rate, a gap that can reach 22 percentage points of the income on the same headline yield.
On substitutes: if HON's 7.3/10 score is lower than you want, see HON alternatives — same-sector stocks ranked by how closely they match HON on both yield and safety, so you can see what a swap actually costs you.
About Honeywell International Inc.
Honeywell International Inc. engages in the aerospace technologies, industrial automation, building automation, and energy and sustainable solutions businesses in the United States, Europe, and internationally. The company's Aerospace Technologies segment offers auxiliary power units, propulsion engines, integrated avionics, connectivity services, electric power systems, management and technical services, environmental control and electric power systems, engine controls, flight safety, communications, navigation hardware, data and software applications, radar and surveillance systems, aircraft lighting, advanced systems and instruments, satellite and space components, and aircraft wheels and brakes; thermal systems; and spare parts; repair, overhaul, and maintenance services. Its Industrial Automation segment provides automation control and instrumentation products and services; smart energy products; sensing technologies with custom-engineered sensors and services; gas detection technologies and personal protective equipment; and system design automation equipment, as well as software and analytics for manufacturing, distribution, and fulfillment operations. Its Building Automation segment provides software applications for building control and optimization; sensors, switches, control systems, and instruments for energy management; access control; video surveillance; fire products; and installation, maintenance, and upgrade of systems. The company's Energy and Sustainability Solutions segment, through its UOP business, delivers licensed process technology, equipment, engineering, catalysts, adsorbents, and services for refining, petrochemicals, low-carbon energy, gas and LNG, and industrial solutions; as well as connectivity, data integration and software solutions. Honeywell International Inc. was founded in 1885 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
How we score dividend safety
The Infnits dividend safety score is a 0–10 rating derived from yield zone, payout ratio (when applicable), yield trend versus 5-year average, instrument type, and company size. Each factor is independently transparent — see the reasons above for exactly which factors contributed to HON's score.
For the full methodology including the in-app version that uses ETF look-through and historical cut data, see our methodology page.
This is educational, not investment advice. Dividend safety scores reflect a snapshot of public data on the "as of" date shown. Verify current data on the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage before making decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Is HON safe?
On dividend safety specifically, Infnits scores HON 7.3/10 — solid. Honeywell International Inc. has a solid dividend profile with no major red flags in the snapshot data. That score measures how durable the payout looks based on yield zone, payout ratio, yield trend, and instrument type; it does not measure price risk, valuation, or whether HON suits your portfolio.
Is HON's dividend safe?
Based on snapshot data — yield 2.05%, payout ratio 74%, instrument type stock — Infnits rates HON's dividend safety profile as solid (7.3/10). This is one signal, not a recommendation.
What is HON's current dividend yield?
HON has a current dividend yield of 2.05% as of May 27, 2026. Its 5-year average yield is 2.01%.
How is HON's safety score calculated?
The score combines yield zone (yields above 7% historically carry elevated cut risk), payout ratio (lower is safer), trend vs. 5-year average yield, instrument type (ETFs are inherently more diversified), and size (larger companies have more stable cash flows). Each factor is scored 0-2.5 and summed to a 0-10 result.
Where does this data come from?
Fundamentals are sourced from public market data and refreshed regularly. The "as of" date on each page reflects the snapshot used for the score. For real-time data, check the issuer's investor relations page or your brokerage.
Should I buy HON based on this score?
No — this is an educational score based on a handful of public signals, not investment advice. Use it as one input among many. For a portfolio-aware analysis with ETF look-through and personalized insights, install the Infnits app.
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