Honeywell 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.
Operating Income Margin increased by 150 Basis Points to 20.0%.
Earnings per Share increased by 15% to $2.21.
The company generated $0.9 Billion of Operating Cash Flow and $0.8 Billion of Free Cash Flow.
Full Year Guidance was suspended due to Uncertainty Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Due to the evolving nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and related supply chain and market disruptions, Honeywell announced that it has temporarily suspended its full-year financial guidance until the economic impact of COVID-19 stabilizes. The company expects ongoing top-line challenges due to the current market conditions, particularly in the aerospace and oil and gas sectors.