Honeywell reported strong first-quarter results, exceeding guidance on all metrics. Sales reached $8.9 billion, up 6% reported and 8% organically. The company raised its full-year sales, segment margin, and adjusted EPS guidance. Backlog increased to a record $30.3 billion, and the acquisition of Compressor Controls Corporation was announced.
Sales reached $8.9 billion, with a reported increase of 6% and an organic increase of 8%.
Operating margin increased by 390 basis points to 19.1%, while segment margin increased by 90 basis points to 22.0%.
Earnings per share and adjusted earnings per share both reached $2.07, exceeding the high end of guidance by 11 cents.
Backlog increased to a record $30.3 billion, up 6% year over year.
Honeywell raised the midpoint of its full-year sales, segment margin, and adjusted earnings per share guidance.