Honeywell announced strong Q3 2021 results, with sales up 9% and organic sales up 8%. The company expanded its operating margin by 180 basis points and segment margin by 130 basis points. Adjusted earnings per share reached $2.02, a 29% increase year-over-year. The company has updated its full-year guidance to reflect the persistent effects of the macro-challenged environment as well as the third-quarter results.
Earnings Per Share of $1.80, Adjusted Earnings Per Share of $2.02, at High End of Guidance
Organic Sales up 8%; Second Straight Quarter of Sales Growth in All Four Segments
Operating Margin up 180 Basis Points to 18.6%; Segment Margin up 130 Basis Points to 21.2%
Orders up High Single Digits, up Double Digits Ex-COVID Mask Demand; Backlog up 7% to $27.5 Billion
Honeywell updated its full-year guidance to reflect the persistent effects of the macro-challenged environment as well as the third-quarter results. Full-year sales are now expected to be in the range of $34.2 billion to $34.6 billion with organic sales growth in the range of 4% to 5% due to supply chain constraints. Segment margin is expected to be in the range of 20.9% to 21.1%. Adjusted earnings per share is expected to be $8.00 to $8.10. Operating cash flow is still expected to be in the range of $5.9 billion to $6.2 billion and free cash flow is still expected to be in the range of $5.3 billion to $5.6 billion.