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Dec 31, 2021

Honeywell Q4 2021 Earnings Report

Delivered strong fourth quarter results with full year operating cash flow and free cash flow above the high end of initial guidance.

Key Takeaways

Honeywell announced Q4 2021 results, reporting sales of $8.7 billion and adjusted EPS of $2.09, exceeding expectations despite supply-related constraints and other challenges. The company's backlog increased to $28 billion, and it issued 2022 guidance, projecting sales growth and margin expansion.

Fourth Quarter Sales of $8.7 Billion at Midpoint of Previous Guidance

Fourth Quarter EPS of $2.05 and Adjusted EPS of $2.09, Above Midpoint of Previous Guidance

Full Year EPS of $7.91 and Adjusted EPS of $8.06, Above High End of Initial Guidance

Deployed $8.5 Billion in Capital to Share Repurchases, Dividends, Capital Expenditures, and Acquisitions in 2021

Total Revenue
$8.66B
Previous year: $8.9B
-2.7%
EPS
$2.09
Previous year: $2.07
+1.0%
Segment Margin
21.4%
Previous year: 21.1%
+1.4%
Operating Income Margin
17.5%
Previous year: 18.8%
-6.9%
Organic Sales Growth
-2%
Previous year: -7%
-71.4%
Gross Profit
$2.72B
Previous year: $2.92B
-6.9%
Cash and Equivalents
$11B
Previous year: $14.3B
-23.2%
Free Cash Flow
$2.38B
Previous year: $2.49B
-4.4%
Total Assets
$64.5B
Previous year: $64.6B
-0.2%

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Forward Guidance

Honeywell expects sales of $35.4 billion to $36.4 billion, representing year-over-year organic growth of 4% to 7%; segment margin expansion of 10 to 50 basis points; earnings per share of $8.40 to $8.70; operating cash flow of $5.7 billion to $6.1 billion, and free cash flow of $4.7 billion to $5.1 billion.

Positive Outlook

  • Sales of $35.4B - $36.4B
  • Organic Growth 4% - 7%
  • Organic Growth Excluding Impact of COVID-Driven Mask Sales Declines 5% - 8%
  • Segment Margin 21.1% - 21.5%
  • Expansion Up 10 - 50 bps

Challenges Ahead

  • Segment Margin Excluding the Impact of Quantinuum 21.4% - 21.8%
  • Expansion Excluding Impact of Quantinuum Up 40 - 80 bps
  • Earnings Per Share $8.40 - $8.70
  • Adjusted Earnings Growth 4% - 8%
  • Free Cash Flow $4.7B - $5.1B

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income