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Honeywell Aerospace (Nasdaq: HONA) has completed its spin-off from Honeywell Technologies (Nasdaq: HON), becoming an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company. HONA shares begin trading on Nasdaq at market open on June 29, 2026.

The company starts with over 36,000 employees serving 10,000+ customers worldwide. Honeywell Technologies distributed all Honeywell Aerospace common stock, giving its shareholders one HONA share for every two HON shares, with cash paid in lieu of fractional shares. Honeywell Aerospace also released select historical quarterly financial information for fiscal 2024 and 2025 in a Form 8-K filed with the SEC.

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  • Spin-off from Honeywell Technologies completed; Honeywell Aerospace now independent and publicly traded
  • Nasdaq listing for Honeywell Aerospace under ticker HONA effective June 29, 2026
  • Share distribution ratio: 1 Honeywell Aerospace share for every 2 Honeywell Technologies shares
  • More than 36,000 employees serving over 10,000 global customers at launch
  • Select 2024–2025 quarterly financial information filed on Form 8-K

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News Market Reaction – HON

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31 alerts
-1.90% Session close to close
$72.97B Market Cap
0.8x Rel. Volume

In the Jun 29 session, HON declined 1.90%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 31 alerts that day, indicating elevated trading interest and price volatility.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Market Context

This announcement completes Honeywell Aerospace’s separation on Nasdaq under HONA, distributing 1 sh...
Analysis

This announcement completes Honeywell Aerospace’s separation on Nasdaq under HONA, distributing 1 share per 2 HON and launching an independent business with over 36,000 employees and 10,000 customers; investors should monitor execution and post-spin financial disclosures.

Key Figures

Employee count: more than 36,000 employees Customer base: over 10,000 global customers Spin-off distribution ratio: 1 HONA share for every 2 HON shares +5 more
8 metrics
Employee count more than 36,000 employees Honeywell Aerospace at spin-off launch
Customer base over 10,000 global customers Honeywell Aerospace commercial footprint
Spin-off distribution ratio 1 HONA share for every 2 HON shares Honeywell Aerospace spin-off from Honeywell Technologies
Record date June 15, 2026 Shareholders eligible to receive HONA shares
Distribution time 12:01 a.m. June 29, 2026 Expected time of HONA share distribution
Reverse stock split ratio 1-for-2 reverse stock split Honeywell Technologies common stock after spin-off
CEO RSUs exercised 1,997 restricted stock units Vimal Kapur equity compensation on June 1, 2026
Shares withheld for taxes 868 shares at $234.99 per share Tax withholding on RSU exercise, non‑market disposition

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jun 25 (Positive)
Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Jun 25 Community solar project Positive +1.7% Community solar project reaching commercial operation with Honeywell-backed sites.
Jun 24 Energy tech report Positive +2.3% Report with MIT on digital and AI tech lowering energy production costs.
Jun 23 Index inclusion Positive +2.3% Honeywell Aerospace spin-off set to join S&P 500 and S&P 100.
Jun 23 Dow index change Neutral +2.3% Announcement of Dow Jones Industrial Average changes including Honeywell’s continued presence.
Jun 17 Biofuels technology deal Positive -0.4% Supplying modular Ecofining technology and systems for Acelen Renewables biofuels refinery.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent HON news events have generally been followed by modestly positive price reactions.

Key Terms

spin-off, reverse stock split, restricted stock units, phantom shares, +1 more
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spin-off financial
"following the completion of its spin-off from Honeywell International Inc."
A spin-off happens when a company creates a new, independent business by separating part of itself, like splitting off a division into its own company. This often happens so the new company can focus better on its own goals or attract different investors. It matters because it can lead to more growth opportunities and clearer focus for both companies.
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reverse stock split financial
"complete a 1-for-2 reverse stock split of its common stock"
A reverse stock split reduces a company's number of outstanding shares while raising the price per share proportionally, so the total value of each investor's holding is unchanged; a 1-for-10 split turns 100 shares worth $1 each into 10 shares worth $10 each. Companies often do this to regain compliance with an exchange's minimum price rule or to attract investors who avoid very low-priced stocks.
restricted stock units financial
"he exercised 1,997 restricted stock units, which convert into common stock"
Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.
phantom shares financial
"Evanko also acquired 149.7 Deferred Compensation Phantom Shares, allocated based"
Phantom shares are a form of employee or executive compensation that mimics the economic value of owning company stock without actually issuing real shares; holders receive cash or equivalent payments tied to the company’s share price or dividends. Think of it like a receipt that pays out if the stock rises — it aligns managers’ interests with shareholders but does not dilute ownership, while creating a future cash obligation that investors should watch as it can affect company cash flow and valuation.
form 8-k regulatory
"financial information for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 in a Form 8-K filed"
A Form 8-K is a report that companies file with the government to share important news quickly, such as changes in leadership, major business deals, or financial updates. It matters because it helps investors stay informed about significant events that could affect the company's value or stock price.

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  • Establishes Honeywell Aerospace as an independent, global leader in the aerospace and defense industry
  • Positions the company to deliver long-term profitable growth by expanding market leadership, investing in innovation, and strengthening operational capabilities
  • Shares begin trading today on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "HONA"
  • Released supplemental historical quarterly financial information

PHOENIX, June 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Honeywell Aerospace Inc. ("Honeywell Aerospace", Nasdaq: HONA), a leading global tier-1 aerospace and defense supplier of mission critical systems and technologies, today celebrates its first day as an independent, publicly traded company following the completion of its spin-off from Honeywell International Inc. ("Honeywell Technologies", Nasdaq: HON). Shares of Honeywell Aerospace will begin trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market effective at the market opening.

Honeywell Aerospace builds on a heritage of industry-defining innovations that began with the invention of the first autopilot in 1914. Its differentiated technologies scale across platforms and attractive end markets as it utilizes a "develop once, deploy everywhere" approach to innovation. The company launches with more than 36,000 employees who deliver safe, efficient and reliable solutions to over 10,000 global customers.

"Today marks the start of a new era for Honeywell Aerospace," said Jim Currier, Chief Executive Officer of Honeywell Aerospace. "As an independent aerospace and defense company, we are fully dedicated to our mission to protect and advance the promise of flight to create a safer, more connected world. We are poised to deliver significant value for our customers and shareholders by leveraging a best-in-class operating system to expand our leading market positions, investing in our supply base and innovation to drive profitable growth, and pursuing disciplined capital allocation backed by a strong balance sheet."

The spin-off was completed through the distribution by Honeywell Technologies of all shares of Honeywell Aerospace common stock. Each Honeywell Technologies shareholder of record as of the close of business on June 15, 2026, is receiving one share of Honeywell Aerospace common stock for every two shares of Honeywell Technologies common stock owned. Shareholders will receive cash in lieu of fractional shares of Honeywell Aerospace common stock.

Supplemental historical quarterly financial information
Honeywell Aerospace released select quarterly financial information for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 in a Form 8-K filed with the SEC.

About Honeywell Aerospace
Honeywell Aerospace (Nasdaq: HONA) is an independent global aerospace and defense company whose critical technologies are broadly deployed on the world's leading commercial air transport, business aviation, defense and space platforms. These integrated solutions enable safer, more efficient, and more reliable missions. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, the company employs more than 36,000 people globally and supports more than 10,000 customers. With a broad portfolio spanning avionics and navigation systems, engines and power systems, and control systems for aircraft, Honeywell Aerospace combines commitment and deep engineering expertise to drive innovation and long-term value for the aerospace industry. For more information, visit www.honeywellaerospace.com or follow Honeywell Aerospace on LinkedIn. 

Additional information
Honeywell Aerospace uses our Investor Relations website, investor.honeywellaerospace.com, as a means of disclosing information which may be of interest or material to our investors and for complying with disclosure obligations under Regulation FD.  Accordingly, investors should monitor our Investor Relations website, in addition to following our press releases, SEC filings, public conference calls, webcasts, and social media.

Forward-looking statements
Certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  Forward-looking statements are those that address activities, events, or developments that management intends, expects, projects, believes, or anticipates will or may occur in the future.  They are based on management's assumptions and assessments in light of past experience and trends, current economic and industry conditions, expected future developments, and other relevant factors, many of which are difficult to predict and outside of our control.  They are not guarantees of future performance, and actual results, developments and business decisions may differ significantly from those envisaged by our forward-looking statements.  We do not undertake to update or revise any of our forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable securities law.  Our forward-looking statements are also subject to material risks and uncertainties, including ongoing macroeconomic and geopolitical risks, such as changes in or application of trade and tax laws and policies, including the impacts of tariffs and other trade barriers and restrictions, lower GDP growth or recession in the U.S. or globally, supply chain disruptions, capital markets volatility, inflation, and certain regional conflicts, that can affect our performance in both the near- and long-term.  In addition, no assurance can be given that any plan, initiative, projection, goal, commitment, expectation, or prospect set forth in this release can or will be achieved.  Some of the important factors that could cause Honeywell Aerospace's actual results to differ materially from those projected in any such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) the possibility that the spin-off transaction will not achieve its intended benefits; (ii) the impact of the spin-off transaction on Honeywell Aerospace's businesses and the risk that the spin-off transactions may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected, including the impact on Honeywell Aerospace's resources, systems, procedures and controls, diversion of management's attention and the impact on, and possible disruption of, relationships with regulators, customers, suppliers, employees and other business counterparties; (iii) the possibility of disruption, including disputes, litigation or unanticipated costs, in connection with the spin-off transaction; (iv) the uncertainty of the expected financial performance of Honeywell Aerospace following completion of the spin-off transaction; (v) the ability to achieve anticipated tax treatments in connection with the spin-off transaction and future, if any, divestitures, mergers, acquisitions and other portfolio changes and the impact of changes in relevant tax and other laws; (vi) the failure to realize expected benefits and effectively manage and achieve anticipated synergies and operational efficiencies in connection with the spin-off transaction and completed and future, if any, divestitures, mergers, acquisitions, and other portfolio management, productivity and infrastructure actions; (vii) indebtedness incurred in the financing transactions undertaken in connection with the spin-off and risks associated with additional indebtedness; and (viii) the risk that incremental costs of operating on a standalone basis (including the loss of synergies), costs of restructuring transactions and other costs incurred in connection with the spin-off transaction will exceed Honeywell Aerospace's estimates.  These forward-looking statements should be considered in light of the information included in this release, our final information statement, dated June 15, 2026, and other filings with the SEC.  Any forward-looking plans described herein are not final and may be modified or abandoned at any time. 

Contacts:


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Sean.Meakim@honeywellaerospace.us

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FAQ

What did Honeywell Aerospace (Nasdaq: HONA) announce on June 29, 2026?

Honeywell Aerospace announced completion of its spin-off from Honeywell Technologies and the start of independent trading on Nasdaq as HONA. According to Honeywell Aerospace, the company now operates as a standalone aerospace and defense supplier with over 36,000 employees and more than 10,000 global customers.

How does the Honeywell Aerospace spin-off impact Honeywell Technologies (HON) shareholders?

Honeywell Technologies shareholders receive one Honeywell Aerospace share for every two HON shares owned. According to Honeywell Aerospace, the distribution covers all outstanding Honeywell Aerospace common stock, with shareholders receiving cash instead of fractional HONA shares created by the 1-for-2 distribution ratio.

When did Honeywell Aerospace stock start trading on Nasdaq and under what ticker symbol?

Honeywell Aerospace stock began trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market at market open on June 29, 2026, under ticker symbol HONA. According to Honeywell Aerospace, this marks its first day as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company following completion of the spin-off.

Is Honeywell Aerospace now an independent company after separating from Honeywell Technologies (HON)?

Yes, Honeywell Aerospace is now an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company. According to Honeywell Aerospace, the separation was completed through a spin-off in which Honeywell Technologies distributed all Honeywell Aerospace common stock to its shareholders on a pro rata 1-for-2 basis.

What share distribution ratio was used in the Honeywell Aerospace (HONA) spin-off from HON?

Each Honeywell Technologies shareholder of record received one Honeywell Aerospace share for every two HON shares owned. According to Honeywell Aerospace, shareholders also receive cash in lieu of fractional HONA shares that would otherwise result from applying this 1-for-2 distribution ratio.

Where can investors find Honeywell Aerospace historical financial information after the spin-off?

Honeywell Aerospace has provided select historical quarterly financial information for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 in a Form 8-K. According to Honeywell Aerospace, this Form 8-K was filed with the SEC, giving investors additional financial context for the newly independent HONA business.