HONEYWELL BOARD OF DIRECTORS SETS RECORD DATE AND ANNOUNCES EXPECTED TIMING FOR SPIN-OFF OF HONEYWELL AEROSPACE AND HONEYWELL REVERSE STOCK SPLIT
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Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) set June 15, 2026 as the record date for the spin-off of Honeywell Aerospace. Shareowners of record are expected to receive one HONA share for every two HON shares, with distribution scheduled for June 29, 2026.
A 1-for-2 reverse stock split of HON, halving issued shares from about 634 million to 317 million and reducing authorized shares to 1 billion, is expected to become effective minutes after the spin-off, also on June 29, 2026.
Positive
- Spin-off ratio of 1 HONA share for every 2 HON shares
- Spin-off expected tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes
- 1-for-2 reverse split reduces issued shares to approximately 317 million
- Authorized common shares cut from 2 billion to 1 billion
- Honeywell Aerospace to trade on Nasdaq under ticker HONA from June 29, 2026
Negative
- Spin-off and distribution remain contingent on specified conditions being satisfied
- Shareowners will receive cash in lieu of fractional HON shares
- Temporary dual HON markets (HON and HONIV) may add trading complexity
News Market Reaction – HON
In the Jun 8 session, HON declined 1.01%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 03 | Investor day preview | Positive | -5.1% | Aerospace Investor Day with 2026 guidance and 2030 financial targets. |
| Jun 01 | Board appointment | Positive | -0.6% | Appointment of Jill Evanko as independent director and audit committee member. |
| Jun 01 | Outlook call | Positive | -0.6% | Announcement of 2026 outlook call for Honeywell and Honeywell Technologies. |
| Jun 01 | Brand unveiling | Positive | -0.6% | New Honeywell Technologies and Honeywell Aerospace brands post spin-off. |
| May 08 | IPO-related news | Positive | +2.8% | Quantinuum filing Form S-1 for proposed Nasdaq IPO under ticker QNT. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent Honeywell announcements around the Aerospace spin-off, branding, and governance changes often saw modestly negative price reactions, including a -5.09% move after the Aerospace Investor Day, suggesting investor caution around the separation process despite strategic framing.
Over the past month, Honeywell has focused communication on the planned Aerospace spin-off and post-separation structure. Events include the June 29, 2026 effective date for independent Honeywell Technologies and Honeywell Aerospace brands, an Aerospace Investor Day with 2026 guidance and 2030 targets, and an update call for Honeywell Technologies’ 2026 outlook. Governance steps included appointing Jill Evanko to the board. Today’s record date, distribution mechanics, and reverse split details advance this same separation timeline.
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- Record date set for June 15, 2026
- Distribution expected to occur on June 29, 2026, with shareowners of record expected to receive one share of Honeywell Aerospace common stock for every two shares of Honeywell common stock owned
- Honeywell Aerospace expected to begin trading on Nasdaq on June 29, 2026, under the ticker symbol "HONA"
- Honeywell reverse stock split expected to occur on June 29, 2026
To execute the spin-off, Honeywell will distribute all of the issued and outstanding shares of Honeywell Aerospace common stock pro rata to Honeywell shareowners of record on the Record Date. The Board expects the distribution to occur at 12:01 a.m.,
Following the distribution, Honeywell Aerospace common stock is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") on June 29, 2026, under the ticker symbol "HONA." Honeywell will continue to trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "HON."
"Honeywell Aerospace is entering an exciting new chapter that will allow us to accelerate innovation as we shape the future of aviation," said Jim Currier, President and CEO of Honeywell Aerospace. "As a standalone pure-play aerospace supplier, we will be able to capitalize on emerging opportunities across both commercial and defense markets, deepen our customer partnerships and deliver long-term value for our shareowners."
"As we approach the historic separation of Honeywell Aerospace and Honeywell Technologies, we are confident that both businesses are well positioned to accelerate value creation as independent companies," said Vimal Kapur, Chairman and CEO of Honeywell. "This moment not only builds on our portfolio transformation over the past three years, but it also builds on Honeywell's 140-year legacy that shaped these businesses into the market-leaders they are today."
Completion of the spin-off is conditioned upon the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions, including, among other things, the Board having declared the distribution, as set forth in the form of Separation and Distribution Agreement filed with the
The spin-off is expected to be tax-free to Honeywell shareowners for
When-Issued Trading Market
Honeywell anticipates that Honeywell Aerospace common stock will begin trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "HONAV" on a "when-issued" basis on or about June 15, 2026. Honeywell Aerospace common stock is expected to begin "regular-way" trading on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "HONA" on June 29, 2026.
Shares of Honeywell common stock are expected to continue to trade "regular-way" on Nasdaq under the current ticker symbol "HON" from the Record Date through the Distribution Date. However, beginning on June 15, 2026 and continuing through June 26, 2026, it is expected that there will be two markets in Honeywell common stock on Nasdaq: a "regular-way" market under Honeywell's current ticker symbol "HON," in which Honeywell shares will trade with the right to receive shares of Honeywell Aerospace common stock on the Distribution Date, and an "ex distribution" market under the ticker symbol "HONIV", in which Honeywell shares will trade without the right to receive shares of Honeywell Aerospace common stock on the Distribution Date.
Honeywell shareowners are encouraged to consult their financial advisors regarding the specific implications of buying, selling or holding shares of Honeywell common stock on or before the Distribution Date.
Reverse Stock Split
Honeywell also announced today that it has determined to proceed with a 1-for-2 reverse stock split and a proportionate reduction in Honeywell's number of authorized shares of common stock, subject to and contingent upon the completion of the Honeywell Aerospace spin-off.
When the reverse stock split becomes effective, which is expected to occur at 12:02 a.m.,
No fractional shares will be issued in connection with the reverse stock split. As soon as practicable after the effective time of the reverse stock split, Honeywell's transfer agent will aggregate such fractional shares into whole shares and sell the whole shares at the then-prevailing trading prices in the open market on behalf of those shareowners who would otherwise be entitled to receive a fractional share, and after Honeywell's transfer agent's completion of such sale, such shareowners will receive a cash payment (without interest or deduction) from Honeywell's transfer agent in an amount equal to their respective pro rata shares of the total net proceeds of that sale and, where shares are held in certificated form, upon the surrender of such shareowners' stock certificates.
Outstanding Honeywell equity-based awards and shares or share units under Honeywell's benefit plans will be proportionately adjusted.
Honeywell common stock will continue trading on Nasdaq (under the symbol "HON"). The new CUSIP number for Honeywell common stock following the reverse stock split will be 438516205.
Additional information concerning the reverse stock split can be found in Honeywell's definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on April 10, 2026.
About Honeywell
Honeywell is an integrated operating company serving a broad range of industries and geographies around the world, with a portfolio that is underpinned by our Honeywell Accelerator operating system and Honeywell Forge platform. As a trusted partner, we help organizations solve the world's toughest, most complex challenges, providing actionable solutions and innovations for aerospace, building automation, industrial automation, process automation, and process technology that help make the world smarter and safer as well as more sustainable.
About Honeywell Aerospace
Honeywell Aerospace Inc. is a leading global tier-1 aerospace and defense supplier of mission critical systems and technologies that enable the production, maintenance, and safe operation of aerospace and defense platforms. Its systems and technologies support original equipment manufacturers, government, defense prime contractor and aircraft operator customers across the Commercial Air Transport, Defense and Space, and Business Aviation end markets. The company's comprehensive portfolio of market leading systems and technologies are organized into the following segments: Electronic Solutions, Engines & Power Systems and Control Systems.
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Honeywell Contacts: | |
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