Strong Organic Sales Growth
The company delivered 5% organic sales growth in Q2, with 3 out of 4 segments performing above this level. Defense and Space and UOP led with double-digit performances.
Increased Full Year Guidance
Due to strong performance, Honeywell raised its full year sales and earnings guidance, projecting organic sales growth of 4% to 5%.
Record Backlog
The company reported a record backlog of $36.6 billion, growing 10% organically year-over-year.
Strategic Acquisitions and Portfolio Optimization
Honeywell announced acquisitions of Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Technologies and Li-ion Tamer, while pursuing strategic alternatives for its PSS and Warehouse Automation businesses.
Successful Capital Deployment
Capital deployment was balanced with $2.2 billion used for acquisitions and $2.4 billion returned to shareholders.