Summary by Moomoo AI
Honeywell reported strong Q2 2024 financial results with net sales increasing 5% to $9.6 billion, driven by 1% higher volumes, 3% pricing growth, and 1% contribution from acquisitions. Net income attributable to Honeywell rose to $1.54 billion, with earnings per share growing to $2.36 from $2.22 in Q2 2023. Aerospace Technologies led growth with sales up 16% to $3.9 billion.The company's segment performance was mixed, with Aerospace Technologies profit up 14% to $1.06 billion and Building Automation profit up 2% to $397 million. However, Industrial Automation saw an 8% sales decline to $2.5 billion, while Energy and Sustainability Solutions grew sales 2% to $1.6 billion with segment profit increasing 12% to $405 million.Operating cash flow improved significantly to $1.82 billion in the first half of 2024. The company continued strategic investments with the $4.9 billion acquisition of Access Solutions and announced plans to acquire CAES Systems for $1.9 billion and Air Products' LNG business for $1.8 billion. Honeywell maintained strong liquidity with $9.6 billion in cash and cash equivalents as of June 30, 2024.
