US industrial group Honeywell International Inc. has reported strong results for the second quarter of 2025, exceeding analysts’ expectations for both revenue and profit. The Building Technologies division in particular showed a strong upward trend – a sign of increasing momentum in the global market for intelligent building technologies.
Overview of the quarter
For the quarter ended 30 June, Honeywell reported revenue of £10.35 billion, an increase of 8.1% compared to the same period last year. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) amounted to USD 2.75, compared with USD 2.49 in the same period of 2024.
The company thus significantly exceeded analysts’ estimates:
- Revenue surprise: +3.33% compared with the consensus estimate of USD 10.02 billion
- EPS surprise: +4.17% compared to the estimate of 2.64
Strong growth in building automation
The building automation division deserves special attention, as it contributed significantly to the positive quarterly results. The division generated revenue of 1.83 billion US dollars – an increase of 16.2% compared to the previous year. Analysts had only expected USD 1.75 billion.
The segment profits in this area also developed extremely positively:
- Building Automation segment profit: USD 479 million (estimated USD 459.26 million)
These figures show that Honeywell’s investments in the digitalisation, automation and energy efficiency of buildings are increasingly bearing fruit. Intelligent building technologies – from automated climate control to networked security solutions – are becoming increasingly important in times of urbanisation, climate change and ESG-driven investments.
Comparison with other segments
A look at the other business areas underscores that Building Technologies is currently particularly strong in terms of growth:
| Segment | Revenue (Q2 2025) | Change YoY | Forecast | Segment Profit |
|---|
| Building Automation | $1.83 billion | +16.2% | $1.75 billion | $479 million |
| Industrial Automation | $2.38 billion | -5% | $2.24 billion | $456 million |
| Aerospace Technologies | $4.31 billion | +10.7% | $4.33 billion | $1.1 billion |
| Energy & Sustainability | $1.84 billion | +14.5% | $1.67 billion | $443 million |
While Aerospace remains the highest-volume segment, Building Automation is growing at the fastest rate in percentage terms – a clear indication of where Honeywell sees future potential.
Conclusion: Strategic focus on smart buildings pays off
The latest figures confirm Honeywell’s strategic focus on the growth market of building technologies. With double-digit revenue growth and above-average profitability, the segment shows that the shift towards intelligent, energy-efficient and sustainable buildings is not a short-term fad, but a structural trend.
For investors and market observers, one thing is clear: if you believe in the future of urban infrastructure and smart energy distribution, Honeywell – especially in the building automation sector – is a company you can’t afford to ignore.
Further insights & analysis:
- How Honeywell is transforming the market with AI-driven building control systems
- ESG criteria and their influence on demand for smart building technologies
- Competitive analysis: How are Siemens, Johnson Controls and Schneider Electric positioning themselves?
Source: Zacks, company reports Q2/2025
