Operating

Operating Cash Flow

Honeywell International Operating Cash Flow decreased by 154.0% to -$650.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 208.9%, from $597.00M to -$650.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Operating Cash Flow shows relatively stable performance with a 1.5% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 23, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates strong operational efficiency and cash generation, while a decrease may signal operational challenges or issues with working capital management.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the total cash generated or consumed by a company's core business operations during a specific pe...

Peer comparison

Standard across all industries; peers in the medical device and diagnostics sector typically maintain high conversion ratios of net income to operating cash flow.

Metric ID: net_cash_from_operating

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.28B$1.12B$2.66B$36.00M$789.00M$2.08B$2.37B-$784.00M$1.36B$1.81B$2.96B$448.00M$1.37B$2.00B$2.28B$597.00M$1.32B$3.29B$1.20B-$650.00M
QoQ Change-12.4%+138.0%-98.6%>999%+164.0%+13.6%-133.1%+273.5%+33.0%+63.3%-84.8%+206.0%+45.7%+14.2%-73.8%+120.9%+149.3%-63.4%-154.0%
YoY Change-38.3%+86.1%-11.2%<-999%+72.4%-13.2%+24.9%+157.1%+0.8%+10.4%-22.8%+33.3%-3.8%+64.6%-47.2%-208.9%
Range-$784.00M$3.29B
CAGR-13.3%
Avg YoY Growth-135.8%
Median YoY Growth-1.5%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Honeywell International's operating cash flow?
Honeywell International (HON) reported operating cash flow of -$650.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Honeywell International's operating cash flow changed year-over-year?
Honeywell International's operating cash flow decreased by 208.9% year-over-year, from $597.00M to -$650.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Honeywell International's operating cash flow?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Honeywell International's operating cash flow has grown at a 1.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $6.04B to $6.41B.
What does operating cash flow mean?
The amount of cash a company generates from its regular business activities.