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Industrial giant Honeywell International (HON) has marched into 2026 with momentum, fueling investor excitement with a bold strategic reset. The industrial titan is gearing up for the much-anticipated initial public offering (IPO) of its majority-owned quantum computing arm, Quantinuum. It's a move that comes as companies race to scale quantum computing for breakthroughs in areas such as advanced materials and hydrogen fuel-cell technology.
Meanwhile, Honeywell is pressing ahead with plans to split its Automation and Aerospace businesses into two standalone public companies by the second half of 2026, a step aimed at sharpening focus and unlocking value. With its fundamentals holding firm and major value-unlocking moves underway, does Honeywell deserve a spot in your portfolio right now?