In Q2 2025, Honeywell’s aerospace aftermarket and defense sales grew 7% and 13% year over year, outpacing 3M’s growth in Safety and Industrial and Transportation and Electronics. Honeywell’s 2025 sales and EPS estimates show 5.7% and 6.3% growth, highlighting its strong performance outlook for the year. Honeywell’s commercial aviation aftermarket business and defense and space business are driving its growth, while 3M is benefiting from its Safety and Industrial segment and Transportation and Electronics segment. Despite both companies having a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), Honeywell seems to have better prospects for sales and profit growth in 2025.

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