04-21-2015, 09:29 PM
I've had HON on my watch list for a while, but never really understood what sets them apart. They're diversified, so it's futile to try to understand them on the basis of all their products and end markets. They have an aerospace segment and make jet engines, which is cool and moaty, but only for small regional and private jets. They have a dividend history and a buyback and a solid growth profile just like the other major industrial players and would probably make a great investment. I just haven't seen a case as to why they're a better company to own than say, UTX or MMM.