13 Best Manufacturing Stocks to Buy Right Now

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5. Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 67

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON), a global leader in aerospace, industrial automation, energy solutions, and emerging technologies, is sharpening its focus on high-growth sectors with major developments this September.

On September 4, 2025, the company announced a $600 million equity capital raise for its quantum computing subsidiary, Quantinuum, valuing it at $10 billion pre-money. The round drew backing from investors including Quanta Computer, NVIDIA’s NVentures, JPMorgan Chase, Mitsui, and Amgen. The funds will accelerate development of Quantinuum’s next-generation quantum system, Helios, expected to debut later this year, while advancing progress toward fault-tolerant universal quantum computing.

Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) is also moving forward with the planned spin-off of its Solstice Advanced Materials business. This month, the company priced senior notes to support the separation, part of a broader restructuring strategy aimed at unlocking value and focusing on innovation-driven sectors.

Despite a modest stock dip over the past month, Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) has delivered a 47.4% gain over the past five years. Analysts remain optimistic, projecting around 4.6% annual revenue growth supported by expansion into LNG, data centers, and industrial automation. Operational efficiencies and share buybacks are expected to further support long-term earnings growth, reinforcing HON’s reputation as one of the best manufacturing stocks even as markets weigh geopolitical and restructuring uncertainties.

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