Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Quarterly Data
Honeywell International Inc., common-size consolidated balance sheet: liabilities and stockholders’ equity (quarterly data)
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).
The composition of liabilities and shareowners’ equity at the company exhibits several notable trends over the observed period from March 2021 to December 2025. Overall, total liabilities generally represent a significant portion of the company’s capital structure, consistently ranging between 70% and 80% of the total. Shareowners’ equity fluctuates between approximately 20% and 30% of the total.
- Current Liabilities
- Current liabilities as a percentage of the total remained relatively stable between approximately 28% and 32% from March 2021 through September 2023. A noticeable increase to 31.78% is observed in September 2023, followed by a decline to 30.13% in December 2023, and then a further decrease to 26.58% in June 2024. This suggests a potential shift in short-term financing strategies or improved working capital management during that period. A subsequent increase to 31.78% in September 2024 is observed.
- Long-Term Debt
- Long-term debt, excluding current maturities, demonstrated a decreasing trend from 25.37% in March 2021 to 20.06% in June 2022. However, it then increased to 26.92% in September 2022, and continued to rise, peaking at 38.47% in June 2025. This indicates an increasing reliance on long-term financing, potentially for investments or acquisitions. The increase is particularly pronounced in the latter half of the period.
- Treasury Stock
- Common stock held in treasury consistently represents a substantial negative percentage of total liabilities and equity, indicating significant share repurchase activity. The percentage increased in absolute value from -44.01% in March 2021 to -61.78% in September 2023, before decreasing to -58.40% in December 2025. This suggests the company has been actively reducing its share count, potentially to boost earnings per share or return capital to shareholders.
- Retained Earnings
- Retained earnings consistently represent the largest component of shareowners’ equity, ranging from approximately 64% to 78% of the total. A general upward trend is observed from 64.00% in March 2021 to 77.37% in September 2023, followed by a decline to 69.17% in December 2025. This reflects the company’s profitability and dividend policy.
- Commercial Paper and Other Short-Term Borrowings
- Commercial paper and other short-term borrowings fluctuated between approximately 3% and 8% of the total. A significant decrease is observed from 5.94% in March 2022 to 3.15% in September 2022, followed by a substantial increase to 8.00% in June 2025. This suggests a dynamic approach to short-term funding, potentially influenced by market conditions and liquidity needs.
- Asbestos-Related Liabilities
- Asbestos-related liabilities decreased from 2.95% in March 2021 to 1.59% in June 2025, indicating a potential reduction in associated risks or successful resolution of related claims.
In summary, the company’s capital structure has evolved over the period, with a notable increase in long-term debt and continued share repurchases. Current liabilities experienced fluctuations, while retained earnings remained the dominant component of equity. These changes suggest strategic shifts in financing and capital allocation.
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