It reported sales of $9.8 billion and adjusted earnings of $2.51 per share, in contrast to the consensus estimates of $9.6 billion and $2.21, respectively.

Honeywell, an industrial conglomerate focused on aerospace, automation, and energy, earned $2.51 per share in the first quarter on revenue of $9.8 billion, topping Wall Street's expectation for $2.21 per share in earnings on sales of $9.6 billion. Earnings were up 7% year over year, while revenue was up 8% including acquisitions.

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