Honeywell International Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported net sales of $10,387 million against $9,581 million a year ago. Income before taxes was $1,439 million against $306 million a year ago. Net income attributable to the company was $947 million or $1.19 per diluted share against $251 million or $0.32 per diluted share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $1,668 million against $1,349 million a year ago. Expenditures for property, plant and equipment was $400 million against $298 million a year ago.

For the full year, the company reported net sales of $39,055 million against $37,665 million a year ago. Income before taxes was $5,412 million against $3,875 million a year ago. Net income attributable to the company was $3,924 million or $4.92 per diluted share against $2,926 million or $3.69 per diluted share a year ago. Net cash provided by operating activities was $4,335 million against $3,517 million a year ago. Expenditures for property, plant and equipment was $947 million against $884 million a year ago.

For the full year 2014, the company expected sales will be in the range of $40.3 billion-$39.5 billion, operating income margin will be in the range of 15.2% - 15.5%, earnings per share guidance in the range of $5.35 - $5.55 and free cash flow will be in the range of $3.8 billion-$4.0 billion. The company confirmed its 2014 financial targets, which include 8% to 10% growth in earnings per share and a 3% to 4% increase in sales.

The company forecast first quarter earnings in a range of $1.23 to $1.27 per share.