Howmet Aerospace (HWM)


Market Price (7/20/2026): $272.36 | Market Cap: $109.2 BilInvestor Relations Sector: Industrials | Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Howmet Aerospace (HWM)


Market Price (7/20/2026): $272.36
Market Cap: $109.2 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 26%

Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%, CFO LTM is 2.1 Bil

Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.8 Bil

Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 31%

Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Aviation & Space, and Advanced Materials. Themes include Commercial Space Exploration, Advanced Air Mobility, Show more.

Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -3.8%, Dist 3Y High is -3.8%

Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 13x, P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 48x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 52x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 63x

Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.5%

Key risks
HWM key risks include [1] a heavy dependence on major aerospace clients like Boeing and Airbus, Show more.

0 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 26%
1 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 24%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%, CFO LTM is 2.1 Bil
2 Stock buyback support
Stock Buyback 3Y Total is 1.8 Bil
3 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 31%
4 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Aviation & Space, and Advanced Materials. Themes include Commercial Space Exploration, Advanced Air Mobility, Show more.
5 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -3.8%, Dist 3Y High is -3.8%
6 Expensive valuation multiples
P/SPrice/Sales ratio is 13x, P/EBITPrice/EBIT or Price/(Operating Income) ratio is 48x, P/CFOPrice/(Cash Flow from Operations). CFO is cash before capital expenditures. is 52x, P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 63x
7 Yield minus risk free rate is negative
ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -2.5%
8 Key risks
HWM key risks include [1] a heavy dependence on major aerospace clients like Boeing and Airbus, Show more.

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Valuation & Metrics

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Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Updated on 7/15/2026

Howmet Aerospace (HWM) stock has gained about 20% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q1 2026 Performance and Upgraded Full-Year Guidance. Howmet Aerospace reported robust financial results for fiscal Q1 2026 (ended March 31, 2026), announced on May 7, 2026. The company's Adjusted EPS of $1.22 surpassed the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.11, and revenue rose 19.1% year-over-year to $2.31 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations of $2.24 billion. This strong beat, coupled with management's decision to raise its full-year fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $9.65 billion and Adjusted EPS guidance to $4.94 (both above Wall Street expectations), instilled investor confidence in sustained performance.

2. Robust Demand Across Key End Markets. The company experienced significant and continued growth, particularly from strong demand in its commercial aerospace and gas turbine markets. In fiscal Q1 2026, commercial aerospace revenue increased by 20% year-over-year, accounting for 53% of Howmet's total business, while the gas turbines market saw a 39% revenue increase. This sustained strength in critical end markets has been a primary driver of the stock's positive trend.

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Updated on 7/15/2026

Howmet Aerospace (HWM) stock has gained about 20% since 3/31/2026 because of the following key factors:

1. Strong Fiscal Q1 2026 Performance and Upgraded Full-Year Guidance. Howmet Aerospace reported robust financial results for fiscal Q1 2026 (ended March 31, 2026), announced on May 7, 2026. The company's Adjusted EPS of $1.22 surpassed the consensus estimate of $1.11 by $0.11, and revenue rose 19.1% year-over-year to $2.31 billion, exceeding analysts' expectations of $2.24 billion. This strong beat, coupled with management's decision to raise its full-year fiscal 2026 revenue guidance to $9.65 billion and Adjusted EPS guidance to $4.94 (both above Wall Street expectations), instilled investor confidence in sustained performance.

2. Robust Demand Across Key End Markets. The company experienced significant and continued growth, particularly from strong demand in its commercial aerospace and gas turbine markets. In fiscal Q1 2026, commercial aerospace revenue increased by 20% year-over-year, accounting for 53% of Howmet's total business, while the gas turbines market saw a 39% revenue increase. This sustained strength in critical end markets has been a primary driver of the stock's positive trend.

3. Strategic Acquisition for Enhanced Growth. Howmet Aerospace completed the acquisition of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) for approximately $1.8 billion on April 6, 2026. This strategic acquisition is anticipated to bolster the company's growth trajectory and strengthen its competitive position in the aerospace and defense sectors.

4. Positive Analyst Sentiment and Elevated Price Targets. Following the strong performance and strategic developments, Wall Street analysts maintained a predominantly positive outlook on Howmet Aerospace. The consensus rating from analysts is "Moderate Buy" or "Strong Buy". Several analysts increased their price targets for HWM in fiscal Q2 and early Q3 2026, with the average 12-month price target around $293.21 as of July 15, 2026, indicating projected upside and reinforcing investor confidence.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 18.3% change in HWM stock from 3/31/2026 to 7/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 10.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)33120267192026Change
Stock Price ($)230.36272.4318.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)8,2528,6234.5%
Net Income Margin (%)18.3%20.2%10.7%
P/E Multiple61.762.61.5%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4044010.7%
Cumulative Contribution18.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

3/31/2026 to 7/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HWM18.3% 
Market (SPY)14.3%40.8%
Sector (XLI)10.9%63.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 33.0% change in HWM stock from 12/31/2025 to 7/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 11.2% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)123120257192026Change
Stock Price ($)204.81272.4333.0%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7,9758,6238.1%
Net Income Margin (%)18.2%20.2%11.2%
P/E Multiple56.962.610.0%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4034010.5%
Cumulative Contribution33.0%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/31/2025 to 7/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HWM33.0% 
Market (SPY)9.3%42.6%
Sector (XLI)16.0%65.8%

Fundamental Drivers

The 46.7% change in HWM stock from 6/30/2025 to 7/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 21.5% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)63020257192026Change
Stock Price ($)185.71272.4346.7%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7,5488,62314.2%
Net Income Margin (%)16.6%20.2%21.5%
P/E Multiple59.962.64.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4054011.0%
Cumulative Contribution46.7%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2025 to 7/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HWM46.7% 
Market (SPY)21.3%41.3%
Sector (XLI)22.9%59.9%

Fundamental Drivers

The 454.4% change in HWM stock from 6/30/2023 to 7/19/2026 was primarily driven by a 147.3% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)63020237192026Change
Stock Price ($)49.14272.43454.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5,9428,62345.1%
Net Income Margin (%)8.2%20.2%147.3%
P/E Multiple41.762.650.4%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)4124012.7%
Cumulative Contribution454.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/30/2023 to 7/19/2026
ReturnCorrelation
HWM454.4% 
Market (SPY)73.6%54.6%
Sector (XLI)74.1%63.5%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
HWM Return12%24%38%103%88%32%864%
Peers Return8%27%62%59%60%34%653%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%10%101%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
HWM Win Rate33%58%67%67%67%86% 
Peers Win Rate50%52%63%65%68%66% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%57% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
HWM Max Drawdown-23%-20%-16%-10%-19%-16% 
Peers Max Drawdown-27%-29%-18%-15%-27%-17% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-5%-25%-10%-8%-19%-9% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: TDG, PH, ATI, CW, CRS. See HWM Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 7/17/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

EventHWMS&P 500
2025 US Tariff Shock
  % Loss-19.4%-18.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven24.1%23.1%
  Time to Breakeven27 days79 days
Summer-Fall 2023 Five Percent Yield Shock
  % Loss-14.1%-9.5%
  % Gain to Breakeven16.4%10.5%
  Time to Breakeven17 days24 days
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-64.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven184.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven262 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-27.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.6%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven130 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-41.5%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven70.9%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven95 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-28.3%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.5%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven43 days62 days

Compare to TDG, PH, ATI, CW, CRS

In The Past

Howmet Aerospace's stock fell -19.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 24.1% gain to breakeven.

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EventHWMS&P 500
2020 COVID-19 Crash
  % Loss-64.8%-33.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven184.2%50.9%
  Time to Breakeven262 days140 days
Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare
  % Loss-27.3%-19.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven37.6%23.8%
  Time to Breakeven130 days105 days
2016-2017 Trump Reflation Bond Selloff
  % Loss-41.5%-3.7%
  % Gain to Breakeven70.9%3.9%
  Time to Breakeven95 days6 days
2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare
  % Loss-28.3%-12.2%
  % Gain to Breakeven39.5%13.9%
  Time to Breakeven43 days62 days
2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse
  % Loss-58.9%-6.8%
  % Gain to Breakeven143.5%7.3%
  Time to Breakeven2254 days15 days
2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion
  % Loss-43.7%-17.9%
  % Gain to Breakeven77.5%21.8%
  Time to Breakeven1010 days123 days
2010 Eurozone Sovereign Debt Crisis / Flash Crash
  % Loss-28.7%-15.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven40.2%18.2%
  Time to Breakeven126 days125 days
2008-2009 Global Financial Crisis
  % Loss-85.3%-53.4%
  % Gain to Breakeven581.3%114.4%
  Time to Breakeven5536 days1085 days
Summer 2007 Credit Crunch
  % Loss-29.2%-8.6%
  % Gain to Breakeven41.3%9.5%
  Time to Breakeven277 days47 days

Compare to TDG, PH, ATI, CW, CRS

In The Past

Howmet Aerospace's stock fell -19.4% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 24.1% gain to breakeven.

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Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.

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About Howmet Aerospace (HWM)

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) is a leading global provider of advanced engineered components and solutions, primarily serving critical sectors such as the aerospace, defense, and transportation industries. The company specializes in manufacturing high-performance, precision-engineered products that are essential for the reliability and efficiency of its customers' applications. Howmet's expertise allows it to contribute significantly to complex systems across these demanding markets.

The company's extensive product portfolio spans several key areas. For aerospace, Howmet supplies specialized components for aircraft engines, including airfoils, seamless rolled rings, and rotating parts, along with a wide array of aerospace fastening systems. It is also a significant producer of titanium ingots, mill products, aluminum and nickel forgings, and machined assemblies crucial for structural applications in aerospace and defense. Beyond aviation, Howmet manufactures industrial and commercial transportation fasteners, and provides high-quality forged aluminum wheels and related products specifically for heavy-duty trucks and other commercial transportation markets.

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Here are 1-3 brief analogies for Howmet Aerospace (HWM):

  • The Intel of critical components for jet engines and aircraft. (Intel makes essential processors for computers; Howmet makes essential, high-performance structural and engine components for aircraft.)
  • A specialized Bosch or Continental for aircraft and heavy-duty trucks. (Bosch and Continental are well-known for supplying essential, engineered components to the automotive industry; Howmet similarly supplies essential, engineered components like engine parts, fasteners, and forged wheels for the aerospace and heavy-duty truck industries.)
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  • Airfoils & Seamless Rolled Rings: Advanced airfoils and seamless rolled rings primarily for aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines.
  • Engine Rotating & Structural Parts: Various rotating and structural components used in aircraft engines.
  • Aerospace Fastening Systems: Specialized fastening systems designed for aerospace applications.
  • Commercial & Industrial Fasteners: Fasteners for commercial transportation, industrial, and other general applications.
  • Titanium Ingots & Mill Products: Titanium ingots and mill products primarily for aerospace and defense applications.
  • Aluminum & Nickel Forgings: Aluminum and nickel forgings, along with machined components and assemblies.
  • Forged Aluminum Wheels: Forged aluminum wheels and related products for heavy-duty trucks and commercial transportation markets.

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Howmet Aerospace (HWM) primarily sells its advanced engineered solutions to other companies within the aerospace and transportation industries. Its major customers include leading original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers in these sectors.

Based on the company's segments and product offerings, its major customers include:

  • Boeing (BA): A major aerospace manufacturer that utilizes Howmet's fastening systems, engineered structures, and receives engine components indirectly through engine manufacturers.
  • Airbus (EADSY): The other primary aerospace manufacturer globally, similar to Boeing, using Howmet's products for aircraft construction.
  • General Electric (GE): A leading manufacturer of aircraft engines (GE Aerospace), which are major buyers of Howmet's engine products such as airfoils, rings, and rotating parts.
  • RTX Corporation (RTX): Parent company of Pratt & Whitney, another major aircraft engine manufacturer, as well as a significant player in the aerospace and defense sector, utilizing various engineered solutions from Howmet.
  • PACCAR (PCAR): A major manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks (e.g., Kenworth and Peterbilt), which are key customers for Howmet's Forged Wheels segment.
  • Daimler Truck (DTRUY): Another prominent manufacturer of heavy-duty trucks (e.g., Freightliner, Western Star, Mercedes-Benz Trucks), also a significant customer for forged aluminum wheels.

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John Plant, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Plant has served as the Executive Chairman of Howmet Aerospace since 2017 and Chief Executive Officer since 2021 (with prior tenures as CEO and Co-CEO). He possesses over three decades of executive leadership experience in global operations, management, strategic planning, finance, business development, and risk management. Notably, he led the separation of Arconic Inc. into two independent, publicly traded companies: Howmet Aerospace Inc. and Arconic Corporation. Prior to his time at Howmet, Mr. Plant was the Chairman of the Board, President, and Chief Executive Officer of TRW Automotive Holdings Corporation, a global automotive supplier, until its acquisition by ZF Friedrichshafen AG in 2015. He also held senior leadership roles at TRW Inc. and was President of LucasVarity Automotive, which TRW Inc. later acquired.

Patrick Winterlich, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Effective December 1, 2025, Mr. Winterlich will assume the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Howmet Aerospace. Before joining Howmet, he was the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Hexcel Corporation, a position he held since 2017. Mr. Winterlich began his career at Hexcel in 1998 and progressed through various leadership positions in Finance, Operations, and Information Technology.

Michael Chanatry, Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer

Mr. Chanatry has been the Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Howmet Aerospace Inc. since April 2018. Before joining Howmet Aerospace, he was an officer at GE, serving as the Vice President of supply chain for GE Power's $30 billion operation from 2015 to 2018. Prior to his officer role, he held significant general management leadership positions in procurement, manufacturing, and product management at GE Appliances (2013-2015), GE Aviation Systems (2008-2013), and GE Aircraft Engines (2003-2008).

David Crawford, Vice President and Treasurer

Mr. Crawford serves as the Vice President and Treasurer at Howmet Aerospace.

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The key risks to Howmet Aerospace (HWM) primarily stem from its deep integration within the aerospace and transportation industries.

  1. Reliance on Major Customers and Cyclicality of the Aerospace Industry: Howmet Aerospace is a critical supplier to major aircraft manufacturers, notably Boeing and Airbus. A significant portion of its revenue, approximately 70%, is derived from the aerospace market, with specific reliance on key customers like RTX Corporation and GE Aerospace. Consequently, fluctuations in the production rates of these major customers, any quality control issues they face, or the inherent cyclical nature of the commercial aerospace industry directly impact Howmet's revenue and profitability. The volatility in the commercial aircraft production cycle is identified as a significant near-term risk.
  2. Supply Chain Disruptions and Dependence on Limited Suppliers: Howmet Aerospace relies on a concentrated number of suppliers for essential materials, such as titanium sponge and specialized metal alloys. Disruptions within this supply chain, including capacity constraints or labor shortages at its suppliers, can lead to production delays, increased costs, and an inability to meet customer demand, thereby hindering its operational efficiency and financial performance.
  3. Weakness in the Commercial Transportation Market: While the aerospace sector is a strong growth driver, Howmet's Forged Wheels segment serves the commercial transportation market. This segment has experienced periods of weakness and revenue declines, acting as a headwind for the company's overall performance. Management has noted continued lower OEM builds for this segment in the near term, with stabilization anticipated in 2026.

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  • The rapid advancement and adoption of additive manufacturing (3D printing) for aerospace and defense components. Howmet Aerospace specializes in traditional metal forming (forging, seamless rolled rings) and machining of advanced alloys for critical engine and structural parts. As aerospace OEMs increasingly invest in and certify additive manufacturing for flight-critical components, it directly challenges Howmet's established manufacturing processes and could reduce demand for its traditionally produced forgings, rings, and machined components.
  • The accelerating transition to new aircraft propulsion systems, such as electric, hybrid-electric, and hydrogen-powered engines. Howmet's Engine Products segment heavily relies on providing specialized airfoils, rings, and rotating parts for traditional aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines. A widespread industry shift away from these conventional propulsion systems will significantly reduce the demand for the specific components Howmet currently supplies for them.

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Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) provides advanced engineered solutions across several key industries. The addressable markets for its main products and services are substantial, reflecting the company's diverse operations in aerospace and transportation.

Addressable Markets for Howmet Aerospace's Main Products and Services:

* Engine Products: Howmet Aerospace provides airfoils, seamless rolled rings, rotating parts, and structural parts primarily for aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines. * The global aircraft engine market size was valued at USD 118.53 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach approximately USD 251.79 billion by 2035. In the U.S., this market was valued at USD 30.6 billion in 2025. * The global industrial gas turbine market size was USD 9.55 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to USD 12.16 billion by 2034. North America held a 30.84% market share in 2025, with the U.S. market projected to reach USD 2.77 billion by 2032. Another source estimates the global gas turbine market size at USD 30.24 billion in 2025, increasing to approximately USD 61.13 billion by 2035. * The global aircraft seamless rings market was valued at USD 1.30 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 1.40 billion in 2025. The global rolled ring market size was estimated at USD 24.6 million in 2024, with the U.S. accounting for USD 7.76 million in the same year. * Fastening Systems: The company produces aerospace fastening systems, as well as commercial transportation, industrial, and other fasteners. * The global aerospace fasteners market was valued at USD 7.3 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow to USD 14.9 billion by 2034. North America dominated this market with a 40.7% revenue share in 2024, and the U.S. market was worth over USD 2.3 billion in 2024. * The global industrial fasteners market size was estimated at USD 104.75 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach around USD 158.61 billion by 2035. The commercial vehicle body and box mount fasteners market, a segment of commercial transportation, is valued at USD 799.5 million in 2026 and is projected to reach USD 1,327.6 million by 2036. * Engineered Structures: Howmet Aerospace provides titanium ingots and mill products for aerospace and defense, and aluminum and nickel forgings, and machined components and assemblies. * The global aerospace titanium market was valued at USD 3.1 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow to USD 7.2 billion in 2035. North America is the largest market, with the U.S. aerospace titanium market reaching USD 1.1 billion in 2025. The global titanium market, where aerospace & defense held over 40% of the revenue share in 2023, was estimated at USD 2.44 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 3.71 billion by 2030. * The global aerospace forging market size was estimated at USD 26.3 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 36.0 billion by 2030. The global aerospace forging materials market was valued at USD 12.8 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 22.2 billion by 2034. The U.S. aerospace forging materials industry was valued at over USD 2.3 billion in 2024. The global aluminum forging market size was estimated at USD 3.85 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 7.9 billion by 2035, with North America holding the majority market share. * Forged Wheels: The Forged Wheels segment offers forged aluminum wheels and related products for heavy-duty trucks and commercial transportation markets. * The global forged alloy aluminum wheel market size was recorded at USD 3.49 billion by the end of 2025 and is projected to reach USD 5.53 billion by 2033. Commercial vehicles account for 28% of forged alloy aluminum wheel installations. The global alloy wheels market, where aluminum alloy wheels dominate, was estimated at USD 3.17 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4.58 billion by 2033.

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Howmet Aerospace (HWM) is anticipated to drive future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years through several key factors:

  1. Robust Demand in Commercial Aerospace: The commercial aerospace market is a significant growth driver, with strong demand and recovery expected to lead to uninterrupted growth into the 2030s. This includes double-digit delivery growth through 2027 and a projected 27% increase in the fleet from 2022 to 2030, supported by substantial backlogs for new, fuel-efficient aircraft. Howmet Aerospace's Engine Products segment, in particular, has seen increased revenue driven by commercial aerospace growth.
  2. Growth in Defense Aerospace: The defense aerospace sector is experiencing strong market conditions, with significant new orders and Howmet Aerospace being well-positioned for next-generation engine programs. This segment has shown impressive growth, with defense aerospace structures sales increasing 37% in Q4 2025 and 41% for the full year.
  3. Expanding Industrial Gas Turbine Market: The demand from the land-based industrial gas turbine market is projected to see extraordinary growth over the next 3-5 years, potentially more than doubling revenue, largely driven by data center expansion and electrification trends. Howmet Aerospace holds the highest global market share for gas turbine blades. The Gas Turbines market was up 32% in a recent quarter.
  4. Forged Wheels Market Recovery and Conversion: The commercial transportation market for forged wheels is expected to bottom in Q1 2026, with an anticipated improvement in the second half of the year as regulatory standards and freight rates stabilize. Howmet Aerospace's Forged Wheels segment maintains a leading global brand status with significant untapped market potential for converting from steel to aluminum wheels.
  5. Strategic Acquisitions and Technology Investments: Howmet Aerospace is pursuing future growth through strategic mergers and acquisitions, including the announced $1.8 billion Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) deal, which supports product expansion. The company is also making substantial capital expenditures, such as a record $453 million, primarily directed towards its Engines business to support market growth, and investing in advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and vertical integration to improve yields and operational efficiency.

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[1] Share Repurchases

  • Howmet Aerospace repurchased $700 million of common stock in full year 2025.
  • The company repurchased $500 million of common stock during 2024.
  • As of February 12, 2026, Howmet Aerospace had approximately $1.347 billion in available share repurchase authorization.

[2] Share Issuance

  • No significant dollar amounts of shares issued by the company were reported within the last 3-5 years.

[3] Inbound Investments

  • No significant large investments made in the company by third-parties were reported within the last 3-5 years.

[4] Outbound Investments

  • Howmet Aerospace entered into a definitive agreement in December 2025 to acquire Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC for approximately $1.8 billion in cash, with the transaction expected to close in the first half of 2026.
  • The company acquired Brunner Manufacturing Co. Inc., a fastener producer, in an all-cash transaction on February 6, 2026.

[5] Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for the full year 2025 were a record $453 million, as the company continued to invest for growth.
  • Capital expenditures in 2024 were $321 million, an increase of approximately $100 million year-over-year, to support continued investment for growth, including increasing production capacity for airfoils.
  • Expected capital expenditures for 2026 are approximately $470 million to support aerospace and power market expansion.
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Financials

HWMTDGPHATICWCRSMedian
NameHowmet A.TransDigmParker H.ATI Curtiss-.Carpente. 
Mkt Price272.431,214.43953.21186.17707.84557.77632.81
Mkt Cap109.270.7120.325.426.127.949.3
Rev LTM8,6239,50320,9874,5943,6063,0296,609
Op Inc LTM2,2784,4484,3886626686461,473
FCF LTM1,6561,8503,6785525914071,123
FCF 3Y Avg1,1631,7763,248269508272836
CFO LTM2,0842,1054,0958356776231,460
CFO 3Y Avg1,5041,9733,6585075744181,039

Growth & Margins

HWMTDGPHATICWCRSMedian
NameHowmet A.TransDigmParker H.ATI Curtiss-.Carpente. 
Rev Chg LTM14.2%13.3%6.0%2.9%12.2%3.7%9.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg13.2%17.3%5.0%4.4%11.1%8.8%10.0%
Rev Chg Q19.1%18.3%10.6%0.6%13.4%11.6%12.5%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM4.5%4.3%2.6%0.2%3.1%2.9%3.0%
Op Inc Chg LTM30.1%14.5%10.3%11.9%16.5%29.5%15.5%
Op Inc Chg 3Y Avg30.0%21.1%16.1%15.4%14.8%102.8%18.6%
Op Mgn LTM26.4%46.8%20.9%14.4%18.5%21.3%21.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg22.8%46.1%20.0%13.0%17.9%16.4%18.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM0.9%0.1%-0.1%0.4%0.3%1.0%0.3%
CFO/Rev LTM24.2%22.2%19.5%18.2%18.8%20.6%20.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg19.2%23.6%18.1%11.3%17.6%14.3%17.8%
FCF/Rev LTM19.2%19.5%17.5%12.0%16.4%13.5%17.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg14.9%21.2%16.0%5.9%15.6%9.3%15.2%

Valuation

HWMTDGPHATICWCRSMedian
NameHowmet A.TransDigmParker H.ATI Curtiss-.Carpente. 
Mkt Cap109.270.7120.325.426.127.949.3
P/S12.77.45.75.57.29.27.3
P/Op Inc48.015.927.438.439.143.138.8
P/EBIT48.415.925.639.237.543.538.4
P/E62.633.934.659.851.158.254.7
P/CFO52.433.629.430.538.644.836.1
Total Yield1.6%10.4%3.7%1.7%2.0%1.9%1.9%
Dividend Yield0.0%7.5%0.8%0.0%0.1%0.1%0.1%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg2.2%2.4%3.8%2.1%3.7%3.2%2.8%
D/E0.00.50.10.10.00.00.1
Net D/E0.00.40.10.10.00.00.0

Returns

HWMTDGPHATICWCRSMedian
NameHowmet A.TransDigmParker H.ATI Curtiss-.Carpente. 
1M Rtn-1.9%-8.6%-0.0%-7.5%-8.3%-4.9%-6.2%
3M Rtn6.6%-4.1%-3.4%13.1%-3.7%25.2%1.6%
6M Rtn21.3%-16.2%1.4%49.7%6.7%66.5%14.0%
12M Rtn43.3%-18.7%33.1%99.3%45.3%94.6%44.3%
3Y Rtn445.3%59.6%144.4%306.7%272.5%891.2%289.6%
1M Excs Rtn-1.1%-6.0%2.3%-4.5%-6.7%0.0%-2.8%
3M Excs Rtn4.2%-7.0%-6.1%13.6%-7.6%25.0%-1.0%
6M Excs Rtn16.1%-22.4%-5.4%43.4%3.6%65.2%9.9%
12M Excs Rtn29.1%-36.6%16.3%88.3%28.1%81.2%28.6%
3Y Excs Rtn386.6%-6.8%81.1%241.3%207.0%825.0%224.2%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Engine Products4,3273,7423,2792,7022,286
Fastening Systems1,7461,5771,3491,1171,044
Engineered Structures1,1571,075881796731
Forged Wheels1,0391,0541,1471,058921
Inter-segment sales-17-18-16-10-10
Total8,2527,4306,6405,6634,972


Operating Income by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Engine Products1,2921,011757604440
Fastening Systems482359232189190
Forged Wheels254245270238255
Engineered Structures202124666354
Restructuring and other charges-84-21-23-56-90
Corporate expense-100-85-99-119-101
Total2,0461,6331,203919748


Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Engine Products5,6265,1454,9264,7844,663
Fastening Systems2,7612,7112,7492,6612,635
Engineered Structures1,3301,3551,4151,2731,280
Cash and cash equivalents742564610791720
Forged Wheels691701724701684
Other162174125144168
Corporate fixed assets, net77838391133
Deferred income taxes40364654184
Accounts receivable securitization-250-250-250-250-250
Fair value of derivative contracts  062
Total11,17910,51910,42810,25510,219


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$272.43 
Market Cap ($ Bil)109.2 
First Trading Date12/29/2006 
Distance from 52W High-3.8% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$266.22$231.62
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA2.3%17.6%
 3M1YR
Volatility34.7%31.2%
Downside Capture42.4386.14
Upside Capture62.46110.67
Correlation (SPY)35.3%42.0%
HWM Betas & Captures as of 6/30/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta0.500.871.091.071.031.17
Up Beta2.672.922.382.201.811.35
Down Beta0.870.750.560.380.371.10
Up Capture2%62%70%114%119%244%
Bmk +ve Days11244067140429
Stock +ve Days11203062127423
Down Capture-43%2%29%73%92%95%
Bmk -ve Days10172358112321
Stock -ve Days10213363125328

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HWM
HWM48.4%31.1%1.28-
Sector ETF (XLI)20.6%16.6%0.9561.4%
Equity (SPY)20.2%12.6%1.1841.8%
Gold (GLD)19.6%28.0%0.6322.9%
Commodities (DBC)30.0%19.0%1.25-17.7%
Real Estate (VNQ)15.7%14.0%0.8122.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-46.3%42.8%-1.3325.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HWM
HWM52.2%32.1%1.35-
Sector ETF (XLI)13.3%17.6%0.5968.9%
Equity (SPY)12.8%17.1%0.5760.0%
Gold (GLD)16.9%18.4%0.7410.5%
Commodities (DBC)8.7%19.5%0.3413.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)2.9%18.9%0.0541.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)13.6%53.5%0.4424.1%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with HWM
HWM34.3%39.4%0.87-
Sector ETF (XLI)14.3%20.0%0.6369.8%
Equity (SPY)15.3%17.9%0.7359.2%
Gold (GLD)11.0%16.1%0.555.3%
Commodities (DBC)7.0%17.9%0.3124.0%
Real Estate (VNQ)5.3%20.7%0.2247.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)58.5%66.2%0.9914.9%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date6302026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity7.8 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 6152026-15.3%
Average Daily Volume5.0 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest1.6 days
Basic Shares Quantity401.0 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.0%

Earnings Returns History

Updated 6/10/2026
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/7/20266.3%6.5%-1.7%
2/12/20266.0%8.9%2.6%
10/30/2025-0.8%1.4%-2.3%
7/31/2025-6.4%-5.2%-8.3%
5/1/20256.8%13.4%22.7%
2/13/2025-0.0%8.1%-1.2%
11/6/202412.4%11.3%17.6%
7/30/202413.2%4.7%17.1%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive161714
# Negative8710
Median Positive6.2%7.3%12.4%
Median Negative-1.3%-1.5%-3.5%
Max Positive19.0%21.9%35.0%
Max Negative-7.0%-5.2%-8.3%
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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
5/7/20266.3%6.5%-1.7%
2/12/20266.0%8.9%2.6%
10/30/2025-0.8%1.4%-2.3%
7/31/2025-6.4%-5.2%-8.3%
5/1/20256.8%13.4%22.7%
2/13/2025-0.0%8.1%-1.2%
11/6/202412.4%11.3%17.6%
7/30/202413.2%4.7%17.1%
5/2/202415.5%21.9%26.8%
2/13/20245.4%7.3%11.6%
11/2/20237.9%8.1%18.4%
8/1/2023-4.2%-1.3%-3.5%
5/2/20231.5%-1.0%-3.4%
2/14/20234.7%2.5%-4.1%
10/31/2022-1.7%-0.2%3.0%
8/4/2022-0.3%1.9%-5.8%
5/3/20223.4%-1.6%5.5%
2/2/20223.1%6.0%10.3%
11/4/20211.9%6.2%-4.4%
8/4/2021-7.0%-2.1%-3.3%
5/6/2021-0.4%-1.5%8.8%
2/3/20212.9%6.3%13.2%
11/9/202019.0%18.6%35.0%
8/6/20207.5%12.5%10.3%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive161714
# Negative8710
Median Positive6.2%7.3%12.4%
Median Negative-1.3%-1.5%-3.5%
Max Positive19.0%21.9%35.0%
Max Negative-7.0%-5.2%-8.3%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/07/202610-Q
12/31/202502/12/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202402/14/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/13/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202202/14/202310-K
09/30/202210/31/202210-Q
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q
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Report DateFiling DateFiling
03/31/202605/07/202610-Q
12/31/202502/12/202610-K
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q
06/30/202507/31/202510-Q
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q
12/31/202402/14/202510-K
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202405/02/202410-Q
12/31/202302/13/202410-K
09/30/202311/02/202310-Q
06/30/202308/01/202310-Q
03/31/202305/02/202310-Q
12/31/202202/14/202310-K
09/30/202210/31/202210-Q
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q
03/31/202205/03/202210-Q
12/31/202102/14/202210-K
09/30/202111/04/202110-Q
06/30/202108/04/202110-Q
03/31/202105/06/202110-Q
12/31/202002/16/202110-K
09/30/202011/09/202010-Q
06/30/202008/10/202010-Q
03/31/202005/07/202010-Q
12/31/201902/27/202010-K
09/30/201911/05/201910-Q
06/30/201908/02/201910-Q

Recent Forward Guidance

Updated 7/8/2026

Latest: Q1 2026 Earnings Reported 5/7/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q2 2026 Revenue2.39 Bil2.40 Bil2.41 Bil   
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA760.00 Mil765.00 Mil770.00 Mil   
Q2 2026 Adjusted EBITDA Margin31.8%31.9%32.0%   
Q2 2026 Adjusted Earnings per Share1.221.231.2411.8% Higher NewGuidance: 1.1 for Q1 2026
2026 Revenue9.57 Bil9.65 Bil9.72 Bil6.0% RaisedGuidance: 9.10 Bil for 2026
2026 Adjusted EBITDA3.02 Bil3.06 Bil3.10 Bil   
2026 Adjusted EBITDA Margin31.6%31.7%31.8%   
2026 Adjusted Earnings per Share4.884.94511.0% RaisedGuidance: 4.45 for 2026
2026 Free Cash Flow1.70 Bil1.75 Bil1.80 Bil9.4% RaisedGuidance: 1.60 Bil for 2026

Prior: Q4 2025 Earnings Reported 2/12/2026

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q1 2026 Revenue2.23 Bil2.23 Bil2.25 Bil6.4% Higher NewActual: 2.10 Bil for Q4 2025
Q1 2026 Adj. Earnings per Share1.091.11.1115.8% Higher NewActual: 0.95 for Q4 2025
2026 Revenue9.00 Bil9.10 Bil9.20 Bil1.1% RaisedGuidance: 9.00 Bil for 2026
2026 Revenue Growth 10.0%    
2026 Adj. Earnings per Share4.354.454.5521.3% Higher NewActual: 3.67 for 2025
2026 Free Cash Flow1.55 Bil1.60 Bil1.65 Bil23.1% Higher NewActual: 1.30 Bil for 2025

Q3 2025 Earnings Reported 10/30/2025

Forward GuidanceGuidance Change
MetricLowMidHigh% Chg% DeltaChangePrior
Q4 2025 Revenue2.09 Bil2.10 Bil2.11 Bil3.4% Higher NewGuidance: 2.03 Bil for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Adj. EBITDA605.00 Mil610.00 Mil615.00 Mil5.2% Higher NewGuidance: 580.00 Mil for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Adj. EBITDA Margin28.9%29.0%29.1% 0.4%Higher NewGuidance: 28.6% for Q3 2025
Q4 2025 Adj. Earnings per Share0.940.950.965.6% Higher NewGuidance: 0.9 for Q3 2025
2025 Revenue8.18 Bil8.19 Bil8.20 Bil0.7% RaisedGuidance: 8.13 Bil for 2025
2025 Adj. EBITDA2.37 Bil2.38 Bil2.38 Bil2.4% RaisedGuidance: 2.32 Bil for 2025
2025 Adj. EBITDA Margin 29.0%  0.4%RaisedGuidance: 28.55% for 2025
2025 Adj. Earnings per Share3.663.673.681.9% RaisedGuidance: 3.6 for 2025
2025 Free Cash Flow1.27 Bil1.30 Bil1.32 Bil6.1% RaisedGuidance: 1.23 Bil for 2025
2026 Revenue 9.00 Bil    

Insider Activity

Updated 7/6/2026
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Marchuk, Neil EdwardEVP, CAODirectSell5122026269.5041,93211,300,53617,545,583Form
2Shultz, Barbara LouVice President and ControllerDirectSell2272026260.001,000260,0056,207,359Form
3Marchuk, Neil EdwardEVP, CAODirectSell2182026251.7045,15011,364,42726,934,320Form
4Lin, Lola FeliceEVP, CL&CO and SecretaryDirectSell8062025180.5113,1022,365,07311,399,358Form
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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Marchuk, Neil EdwardEVP, CAODirectSell5122026269.5041,93211,300,53617,545,583Form
2Shultz, Barbara LouVice President and ControllerDirectSell2272026260.001,000260,0056,207,359Form
3Marchuk, Neil EdwardEVP, CAODirectSell2182026251.7045,15011,364,42726,934,320Form
4Lin, Lola FeliceEVP, CL&CO and SecretaryDirectSell8062025180.5113,1022,365,07311,399,358Form

Investor Activity (13F)

Updated Jul 20, 2026
13F holdings as of Mar 31, 2026 (Q1 2026)

Active managers (13F portfolio over $250M, at least 3 holdings) with a position over $5M that is either over 10% of their portfolio or held in a concentrated book of 50 or fewer total positions. Index/ETF, sovereign, bank, community-bank and charitable/donor-advised filers are excluded.

Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Kensico Capital Management Corp$1.2 Bil23.9%20Hold13F
DSM Capital Partners LLC$177.4 Mil3.1%44TRIM -11.9%13F
Ithaka Group LLC$14.6 Mil3.0%38ADD +75.1%13F
Elite Wealth Management, Inc.$7.0 Mil2.3%49TRIM -7.0%13F
Night Owl Capital Management, LLC$18.9 Mil2.2%30Hold13F
KADENSA CAPITAL Ltd$12.4 Mil1.7%39TRIM -36.5%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Ithaka Group LLC$14.6 Mil3.0%38ADD +75.1%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
KADENSA CAPITAL Ltd$12.4 Mil1.7%39TRIM -36.5%13F
DSM Capital Partners LLC$177.4 Mil3.1%44TRIM -11.9%13F
Elite Wealth Management, Inc.$7.0 Mil2.3%49TRIM -7.0%13F
Active ManagerValue% of PortfolioTotal PositionsQoQFiling
Kensico Capital Management Corp$1.2 Bil23.9%20Hold13F
DSM Capital Partners LLC$177.4 Mil3.1%44TRIM -11.9%13F
Night Owl Capital Management, LLC$18.9 Mil2.2%30Hold13F
Ithaka Group LLC$14.6 Mil3.0%38ADD +75.1%13F
KADENSA CAPITAL Ltd$12.4 Mil1.7%39TRIM -36.5%13F
Elite Wealth Management, Inc.$7.0 Mil2.3%49TRIM -7.0%13F
Core Cache Last Updated: 7/19/2026