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HWM·Howmet Aerospace Inc.

$217.59
+0.75 (+0.35%)
After Hours
High
$219.88
Open
$216.99
Market Cap
86.82B
52W High
$310.00
Low
$215.44
P. Close
$217.59
P/E
46.40
52W Low
$182.51
Fwd P/E
33.35
DailyIQ Est.
$339.61
Inst. Ownership
49.8%
Short Interest
2.53%
Days to Cover
3.8
Div. Yield
0.23%
Next Ex-Div
~Nov 6
NewEarnings release, scored · filed Aug 6, 2026Guidance raised · tone +8.1 vs prior release · 62 lines scoredSee the breakdown
Technical Score (1D)
9
BEARISH
News Sentiment
64
BULLISH
On Oct 13, Jefferies named Howmet Aerospace as its top aerospace and defense pick for the next five years, citing production ramp‑ups, aftermarket expansion, and defense modernization programs as key growth drivers. The brokerage projected HWM’s revenue to rise 10‑15% annually through 2028, with strong free‑cash‑flow generation and margin expansion above 35%, and highlighted the company’s dominant airfoil market share and pricing power as sources of incremental profitability. On the same day, Deutsche Bank reduced its price target for Howmet Aerospace to $310 from $343, citing a reassessment of the company’s growth prospects and competitive pressures in the aerospace sector. The downgrade reflected a more cautious view of HWM’s future earnings potential, which may influence investor sentiment and trading activity around the stock. Both reports were released on Oct 13, offering contrasting views on the company’s valuation outlook.
LOW TARGET
$255 +17.2%
1 analysts
MEAN TARGET
$327 +50.3%
15 analysts
HIGH TARGET
$377 +73.3%
14 analysts
PRICE RANGE
$255.00 - $377.00
SB / B / H / S / SS
9/14/5/1/1
DAILYIQ EST.
$339.61 (+56.1%)
Sector
Industrials
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Exchange
NYQ
Country
United States
Website
Symbol
HWM
Description
Howmet Aerospace Inc. is a global provider of specialized engineered solutions, primarily serving the aerospace and transportation sectors across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company's core business is divided into four key segments: Engine Products, Fastening Systems, Engineered Structures, and Forged Wheels. Howmet's Engine Products segment focuses on critical engine components, while Fastening Systems offers a broad portfolio of fasteners and related products for aerospace and industrial applications. The Engineered Structures segment manufactures complex components and assemblies for airframes and defense, and the Forged Wheels segment provides aluminum wheels for heavy-duty trucks. Originally established in 1888, the company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Bought (1Y)
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$0
Sold (1Y)
0 shares
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CANTIE JOSEPH S-
Award/Grant156 shares2026-10-02
CANTIE JOSEPH S-
Award/Grant134 shares2026-07-02
ALBAUGH JAMES F-
Award/Grant731 shares2026-05-21
Alving Amy E-
Award/Grant731 shares2026-05-21
Barner Sharon R-
Award/Grant731 shares2026-05-21
83/ 100
Bullish
Overall: Bullish
✓Revenue growing year over year
✓Positive net margin
✓Positive operating cash flow
Net Margin
18.3%
Revenue CAGR
-6.8%
Current Ratio
2.13x
Debt / Equity
0.57x
Return on Equity
28.2%
Earnings Summary
Howmet Aerospace Inc. is a global provider of engineered solutions for the aerospace and defense sectors, with core segments including Engine Products, Fastening Systems, Engineered Structures, and Forged Wheels. The company operates in the industrials sector, specifically within aerospace & defense, supplying critical components for aircraft and defense systems. In recent quarters, Howmet’s revenue has grown from $1.891 billion in Q4 2024 to $2.547 billion in Q2 2026, a 35% year‑over‑year increase, while EPS has risen from $0.74 in Q4 2024 to $1.33 in Q2 2026, reflecting a consistent earnings expansion; the company has beaten estimates in every quarter from Q4 2024 through Q2 2026, demonstrating a strong earnings beat streak. Historically, Howmet has shown a steady upward trajectory in both revenue and EPS, with revenue growth outpacing EPS growth, indicating robust margin expansion; the company has consistently exceeded analyst expectations, maintaining a pattern of positive earnings surprises. Recent news reports that Jefferies named Howmet its top aerospace and defense pick for the next five years, citing production ramp‑ups and defense modernization programs as key growth drivers, while Deutsche Bank reduced its price target, reflecting a more cautious outlook; these contrasting views underscore investor interest in the company’s growth prospects.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.78$0.95$1.11$1.28$1.45Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$1.37 - -
Q2'26$1.26$1.33+5.7%
Q1'26$1.11$0.86-22.3%
Q4'25$1.09$1.05-3.7%
Q3'25$0.91$0.95+4.5%
Q2'25$0.87$0.91+4.2%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$2.0B$2.2B$2.3B$2.5B$2.7BQ2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26Q3'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q3'26$2.6B - -
Q2'26$2.5B$2.5B+3.9%
Q1'26$2.3B$2.3B+2.2%
Q4'25$2.2B$2.2B-3.0%
Q3'25 - $2.1B -
Q2'25 - $2.1B -

Market Data

HWM Stock Snapshot

BEARISH9/100
$217.59+$0.00 (0.0%)
Market cap
86.82B
P/E ratio
46.4
Day range
$215.44 – $219.88
News sentiment
64/100 · Bullish
Analyst target
$327.05 (+50.3%)
Consensus
Buy · 30 analysts
52-week range+19.2% off low · -29.8% from high
$182.51$310.00
Price $217.59 DailyIQ Est. $339.61

Momentum has rolled over on Howmet Aerospace Inc., which is what drives the bearish read. Institutional coverage is thorough here, so shifts in analyst expectations show up in price quickly.

Reverse DCF

What growth is priced into HWM?

RICH

At today's price, Howmet Aerospace Inc. needs to grow free cash flow about 45.0% a year for the next 10 years to justify its valuation at a 10.61% cost of capital. Over its actual history it has compounded free cash flow at 2.5% a year, so the market is asking for 42.5 percentage points above its own delivered rate. On that basis HWM looks priced above what its own growth record supports.

Implied FCF growth
45.0%
Historical FCF CAGR
2.5%
Growth gap
+42.5 pts
Verdict
RICH
Discount rate (WACC)
10.61%
Beta
1.11

Behaviour On Record

What HWM's own history says about today's numbers

Realized volatility (21d)
24.7% 25th pct
Below its peak
-26.7%
vs 200-day average
-13.1%
Up days (1y)
53%

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is currently running 24.7% annualised volatility over the last 21 sessions. Measured against HWM's own 13 years of daily returns rather than a market-wide average, that is the 25th percentile — on the quiet side for this stock, against a typical reading of 30.8%. The distinction matters because a number that looks calm for one stock is turbulent for another, and the absolute figure on its own tells you neither.

HWM is trading -26.7% below its running peak. Across 12 full years on file, its median worst-drawdown-in-a-year was -22.8%, and the deepest was -64.8% in 2020. The current drawdown is already deeper than this stock's typical annual low point, which puts it in the part of its range where past recoveries began — and where past declines also continued.

Price sits -13.1% from its 200-day moving average. Against every other day in its history, that gap ranks at the 15th percentile — a narrower gap than it typically runs. Over the past year HWM closed higher on 53% of sessions, and it is currently 2 sessions into a falling streak.

On October specifically: over 13 years of records, HWM finished the month higher 6 of 13 times, with a median return of -2.2% and an average of +0.5%. Its strongest month historically has been February at +7.1% on average, its weakest March at -3.9%. Seasonality is a weak signal on its own — a decade is a small sample and regimes change — but it is a real distribution rather than a rule of thumb.

Overnight risk is measurable too: HWM has opened more than 2% away from the prior close in 238 of 3,266 sessions (7.3% of the time), with the largest gaps running +10.0% and -8.2%. For anyone holding through an event, that rate is a better guide to overnight exposure than the intraday range.

Across the last 3 dated reports on file, HWM moved an average of 1.5% in the session after earnings, closing higher 2 of those 3 times, with a median move of +0.1% and a largest of -3.2%.

All figures computed from 3,267 daily closes between 2013-10-15 and 2026-10-13, split-adjusted, recomputed daily. Percentiles are against HWM's own 13-year history, not a peer group or index.

Sector Rotation

Is money rotating into or out of HWM's sector?

Howmet Aerospace Inc. sits in the Industrials sector, currently ranked 8th of 12 GICS sectors by relative-strength rotation score (improving). Within its narrower Aerospace & Defense industry group, HWM ranks 7th of 15 tracked industries, improving.

Sector rank
#8 of 12
Sector state
Improving
Sector rotation score
36
Industry rank
#7 of 15

Options Market

What is the options market pricing for HWM?

CallsPuts

For Howmet Aerospace Inc.'s nearest expiry (2026-10-16, 2 days out), open interest is put-heavy, a defensive/bearish tilt (put/call ratio of 2.88), with at-the-money implied volatility around 37.0%. The options market is pricing roughly a ±3.4% move by that expiry — a range of about $216.73–$231.87.

Put/call ratio (2026-10-16)
2.88
ATM implied volatility
37.0%
Total open interest
17,567
Expected move by 2026-10-16
±3.4% ($216.73–$231.87)

Analyst Rating Changes

Are analysts turning bullish or bearish on HWM?

TD Cowen most recently reiterated its rating on Howmet Aerospace Inc. to Buy on Oct 9, 2026 with a price target of $280 (from $320). Over the last 90 days, coverage has run 0 upgrades against 0 downgrades, a net mixed lean.

Latest action
TD Cowen — Buy
90-day upgrades
0
90-day downgrades
0
Net rating momentum
0
DateFirmActionRatingPrice target
Oct 9, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$320 → $280
Sep 30, 2026Wells FargoMaintainedEqual-Weight$315 → $255
Sep 15, 2026GuggenheimInitiatedBuy$350
Aug 24, 2026BernsteinMaintainedOutperform$318 → $328
Aug 10, 2026JP MorganMaintainedOverweight$310 → $350
Aug 10, 2026BTIGMaintainedBuy$300 → $340
Aug 7, 2026UBSMaintainedNeutral$299 → $326
Aug 7, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$325 → $350
Aug 7, 2026SusquehannaMaintainedPositive$330 → $340
Jul 27, 2026RBC CapitalMaintainedOutperform$300 → $325
Jul 13, 2026TD CowenMaintainedBuy$300 → $320
Jul 9, 2026JefferiesMaintainedBuy$320 → $340

Earnings Release, Scored

What did Howmet Aerospace Inc.'s latest earnings release say?

Filed Aug 6, 2026 · SEC Form 8-K, Exhibit 99

Guidance raised
Tone77.8/ 100+8.1 vs prior release
Hedging words1.40per 100 words-0.35 vs prior release
Tone, last 2 releasesScale 50–83

Most important lines

  1. 1

    Increased the third quarter common stock dividend by 17% to $0.14 per s hare

    New this quarter
  2. 2

    Paid down the Company's $186 million Japanese Yen-denominated term loan facility and entered into a separate $300 million cross-currency swap, reducing annualized interest expense by $12 million

    New this quarter
  3. 3

    Revenue growth was healthy at 24% year over year and 21% excluding the net impact of the three asset transactions completed this year.

    New this quarter

Peers & ETF holders

HWM peers & ETF holders

News Sentiment Analysis

Sentiment gathered from recent headlines

64/100
Strong NegativeNeutralStrong Positive
MODERATELY BULLISH

Recent News Coverage

Most recent articles, ranked by recency (click to expand).

10+ articles
What did this article say?
Jefferies identified Howmet Aerospace (HWM) as its leading aerospace and defense pick for the next five years, citing production ramp‑ups, aftermarket expansion, and defense modernization programs as key growth drivers. The brokerage projected HWM’s revenue to rise 10‑15% annually through 2028, with strong free‑cash‑flow generation and margin expansion above 35%. The company’s dominant airfoil market share and pricing power were highlighted as sources of incremental profitability. This endorsement signals a material upside expectation for HWM’s valuation and earnings trajectory.
What did this article say?
Deutsche Bank reduced its price target for Howmet Aerospace (HWM) to $310 from $343, signaling a downgrade in its valuation outlook. The bank cited a reassessment of the company’s growth prospects and competitive pressures in the aerospace sector. The new target reflects a more cautious view of HWM’s future earnings potential. This adjustment may influence investor sentiment and trading activity around the stock.
What did this article say?
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) was highlighted as a buy opportunity by SeekingAlpha on October 13. The analyst cited a recovering commercial aerospace sector and rising demand for AI‑powered aircraft components as key drivers. The outlook suggests sustained multi‑year growth for HWM, positioning the company for a positive trajectory. The recommendation reflects a confirmed, material upside expectation based on industry trends.
What did this article say?
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) achieved a 47.78% average annual return over the past five years, outperforming the broader market by 36.0% on an annualized basis. The company’s market capitalization reflects its strong performance and investor confidence. This sustained growth underscores HWM’s competitive positioning in the aerospace sector and its ability to generate consistent shareholder value.
What did this article say?
Goldman Sachs reduced its price target for Howmet Aerospace (HWM) to $298 from $314. The downgrade reflects a reassessment of the company's valuation and earnings outlook. The change may influence investor sentiment and trading activity for HWM.
What did this article say?
Howmet (HWM) reported a 1.21% rise in its latest trading session, outperforming the S&P 500’s 0.6% gain. Analysts project the company’s upcoming earnings release on October 29 to show a 43.16% year‑over‑year EPS growth to $1.36 and a 23.98% revenue increase to $2.59 billion. Consensus estimates anticipate full‑year earnings of $5.33 per share and revenue of $10.12 billion, reflecting a 41.38% and 22.61% rise respectively. The positive outlook suggests a material upside for investors, though it is not yet transformative.
What did this article say?
TD Cowen’s analyst Gautam Khanna reduced Howmet Aerospace’s (HWM) price target from $320 to $280 while keeping a Buy recommendation. The downgrade reflects concerns over the company’s earnings outlook and competitive pressures in the aerospace sector. The rating change signals a modest negative view on HWM’s near‑term upside potential.
What did this article say?
TD Cowen reduced its price target for Howmet Aerospace (HWM) from $320 to $280, reflecting a more cautious view of the company’s near‑term prospects. The downgrade comes despite HWM’s current average rating of buy and a mean target of $331.71 from other analysts. The cut signals a significant negative outlook for HWM’s valuation and may impact investor sentiment.
What did this article say?
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) was upgraded to Strong Buy by analysts, citing a $318 target price. The upgrade follows a narrative of durable growth driven by expanding gas turbine and commercial aerospace demand through 2030. Recent acquisitions of CAM and Brunner broaden HWM’s product portfolio and are expected to lift revenue and margins by fiscal year 2027. Despite a 28% share price decline and higher leverage post-acquisition, HWM’s leading margins and robust cash flow support ongoing shareholder returns and deleveraging efforts.
What did this article say?
Howmet Aerospace reported a 39% year‑over‑year jump in adjusted EBITDA to $817 million in Q2 2026, with the margin climbing to 32.1%. Operating expenses rose, yet top‑line growth and operational leverage drove the improved profitability. The company also raised its 2026 revenue outlook to $10.00‑$10.10 billion and projected adjusted EBITDA of $3.21‑$3.25 billion, implying a 280‑basis‑point margin expansion. These results suggest a strong earnings trajectory and a positive outlook for the remainder of the year.

Technical Analysis

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9
BEARISH
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Institutional & Hedge Fund Ownership
25 tracked managers · $49.58B combined position · 11 adding, 14 trimming, 0 unchanged (latest 13F filings)
ManagerTrendShares Held% of Co.Position ValueFiled
BlackRock, Inc.▼ Sell45,819,15811.40%$12.32B2026-08-07
Vanguard Group Inc▼ Sell48,937,80212.18%$10.03B2026-01-29
JPMorgan Chase & Co▼ Sell18,561,5184.62%$4.99B2026-08-12
FMR LLC (Fidelity)▼ Sell15,412,2943.83%$4.14B2026-08-13
Bank of America Corp▼ Sell10,290,8812.56%$2.77B2026-08-14
Geode Capital Management, LLC▼ Sell9,509,1952.37%$2.56B2026-08-12
Norges Bank▼ Sell7,895,3131.96%$2.12B2026-08-12
Invesco Ltd.▼ Sell6,851,7931.70%$1.84B2026-08-14
Janus Henderson Group plc▼ Sell7,755,6451.93%$1.77B2026-05-18
Morgan Stanley▲ Buy6,100,7881.52%$1.64B2026-08-13
Northern Trust Corp▲ Buy3,741,7600.93%$1.01B2026-08-13
Goldman Sachs Group Inc▲ Buy3,539,0350.88%$951.51M2026-08-14
Citadel Advisors LLC▲ Buy2,819,9590.70%$758.17M2026-09-02
Capital Research Global Investors▼ Sell2,440,6440.61%$656.19M2026-08-12
Citigroup Inc▲ Buy978,3860.24%$263.05M2026-08-03
AQR Capital Management LLC▼ Sell907,1800.23%$243.90M2026-08-14
Prudential Financial Inc▲ Buy880,0910.22%$236.62M2026-08-12
Millennium Management LLC▼ Sell878,1650.22%$236.10M2026-08-14
Wellington Management Group LLP▼ Sell772,9530.19%$207.82M2026-08-14
Balyasny Asset Management L.P.▲ Buy747,4480.19%$200.96M2026-08-14
Wells Fargo & Company▲ Buy722,2300.18%$194.18M2026-08-14
Polen Capital Management LLC▲ New457,1240.11%$122.90M2026-08-04
D. E. Shaw & Co., Inc.▲ Buy430,2220.11%$115.67M2026-08-14
Man Group plc▲ Buy388,9230.10%$104.57M2026-08-14
AllianceBernstein L.P.▼ Sell442,3710.11%$101.95M2026-08-14
Q2 2026 flow:3.76M sh bought ($1.01B)9.87M sh sold ($2.65B)net -6.11M sh (−$1.64B)
Congressional Trading Activity
12 disclosed trades · ~$163.0K est. traded value · 4 buys, 8 sells
MemberChamberStateTypeAmountTradedFiled
Byron DonaldsHouseFL19▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-08-112026-09-15
Alan ArmstrongSenateOK▲ Buy$1K - $15K2026-03-272026-07-21
Byron DonaldsHouseFL19▼ Sell$1K - $15K2026-01-082026-02-12
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-312025-11-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2025-10-302025-11-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-302025-11-21
Byron DonaldsHouseFL19▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-10-232025-11-18
Byron DonaldsHouseFL19▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-08-072025-09-05
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-08-042025-09-12
Julie JohnsonHouseTX32▼ Sell$1K - $15K2025-04-072025-05-14
Ashley B. MoodySenateFL▲ Buy$50K - $100K2025-01-222025-02-21
Lisa McClainHouseMI09▲ Buy$1K - $15K2024-12-112025-08-13