Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM)

US — Industrials Sector
Peers: HXL  HII  TXT  CW  MRCY  J  FTV  ALLE  TT 

Automate Your Wheel Strategy on HWM

With Tiblio's Option Bot, you can configure your own wheel strategy including HWM - and automate your put writes, covered calls, and full wheel strategy. Just connect one of the supported brokerages: tastytrade, Schwab, TradeStation or Tradier and go.

Start Your Free Trial Now

Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol HWM
  • Rev/Share 18.637
  • Book/Share 11.8321
  • PB 15.1858
  • Debt/Equity 0.7268
  • CurrentRatio 2.2959
  • ROIC 0.1587

 

  • MktCap 72532144320.0
  • FreeCF/Share 2.5086
  • PFCF 71.3899
  • PE 57.9382
  • Debt/Assets 0.3233
  • DivYield 0.0023
  • ROE 0.2772

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 1
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 2

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Downgrade HWM Wells Fargo Overweight Equal Weight -- $118 April 15, 2025
Upgrade HWM Northcoast Sell Neutral -- -- April 9, 2025
Initiation HWM Susquehanna -- Positive -- $120 Oct. 8, 2024

News

Strength in Aerospace Market Drives Howmet: Will the Momentum Last?
HWM
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HWM's defense aerospace sales soar 19% in Q1 on strong F-35 program demand, fueling Engineered Structures' growth as U.S. military funding climbs.

Read More
image for news Strength in Aerospace Market Drives Howmet: Will the Momentum Last?
Has Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Outpaced Other Aerospace Stocks This Year?
HWM
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Howmet (HWM) and Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (RYCEY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Read More
image for news Has Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Outpaced Other Aerospace Stocks This Year?
Should You Invest in Howmet (HWM) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views?
HWM
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?

Read More
image for news Should You Invest in Howmet (HWM) Based on Bullish Wall Street Views?
Howmet's Commercial Aerospace Strength Seems Firm: More Upside Ahead?
HWM
Published: July 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HWM soars as the commercial aerospace market becomes its biggest revenue contributor, driven by rising air travel and OEM momentum.

Read More
image for news Howmet's Commercial Aerospace Strength Seems Firm: More Upside Ahead?
Howmet Aerospace Stock Surges 65.6% YTD: Is It Still Worth Buying?
HWM
Published: July 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HWM soars 65.6% YTD on aerospace and defense strength, but investors must weigh growth prospects against rich valuation.

Read More
image for news Howmet Aerospace Stock Surges 65.6% YTD: Is It Still Worth Buying?
Why Howmet (HWM) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
HWM
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

In the most recent trading session, Howmet (HWM) closed at $181.06, indicating a +2.9% shift from the previous trading day.

Read More
image for news Why Howmet (HWM) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
These are the best-performing stocks of H1 2025
CVS, GE, GEV, HWM, JBL, NRG, PLTR, STX, UBER
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Finbold
Sentiment: Positive

With the first half of 2025 now behind us, the stock market has seen its share of volatility.

Read More
image for news These are the best-performing stocks of H1 2025
Howmet (HWM) Surges 4.6%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
HWM
Published: June 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Howmet (HWM) saw its shares surge in the last session with trading volume being higher than average. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions may not translate into further price increase in the near term.

Read More
image for news Howmet (HWM) Surges 4.6%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
Howmet vs. Textron: Which Aerospace & Defense Stock has Better Prospects?
HWM, TXT
Published: June 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HWM's soaring earnings growth, strong aerospace demand and shareholder returns set it apart from rival TXT.

Read More
image for news Howmet vs. Textron: Which Aerospace & Defense Stock has Better Prospects?
Are Aerospace Stocks Lagging Howmet Aerospace (HWM) This Year?
HWM
Published: June 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Here is how Howmet (HWM) and Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (RYCEY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Read More
image for news Are Aerospace Stocks Lagging Howmet Aerospace (HWM) This Year?
Calls of the Day: Heico, Leidos, Howmet, Snowflake, Electronic Arts, GE Vernova and EQT
EA, GEV, HEI, HEI-A, HWM, LDOS, SNOW, EQT
Published: June 24, 2025 by: CNBC Television
Sentiment: Neutral

The Investment Committee debate the latest Calls of the Day.

Read More
image for news Calls of the Day: Heico, Leidos, Howmet, Snowflake, Electronic Arts, GE Vernova and EQT
Howmet's Transportation Market Under Pressure: Is the Risk Priced In?
HWM
Published: June 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

HWM faces commercial transport headwinds, but strength in aerospace and defense could help offset near-term pressure.

Read More
image for news Howmet's Transportation Market Under Pressure: Is the Risk Priced In?
Howmet (HWM) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
HWM
Published: June 20, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

The latest trading day saw Howmet (HWM) settling at $173.34, representing a +1.83% change from its previous close.

Read More
image for news Howmet (HWM) Ascends While Market Falls: Some Facts to Note
Will Increased Military Spending Fuel Howmet's Defense Aerospace Gains?
HWM
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HWM gains altitude as rising U.S. defense spending drives growth in its defense aerospace market and F-35 engine spare demand.

Read More
image for news Will Increased Military Spending Fuel Howmet's Defense Aerospace Gains?
This Top Aerospace Stock is a #1 (Strong Buy): Why It Should Be on Your Radar
HWM
Published: June 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The Zacks Rank offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks and build a winning investment portfolio. Here's why you should take advantage.

Read More
image for news This Top Aerospace Stock is a #1 (Strong Buy): Why It Should Be on Your Radar
Stock Market Recovery: 7 Best Stocks to Buy in June
GE, HWM, MOS, NRG, NVDA, PLTR, TSLA
Published: June 12, 2025 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive

Key Points After selloff overreaction to President Trump's tariff proposals, the market has rebounded strongly, reaching a new high in June and the S&P 500 closing in within 120 points of a new 52-week high.

Read More
image for news Stock Market Recovery: 7 Best Stocks to Buy in June
3 GARP Stocks That Investors Can Scoop Up for Maximum Returns
ANET, HWM, SFM
Published: June 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Try the GARP strategy when seeking a profitable portfolio of stocks offering optimum value and growth investing. SFM, HWM and ANET hold promise.

Read More
image for news 3 GARP Stocks That Investors Can Scoop Up for Maximum Returns
Howmet Raises EPS Outlook for 2025: Is This Expectation Valid?
HWM
Published: June 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HWM raises 2025 EPS outlook as Q1 earnings jump 51%, fueled by pricing power, cost control and strength in the aerospace markets.

Read More
image for news Howmet Raises EPS Outlook for 2025: Is This Expectation Valid?
Is Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Stock Outpacing Its Aerospace Peers This Year?
HWM
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Howmet (HWM) and Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (RYCEY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

Read More
image for news Is Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Stock Outpacing Its Aerospace Peers This Year?
Howmet Aerospace Could Surge Even Higher: Here's Why I'm Buying
HWM
Published: June 09, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is a critical, near-monopoly supplier of essential aircraft components, benefiting from high barriers to entry and surging demand from Boeing and Airbus. HWM financials are robust: Q1 '25 revenues up 6.5%, net income up 41.5%, and significant margin expansion across all business segments signal strong operational execution. Aggressive share buybacks, a doubled dividend, and powerful cash flow generation directly reward shareholders and reflect management's confidence in future growth.

Read More
image for news Howmet Aerospace Could Surge Even Higher: Here's Why I'm Buying
Forget AI, Buy 5 High-Flying Old Economy Stocks for a Strong Portfolio
CW, GE, HWM, NEM, SFM
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

As tech stocks stumble, HWM, NEM, SFM, GE, and CW shine with strong growth, rising demand, and shareholder-focused strategies.

Read More
image for news Forget AI, Buy 5 High-Flying Old Economy Stocks for a Strong Portfolio
Howmet's Commercial Aerospace Growth Picks Up: A Sign of More Upside?
HWM
Published: June 04, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HWM gains altitude as booming commercial aerospace sales drive 9% revenue growth and 104% stock surge year over year.

Read More
image for news Howmet's Commercial Aerospace Growth Picks Up: A Sign of More Upside?
Howmet Aerospace Trades Near 52-Week High: Is the Stock Still a Buy?
HWM
Published: June 02, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HWM nears its 52-week high after a 100% surge, backed by strong aerospace demand and robust defense spending.

Read More
image for news Howmet Aerospace Trades Near 52-Week High: Is the Stock Still a Buy?
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) Hosts Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference (Transcript)
HWM
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM ) Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference May 30, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants John Plant - Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Douglas Harned - Bernstein Douglas Harned Hey, good morning, everybody. Why don't we get started?

Read More
image for news Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) Hosts Bernstein 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference (Transcript)
Time to Buy Aerospace Defense Stocks for Higher Highs
HWM, SAFRY
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Among the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) list, several Aerospace Defense stocks are standing out and have reached new 52-week highs this week.

Read More
image for news Time to Buy Aerospace Defense Stocks for Higher Highs
Here Are the Top-Performing Stocks From the S&P 500 This Year
HWM, NRG, PLTR
Published: May 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

These three market leaders are showing strong growth metrics and are poised to continue their outperformance.

Read More
image for news Here Are the Top-Performing Stocks From the S&P 500 This Year
Buy 5 Aerospace Defense Stocks for Second-Half 2025 on Growing Demand
EVTL, GE, HII, HWM, LDOS
Published: May 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Buy-rated aerospace defense stocks like GE, HWM, LDOS, HII & EVTL are likely to surge in second-half 2025 amid rising budget and air travel demand.

Read More
image for news Buy 5 Aerospace Defense Stocks for Second-Half 2025 on Growing Demand
New Strong Buy Stocks for May 23rd
EBKDY, FLNG, HWM, NXGPY, PDLB
Published: May 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

NXGPY, HWM, EBKDY, PDLB and FLEX have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on May 23, 2025.

Read More
image for news New Strong Buy Stocks for May 23rd
Howmet Aerospace: Rating Downgrade As Valuation Has Likely Priced In Near-Term Upside
HWM
Published: May 16, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Downgrading HWM to hold as valuation at 28x forward EBITDA now fully reflects near-term upside, making risk-reward less attractive. Strong Q1 results driven by aerospace spares and defense, with aftermarket sales boosting margins and long-term growth runway from F-35 spares. Industrial Gas Turbine segment benefits from global energy demand and AI/data center growth, with capacity expansions underway to capture more upside.

Read More
image for news Howmet Aerospace: Rating Downgrade As Valuation Has Likely Priced In Near-Term Upside
Howmet Aerospace to Present at Bernstein's 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference (SDC)
HWM
Published: May 16, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

PITTSBURGH , May 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM) announced today that John C. Plant, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will speak at Bernstein's 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference (SDC) on Friday, May 30 th, 2025, at 8:00 AM ET.

Read More
image for news Howmet Aerospace to Present at Bernstein's 41st Annual Strategic Decisions Conference (SDC)

About Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM)

  • IPO Date 2016-11-01
  • Website https://www.howmet.com
  • Industry Industrial - Machinery
  • CEO John C. Plant FCA
  • Employees 23930

Howmet Aerospace Inc. provides advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries in the United States, Japan, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Poland, China, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Engine Products, Fastening Systems, Engineered Structures, and Forged Wheels. The Engine Products segment offers airfoils and seamless rolled rings primarily for aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines; and rotating parts, as well as structural parts. The Fastening Systems segment produces aerospace fastening systems, as well as commercial transportation, industrial, and other fasteners. The Engineered Structures segment provides titanium ingots and mill products for aerospace and defense applications; and aluminum and nickel forgings, and machined components and assemblies. The Forged Wheels segment offers forged aluminum wheels and related products for heavy-duty trucks and commercial transportation markets. The company was formerly known as Arconic Inc. The company was founded in 1888 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.