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Howmet Aerospace

175.71 USD
+4.47
2.61%
Updated Aug 26, 3:30 PM EDT
1 day
2.61%
5 days
2.45%
1 month
-6.62%
3 months
3.55%
6 months
33.13%
Year to date
58.60%
1 year
81.82%
5 years
922.16%
10 years
1,110.96%
 

About: Howmet Aerospace Inc produces products that are majorly used in aerospace, commercial transportation, and industrial and other markets. The company seeks to provide its customers with solutions by offering differentiated products such as airfoils with cooling and coatings for extreme temperature applications, specially designed fasteners for lightweight composite airframe construction, reduced assembly costs, lightning strike protection, and lightweight aluminum commercial wheels. It has four reportable segments namely, Engine Products, Fastening Systems, Engineered Structures, and Forged Wheels.

Employees: 23,930

0
Funds holding %
of 7,433 funds
0
Analysts bullish %
of 7 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

238% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 247 | Existing positions closed: 73

51% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $283M | Put options by funds: $188M

46% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $47.7B [Q1] → $69.8B (+$22B) [Q2]

19% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 16 [Q1] → 19 (+3) [Q2]

15% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 439 | Existing positions reduced: 381

15% more funds holding

Funds holding: 1,045 [Q1] → 1,197 (+152) [Q2]

1.93% more ownership

Funds ownership: 90.96% [Q1] → 92.89% (+1.93%) [Q2]

Research analyst outlook

7 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$190
8%
upside
Avg. target
$201
14%
upside
High target
$215
22%
upside

7 analyst ratings

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
B of A Securities
Ronald Epstein
22%upside
$215
Buy
Maintained
5 Aug 2025
JP Morgan
Seth Seifman
8%upside
$190
Overweight
Maintained
4 Aug 2025
Barclays
David Strauss
8%upside
$190
Overweight
Maintained
4 Aug 2025
Morgan Stanley
Kristine Liwag
20%upside
$210
Overweight
Maintained
17 Jul 2025
Susquehanna
Charles Minervino
20%upside
$210
Positive
Maintained
14 Jul 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 32 articles about HWM published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Howmet vs. L3Harris: Which Aerospace & Defense Stock Should You Bet On?
HWM outpaces LHX with stronger aerospace momentum, higher growth estimates and robust shareholder returns.
Howmet vs. L3Harris: Which Aerospace & Defense Stock Should You Bet On?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Howmet (HWM)
Howmet (HWM) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.
3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Howmet (HWM)
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
EADSY or HWM: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Investors with an interest in Aerospace - Defense stocks have likely encountered both Airbus Group (EADSY) and Howmet (HWM). But which of these two stocks offers value investors a better bang for their buck right now?
EADSY or HWM: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Is Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Outperforming Other Aerospace Stocks This Year?
Here is how Howmet (HWM) and MTU Aero Engines AG (MTUAY) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Is Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Outperforming Other Aerospace Stocks This Year?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 days ago
Howmet (HWM) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
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?
Howmet (HWM) Is Considered a Good Investment by Brokers: Is That True?
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
5 days ago
Strength in Defense Aerospace Drives Howmet: Can the Momentum Sustain?
HWM's defense aerospace sales surge 21% in Q2 2025, powered by F-35 engine demand and strong military funding.
Strength in Defense Aerospace Drives Howmet: Can the Momentum Sustain?
Neutral
PRNewsWire
5 days ago
Howmet Aerospace to Present at Jefferies Industrials Conference
PITTSBURGH , Aug. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM) announced today that John C. Plant, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will speak at the Jefferies Industrials Conference in New York, NY on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 9:30 AM ET.
Howmet Aerospace to Present at Jefferies Industrials Conference
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Howmet Aerospace: This Unsung Engine Behind Global Aviation Is Fairly Priced
Howmet Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of highly specialized engine components with high margins, decades of manufacturing expertise, and strong barriers to entry from certifications and proprietary technologies. Its high-margin aftermarket business generates recurring, stable revenues and offsets fluctuations in new aircraft production. The company benefits from exclusive positions in major commercial and defense engine programs, ensuring multi-year revenue visibility.
Howmet Aerospace: This Unsung Engine Behind Global Aviation Is Fairly Priced
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
Howmet: Ready To Fly
Howmet Aerospace Inc.'s strong revenue and profitability growth are driven by innovation and strategic execution in aerospace components and engineered solutions. Howmet Q2 2025 earnings beat expectations, with double-digit YoY growth in revenue, EBITDA, operating income, and EPS, plus record free cash flow. Robust commercial and defense aerospace demand fueled segment growth, with Engine Products and Fastening Systems delivering standout performance.
Howmet: Ready To Fly
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
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