Howmet Aerospace

HWM

Market cap $109B

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In the closing of the recent trading day, Howmet (HWM) stood at $270.85, denoting a -1.07% move from the preceding trading day.

Investors with an interest in Aerospace - Defense stocks have likely encountered both Lockheed Martin (LMT) and Howmet (HWM). But which of these two stocks is more attractive to value investors?

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Howmet (HWM) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.

PITTSBURGH, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM) will announce its second quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The press release and presentation materials will be available at approximately 7:00 AM ET on August 6, 2026, via the "Investors" section of the Howmet Aerospace website.

Howmet (HWM) reached $271.58 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -1.4% change compared to its last close.

Here is how Howmet (HWM) and Loar Holdings Inc. (LOAR) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

HWM's defense aerospace business is gaining from strong military demand, program expansion and a higher 2026 outlook as funding supports growth.