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Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)

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$163.01
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05/22/2025: HWM (5-star) is a STRONG-BUY. BUY since 16 days. Profits (10.19%). Updated daily EoD!

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25 Analysts rated it

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Year Target Price $164.88

Year Target Price $164.88

Analyst’s Price TargetsFor last 52 week
$164.88Target price
Low$76.62
Current$163.01
high$185.52

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 67.95%
Avg. Invested days 55
Today’s Advisory Regular Buy
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Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 74.64B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 60.62
1Y Target Price 173.8
Price to earnings Ratio 60.62
1Y Target Price 173.8
Volume (30-day avg) -
Beta 1.43
52 Weeks Range 76.62 - 185.52
Updated Date 06/30/2025
52 Weeks Range 76.62 - 185.52
Updated Date 06/30/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 0.22%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.05

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Profitability

Profit Margin 16.64%
Operating Margin (TTM) 24.92%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 10.2%
Return on Equity (TTM) 28.3%

Valuation

Trailing PE 60.62
Forward PE 51.81
Enterprise Value 77641334063
Price to Sales(TTM) 9.89
Enterprise Value 77641334063
Price to Sales(TTM) 9.89
Enterprise Value to Revenue 10.29
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 39.27
Shares Outstanding 403673984
Shares Floating 399496035
Shares Outstanding 403673984
Shares Floating 399496035
Percent Insiders 1.07
Percent Institutions 95.68

Analyst Ratings

Rating 4.4
Target Price 164.88
Buy 5
Strong Buy 15
Buy 5
Strong Buy 15
Hold 5
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Howmet Aerospace Inc

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Company Overview

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Howmet Aerospace Inc. (formerly Arconic Inc.) was founded in 2016 as a spin-off from Alcoa, focusing on engineered products for aerospace and transportation. Significant milestones include the acquisition of Firth Rixson in 2014 and the rebrand to Howmet Aerospace in 2020, solidifying its position in the aerospace market.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Engine Products: Manufactures investment castings, forged components, and machined parts for jet engines and industrial gas turbines.
  • Forged Wheels: Designs and manufactures aluminum forged wheels for commercial transportation and other markets.
  • Fastening Systems: Develops and produces fastening systems for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

John C. Plant serves as Executive Chairman. Tolga Oal is the Chief Executive Officer. The organizational structure comprises distinct business units focused on specific product lines.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Investment Castings: Precision-engineered components for jet engines. Howmet is a leading player in this market. Competitors include PCC Structurals, Doncasters, and Altra Industrial Motion.
  • Forged Aluminum Wheels: Alcoa Wheels (now part of Howmet) are a major player in commercial vehicle aluminum wheels. Competitors include Accuride, Maxion Wheels, and Hayes Lemmerz.
  • Fastening Systems: Wide range of fasteners for aerospace applications. Competitors include LISI Aerospace, Stanley Black & Decker, and TriMas.

Market Dynamics

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The aerospace industry is experiencing a rebound in air travel and defense spending, driving demand for engineered components and fastening systems. The commercial transportation market sees sustained need for fuel efficient transportation and durable components.

Positioning

Howmet Aerospace is positioned as a leading supplier of engineered solutions to the aerospace and transportation industries, holding competitive advantages in technology and manufacturing scale.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for Howmet Aerospace's products is estimated to be in the tens of billions of USD. The company is well positioned to address a significant portion of this TAM through its established market position and diversified product portfolio.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong market position in aerospace and transportation
  • Advanced manufacturing technology
  • Diversified product portfolio
  • Long-term customer relationships

Weaknesses

  • Dependence on aerospace and transportation cycles
  • Potential for increased competition
  • Fluctuations in aluminum prices
  • Debt from past acquisitions

Opportunities

  • Growing demand for fuel-efficient aircraft
  • Increasing defense spending
  • Expansion into emerging markets
  • Development of new materials and technologies

Threats

  • Economic downturns
  • Geopolitical instability
  • Supply chain disruptions
  • Technological obsolescence

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • RTX
  • GE
  • SAF

Competitive Landscape

Howmet Aerospace competes on product quality, technological innovation, and manufacturing efficiency. They maintain a strong market position through long term contracts and specialized product offerings.

Major Acquisitions

Firth Rixson

  • Year: 2014
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 2850
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Howmet's (then Alcoa's) capabilities in aerospace forgings and strengthened its position in the aerospace supply chain.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth trends are visible in past annual reports and financial statements.

Future Projections: Future growth projections are available from analyst reports and company presentations.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives are listed in press releases and investor relations materials from Howmet Aerospace.

Summary

Howmet Aerospace is a strong player in the aerospace and transportation industries, driven by its advanced manufacturing capabilities and market-leading positions. The company benefits from increasing demand for fuel-efficient aircraft and defense spending. They need to manage debt levels and stay ahead of technological advancements to remain competitive. Economic fluctuations are external factor that could be problematic.

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  • Industry Associations

Disclaimers:

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About Howmet Aerospace Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Pittsburgh, PA, United States
IPO Launch date 1962-01-02
Executive Chairman & CEO Mr. John C. Plant FCA
Sector Industrials
Industry Aerospace & Defense
Full time employees 23930
Full time 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 and structural parts. The Fastening Systems segment produces aerospace fastening systems, as well as commercial transportation, industrial, and other fasteners; and latches, bearings, fluid fittings, and installation tools. The Engineered Structures segment provides titanium ingots and mill products, aluminum and nickel forgings, and machined components and assemblies for aerospace and defense applications; and titanium forgings, extrusions, and forming and machining services for airframe, wing, aero-engine, and landing gear components. 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. Howmet Aerospace Inc. was founded in 1888 and is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.