Howmet Aerospace

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$211.63−$8.40 (−3.82%)TodayMarket closed · Oct 20, 4:05 PM ET

Prev close $220.03

HWM analyst rating

BuyConsensus of 14 analysts over the last 12 months. 86% rate it a buy.

Strong buy0
Buy12
Hold2
Underperform0
Sell0

12-month price target · 24 analysts

Average $332.65 (+57.2% upside)

Low: $217.07
Now: $211.63
High: $393.75

Upgrades and downgrades

The latest rating actions, newest first

HWM analyst upgrades, downgrades and rating actions
Firm	Date	Action	Rating	Price target	Hit rate
RBC Capital	Oct 15, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$350.00 → $300.00	59%
TD Cowen	Oct 9, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$320.00 → $280.00	63%
Wells Fargo	Sep 30, 2026	Maintains	Equal-Weight	$315.00 → $255.00	69%
Guggenheim	Sep 15, 2026	Initiates	Buy	$350.00	71%
Bernstein	Aug 24, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$318.00 → $328.00	39%
JP Morgan	Aug 10, 2026	Maintains	Overweight	$310.00 → $350.00	63%
BTIG	Aug 10, 2026	Maintains	Buy	$300.00 → $340.00	32%
UBS	Aug 7, 2026	Maintains	Neutral	$299.00 → $326.00	49%
RBC Capital	Aug 7, 2026	Maintains	Outperform	$325.00 → $350.00	59%
Susquehanna	Aug 7, 2026	Maintains	Positive	$330.00 → $340.00	56%

The case for and against

Updated Oct 18, 2026

Bull case

Howmet Aerospace is well positioned to benefit from durable secular tailwinds in commercial aerospace, defense, and power generation, with demand supported by higher Boeing and Airbus production rates, strong spares activity, and accelerating IGT demand tied to AI data-center power needs. Its moat appears reinforced by leadership in Engine Products and Fastening Systems, where pricing power, share gains, CAM synergies, and widebody mix should drive continued EBITDA margin expansion, while 2Q26 revenue of $2.55B and adjusted EBITDA of $817M underscore execution strength. Although capex remains elevated around $515M in 2026 and may pressure free cash flow growth later, disciplined investment should support capacity, share repurchases, and long-term earnings upside.

Bear case

Howmet Aerospace is facing a negative outlook because its earnings remain highly exposed to aerospace cyclicality, with about 70% of FY2025 sales tied to commercial and defense aerospace and Boeing production issues, labor stoppages, or FAA delays able to quickly pressure volumes across Engine Products, Fastening Systems, and Engineered Structures. It also depends on scarce titanium and specialty-metal inputs, so sole-source disruptions and pass-through timing can compress margins, while current net debt of about $2.3B and net leverage of 1.6x still leave balance-sheet sensitivity if demand weakens or integration costs rise. Even with competitive barriers and strong franchise positions, the recent ~$1.8B CAM acquisition, FY2026 breakeven expectations, and execution risks around capacity, staffing, and synergy timing make future earnings less certain than the market appears to assume.

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