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HWMHowmet Aerospace Inc.Hold6.1·$277.42+2.58%
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Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) Stock Analysis

Breakout setup

HoldModerate Confidence

Industrials · Aerospace & Defense

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $277.42, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Product: aerospace (70.0%); Concentration risk — Geographic: North America (72.0%).

Howmet Aerospace manufactures precision jet engine components, fastening systems, engineered structures, and forged aluminum wheels, with aerospace representing approximately 70% of 2025 revenue across four segments in 19 countries. North America generated 72% and Europe 22% of... Read more

$277.42+10.9% A.UpsideScore 6.1/10#3 of 47 Aerospace & Defense
QualityF-score8 / 9FCF yield1.10%
IncomeYield0.18%Payout10.67%sustainable
Entry $248.08(support + ATR)Stop $236.37Target $275.10(resistance)A.R:R -0.1:1Setup A.R:R 2.3:1
Analyst target$303.23+9.3%20 analysts
$275.10our TP
$277.42price
$303.23mean
$257
$340

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $277.42, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Product: aerospace (70.0%); Concentration risk — Geographic: North America (72.0%). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 64, MACD bullish. Downgraded from BUY WAIT — price $277.42 has reached target $275.10. No upside to wait for. Score 6.1/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 7/8 gates (positive momentum, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, news events none recent, earnings proximity 50d clear, semi cycle peak clear, materials cycle peak clear). Fails on favorable risk/reward ratio. Suitability: moderate.

news + 30-day 8-K events · 5-min refresh

Recent developments

updated 2026-06-17
TrendMatrix Research · upcoming catalyst calendar

Upcoming dated catalysts

Thu, Aug 6, 202650d to earnings· next earnings call

Thesis

Rewards
Strong earnings beat streak (4/4)
High-quality business
Strong growth profile
Risks
Concentration risk — Product: aerospace (70.0%)
Concentration risk — Geographic: North America (72.0%)
Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)62.9
P/E (Fwd)44.9
Mkt Cap$108.2B
EV/EBITDA43.2
Profit Mgn20.2%
ROE33.8%
Rev Growth19.1%
Beta1.19
Dividend0.18%
Rating analysts28

Quality Signals

Piotroski F8/9MoatNarrow

Options Flow

P/C0.82neutral
IV46%normal
Max Pain$370+33.4% vs spot

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • HIGHProductaerospace70%
    10-K Item 1: 'Howmet's largest market is aerospace, which represented approximately 70% of the Company's revenue in 2025'
  • HIGHGeographicNorth America72%
    10-K Item 1: 'North America and Europe generated 72% and 22%, respectively, of Howmet's sales in 2025'
  • LOWCustomerRTX Corporation11%
    10-K Item 1: 'RTX Corporation and GE Aerospace each represented approximately 11% of the Company's third-party sales'
  • LOWCustomerGE Aerospace11%
    10-K Item 1: 'RTX Corporation and GE Aerospace each represented approximately 11% of the Company's third-party sales'
  • HIGHSuppliertitanium sponge
    10-K Item 1A: 'we depend on a number of limited source or sole source suppliers, such as for titanium sponge and specialized metal alloys'

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Rating Breakdown

2 floor-breakers·1 ceiling hit

Priced at a premium — multiples above sector norms. Needs delivery on growth + margins to justify.static

Ev Ebitda
0.0
Ps
1.7
Pe
1.9
Forward Pe
2.5
Analyst Target
4.0
Peg Ratio
9.2
Forward P/E: 44.9xPEG: 0.63

Technicals below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Bollinger
0.0
Support Resistance
0.9
52w Position
9.8
GatesA.R:R -0.1=NEGATIVEMomentum 7.6>=5.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsNEWS EVENTS NONE RECENTEARNINGS PROXIMITY 50d clearSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARMATERIALS CYCLE PEAK CLEARBreakoutSuitability: Moderate
RSI
64 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MAGOLDEN CROSSSupport $243.68Resistance $280.71

Price Targets

$236
$248
$275
A.Upside-0.8%
A.R:R-0.1:1
Setup A.R:R (at entry)2.3:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionHigh conviction
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeSteady

Risk Alerts

! Target reached (-1.6% upside)
! Negative risk/reward — downside exceeds upside

Earnings

B
B
B
B
4/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-08-06 (50d)

Verdict History

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Verdicts are recorded on every nightly pipeline run. Rows capture transitions (verdict flips, score deltas ≥0.3, entry/TP/SL changes). Rows with a ▶ can be expanded to see the change reason. Aggregate cohort performance is tracked in the recommendation ledger.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HWM stock a buy right now?

Hold if already holding. Not a fresh buy at $277.42, but acceptable to hold if already in. Reasons: Concentration risk — Product: aerospace (70.0%); Concentration risk — Geographic: North America (72.0%). Chart setup: Golden cross, above all MAs, RSI 64, MACD bullish. Downgraded from BUY WAIT — price $277.42 has reached target $275.10. No upside to wait for. Target $275.10 (-0.8%), stop $236.37 (−17.4%), A.R:R -0.1:1. Score 6.1/10, moderate confidence.

What is the HWM stock price target?

Take-profit target: $275.10 (+10.9% upside). Target $275.10 (-0.8%), stop $236.37 (−17.4%), A.R:R -0.1:1. Stop-loss: $236.37.

What are the risks of investing in HWM?

Concentration risk — Product: aerospace (70.0%); Concentration risk — Geographic: North America (72.0%); Analyst target reached - limited upside remaining.

Is HWM overvalued or undervalued?

Howmet Aerospace Inc. trades at a P/E of 62.9 (forward 44.9). TrendMatrix value score: 3.6/10. Verdict: Hold.

What do analysts say about HWM?

28 analysts cover HWM with a consensus score of 4.1/5. Average price target: $303.

What does Howmet Aerospace Inc. do?Howmet Aerospace manufactures precision jet engine components, fastening systems, engineered structures, and forged...

Howmet Aerospace manufactures precision jet engine components, fastening systems, engineered structures, and forged aluminum wheels, with aerospace representing approximately 70% of 2025 revenue across four segments in 19 countries. North America generated 72% and Europe 22% of 2025 sales; RTX Corporation and GE Aerospace each represented approximately 11% of third-party sales in 2025.

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