Howmet Aerospace (HWM.US) Price Target and Rating 2026/2027

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Price history for Howmet Aerospace (HWM.US) – stock price at 291.80 $, August 2026
Howmet Aerospace stock price – price development 2026. Updated Aug 6, 2026.
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Howmet Aerospace Price Target 2026: Analysts See 7% Upside

The average price target for Howmet Aerospace is $312.93. This price target represents the analysts' view of the stock price over the next 12 months. The stock may be undervalued, because the price target is higher than the current price. The stock is 7,24% below the target, which can point to potential returns within the next 12 months if the analysts' view proves right. Also consider the stock's valuation ratios such as P/E, P/S and P/B, plus the technical analysis further down the page, for the full picture.

Is Howmet Aerospace overvalued or undervalued?

Howmet Aerospace is currently fairly valued with a gap of 7.2% relative to the price target.


The current price is $291.80, which places Howmet Aerospace in the fairly valued category. The stock is considered undervalued when the price is below $281.64, and overvalued when the price exceeds $344.22.


The fair value range is defined as ±10% of the price target, because price targets are estimates rather than exact values. For Howmet Aerospace, the fair value range lies between $281.64 and $344.22.


See the full price target analysis for Howmet Aerospace →

Analyst Ratings for Howmet Aerospace stock in 2026: Buy

25 analysts cover Howmet Aerospace. There is broad agreement on a positive view — 80% recommend buying. The average price target is $312.93, which gives an upside of 7.2% from the current price.

Consensus: Buy (4.40/5)
Strong Buy
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4.40 out of 5 based on 25 analysts

About Howmet Aerospace – Forsvar

Howmet Aerospace, eller hwm.us, laver avancerede ingeniørløsninger til luftfart og transport i hele verden. De tjener primært penge på at levere specialdele til motorer og flystel. Virksomheden driver fire segmenter. Engine Products laver for eksempel airfoils til flymotorer, mens Fastening Systems producerer fastgørelsessystemer og latches til luftfart. De sælger også smedede hjul gennem segmentet Forged Wheels. Howmet Aerospace har en bred global rækkevidde og opererer i mindst 12 lande, herunder USA, Japan, Tyskland og Kina. De er kendt for at levere titanium og aluminiumsdele til både civile og militære fly. Read more about the company

Key Figures for Howmet Aerospace

$ 115B Market cap
$ 8,6B Revenue
Forsvar Industry
66.71 P/E
13.37 P/S
20.45 P/B
USA Listed on exchange
howmet.com Website
Industri Sector

What kind of stock is Howmet Aerospace?

Growth stock Momentum stock

Howmet Aerospace is classified as a growth stock and momentum stock. This means the stock combines several attractive traits, and strong price momentum.

Score Overview for Howmet Aerospace

💰 Value Score 11/100 (Very Low)
⭐ Quality Score 76/100 (High)
🚀 Momentum Score 90/100 (Very High)
📊 Total Score 59/100

📈 Valuation

Howmet Aerospace trades at a P/E ratio of 66.7, which is above the market average. The forward P/E is 54.9 (18% lower), which suggests the market expects rising earnings. The P/S ratio is 13.4 (high — the market pays a premium for the revenue). The P/B ratio is 20.5. The PEG ratio is 0.80 — below 1.0 suggests the stock is cheap relative to its growth rate.

💵 Profitability & Growth

Howmet Aerospace has a profit margin of 20.2% (excellent) and an operating margin of 28.2%. Return on equity (ROE) is 33.8% — excellent return on equity. Return on assets (ROA) is 11.9%. The latest quarterly earnings grew 71.4% year over year — strong growth.

🏦 Financial Health

The Piotroski score is 6 out of 9 — good financial health. Altman Z2 is 4.76 (healthy balance sheet — low risk). The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E) is 131.0% — moderate debt.

🚀 Momentum & Short Interest

Short interest is 1.98% — low, the market does not expect a decline.

Howmet Aerospace Dividend 2026: 0.2% Dividend Yield

Dividend Key Figures for Howmet Aerospace in 2026

Dividend yield
0.16%
Dividend per share
0.14 USD
Payout ratio
15.5%
Low
Dividend growth (4 years)
+700.0%
Avg. annual dividend (3 years)
0.25 USD

When does Howmet Aerospace pay a dividend in 2026?

Latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend)
August 7, 2026
Next dividend payment
August 25, 2026
Latest payment date
August 25, 2026

How much does Howmet Aerospace pay in dividends?

Howmet Aerospace pays dividends to its shareholders. The most recently paid dividend was 0.14 USD per share, which corresponds to a dividend yield of 0.16%. Over the last 4 years, the annual dividend has grown by 700.0%, which shows positive dividend growth.

The payout ratio is 15.5%, which is low. This suggests the company prioritizes reinvesting in growth over dividend payments. There is good room to raise the dividend in the future.

Historical Dividend Payments for Howmet Aerospace

We have registered dividend payments for Howmet Aerospace since 2021-08-05. In that period the stock has paid a dividend 28 times, most recently on 2026-08-07. This stock qualifies as a stable dividend stock, because it has paid a dividend at least once a year for the last 5 years. That makes it attractive to investors looking for steady, regular dividend payments.

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Insider Trading in Howmet Aerospace 2026: The Signal Is mostly negative

In 2026, insiders at Howmet Aerospace have made 20 transactions – split into 9 purchases and 11 sales. On a net basis, insiders took 50,665,880 $ out of the stock. Active insiders include CANTIE JOSEPH S, Miller Jody, LEDUC ROBERT F and others. In the short term (last 3 months), the insider signal is mostly negative.

Short-Term Signal (3 months): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold more than they have bought over the last 3 months.

Over the last 3 months: 1 purchases and 1 sales. A net 11,264,439 $ out of the stock.

Long-Term Signal (all transactions): Mostly negative

Insiders have sold considerably more than they have bought. At large companies this can be due to planned sales (10b5-1 plans) and is not necessarily a negative signal.

Across the last 20 transactions: 9 purchases and 11 sales. A net 50,665,880 $ out of the stock.

Latest purchase: CANTIE JOSEPH S bought 134 shares at 270 $ each on 2026-07-02. The stock has since risen 7.8%.

Latest sale: Marchuk Neil Edward sold 41,932 shares at 270 $ each on 2026-05-11.

Who is buying: CANTIE JOSEPH S, Miller Jody, LEDUC ROBERT F.

Who is selling: Marchuk Neil Edward, Shultz Barbara Lou, Barbara Lou Shultz, Neil Edward Marchuk, CHANATRY MICHAEL NIEM and others.

Latest Insider Trades in Howmet Aerospace (2026)

The table shows the last 20 reported insider transactions in Howmet Aerospace. Green rows are purchases, red rows are sales. The data is based on official filings.

Transaction date Name Type Number of shares Price per share ($) Total amount ($)
2026-07-02 CANTIE JOSEPH S Buy 134 270 36,235
2026-05-11 Marchuk Neil Edward Sell 41,932 270 11,300,674
2026-04-02 CANTIE JOSEPH S Buy 155 233 36,065
2026-02-26 Shultz Barbara Lou Sell 1,000 260 260,010
2026-02-26 Barbara Lou Shultz Sell 1,000 260 260,000
2026-02-18 Neil Edward Marchuk Sell 45,150 252 11,364,255
2026-02-18 Marchuk Neil Edward Sell 45,150 252 11,364,255
2026-02-16 Shultz Barbara Lou Sell 2,692 250 673,565
2026-02-16 Marchuk Neil Edward Sell 28,651 250 7,168,767
2026-02-16 CHANATRY MICHAEL NIEM Sell 9,579 250 2,396,762

Who is buying and selling Howmet Aerospace shares in 2026?

The following insiders have bought shares in Howmet Aerospace: CANTIE JOSEPH S, Miller Jody, LEDUC ROBERT F. In total, 252,335 $ was bought across 9 transactions. The following insiders have sold shares: Marchuk Neil Edward, Shultz Barbara Lou, Barbara Lou Shultz, Neil Edward Marchuk, CHANATRY MICHAEL NIEM and others. In total, 50,918,215 $ was sold across 11 transactions. Insider trades are legal transactions in which executives and board members buy or sell shares of their own company. These transactions are reported to the SEC and are publicly available.

Howmet Aerospace Short Selling 2026: 2.0% Sold Short

Low short interest: 2.0% of the free float
Short % of free float
2.0%
Assessment
Low short interest
Short squeeze risk
Low
Data source
SEC
Updated daily
The stock has a low share of short selling. Less than 2% of the freely traded shares are sold short, which points to limited bearish sentiment.

Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
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Howmet Aerospace Earnings – ⚡ Reporting TODAY 8/6/2026

The next earnings date for Howmet Aerospace is not yet available. Check the company's investor calendar for more information.



Technical Analysis of Howmet Aerospace 2026 – Signal: Strong Buy

Overall Technical Signal: Strong Buy

Based on trend analysis (SMA50/SMA200) and MACD trend (positive/negative on a daily + weekly basis). Updated August 6, 2026.

Technical analysis of Howmet Aerospace (HWM.US) – RSI 62, MACD positive (bullish), daily candlestick chart August 2026
Howmet Aerospace technical analysis – candlestick chart with RSI and MACD. Updated Aug 6, 2026.

Trend Analysis of Howmet Aerospace Inc

Howmet Aerospace Inc is in a short-term uptrend. The price of $291.42 is 4.2% above the 20-day average ($279.79). Medium term, the picture is positive: the price is 7.5% above the 50-day average ($271.10). Long term, the stock is 22.6% above the 200-day average ($237.73), which confirms a long-term uptrend.

Golden Cross: The 50-day average (271.10) is above the 200-day average (237.73), which is a classic bullish signal for Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Is Howmet Aerospace Inc overbought or oversold?

Howmet Aerospace Inc has an RSI of 62.4. The stock shows positive momentum in the upper part of the neutral zone. Combined with the positive trend, this supports the bullish picture.

MACD Analysis for Howmet Aerospace Inc

Daily MACD: MACD is positive (4.478), which means the short-term trend is bullish (the 12-day EMA is above the 26-day EMA). MACD is above the signal line (3.946) by 0.532, which confirms rising momentum in the uptrend.

Weekly MACD: MACD5 is positive (15.815), which indicates a broader bullish long-term trend. MACD5 is above the signal line (15.164) by 0.651, which confirms rising long-term momentum.

Overall MACD assessment: Both the daily and weekly MACD are positive and above their signal lines. Trend and momentum confirm each other across time horizons – the strongest bullish signal.

Risk Profile for Howmet Aerospace Inc

Howmet Aerospace Inc has an annual standard deviation of 30.6%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk. There is some volatility, but the price is relatively stable.

Overall Technical Conclusion for Howmet Aerospace Inc

Trend: Positive. The price trades above SMA50 and SMA200.

MACD trend (zero line): Daily bullish (4.478). Weekly bullish (15.815).

MACD momentum (signal): Daily rising. Weekly rising.

RSI: 62.4 – neutral.

Technical signal: Strong Buy

The price is in an uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200) and MACD is positive on both a daily and weekly basis. Trend and MACD trend confirm each other – the strongest technical buy signal.

Frequently Asked Questions About Howmet Aerospace stock in 2026

Should you buy Howmet Aerospace stock now?
Yes, the technical signal for Howmet Aerospace is currently BUY. Howmet Aerospace trades at $291.80 as of 8/6/2026. The overall technical signal is: Strong Buy. The technical analysis shows the following: MACD is positive (bullish trend) at 4.478 with rising momentum (signal: 3.946); RSI is at 62.4 (neutral zone); the stock is in a short-term uptrend (price above the 20-day average); the analyst price target of $312.93 points to 7.2% upside. The stock is in a broader uptrend (above SMA50/SMA200). This is a technical observation based on current data, not investment advice.
What is the price target for Howmet Aerospace stock?
The average analyst price target for Howmet Aerospace is $312.93. The current price is $291.80, which gives an upside of 7.2%. Based on this, the stock is considered fairly valued. The fair value range (±10% of the price target) is between $281.64 and $344.22.
Is Howmet Aerospace a dividend stock?
Yes, Howmet Aerospace is a dividend stock with a dividend yield of 0.16%. The latest dividend was $0.14 per share. The latest ex-dividend date (traded without the dividend) was 8/7/2026. The payout ratio is 15.5%, which is considered sustainable. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 8/25/2026.
When does Howmet Aerospace pay a dividend in 2026?
Howmet Aerospace pays its next dividend on 8/25/2026. The latest dividend was $0.14 per share with an ex-dividend date of 8/7/2026. The dividend yield is 0.16%. The payout ratio of 15.5% points to a sustainable dividend with room to grow.
What is the risk of Howmet Aerospace stock?
Howmet Aerospace is rated as a stock with moderately low risk. the annual standard deviation is 30.6%, which classifies the stock as moderately low risk.
Is Howmet Aerospace overvalued?
Howmet Aerospace is considered fairly valued – the price is close to the analyst price target. Howmet Aerospace has the following valuation ratios: a P/E ratio of 66.7 (highly valued), a P/S ratio of 13.4, a P/B ratio of 20.5. The stock trades close to the analyst price target and is considered fairly valued.
Is Howmet Aerospace overbought?
No, Howmet Aerospace is not overbought. RSI is at 62.4 (neutral zone). The technical indicators show: RSI is at 62.4 (upper neutral zone), which shows positive momentum but is not yet overbought. In addition, the price is 4.3% above the 20-day average (short-term uptrend). In addition, MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish).
When is the next Howmet Aerospace earnings report?
Howmet Aerospace reports earnings TODAY, August 6, 2026! The stock currently trades at $291.80. Watch how the price reacts after the release. With a P/E ratio of 66.7, the market will be watching closely whether earnings meet expectations.
Is Howmet Aerospace shorted?
Yes, Howmet Aerospace is shorted with 2.0% of the free float sold short. This is a moderate level of short selling, within the normal range for most stocks. Data is updated daily based on official filings with the SEC.
Are insiders buying Howmet Aerospace stock?
No, insiders are not buying Howmet Aerospace shares – they are net sellers. Over the last 3 months, insiders have made 1 purchases and 1 sales. On a net basis, 11,264,439 $ worth of shares were sold. Across the last 20 reported transactions, the split is 9 purchases and 11 sales, with a net 50,665,880 $ sold. Active sellers include Marchuk Neil Edward, Shultz Barbara Lou, Barbara Lou Shultz and others. Insider selling can have several explanations (e.g. planned 10b5-1 sales, portfolio diversification or taxes), but sustained selling by several insiders is worth watching closely.
Is Howmet Aerospace a good stock?
Based on our total score, Howmet Aerospace is rated as a mediocre stock with a total score of 59 out of 100. The stock scores around average on value, quality and momentum – it sits near the median in our database. The score is made up of Value: 11/100, Quality: 76/100, Momentum: 90/100. In addition: a dividend of 0.16%; technical signal: Strong Buy. Whether Howmet Aerospace is a good investment depends on your time horizon, risk profile and portfolio. This is a data-driven observation, not investment advice.
What is the outlook for Howmet Aerospace stock?
The outlook for Howmet Aerospace based on current data: the average analyst price target is $312.93 (+7.2%); the stock is in an uptrend (above SMA50 and SMA200); the next earnings report is due on 8/6/2026, which can move the price; the P/E ratio is 66.7 (high – the market expects growth). Keep in mind that stock prices are affected by many factors, including earnings reports, the economy and market sentiment. Past returns are no guarantee of future returns.
Why is Howmet Aerospace stock rising?
Howmet Aerospace is rising right now. The technical indicators show: the price is 4.3% above the 20-day average; MACD is positive with rising momentum (bullish signal); insiders have mostly been selling the stock recently. For the latest context, see our technical analysis, insider section and news overview above.
How high can Howmet Aerospace go?
The average analyst price target for Howmet Aerospace is $312.93, which corresponds to a potential gain of 7.2% from the current price of $291.80. Keep in mind that price targets are estimates, not guarantees. Actual price moves depend on earnings, market conditions and unexpected events.
How low can Howmet Aerospace fall?
We lack enough history to give a specific floor for Howmet Aerospace. Remember: past price swings are no guarantee for the future — a stock can fall further than the last 52 weeks suggest, especially on profit warnings, sector crises or a market crash. Use stop-loss orders and spread your portfolio to limit losses in single stocks.
What does Howmet Aerospace do?
Howmet Aerospace, eller hwm.us, laver avancerede ingeniørløsninger til luftfart og transport i hele verden. De tjener primært penge på at levere specialdele til motorer og flystel. Virksomheden driver fire segmenter. Engine Products laver for eksempel airfoils til flymotorer,... The company belongs to the Industri sector, more specifically the Forsvar industry, is headquartered in USA, and is traded on the USA Stocks. See the key figures, earnings history and price development above to evaluate Howmet Aerospace as an investment.
Did Howmet Aerospace raise or lower its guidance?
Over the last 60 days we have not registered a guidance raise or cut from Howmet Aerospace. The company can still adjust its guidance at quarterly reports or between reports — see the earnings history and the news overview above.
Is Howmet Aerospace making money or losing money?
Yes, Howmet Aerospace is making money, not losing it. The company has a profit margin (the share of revenue left over as profit) of 20.2% — which is excellent. The operating margin (profit before interest and taxes) is 28.2%. At a P/E ratio of 66.7, you currently pay 66.7 dollars for every dollar of the company's annual earnings. A consistently profitable company is usually more resilient than growth stocks that are not yet making money.
Can Howmet Aerospace go bankrupt?
The bankruptcy risk of Howmet Aerospace is rated as low. Altman Z2 (a model for assessing financial distress) is 4.76 — that places the company in the healthy zone. The company has a healthy balance sheet with limited debt relative to earnings and assets. The Piotroski score (financial health 0-9, higher is better) is 6 — which is average. Debt relative to equity is 131% (moderate). Remember: models like Altman Z2 are statistical — unexpected shocks (fraud, a sector collapse, lawsuits) can always happen. Spread your portfolio.
Does Howmet Aerospace have a lot of debt?
Howmet Aerospace has moderate debt relative to equity. The debt-to-equity ratio (D/E — interest-bearing debt to equity) is 131%. For the industri sector, 80-150% counts as a typical level. Note: D/E levels are highly sector-specific — a bank at 300% debt is normal, a tech stock at 300% is extremely leveraged. Always compare with similar companies in the same sector. Can Howmet Aerospace service its debt? Can service its debt without problems — the interest coverage ratio (how many times earnings can cover interest payments) is 17.5x, and net debt equals 0.9 years of earnings (EBITDA).