HWM
Howmet Aerospace Inc
NYSE: HWM · INDUSTRIALS · AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
$272.43
+0.46% today
Updated 2026-07-17
Market cap
$109.54B
P/E ratio
62.94
P/S ratio
12.70x
EPS (TTM)
$4.35
Dividend yield
0.17%
52W range
$169 – $291
Volume
2.9M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
73
out of 100
Grade: B
Buy
Investment rating
8.7
Growth
A7.5
Quality
B+9.0
Profitability
A+5.0
Valuation
C+6/9
Piotroski F-Score
Moderate
2.6
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$243.21
-10.73%
12-Month target
$133.89
-50.85%
Intrinsic (DCF)
—
Margin of safety
—
4 Strong Buy15 Buy3 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ Profit margin 20.20% — above average
+ ROE 31.58% — strong efficiency
+ Free cash flow $359.00M — positive
+ Revenue growth 19.10% QoQ
Risks
- P/E 62.94x — expensive valuation
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM | 2026 (E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.66B | $6.64B | $7.43B | $8.25B | $8.62B | $9.3B |
| Net income | $469.00M | $765.00M | $1.16B | $1.51B | $580.00M | — |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $4.35 | $4.65 |
| Free cash flow | $540.00M | $682.00M | $977.00M | $1.43B | $359.00M | — |
| Profit margin | 8.28% | 11.52% | 15.55% | 18.27% | 20.20% | — |
Recent insider activity
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | CANTIE, JOSEPH S | Buy | 134 | $270.41 |
| 2026-05-21 | SMITH, GUNNER | Buy | 731 | — |
| 2026-05-21 | SCHMIDT, ULRICH | Buy | 731 | — |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Howmet Aerospace Inc trades at $272.43. representing a P/E of 62.94x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 73/100 indicates the stock is good. The company scores 6/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 2.61, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $8.62B. with profit margins at 20.20%.
Frequently asked questions
What is Howmet Aerospace Inc's stock price?
Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM) trades at $272.43, on a P/E of 62.9x and a P/S of 12.7x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Howmet Aerospace Inc overvalued?
Howmet Aerospace Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 73/100 (Grade B), which we rate Buy. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read.
What is the price target of Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $243.21, about 10.7% below the current $272.43. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the future stock price of HWM by 2030?
Our research-backed model puts the 2030 base case at $442.09, built from revenue projections, a growth-adjusted P/S multiple, net debt, and share dilution. It is a scenario rather than a prediction, and the bull and bear cases around it matter more than the single number when you are sizing a position.
What is Howmet Aerospace Inc's revenue?
Howmet Aerospace Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $8.62B, and our model projects it reaching about $14.71B by 2030. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Howmet Aerospace Inc's Altman Z-Score is 2.61, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorINDUSTRIALS
IndustryAEROSPACE & DEFENSE
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio12.70x
ROE31.58%
Beta1.19
50D MA$262.22
200D MA$229.31
Shares out0.40B
Float0.40B
Short ratio—
Avg volume2.9M
Performance
1 week+0.58%
1 month-1.88%
3 months+6.55%
YTD+32.88%
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