Howmet Aerospace Inc.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) Stock News
The latest HWM headlines and market coverage — 4 recent stories, updated throughout the day.
- Zacks Investment Research·
Howmet (HWM) Outpaces Stock Market Gains: What You Should Know
Howmet (HWM) gained 1.21% to $225.26, outperforming the S&P 500's 0.6% gain. Despite the daily rally, the stock has declined 2.35% over the past month as the Aerospace sector struggles with an 8.98% loss. Analysts expect strong earnings growth with projected EPS of $1.36 (up 43.16% YoY) and revenue of $2.59 billion (up 23.98% YoY) when the company reports on October 29, 2026. Howmet holds a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) rating, though it trades at a premium valuation with a Forward P/E of 41.75 versus the industry average of 20.87.
- Zacks Investment Research·Neutral
Howmet (HWM) Suffers a Larger Drop Than the General Market: Key Insights
Howmet (HWM) declined 3.82% on October 7, 2026, significantly underperforming the S&P 500's 0.22% loss. Despite a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating and strong earnings growth projections for Q3 2026 (43.16% EPS increase), the stock trades at a premium valuation with a Forward P/E of 43.44 versus the industry average of 21.54. Earnings are scheduled for October 29, 2026.
- Zacks Investment Research·
Why Howmet (HWM) Outpaced the Stock Market Today
Howmet (HWM), an aerospace and engineered products manufacturer, closed at $228.51 with a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) rating. The company is expected to report 43.16% EPS growth and 23.98% revenue growth in the upcoming quarter. However, the stock trades at a Forward P/E of 42.43, significantly above the industry average of 23.45, and has declined 10.59% over the past month.
- Zacks Investment Research·Neutral
GD or HWM: Which Is the Better Value Stock Right Now?
In a comparison of two Aerospace-Defense sector stocks, General Dynamics (GD) emerges as the superior value investment option compared to Howmet (HWM). Both stocks hold a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) with positive earnings outlooks, but GD's significantly lower valuation metrics make it more attractive to value investors. GD has a forward P/E of 21.83 versus HWM's 48.46, and a P/B ratio of 3.73 compared to HWM's 17.79, earning GD a Value grade of B while HWM receives an F.