Is Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Outperforming Other Aerospace Stocks This Year?
Here is how Howmet (HWM) and RTX (RTX) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Stock Taper 
HWM
$231.23
▼ DOWN 0.02% (-0.04)
KEY STATISTICS
Market Cap$92.53 B
52w High$310.00
52w Low$183.83
Dividend Yield0.17%
FrequencyQuarterly
P/E50.82
Volume245.23K
Shares Out.400.11M
COMPANY
LEADERSHIP
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
John C. Plant
COMPENSATION 2026
Salary$1,800,000
Stock Awards$62,100,218
Incentive Plan Pay$6,300,000
All Other Comp.$347,500
Total$70,547,718
ABOUT
SECTOR
Industrials
WENT PUBLIC
November 1, 2016
METHOD OF GOING PUBLIC
N/A
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
25,430
PRICE TARGET
Target High$370.00
Target Low$290.00
Target Median$332.50
Target Consensus$331.10
UPCOMING EARNINGS
DateOct 29, 2026
DayThursday
Rev. Est.$2.59B
OCT
29
THU
SPLIT RECORD
| DATE | TYPE | RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-11-01 | Forward | 667:500 |
| 2016-10-06 | Reverse | 1:3 |
| 2000-06-12 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1999-02-26 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1995-02-27 | Forward | 2:1 |
| 1981-02-23 | Forward | 2:1 |
ETFS HOLDING THIS STOCK
ETFS HOLDING
928
LISTED HERE
10
RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP
SHARES OWNED
57.95%
HOLDERS
1,828
TOP 8 OF 1,828 · RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
PRICE
$231.23 ▼ DOWN 0.02% (−$0.04)About Howmet Aerospace Inc.
https://www.howmet.com ↗Howmet Aerospace Inc. provides engineered aerospace and transportation solutions worldwide through segments offering engine components, fastening systems, structural parts, and forged wheels, serving industries from aircraft to heavy-duty transpor...
INDUSTRY
Aerospace & Defense
A PRODUCT HOWMET AEROSPACE INC. IS KNOWN FOR
Single-Crystal Turbine Blades
Howmet produces highly engineered single-crystal jet engine components that enhance strength and efficiency, supplying critical blades for advanced, fuel-efficient aircraft engines like CFM LEAP and Pratt & Whitney GTF.
Howmet Aerospace in 2025
SENTIMENT: + POSITIVE
ACQUISITION · DECEMBER 22, 2025
Howmet Aerospace to Acquire Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing from Stanley Black & Decker for Approximately $1.8 Billion
Howmet Aerospace announced a definitive agreement to acquire Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM), a leading manufacturer of aerospace fasteners and other engineered products, in an all-cash transaction. This strategic acquisition is intended to significantly expand Howmet's portfolio of high-tech, mission-critical aerospace fastening solutions and deepen its presence on key aerospace and defense platforms.
ACQUISITION · DECEMBER 22, 2025 · ANNOUNCED
Howmet Aerospace to Acquire Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) from Stanley Black & Decker for $1.8 Billion
Howmet Aerospace announced a definitive agreement to acquire CAM, a manufacturer of precision fasteners and fluid fittings for the aerospace and defense industries. This all-cash transaction is intended to bolster Howmet's portfolio of high-tech, mission-critical fastening solutions and expand its presence on key aerospace platforms.
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Howmet Aerospace to Host Webcast and Announce Third Quarter 2026 Results
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM) will announce its third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The press release and presentation materials will be available at approximately 7:00 AM ET on October 29, 2026, via the "Investors" section of the Howmet Aerospace website.
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RATINGS SNAPSHOT
Overall rating: B
Discounted Cash Flow3
Return On Equity5
Return On Assets5
Debt To Equity1
Price To Earnings1
Price To Book1
Overall Score3
MOST RECENT ANALYST GRADES
GRADE SUMMARY
BUY 7
OUTPERFORM 3
EQUAL WEIGHT 1
OVERWEIGHT 1
NEUTRAL 1
POSITIVE 1
14 GRADES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS
SECTORS PEERS
| PEER | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
 PH | $972.55 | COMPARE |
 JCI | $156.24 | COMPARE |
 EMR | $161.61 | COMPARE |
 MMM | $161.89 | COMPARE |
 WM | $204.45 | COMPARE |
 UPS | $93.02 | COMPARE |
 ITW | $262.92 | COMPARE |
 CMI | $528.32 | COMPARE |
TRADES BY CONGRESS
HOUSE TRADES
Byron Donalds
Sale
2026-08-11
SENATE TRADES
Alan Armstrong
Purchase
2026-03-27
HOUSE TRADES
Lisa C. McClain
Sale (Full)
2025-10-31
Michael McCaul
Purchase
2025-09-16
INSIDER TRADES
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DIRECTOR
CANTIE JOSEPH S
Purchase · 134 shares
2026-07-02
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DIRECTOR
ALBAUGH JAMES F
Purchase · 731 shares
2026-05-21
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DIRECTOR
Alving Amy E
Purchase · 731 shares
2026-05-21
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DIRECTOR
Barner Sharon R
Purchase · 731 shares
2026-05-21