What is KeyCorp’s Estimate for HWM FY2026 Earnings?

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) – Stock analysts at KeyCorp issued their FY2026 earnings per share estimates for shares of Howmet Aerospace in a research note issued on Monday, November 2nd. KeyCorp analyst S. Mckinney forecasts that the company will earn $5.55 per share for the year. KeyCorp has an “Overweight” rating and a $237.00 price target on the stock. The consensus estimate for Howmet Aerospace’s current full-year earnings is $5.48 per share. KeyCorp also issued estimates for Howmet Aerospace’s FY2027 earnings at $6.70 EPS.

Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 29th. The company reported $1.46 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.37 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $2.70 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.59 billion. Howmet Aerospace had a net margin of 21.10% and a return on equity of 36.44%. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 29.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.95 earnings per share.

Several other equities research analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. BNP Paribas Exane cut their price objective on shares of Howmet Aerospace from $310.00 to $250.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, October 30th. BTIG Research decreased their target price on Howmet Aerospace from $340.00 to $280.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday. Susquehanna lowered their target price on Howmet Aerospace from $340.00 to $275.00 and set a “positive” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 30th. TD Cowen dropped their price target on Howmet Aerospace from $320.00 to $280.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 9th. Finally, Morgan Stanley restated an “overweight” rating and issued a $335.00 price target on shares of Howmet Aerospace in a research note on Monday, August 10th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have given a Buy rating and three have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $295.81.

Howmet Aerospace Stock Performance

Shares of HWM stock opened at $213.24 on Thursday. Howmet Aerospace has a 52 week low of $183.52 and a 52 week high of $310.00. The company has a market capitalization of $84.80 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.73, a PEG ratio of 1.63 and a beta of 1.31. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $226.00 and a 200 day simple moving average of $248.41. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.70, a quick ratio of 0.90 and a current ratio of 1.86.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. West Paces Advisors Inc. bought a new position in shares of Howmet Aerospace in the second quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC lifted its holdings in Howmet Aerospace by 55.1% during the second quarter. Bartlett & CO. Wealth Management LLC now owns 107 shares of the company’s stock worth $29,000 after acquiring an additional 38 shares during the period. Markowski Investments bought a new stake in Howmet Aerospace during the second quarter worth $29,000. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC lifted its holdings in Howmet Aerospace by 328.1% during the third quarter. Retirement Wealth Solutions LLC now owns 137 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 105 shares during the period. Finally, Reyes Financial Architecture Inc. purchased a new position in Howmet Aerospace in the third quarter worth $31,000. 90.46% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Howmet Aerospace Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Wednesday, November 25th. Shareholders of record on Friday, November 6th will be given a dividend of $0.14 per share. This represents a $0.56 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, November 6th. Howmet Aerospace’s dividend payout ratio is presently 10.96%.

Howmet Aerospace News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Howmet Aerospace this week:

• Positive Sentiment: KeyCorp upgraded HWM from “Sector Weight” to “Overweight” and set a $237 price target. The firm also estimates fourth-quarter 2026 EPS of $1.54. KeyBanc upgrades Howmet Aerospace to Overweight after Q3 report
• Positive Sentiment: Recent coverage points to rising commercial and defense aerospace demand, aircraft production and engine-spares needs as growth drivers. Howmet’s latest reported quarter also beat analyst estimates for revenue and EPS, with revenue up year over year. Howmet Aerospace’s Q3 Aerospace Demand Surges: Can Growth Continue?
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks highlighted Howmet as a growth stock using its Style Scores, but the article description did not provide further company-specific details. Here’s Why Howmet (HWM) is a Strong Growth Stock
• Neutral Sentiment: Options-market coverage reported rising implied volatility, suggesting increased uncertainty or expectations for larger price moves, but not a clear directional signal. Implied Volatility Surging for Howmet Aerospace Stock Options
• Negative Sentiment: BTIG cut its HWM price target to $280 from $340. Although the revised target remains above the share price cited in the coverage, the reduction may signal a more cautious view of upside. BTIG Adjusts Price Target on Howmet Aerospace to $280 From $340
• Negative Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha analysis praised Howmet’s quarterly execution but warned that its valuation leaves little room for error, potentially increasing sensitivity to any slowdown or disappointment. Howmet Aerospace: Strong Q3 Execution, But The Valuation Leaves No Room For Error

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc (NYSE:HWM) is a global manufacturer of advanced engineered products and materials primarily serving the aerospace, defense, commercial transportation and industrial markets. The company develops components designed to operate in demanding environments where strength, durability and weight reduction are important.

Howmet’s product portfolio includes aircraft engine components, airframe structures, titanium and nickel-based forgings, fastening systems and wheels for commercial vehicles.