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73.9/100

Rank #124 of 2,961 stocksTOP 5%

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Revenue Growth

69.3/100

Profitability

82.2/100

Balance Sheet

93.2/100

Earnings Quality

45.6/100

Free Cash Flow

72.2/100

Institutional Flow

56.1/100

Revenue Scale

85.5/100

Dilution Risk

60.7/100
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HWM Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-11

AI stock analysis and institutional research for Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM), a Materials sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores HWM at 73.9/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #124 of 2,961 stocks — the top 5% of the AI-ranked universe. HWM scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (93.2), revenue scale (85.5), profitability (82.2). Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), Howmet Aerospace Inc. reports quarterly revenue of $2.5B, net income of $534.0M, an operating margin of 27.9%. Top institutional holders of HWM by reported 13-F value include BlackRock, VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, STATE STREET, based on the most recent SEC filings. HWM trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 4281. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate HWM daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for Howmet Aerospace Inc. directly from SEC EDGAR. Howmet Aerospace Inc.'s 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 30 and 81 since 2021, currently 73.9 — an improving long-term trajectory across 68 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Quirks, history, and lore behind HWM — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    U.S. industrial manufacturer · mid-cap · listed on NYSE · headquartered in Pennsylvania.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Annual revenue of roughly $7 billion, with a workforce of around 22,000 employees spread across facilities on multiple continents.
  • 3
    The History
    Its roots trace back to Alcoa, the aluminum giant — it was spun off as part of a major corporate breakup in 2016 and later rebranded under its current name.
  • 4
    The Secret
    It specializes in precision-engineered components made from advanced alloys — think titanium, nickel superalloys, and aluminum — used in some of the most extreme operating environments on the planet.
  • 5
    The Lore
    Its parts end up inside jet engines, airframes, and defense systems, meaning a big chunk of every commercial flight you've ever taken probably had a little of this company inside it.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    A forged metal specialist supplying virtually every major aerospace and defense manufacturer — formerly known as Arconic, now flying under a name that practically tells you what it does.
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What's Driving HWM's Business? Latest 10-Q Breakdown

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AI-extracted from Howmet Aerospace Inc.'s 10-Q filed 2026-08-06 — Q2 2026 (quarter ended June 30, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.

Q2 sales rose 24% to $2,547M and net income 31% to $534M as aerospace and gas turbine demand plus the CAM and Brunner fastener acquisitions lifted results.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Engine Products$1,373M+32% YoY

Growth in commercial and defense aerospace and gas turbines markets, including engine spares growth

Fastening Systems$589M+37% YoY

Primarily the CAM and Brunner acquisitions as well as commercial and defense aerospace growth

AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.

Revenue

Q2 2026

$2.5B

Net Income

Q2 2026

$534.0M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$479.0M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

27.9%

ROIC

Q2 2026

27.8%

D/E Ratio

Q2 2026

0.79

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Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+11.1% YoY
$8.25BFY 2025
FY22 $5.66BFY23 $6.64BFY24 $7.43BFY25 $8.25B

Net Income

+30.6% YoY
$1.51BFY 2025
FY22 $469.0MFY23 $765.0MFY24 $1.16BFY25 $1.51B

Operating Income

+25.3% YoY
$2.05BFY 2025
FY22 $919.0MFY23 $1.20BFY24 $1.63BFY25 $2.05B

EPS (Diluted)

+32.0% YoY
$3.71FY 2025
FY22 $1.11FY23 $1.83FY24 $2.81FY25 $3.71

Total Assets

+6.3% YoY
$11.18BFY 2025
FY22 $10.26BFY23 $10.43BFY24 $10.52BFY25 $11.18B

Total Debt

-8.2% YoY
$3.05BFY 2025
FY22 $4.16BFY23 $3.91BFY24 $3.32BFY25 $3.05B

Op. Cash Flow

+45.1% YoY
$1.88BFY 2025
FY22 $733.0MFY23 $901.0MFY24 $1.30BFY25 $1.88B

Free Cash Flow

+46.5% YoY
$1.43BFY 2025
FY22 $540.0MFY23 $682.0MFY24 $977.0MFY25 $1.43B

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Materials sector (listed on NYSE). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for HWM are available on the HWM stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing. HWM is classified as a large company.

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