Howmet Aerospace , which supplies parts for planes built by Airbus and Boeing , may halt some shipments if they are impacted by tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a letter seen by Reuters.
Howmet (HWM) closed at $133.90 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.61% move from the prior day.
Defense and aerospace stocks have had a fairly strong first quarter of 2025. As of March 31, the benchmark iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF BATS: ITA has climbed 17% in the last year and nearly 6% year-to-date (YTD), beating the S&P 500 over both timeframes given the recent correction.
In the closing of the recent trading day, Howmet (HWM) stood at $132.43, denoting a -1.27% change from the preceding trading day.
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
For investors seeking stability and the potential for consistent performance in their portfolios, Howmet Aerospace (HWM -0.71%) is an intriguing option. Shares of Howmet more than doubled in 2024, and the aerospace component manufacturer is well-positioned to continue to fly higher from here.
In the latest trading session, Howmet (HWM) closed at $130.85, marking a -0.62% move from the previous day.
Howmet is positioned for durable growth in commercial aerospace and industrial gas turbines, potentially driving multi-year top-line growth and margin expansion. Despite Q4'24 challenges, HWM saw a 13% YoY sales increase in commercial aerospace and strong defense aerospace growth. Commercial aerospace is set to return to higher production yields in q1'25. Demand for natural gas turbines is expected to rise as hyperscalers seek to leverage gas with dedicated power sources in order to ensure constant electricity supply.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM ) Bank of America Global Industrials Conference March 18, 2025 11:50 AM ET Company Participants John Plant - CEO Conference Call Participants Ronald Epstein - Bank of America Ronald Epstein Welcome. We're going to do a fireside chat.
HWM's strong prospects, driven by strength across its end markets, solid liquidity position and shareholder-friendly policies, make it an ideal pick for investors.
Howmet (HWM) closed the most recent trading day at $124.40, moving -0.07% from the previous trading session.
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.