Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$129.83 -8.61 (-6.22%)

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Howmet Aerospace - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.

Consensus Rating

Moderate Buy

Based on 18 Analyst Ratings

Sell
1

Hold
2

Buy
15

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Howmet Aerospace in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 2 have given a hold rating, and 15 have given a buy rating for HWM.

Consensus Price Target

$123.28
-5.05% Downside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Howmet Aerospace, the average price target is $123.28. The highest price target for HWM is $155.00, while the lowest price target for HWM is $70.00. The average price target represents a forecasted downside of -5.05% from the current price of $129.83.

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HWM Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/22/24 to 2/21/25	1 Month Ago 1/23/24 to 1/22/25	3 Months Ago 11/24/23 to 11/23/24	1 Year Ago 2/22/23 to 2/22/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	15 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	12 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$123.28	$115.71	$115.41	$61.15
Forecasted Upside	-5.05% Downside	-8.66% Downside	-2.56% Downside	-6.00% Downside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

HWM Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

HWM Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Howmet Aerospace Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Howmet Aerospace	Aerospace Companies	S&P 500
Consensus Rating Score	2.78	2.69	2.53
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-6.32% Downside	48.66% Upside	13.97% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent HWM News	Positive News	Positive News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/19/2025	Morgan Stanley 3 of 5 stars	Kristine Liwag Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$125.00 ➝ $155.00	+11.72%
2/18/2025	The Goldman Sachs Group 2 of 5 stars	Noah Poponak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$124.00 ➝ $139.00	+1.75%
2/18/2025	Barclays 3 of 5 stars	David Strauss Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$130.00 ➝ $140.00	+4.74%
2/14/2025	Truist Financial Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Michael Ciarmoli Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Buy ➝ Buy	$130.00 ➝ $140.00	+6.21%
2/14/2025	JPMorgan Chase & Co. Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Seth Seifman Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$125.00 ➝ $130.00	+1.36%
12/11/2024	Wells Fargo & Company Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Overweight ➝ Overweight	$129.00 ➝ $132.00	+14.61%
11/13/2024	Bank of America Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$100.00 ➝ $135.00	+18.88%
11/7/2024	Robert W. Baird Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$113.00 ➝ $144.00	+27.87%
11/7/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$105.00 ➝ $135.00	+19.67%
11/7/2024	Susquehanna Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Minervino Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Positive ➝ Positive	$120.00 ➝ $132.00	+16.25%
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11/7/2024	UBS Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Neutral ➝ Neutral	$103.00 ➝ $120.00	+5.68%
10/24/2024	KeyCorp Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	P. Gibbs Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Overweight ➝ Sector Weight
10/21/2024	Sanford C. Bernstein Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform ➝ Outperform	$113.00 ➝ $127.00	+19.85%
10/3/2024	Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$106.00 ➝ $125.00	+23.41%
8/5/2024	BTIG Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	A. Madrid Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$95.00 ➝ $115.00	+31.91%
7/12/2024	Benchmark Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$53.00 ➝ $85.00	+6.70%
6/14/2024	Northcoast Research Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Olin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Neutral ➝ Sell	$70.00	-11.27%
5/6/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$75.00 ➝ $90.00	+12.78%
3/22/2023	Jefferies Financial Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Initiated Coverage	Buy	$50.00	+23.30%

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Should I Buy Howmet Aerospace Stock? HWM Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Howmet Aerospace pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Howmet Aerospace
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Howmet Aerospace Inc.:

The stock is currently trading at $139.36, reflecting a strong performance and investor confidence in the company's growth potential.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. has recently increased its quarterly dividend from $0.08 to $0.10 per share, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders and a healthy dividend payout ratio of 14.18%.
Analysts have a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for the stock, with a target price of $123.28, suggesting that there is potential for price appreciation.
The company reported a net margin of 15.55% and a return on equity of 25.74%, showcasing strong profitability and efficient use of equity capital.
Recent upgrades from analysts, including target price increases from firms like Truist Financial and Barclays, highlight positive market sentiment and confidence in the company's future performance.

Howmet Aerospace
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Howmet Aerospace Inc. for these reasons:

Despite the positive outlook, one analyst has issued a sell rating, indicating that there are concerns about the stock's valuation or potential risks.
The company has a relatively high PE ratio of 49.42, which may suggest that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially limiting future price appreciation.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. operates in a highly competitive aerospace and transportation industry, which can be affected by economic downturns and fluctuations in demand.
With 90.46% of the stock owned by institutional investors and hedge funds, retail investors may have less influence on stock price movements, which can lead to volatility.
The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74 indicates a moderate level of debt, which could pose risks if interest rates rise or if the company faces financial challenges.

HWM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Howmet Aerospace is $123.28, with a high forecast of $155.00 and a low forecast of $70.00.
: 18 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Howmet Aerospace in the last year. There is currently 1 sell rating, 2 hold ratings and 15 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HWM shares.
: According to analysts, Howmet Aerospace's stock has a predicted downside of -5.05% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Howmet Aerospace has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, The Goldman Sachs Group, Truist Financial, and Wells Fargo & Company in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Howmet Aerospace more than other "aerospace" companies. The consensus rating score for Howmet Aerospace is 2.78 while the average consensus rating score for "aerospace" companies is 2.69. Learn more on how HWM compares to other companies.

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Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Stock Forecast & Price Target