Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

$124.15 -3.31 (-2.60%)

As of 03:04 PM Eastern

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
0

Hold
4

Buy
14

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, 4 have given a hold rating, and 14 have given a buy rating for HWM.

Consensus Price Target

$122.50
-1.33% Downside

According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Howmet Aerospace, the average price target is $122.50. 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 -1.33% from the current price of $124.15.

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HWM Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 4/15/24 to 4/15/25	1 Month Ago 3/16/24 to 3/16/25	3 Months Ago 1/16/24 to 1/15/25	1 Year Ago 4/16/23 to 4/15/24
Strong Buy	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	14 Buy rating(s)	15 Buy rating(s)	14 Buy rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)
Hold	4 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	1 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	$122.50	$123.28	$115.71	$65.08
Forecasted Upside	-1.33% Downside	-2.59% Downside	-5.11% Downside	2.53% Upside
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy

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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	2.72	2.54
Consensus Rating	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy	Moderate Buy
Predicted Upside	-1.84% Downside	61.10% Upside	25.67% Upside
News Sentiment Rating	Positive News See Recent HWM News	Positive News	Positive News

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Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
4/15/2025	Wells Fargo & Company 3 of 5 stars	Matthew Akers Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Reiterated Rating	Overweight ➝ Equal Weight	$132.00 ➝ $118.00	-7.34%
4/9/2025	Northcoast Research 5 of 5 stars	C. Olin Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Sell ➝ Neutral
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 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	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 Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	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%
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%
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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%
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%
5/6/2024	Argus Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Buy ➝ Buy	$75.00 ➝ $90.00	+12.78%

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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 Sunday, April 13, 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.:

Strong Institutional Ownership: Approximately 90.46% of Howmet Aerospace Inc.'s stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds, indicating confidence in the company's future performance.
Positive Analyst Ratings: The stock has received fifteen buy ratings and a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy," suggesting strong market confidence in its growth potential.
Recent Stock Performance: As of the latest trading session, Howmet Aerospace Inc. shares are priced at $125.69, reflecting a solid market position and investor interest.
Consistent Revenue Growth: The company reported revenue of $1.89 billion for the last quarter, surpassing analyst expectations, which indicates strong operational performance.
Dividend Payments: Howmet Aerospace Inc. has announced a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share, providing a return to shareholders and demonstrating financial stability.

Howmet Aerospace
Bear Case

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

High Price-to-Earnings Ratio: The company's price-to-earnings ratio stands at 44.18, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings, potentially leading to a price correction.
Recent Target Price Adjustments: Analysts have adjusted target prices, with some lowering their expectations, which could signal concerns about future growth prospects.
Market Volatility: The stock has a beta of 1.25, suggesting it is more volatile than the market, which could lead to greater risk for investors.
Debt Levels: With a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, the company carries a moderate level of debt, which could impact its financial flexibility in adverse market conditions.
Mixed Analyst Sentiment: While many analysts are bullish, some have downgraded their ratings, indicating a lack of consensus on the company's future performance.

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 $122.50, 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 twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings and 14 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 -1.33% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Howmet Aerospace's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Howmet Aerospace has been rated by research analysts at Barclays, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley, Northcoast Research, 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 2.72. Learn more on how HWM compares to other companies.

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Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Stock Forecast & Price Target