Howmet Aerospace stock slips 2% from Thursday's earlier quote
Published on 11/05/2026 at 16:04 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSGrowth outlook meets a softer quote
- Howmet reported record third-quarter growth and raised its 2026 financial outlook.
- Management sees approximately 11.5 billion US dollars of revenue in 2027.
- Commercial aerospace and gas turbines led the latest quarterly expansion.
Howmet Aerospace reported strong third-quarter results on October 29, 2026, and raised its full-year outlook. The details are set out in the company's official earnings release.
Howmet Aerospace stock traded at 187.48 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 16:01 CET on Thursday, November 5, 2026, 1.23 percent below the Xetra close of Wednesday, November 4; the real-time quote of Howmet Aerospace stock is available here.
Strong quarter lifts the operating base
Revenue reached 2.703 billion US dollars in the third quarter, 29 percent above the prior-year period, with organic growth of 25 percent. Adjusted earnings per share rose 54 percent to 1.46 US dollars, while adjusted EBITDA increased 43 percent to 879 million US dollars and the adjusted margin widened to 32.5 percent.
Growth was broad across the portfolio. Commercial aerospace revenue advanced 32 percent, defense aerospace gained 10 percent and gas turbine revenue climbed 45 percent. Commercial transportation revenue increased 28 percent.
Higher guidance sets the next benchmark
Howmet lifted its 2026 revenue baseline by 250 million US dollars to 10.300 billion US dollars, within a range of 10.290 billion to 10.310 billion US dollars. Adjusted EBITDA guidance rose to 3.330 billion US dollars, adjusted earnings guidance to 5.50 US dollars per share and free cash flow guidance to 2.000 billion US dollars.
The company also introduced an initial 2027 revenue view of approximately 11.5 billion US dollars. Chief Executive Officer John Plant pointed to aircraft backlogs, expected production increases and stronger gas turbine demand, while Howmet plans elevated capital spending to expand capacity beyond 2027.
Capital returns remain in focus
Howmet repurchased 500 million US dollars of common stock during the quarter. Its board authorized an additional 5 billion US dollars for buybacks, lifting total authorization to 5.397 billion US dollars, and the quarterly dividend increased 17 percent to 0.14 US dollars.
Howmet Aerospace at a glance
- Company: Howmet Aerospace
- ISIN: US4432011082
- Ticker: HWM
- Home exchange: New York Stock Exchange
- Lang & Schwarz quote: 187.48 euros at 16:01 CET on November 5, 2026
- Daily comparison: 1.23 percent below the Xetra close of 189.82 euros on November 4, 2026
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