Groupe la Francaise Boosts Stake in Howmet Aerospace Inc. $HWM

Key Points

• Groupe la Francaise has increased its stake in Howmet Aerospace by 25.9%, bringing its total holdings to 81,570 shares worth approximately $10.8 million.
• Howmet Aerospace's recent quarterly earnings topped expectations, reporting $0.91 EPS and revenue of $2.05 billion, with a net margin of 18.09%.
• Analysts remain optimistic with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" for Howmet Aerospace, as reported price targets range significantly from $161.00 to $215.00.

Groupe la Francaise raised its position in shares of Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM - Free Report) by 25.9% in the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 81,570 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 16,793 shares during the period. Groupe la Francaise's holdings in Howmet Aerospace were worth $10,802,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Pinpoint Asset Management Ltd increased its holdings in shares of Howmet Aerospace by 42.8% during the first quarter. Pinpoint Asset Management Ltd now owns 237 shares of the company's stock worth $31,000 after buying an additional 71 shares in the last quarter. Hemington Wealth Management increased its holdings in shares of Howmet Aerospace by 46.6% during the first quarter. Hemington Wealth Management now owns 255 shares of the company's stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 81 shares in the last quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Howmet Aerospace by 114.6% during the first quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC now owns 264 shares of the company's stock worth $34,000 after buying an additional 141 shares in the last quarter. Kapitalo Investimentos Ltda acquired a new position in shares of Howmet Aerospace during the fourth quarter worth $30,000. Finally, Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC increased its holdings in shares of Howmet Aerospace by 100.7% during the first quarter. Annis Gardner Whiting Capital Advisors LLC now owns 279 shares of the company's stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 140 shares in the last quarter. 90.46% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Howmet Aerospace Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of HWM stock traded up $0.81 on Thursday, reaching $176.46. 848,534 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,011,381. The company has a market cap of $71.13 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 51.50, a PEG ratio of 2.28 and a beta of 1.48. The company has a 50-day moving average of $180.15 and a 200-day moving average of $155.37. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65, a current ratio of 2.31 and a quick ratio of 1.08. Howmet Aerospace Inc. has a one year low of $90.71 and a one year high of $193.26.

Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 31st. The company reported $0.91 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.87 by $0.04. The company had revenue of $2.05 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.99 billion. Howmet Aerospace had a net margin of 18.09% and a return on equity of 28.17%. The business's revenue was up 9.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.67 EPS. Howmet Aerospace has set its Q3 2025 guidance at 0.890-0.910 EPS. FY 2025 guidance at 3.560-3.640 EPS. Analysts anticipate that Howmet Aerospace Inc. will post 3.27 earnings per share for the current year.

Howmet Aerospace Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 25th. Investors of record on Friday, August 8th were issued a $0.12 dividend. The ex-dividend date was Friday, August 8th. This represents a $0.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 0.3%. This is a boost from Howmet Aerospace's previous quarterly dividend of $0.10. Howmet Aerospace's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 14.04%.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have recently issued reports on the stock. Barclays reiterated an "overweight" rating and set a $190.00 price target (up from $140.00) on shares of Howmet Aerospace in a report on Monday, August 4th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on shares of Howmet Aerospace from $150.00 to $190.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Monday, August 4th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on shares of Howmet Aerospace from $170.00 to $210.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday, July 17th. Bank of America boosted their price objective on shares of Howmet Aerospace from $185.00 to $215.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, August 5th. Finally, Vertical Research reissued a "buy" rating on shares of Howmet Aerospace in a research note on Thursday, July 31st. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $172.13.

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc provides advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries in the United States, Japan, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Italy, Canada, Poland, China, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Engine Products, Fastening Systems, Engineered Structures, and Forged Wheels.