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Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$251.14 +8.45 (+3.48%)
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Howmet Aerospace - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
18

Based on 22 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 22 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 17 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for HWM.

Consensus Price Target

$266.89
6.34% Upside
According to the 22 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Howmet Aerospace, the average price target is $266.89. The highest price target for HWM is $315.00, while the lowest price target for HWM is $190.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 6.34% from the current price of $250.99.
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.
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HWM Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
5/6/25 to 5/6/26
1 Month Ago
4/6/25 to 4/6/26
3 Months Ago
2/5/25 to 2/5/26
1 Year Ago
5/6/24 to 5/6/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
17 Buy rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$266.89$260.30$224.53$130.17
Forecasted Upside6.34% Upside10.14% Upside7.18% Upside-16.55% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate 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.
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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.
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Howmet Aerospace Stock vs. The Competition

TypeHowmet AerospaceAerospace CompaniesS&P 500
Consensus Rating Score
2.86
2.53
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy
Predicted Upside9.91% Upside46.81% Upside14.75% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
4/21/2026 Reiterated RatingBuy (B)
4/2/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
John Godyn
John Godyn
Not Rated
Lower TargetBuy$283.00 ➝ $271.00+15.03%
4/1/2026
David Strauss
David Strauss
Not Rated
Initiated CoverageEqual Weight$240.00+4.44%
3/25/2026 Initiated CoverageSector Weight
3/17/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$275.00+14.14%
3/11/2026Set TargetOutperform$270.00+7.33%
3/11/2026Set Target$280.00+11.31%
3/11/2026Boost TargetOutperform$275.00 ➝ $300.00+19.24%
2/20/2026Boost TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $300.00+19.32%
2/19/2026Boost TargetOverweight$227.00 ➝ $265.00+6.62%
2/17/2026Set Target$228.00-9.08%
2/17/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$280.00+11.80%
2/17/2026Boost TargetNeutral$228.00 ➝ $260.00+3.81%
2/15/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$315.00+25.77%
2/13/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight$280.00+11.68%
2/13/2026Set TargetBuy$278.00+10.62%
2/13/2026Boost TargetPositive$255.00 ➝ $290.00+18.65%
11/18/2025 UpgradeStrong-Buy
11/3/2025 Set Target$240.00+16.24%
10/31/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
9/26/2025 DowngradeStrong-BuyHold
8/4/2025Reiterated RatingOverweight$140.00 ➝ $190.00+3.57%
7/31/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
4/21/2025Boost TargetBuy$85.00 ➝ $135.00+10.89%
4/9/2025UpgradeSellNeutral
11/7/2024 Boost TargetOutperform$113.00 ➝ $144.00+27.87%
5/6/2024 Boost TargetBuy$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 Thursday, April 30, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Howmet Aerospace pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Howmet Aerospace
Bull Case

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

  • The current stock price is around $240, which reflects a strong market position and potential for growth.
  • Howmet Aerospace Inc. reported a significant increase in revenue, with a 14.6% rise compared to the same quarter last year, indicating robust business performance.
  • The company has a high return on equity of over 30%, suggesting effective management and profitability relative to shareholder equity.
  • With a market capitalization of approximately $96.45 billion, Howmet Aerospace Inc. is positioned as a major player in the aerospace sector, attracting investor interest.
  • The firm has a solid dividend payout ratio of 12.94%, providing a steady income stream for investors through dividends.

Howmet Aerospace
Bear Case

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

  • The price-to-earnings ratio is relatively high at around 64.88, which may indicate that the stock is overvalued compared to its earnings.
  • Recent insider selling, including significant transactions by executives, could signal a lack of confidence in the company's short-term prospects.
  • The stock has experienced volatility, with a beta of 1.24, suggesting it may be more sensitive to market fluctuations than other stocks.
  • Despite strong revenue growth, the company faces competition in the aerospace sector, which could impact future profitability.
  • The dividend yield is relatively low at 0.2%, which may not be attractive for income-focused investors compared to other investment opportunities.

HWM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 22 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Howmet Aerospace is $266.89, with a high forecast of $315.00 and a low forecast of $190.00.

22 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Howmet Aerospace in the last twelve months. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 17 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" HWM shares.

According to analysts, Howmet Aerospace's stock has a predicted upside of 6.34% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Howmet Aerospace's stock had 1 upgrade by analysts.

Analysts like Howmet Aerospace more than other "aerospace" companies. The consensus rating score for Howmet Aerospace is 2.86 while the average consensus rating score for "aerospace" companies is 2.53. Learn more on how HWM compares to other companies.


This page (NYSE:HWM) was last updated on 5/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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