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Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$217.13 +0.29 (+0.13%)
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Howmet Aerospace - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
4
Buy
19

Based on 23 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 23 analysts, 4 have given a hold rating, 18 have given a buy rating, and 1 has given a strong buy rating for HWM.

Consensus Price Target

$312.67
44.00% Upside
According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Howmet Aerospace, the average price target is $312.67. The highest price target for HWM is $370.00, while the lowest price target for HWM is $240.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 44.00% from the current price of $217.13.
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
10/14/25 to 10/14/26
1 Month Ago
9/14/25 to 9/14/26
3 Months Ago
7/16/25 to 7/16/26
1 Year Ago
10/14/24 to 10/14/25
Strong Buy
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
18 Buy rating(s)
20 Buy rating(s)
21 Buy rating(s)
15 Buy rating(s)
Hold
4 Hold rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$312.67$311.24$293.14$175.53
Forecasted Upside44.00% Upside36.90% Upside8.18% Upside-9.01% Downside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyBuyModerate 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 AerospaceIndustrials CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.87
2.31
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside43.72% Upside132.82% Upside19.90% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/9/2026
Zacks Research logo
Zacks Research
4 of 5 stars
 DowngradeStrong-Buy ➝ Hold
10/9/2026
TD Cowen logo
TD Cowen
3 of 5 stars
Gautam Khanna
Gautam Khanna
Not Rated
Lower TargetBuy$320.00 ➝ $280.00+24.53%
10/7/2026Reiterated RatingOutperform$328.00 ➝ $298.00+32.10%
10/6/2026Lower TargetOutperform$345.00 ➝ $310.00+37.82%
9/30/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
9/30/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$315.00 ➝ $255.00+11.43%
9/14/2026Initiated CoverageBuy$350.00+53.95%
8/19/2026 UpgradeBuy (B-) ➝ Buy (B)
8/10/2026 Reiterated RatingOverweight$335.00+17.20%
8/10/2026Boost TargetOverweight$310.00 ➝ $350.00+23.23%
8/10/2026Boost TargetBuy$300.00 ➝ $340.00+20.39%
8/9/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$340.00 ➝ $370.00+31.01%
8/7/2026Boost TargetOutperform$325.00 ➝ $350.00+22.22%
8/7/2026Boost TargetBuy$338.00 ➝ $343.00+52.49%
8/7/2026Boost TargetNeutral$299.00 ➝ $326.00+15.43%
8/7/2026Boost TargetPositive$330.00 ➝ $340.00+17.66%
5/19/2026 Boost TargetBuy$280.00 ➝ $300.00+33.37%
4/9/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$270.00 ➝ $278.00+23.59%
3/25/2026 Initiated CoverageSector Weight
3/11/2026Set TargetBuy$258.00 ➝ $280.00+11.31%
2/20/2026Boost TargetBuy$250.00 ➝ $300.00+19.32%
2/17/2026Set Target$228.00-9.08%
1/9/2026 Boost TargetOutperform$225.00 ➝ $310.00+37.82%
11/3/2025 Set Target$240.00+16.24%
10/9/2025 Initiated CoverageBuy$220.00-2.19%
8/4/2025Reiterated RatingOverweight$140.00 ➝ $190.00+3.57%
7/31/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/16/2025 Boost Target$154.00 ➝ $187.00-16.87%
5/5/2025 Boost Target$135.00 ➝ $165.00-26.65%
4/9/2025UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral
1/5/2025 Boost Target$125.00 ➝ $132.00-41.32%

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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 Tuesday, October 6, 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.:

  • Howmet Aerospace Inc. recently reported strong financial performance for the quarter ended August 6, 2026, beating consensus estimates with earnings per share of $1.33 compared to the expected $1.24, while revenue of $2.55 billion exceeded the $2.43 billion forecast, demonstrating robust demand for its aerospace components.
  • The company has significantly raised its full-year 2026 guidance, projecting earnings per share between $5.23 and $5.31, which is well above the consensus estimate of $5.06, indicating management confidence in sustained growth and operational efficiency.
  • Howmet Aerospace Inc. recently increased its quarterly dividend to $0.14 per share, representing a 16.7% increase from the previous $0.12 payout, signaling a commitment to returning capital to shareholders while maintaining a low payout ratio of 12.07%.
  • Analyst sentiment remains positive with a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $314.84, which suggests significant upside potential from the current stock price of $231.42, reflecting strong institutional support and growth expectations.
  • The stock has demonstrated strong momentum, trading at $231.42 as of October 6, 2026, which is a 25.9% increase from its 52-week low of $183.83, indicating that the market is rewarding the company's recent earnings beats and guidance hikes.

Howmet Aerospace
Bear Case

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

  • The current stock price of $231.42 is trading significantly below its 52-week high of $310.00, representing a 25.3% decline from peak levels, which may indicate that the stock has already priced in much of the recent positive news and is facing valuation pressure.
  • Howmet Aerospace Inc. carries a high price-to-earnings ratio of 49.87, which is a premium valuation that leaves little room for error if future earnings growth slows or if the broader aerospace sector faces economic headwinds.
  • Recent institutional activity shows mixed signals, with Congress Asset Management Co. reducing its holdings by 4.2% and Neville Rodie & Shaw Inc. trimming its position by 20.2% in the third quarter, suggesting some large investors are taking profits or reassessing their exposure.
  • The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71, which, while manageable, indicates a significant level of leverage that could become a burden if interest rates remain elevated or if cash flow generation faces unexpected disruptions.
  • Short interest has been increasing, with shares shorted rising to 9,867,638 as of September 15, 2026, up from 8,499,431 in the previous month, indicating that a growing number of traders are betting against the stock's future performance.

HWM Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 23 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Howmet Aerospace is $312.67, with a high forecast of $370.00 and a low forecast of $240.00.

23 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Howmet Aerospace in the last year. There are currently 4 hold ratings, 18 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating 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 upside of 44.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Howmet Aerospace's stock had 3 upgrades and 2 downgrades by analysts.

Analysts like Howmet Aerospace more than other "industrials" companies. The consensus rating for Howmet Aerospace is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "industrials" companies is Hold. Learn more on how HWM compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Howmet Aerospace analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/9/2026.
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