Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. Raises Stock Position in Howmet Aerospace Inc. $HWM

Crossmark Global Holdings Inc. boosted its position in Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) by 44.2% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 29,700 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 9,106 shares during the period. Crossmark Global Holdings Inc.’s holdings in Howmet Aerospace were worth $6,089,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

A number of other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of HWM. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Howmet Aerospace by 119.7% in the second quarter. Newbridge Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 134 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 73 shares in the last quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC grew its stake in Howmet Aerospace by 66.7% in the 4th quarter. Sound Income Strategies LLC now owns 125 shares of the company’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 50 shares during the last quarter. Manning & Napier Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Howmet Aerospace during the 3rd quarter valued at about $32,000. Flagship Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in Howmet Aerospace during the 3rd quarter valued at about $33,000. Finally, Laurel Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Howmet Aerospace during the fourth quarter worth about $36,000. 90.46% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Insider Buying and Selling at Howmet Aerospace

In other news, EVP Neil Edward Marchuk sold 45,150 shares of Howmet Aerospace stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $251.70, for a total value of $11,364,255.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 107,008 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $26,933,913.60. The trade was a 29.67% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, VP Barbara Lou Shultz sold 1,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $260.00, for a total value of $260,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the vice president owned 23,874 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,207,240. The trade was a 4.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders own 0.85% of the company’s stock.

More Howmet Aerospace News

Here are the key news stories impacting Howmet Aerospace this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Howmet reported first-quarter revenue of $2.31 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.22, both above Wall Street estimates, with revenue up 19% year over year and record cash generation. Howmet Aerospace Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised full-year 2026 guidance, signaling confidence in demand and profitability; guidance now implies stronger EPS and revenue than analysts expected. Howmet Aerospace Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Several firms turned more optimistic on the stock, including BNP Paribas Exane, which reaffirmed an outperform rating and lifted its price target to $340 from $265, and Susquehanna and BTIG, which also raised targets. Analyst update via Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage highlighted a breakout in the shares after the earnings beat and upgraded outlook, reinforcing the view that demand is driving the company’s growth narrative. Howmet Aerospace scores breakout after demand-fueled beat, lifted guidance
• Neutral Sentiment: Howmet also completed the acquisition of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, which expands its aerospace footprint and adds to its long-term growth story, though the immediate stock impact is less clear. Howmet Aerospace Reports First Quarter 2026 Results

Howmet Aerospace Price Performance

Howmet Aerospace stock opened at $270.33 on Monday. Howmet Aerospace Inc. has a 12-month low of $154.72 and a 12-month high of $280.74. The stock has a market capitalization of $108.16 billion, a P/E ratio of 62.72, a P/E/G ratio of 2.28 and a beta of 1.19. The firm’s 50-day moving average is $245.89 and its two-hundred day moving average is $223.56. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.73, a current ratio of 2.44 and a quick ratio of 1.59.

Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:HWM) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The company reported $1.22 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.11 by $0.11. The business had revenue of $2.31 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.24 billion. Howmet Aerospace had a net margin of 20.23% and a return on equity of 29.27%. The company’s revenue was up 19.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $0.86 earnings per share. Howmet Aerospace has set its FY 2026 guidance at 4.880-5.000 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 1.220-1.240 EPS. Equities analysts predict that Howmet Aerospace Inc. will post 5 earnings per share for the current year.

Howmet Aerospace Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, May 26th. Shareholders of record on Friday, May 8th will be issued a $0.12 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, May 8th. This represents a $0.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.2%. Howmet Aerospace’s payout ratio is 11.14%.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have issued reports on the stock. Truist Financial set a $280.00 price target on shares of Howmet Aerospace in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. KeyCorp initiated coverage on shares of Howmet Aerospace in a research note on Wednesday, March 25th. They set a “sector weight” rating for the company. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “buy” rating and set a $320.00 price objective on shares of Howmet Aerospace in a research report on Sunday. Susquehanna upped their target price on Howmet Aerospace from $300.00 to $330.00 and gave the company a “positive” rating in a research note on Friday. Finally, Wolfe Research set a $270.00 target price on Howmet Aerospace and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday, March 11th. Eighteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $281.47.

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc is an industrial technology company that designs, manufactures and repairs engineered metal products for the aerospace, transportation and industrial markets. Its product portfolio includes precision castings and forgings, engineered fasteners, seamless rolled rings, and complex components for turbine engines, airframes and industrial gas turbines. The company also provides aftermarket services such as component repair, overhaul and parts distribution to support the operating fleet of commercial and military customers.

Howmet serves a global customer base of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket operators, with manufacturing, service and distribution facilities across North America, Europe and Asia.