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From Nasdaq: 2025-07-01 07:54:00

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) has shown consistent growth in its adjusted EBITDA margin over the past four quarters, reaching 28.8% in the first quarter of 2025. Strong performance in commercial and defense aerospace markets, along with cost management efforts, have contributed to this success.

Compared to its major peers, RTX Corporation (RTX) and GE Aerospace (GE), Howmet Aerospace has demonstrated impressive margin expansion and operational efficiency. RTX Corp. reported an adjusted operating margin of 13.1%, while GE Aerospace’s adjusted operating margin reached 23.8% in the first quarter of 2025.

Howmet Aerospace’s stock has surged 138.4% in the past year, outperforming the industry average. With a forward price-to-earnings ratio of 49.13X and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), the company’s valuation and growth potential are promising. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for HWM’s earnings has also been increasing over the past 60 days.



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