HWMIndustrials · Aerospace & DefenseThe 22 Wall Street analysts covering Howmet Aerospace, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $340 — +17.6% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 77 of 100 as at 17 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.
Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Howmet Aerospace, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.
Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested
Quality (99): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.
Accruals (28): A large share of reported profit has not shown up as cash, or the balance sheet is expanding quickly — both tend to unwind.
Size (2): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.
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The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on HWM, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +17.6% from it.
Of the 20 most recent actions, 8 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Aug 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | $300 → $340 |
| 10 Aug 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | $310 → $350 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $325 → $350 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | $330 → $340 |
| 7 Aug 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | $299 → $326 |
| 27 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | $300 → $325 |
| 27 July 2026 | RBC Capital | Maintains | Outperform | — |
| 13 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 13 July 2026 | TD Cowen | Maintains | Buy | $300 → $320 |
| 9 July 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | $320 → $340 |
| 9 July 2026 | Jefferies | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 July 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 18 May 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 11 May 2026 | JP Morgan | Maintains | Overweight | — |
| 8 May 2026 | BNP Paribas | Reiterates | Outperform | — |
| 8 May 2026 | BTIG | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 8 May 2026 | Susquehanna | Maintains | Positive | — |
| 8 May 2026 | UBS | Maintains | Neutral | — |
| 2 Apr 2026 | Citigroup | Maintains | Buy | — |
| 1 Apr 2026 | Wells Fargo | Initiates | Equal-Weight | — |
Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.
Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. HWM appears on the weeks it earns a place.
Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.
A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.
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Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.
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Zacks reports that Howmet (HWM) shares have begun gaining and may continue moving higher in the near term, based on solid earnings estimate revisions. The item suggests the stock is well positioned for a possible surge.
Why it matters — For HWM watchers, positive earnings estimate revisions are a signal worth tracking as an indicator of near-term share-price momentum.
Zacks Investment Research published an article examining whether Wall Street analyst recommendations are a useful signal for investors considering Howmet Aerospace (HWM). The piece questions whether sell-side analyst rating changes, which are often covered in media reports and can affect stock prices, truly matter for buy, sell, or hold decisions.
Why it matters — HWM watchers would care because the article addresses how much weight to place on analyst recommendations when evaluating the stock.
Zacks Investment Research reports that Howmet (HWM) is well positioned to outperform the market and cites three reasons growth investors should not overlook the company, noting that it exhibits above-average growth in its financials.
Why it matters — The report highlights Howmet's above-average financial growth and its perceived positioning to outperform the market, which is relevant to investors tracking the company's momentum.
Zacks upgraded Howmet Aerospace (HWM) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. The upgrade suggests the stock might move higher as investor sentiment toward its earnings potential strengthens.
Why it matters — A Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) upgrade signals improved earnings expectations that a Howmet watcher would track as a gauge of the company's near-term prospects.
Zacks reported that Howmet Aerospace's commercial aerospace revenues surged 28%, driven by growth in air travel, aircraft demand, and engine spares.
Why it matters — The strong revenue growth in Howmet's core commercial aerospace segment signals sustained demand for its products from airlines and aircraft manufacturers.
The 22 Wall Street analysts covering Howmet Aerospace, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $340, with estimates ranging from $257 to $375. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.
Of the 22 analysts covering Howmet Aerospace, Inc., 19 rate it a Buy, 3 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Howmet Aerospace, Inc. 77 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 17 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.
As at 17 Aug 2026, Howmet Aerospace, Inc. ranks 77 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (99 of 100).
No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 22 analysts implies +17.6% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Howmet Aerospace, Inc. 77 out of 100 as at 17 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.
No analyst covering Howmet Aerospace, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for HWM are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $257 to $375 over the next 12 months.
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. returned +69.2% over the 12 months to 17 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. is an industrial company that provides advanced engineered solutions primarily to the aerospace and commercial transportation industries.
The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 17 Aug 2026): "Why Howmet (HWM) Might be Well Poised for a Surge". Zacks reports that Howmet (HWM) shares have begun gaining and may continue moving higher in the near term, based on solid earnings estimate revisions. The item suggests the stock is well positioned for a possible surge.
Howmet Aerospace Inc. is an industrial company that provides advanced engineered solutions primarily to the aerospace and commercial transportation industries. The company specializes in lightweight metal products and high-performance components that support aircraft, defense platforms, gas turbines, and heavy-duty vehicles. Its operations are organized into four segments: Engine Products, Fastening Systems, Engineered Structures, and Forged Wheels. Through these segments, Howmet Aerospace supplies critical parts such as airfoils, seamless rolled rings, structural components, specialty fasteners, and forged aluminum wheels designed to meet demanding performance, weight, and durability requirements. The company serves customers globally across North America, Europe, and Asia, supporting both original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket needs. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and founded in 1888, Howmet Aerospace today plays a significant role in enabling fuel efficiency, reliability, and lightweight design in modern aircraft and commercial transportation fleets.
CEO Mr. John C. Plant FCA · 25,430 employees · United States · https://www.howmet.com