No insider purchase over the last 90 days. The latest was filed 11 Feb 2016.
Every trade that managers of Howmet Aerospace Inc. disclose to SEC (Form 4) is tracked on this page. The company sits in the Defense & Aerospace sector and is based in New York City, United States. It was founded in 2016. 12 insiders have disclosed 21 filings since 18 October 2025.
The flow runs one way only: 1 sale worth €220k, from 1 insider, and no purchase. Biggest ticket of the year: €220k, sold by Shultz Barbara Lou and made public on 27 February 2026.
Compared with its exchange (5,458 companies, median 22 filings), a count of 21 filings is below the norm. Since 2016, the database holds 4 purchases and 11 sales by insiders of the company. The 10-K for the year ended 31 December 2025 shows 8.25 bn USD of revenue and 1.51 bn USD of net income and a dividend of 0.44 USD per share.
The median gap between a trade and its publication by SEC (Form 4) is 2 days. Section 16 rules allow two business days to file each Form 4. Selling is not necessarily a view on the stock: liquidity needs and diversification are common motives.
Elsewhere in the same sector, our signals recently picked up insider purchases at Heico Corp. Source: insider filings from SEC (Form 4). Past trades are no guide to future returns.
Analysts rate Howmet Aerospace Inc. Strong Buy (bullish), based on 20 analysts. Average price target: US$324.55.
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Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM) is a U.S.-based engineered products company focused on aerospace, defense, and selected industrial end markets. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, the company became a standalone listed business on April 1, 2020 following the separation of Arconic Inc. Since then, Howmet has established itself as a critical supplier to the global aerospace value chain, with leadership positions in aircraft engine components, fastening systems, engineered structures, and forged aluminum wheels. For French-speaking investors, it represents a high-quality industrial franchise with long-cycle end-market exposure, strong technical barriers to entry, and meaningful content per aircraft and engine.
Howmet operates through four reportable segments: Engine Products, Fastening Systems, Engineered Structures, and Forged Wheels. Engine Products manufactures highly engineered parts for aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines, including airfoils, rings, disks, and forgings. Fastening Systems is one of the company’s most strategically important platforms; Howmet says it holds the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems and is a North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Engineered Structures supplies highly engineered titanium and aluminum structures and machined solutions for airframe and engine applications. Forged Wheels rounds out the portfolio with forged aluminum truck wheels, a mature but profitable business with a strong position in commercial transportation.
The company’s competitive edge comes from vertical integration and materials expertise. Howmet combines metallurgical capabilities in titanium and aluminum with casting, forging, extrusion, hot forming, machining, and related manufacturing processes. That depth matters in aerospace and defense, where qualification standards are demanding, supply chains are long, and customers value reliability, precision, and program continuity. Management also emphasizes that Howmet products are used across a broad range of aircraft and engine platforms, which supports customer diversification and recurring demand over time.
Geographically, Howmet has a global manufacturing and technical footprint, with a particularly strong presence in the United States and Europe. Its revenue base is driven primarily by commercial aerospace, defense aerospace, industrial gas turbines, and commercial transportation. The business mix therefore gives investors a combination of defense resilience and commercial aerospace recovery potential.
Recent developments have been important. In first-quarter 2026 results, Howmet reported strong revenue growth and margin expansion, supported by commercial aerospace, defense aerospace, and gas turbines. The company also announced an agreement to acquire Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) for about $1.8 billion, a deal aimed at deepening its fastener portfolio and strengthening exposure to aerospace and defense platforms. In addition, Howmet has continued share repurchases and maintains a quarterly dividend, highlighting robust cash generation and capital allocation discipline. For investors seeking a NYSE-listed U.S. aerospace and defense supplier with structural growth drivers, HWM stands out as a specialized industrial compounder.
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| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Dividend per share | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | 8.25 bn USD | 1.51 bn USD | 3.71 USD | 0.44 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2024 | 7.43 bn USD | 1.16 bn USD | 2.81 USD | 0.26 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2023 | 6.64 bn USD | 765.0 m USD | 1.83 USD | 0.17 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2022 | 5.66 bn USD | 469.0 m USD | 1.11 USD | 0.10 USD | 10-K |
| Dec 2021 | 4.97 bn USD | 258.0 m USD | 0.59 USD | 0.04 USD | 10-K |
Amounts in USD, as filed (forms 10-K, 20-F or 40-F). Source: SEC EDGAR.