Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) Stock Forecast
HWM analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.55 / 5 from 22 analysts
- Price target
- $324.55 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +46.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 29, 2026 EPS estimate $1.37
- 52-week range
- $190.98 – $292.65
HWM analyst ratings
22 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
HWM price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
HWM earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.37 | $1.34 | $1.43 | $0.95 | +44.2% | 19 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.34 | $5.25 | $5.46 | $3.77 | +41.6% | 22 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.50 | $6.21 | $6.90 | $5.34 | +21.8% | 20 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
HWM revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.59B | $2.57B | $2.62B | +24.0% | 19 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $10.11B | $10.02B | $10.18B | +22.6% | 21 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.54B | $11.26B | $12.01B | +14.1% | 19 |
HWM EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
HWM revenue: reported and forecast
HWM EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.26 | $1.37 | $1.37 | $1.37 | $1.37 | +8.7% | 2 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $5.06 | $5.33 | $5.33 | $5.34 | $5.34 | +5.6% | 1 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $6.05 | $6.39 | $6.46 | $6.46 | $6.50 | +7.4% | 4 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
HWM earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; HWM beat in 12 of 12.
What analysts expect from HWM
22 analysts cover Howmet; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.55 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $324.55, 46.9% above the latest close of $220.96. Analysts expect earnings of $5.34 per share for 2026, +41.6% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $6.50 per share on revenue of $11.5 billion. Howmet beat the EPS estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.
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HWM forecast FAQ
What is Howmet's price target?
The average analyst price target for Howmet is $324.55, 46.9% above the latest close of $220.96.
Is Howmet a buy, hold or sell?
Of 22 analysts covering Howmet, 15 rate it a strong buy, 4 a buy, 3 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Howmet's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $5.34 per share for 2026 (range $5.25 to $5.46); for 2027 the estimate is $6.50.
What is Howmet's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $10.1 billion, growth of 22.6%; for 2027 it is $11.5 billion.
When does Howmet report earnings?
Howmet is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 29, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $1.37.
Does Howmet usually beat earnings estimates?
Howmet reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 12 of the last 12 quarters.