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Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) a Strong Buy, Per Wall Street
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Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) is among the 10 Best Aerospace Dividend Stocks to Buy. As of the close of business on March 9, the stock is a Strong Buy with an average share price upside potential of 16%. Recent updates include BofA’s Ronald Epstein, on February 20, lifting the price target on the stock to $300 from $250, while maintaining a Buy rating. The firm noted the surging growth across several end markets and praised the company for its execution, which it believed was driving record margins. This followed BTIG’s adjustment on February 18 when the firm raised its price target on Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) to $275 from $240 and reiterated a Buy rating. The update came after the company reported an earnings beat for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. Copyright: chalabala / 123RF Stock Photo According to TipRanks, BTIG analyst Andre Madrid told investors in a research note that the company’s capital expenditure reached record levels in 2025, and given the increased aerospace and gas turbine orders, he expects the figure to continue growing this year. The company posted a revenue of $2.2 billion for the fourth quarter, representing a 15% increase from the prior year, largely driven by a 13% revenue growth in Commercial Aerospace. Adjusted EPS was logged at $1.05, beating estimates of $0.965 and up 42% year-over-year. Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) provides advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. While we acknowledge the potential of HWM as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: 33 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and 15 Stocks That Will Make You Rich in 10 Years. Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News.