10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2025

Howmet Aerospace Inc. Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Sep 30, 2025

Filed October 30, 2025For Securities:HWM

Summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) reported strong financial performance for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, with net sales increasing by 10% year-over-year to $6.08 billion. Net income saw a significant jump of 35% to $1.14 billion, driven by growth in the commercial and defense aerospace markets, favorable pricing, and reduced interest expenses. The company's core markets, particularly commercial and defense aerospace, continue to show robust demand, supported by record aircraft backlogs and increasing production rates from major OEMs like Boeing and Airbus. Profitability improved across most segments, with Engine Products, Fastening Systems, and Engineered Structures all demonstrating significant growth in Segment Adjusted EBITDA. The company also executed a strong share repurchase program, returning substantial capital to shareholders. While facing some headwinds from commercial transportation volume declines and potential tariff impacts, Howmet's strategic focus on high-growth aerospace sectors and operational efficiencies positions it well for continued performance.

Financial Highlights

48 data points
Beta

Revenue

$2.09B

Net Income

$385.00M

18.4% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.95

Total Assets

$11.18B

Cash & Equivalents

$659.00M

Free Cash Flow

$423.00M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$2.09B
R&D Expenses$10.00M
SG&A Expenses$100.00M
Operating Income$542.00M
Net Income$385.00M
EPS (Basic)$0.96
EPS (Diluted)$0.95
Shares Outstanding (Basic)403.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)405.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1Net sales increased by 10% to $6.08 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the prior year period.
  • 2Net income grew by 35% to $1.14 billion for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, year-over-year.
  • 3Diluted EPS increased to $2.79 for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, from $2.04 in the prior year period.
  • 4Segment Adjusted EBITDA for Engine Products, the largest segment, increased by 23% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
  • 5The company repurchased $500 million of its common stock during the first nine months of 2025.
  • 6Significant growth was observed in the commercial and defense aerospace markets, which represented 69% of revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2025.
  • 7Interest expense decreased by 20% for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, due to debt reduction activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Howmet Aerospace's revenue growth is primarily driven by strong demand in the commercial and defense aerospace markets, including engine spares. This is supported by record aircraft backlogs and increasing production rates from major OEMs. Favorable product pricing and cost pass-through mechanisms also contribute to revenue increases.

Howmet Aerospace has actively managed its debt by completing early redemptions and prepayments of certain debt instruments, leading to a significant decrease in interest expense. The company also continued its share repurchase program, returning capital to shareholders. Its strong cash flow generation and available credit facilities provide ample liquidity.

Key challenges include potential impacts from changes in U.S. and international government policies such as tariffs, which can disrupt supply chains and increase costs. While the company expects to pass these costs through, there may be a delay that impacts margins. Additionally, lower volumes in the commercial transportation market and uncertainties related to future aircraft builds by OEMs are also factors.

The Engine Products segment, which is the largest, shows strong performance with a 14% increase in third-party sales and a 23% increase in Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2025. The Fastening Systems and Engineered Structures segments also demonstrated robust growth in sales and Segment Adjusted EBITDA, largely driven by the aerospace markets.