Why These 15 Aerospace Stocks Are Surging In 2025

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9. Howmet Aerospace Inc (NYSE:HWM)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 58

Howmet Aerospace Inc (NYSE:HWM) makes aerospace components for engines, fastening systems, and titanium structural parts. It also makes forged aluminum wheels.

The stock is up significantly so far in 2025 as Howmet reported record revenue of $1.9 billion for Q4 2024, up 9% year-over-year. This was mostly driven by a 13% growth in commercial aerospace.

Adjusted EPS rose 40% to $0.74, while adjusted EBITDA increased by 27% to $507 million with a margin of 26.8%.

Moreover, Howmet raised its quarterly dividend by 25% to $0.10 per share and repurchased $50 million in stock in January 2025. This announcement led to an over 8% increase in the stock price in the following days.

Revenue grew by 12% year-over-year to $7.4 billion, with commercial aerospace up 20%. Net income surged 51% to $1.2 billion, and adjusted EPS rose by 46% to $2.69. It also raised its guidance for 2025.

The consensus price target of $123.28 implies 10.43% downside.

HWM stock is up 26.02% year-to-date.

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