Howmet's Q2 Earnings & Revenues Top Estimates, Increase Y/Y

Core Insights - Howmet Aerospace Inc. reported adjusted earnings of 91 cents per share for Q2 2025, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 87 cents, with a year-over-year increase of 36% [1] - Total revenues reached $2.05 billion, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.99 billion, marking a 9% increase from the previous year, driven by strong performance in the commercial aerospace market [1] Segment Performance - The Engine Products segment generated revenues of $1.06 billion, accounting for 51.6% of total revenues, with a 13% year-over-year increase, supported by growth in commercial aerospace, defense aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and oil and gas markets [2] - The Fastening Systems segment reported revenues of $431 million, representing 21% of total revenues, with a 9% year-over-year increase, primarily due to growth in commercial and defense aerospace markets, despite a decline in commercial transportation [3] - The Engineered Structures segment's revenues increased by 5% year-over-year to $290 million, contributing 14% to total revenues, benefiting from growth in the defense aerospace market [4] - The Forged Wheels segment's revenues totaled $276 million, accounting for 13.4% of total revenues, with a 1% year-over-year decline due to lower volumes in the commercial transportation market, partially offset by higher aluminum cost pass-through [5] Financial Metrics - Cost of goods sold rose by 6.1% year-over-year to $1.37 billion, while selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased by 8.2% to $89 million [6] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 22% year-over-year to $589 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 28.7%, up 300 basis points [6][7] - Adjusted operating income rose by 25.6% year-over-year to $520 million, with an adjusted operating income margin of 25.3%, up 330 basis points [7] Balance Sheet and Cash Flow - As of the end of Q2 2025, Howmet had cash and cash equivalents of $545 million, down from $564 million at the end of December 2024, while long-term debt decreased to $3.25 billion from $3.31 billion [8] - In the first half of 2025, Howmet generated net cash of $699 million from operating activities, compared to $574 million in the same period last year, with capital expenditures totaling $221 million [8][10] - Free cash flow for the same period was $478 million, with dividends paid amounting to $83 million, up from $42 million a year ago, and share repurchases totaling $400 million [10] Future Guidance - For Q3 2025, Howmet expects revenues between $2.02 billion and $2.04 billion, with adjusted EBITDA projected between $575 million and $585 million, and adjusted EPS estimated in the range of 89 to 91 cents [11] - For the full year 2025, Howmet forecasts revenues between $8.08 billion and $8.18 billion, an increase from previous guidance, with adjusted EBITDA expected between $2.30 billion and $2.34 billion [12]