Howmet (HWM) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note

Company Performance - Howmet (HWM) closed at $189.68, reflecting a -1.04% change from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.53% [1] - Over the past month, Howmet's shares have decreased by 0.08%, while the Aerospace sector gained 0.21% and the S&P 500 increased by 0.71% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Howmet's earnings report is scheduled for October 30, 2025, with an expected EPS of $0.91, representing a 28.17% increase year-over-year [2] - The consensus estimate for revenue is $2.05 billion, indicating an 11.46% rise compared to the same quarter last year [2] Annual Estimates - For the annual period, Zacks Consensus Estimates project earnings of $3.59 per share and revenue of $8.14 billion, reflecting increases of +33.46% and +9.58% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Estimates - Recent adjustments to analyst estimates for Howmet indicate changing business trends, with positive revisions suggesting an optimistic outlook [3] Zacks Rank and Valuation - Howmet currently holds a Zacks Rank of 3 (Hold), with a Forward P/E ratio of 53.47, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 25.02 [5] - The Zacks Consensus EPS estimate has risen by 0.04% over the past month [5] PEG Ratio and Industry Comparison - Howmet has a PEG ratio of 2.48, compared to the Aerospace - Defense industry's average PEG ratio of 2.2 [6] - The Aerospace - Defense industry is ranked 158 in the Zacks Industry Rank, placing it in the bottom 37% of over 250 industries [6]