Howmet vs. RTX: Which Aerospace & Defense Stock is the Better Pick Now?

Key Takeaways Howmet posted double-digit growth in commercial and defense aerospace revenues in 2025.RTX generated 11% organic growth, supported by strong aftermarket demand and OEM volumes.HWM returned $881M to shareholders in 2025, while RTX ended the year with a $268B backlog.Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) and RTX Corporation (RTX) are two well-known names operating in the aerospace and defense industry. Howmet is engaged in providing highly engineered solutions for customers across the transportation and a ...