HWM earnings analysis
What we found in HWM's 10-Q: the parts that mattered, the offsets in the same document, and what the company said about what comes next.
Our reading of the filing · Free to read, no account needed
Howmet Aerospace's Q1 2026 results showed strong revenue and earnings growth, driven by increased demand in commercial aerospace and gas turbines. The company reported revenue of $2.31 billion, exceeding estimates by 3.19%, with an EPS of $1.44, beating expectations by 9.91%. Management raised its full-year guidance amid robust cash generation and strategic acquisitions.
The parts that mattered.
Pulled out of the filing itself, with the figures the company reported.
- Robust Revenue Growth
- Q1 2026 revenue reached $2.31 billion, a 19% increase from $1.94 billion in Q1 2025.
- Significant EPS Beat
- Diluted EPS for Q1 2026 was $1.44, exceeding the consensus estimate of $1.11.
- Strong Free Cash Flow
- Free cash flow improved to $453 million from $253 million year-over-year.
- Improved Gross and Operating Margins
- Gross margin increased to 36.9% in Q1 2026 from 33.6% in Q1 2025.
- Strong Segment Performance in Engine Products
- Engine Products saw a 29% sales growth to $1.25 billion, leading to a 44% increase in segment adjusted EBITDA.
- Increased Full-Year Guidance
- Management raised 2026 revenue guidance to between $9.575 and $9.725 billion, reflecting strong market demand.
And the other side of it.
The offsets in the same document — the things a summary that only listed the good news would have left out.
- Geopolitical Tensions Impacting Demand
- Future demand may be affected by geopolitical tensions and their effects on the aerospace market.
- Potential Supply Chain Disruptions
- Increased risk of supply chain disruptions due to global market conditions could hinder operations.
- Interest Rate Increases
- Rising interest rates could increase the company’s interest expenses significantly in upcoming quarters.
What they reported.
What the company itself reported, taken out of the document.
- Earnings per share
- $1.44
- Gross margin
- 36.9%
- Operating margin
- 32.6%
- Segment
- Engine Products
- Segment
- Fastening Systems
- Segment
- Engineered Structures
- Segment
- Forged Wheels
What they said about what is next.
Full-year 2026 guidance increased based on market demand and acquisitions.
The filing reads better than the one before it.
What came before.
- 10-K · February 12, 2026
- Howmet Aerospace reported strong performance in 2025, with revenues increasing by 11% to $8.25 billion and net income reaching $1.51 billion, up 31% from the previous year. The company primarily benefited from growth in…
- 10-Q · October 30, 2025
- Howmet Aerospace's Q3 2025 results showed continued growth with revenues of $2.09 billion, up 14% year-over-year. The company reported a gross margin of 34.7% and an operating margin of 26%, both representing…
- 10-Q · July 31, 2025
- Howmet Aerospace's second quarter 2025 financial results show significant growth, with revenue reaching $2.05 billion, marking a 9% increase year-over-year. The company also reported a diluted EPS of $1.00, an increase…
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