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Operating Loss Carryforwards
Howmet Aerospace Operating Loss Carryforwards increased by 0.5% to $1.95B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.5%, from $1.94B to $1.95B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Operating Loss Carryforwards shows a downward trend with a -9.8% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 12, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase indicates a larger pool of losses available to shield future profits from taxation.
Detailed definition
This represents the accumulated net operating losses that the company can carry forward to offset future taxable income....
Peer comparison
Commonly disclosed by large firms with cyclical earnings or recent restructuring events.
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other_operating_loss_carryforwardsHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $3.23B | $2.96B | $2.91B | $1.94B | $1.95B |
| QoQ Change | — | -8.4% | -1.7% | -33.2% | +0.5% |
| YoY Change | — | -8.4% | -1.7% | -33.2% | +0.5% |
Range$1.94B – $3.23B
CAGR-39.6%
Avg YoY Growth-10.7%
Median YoY Growth-5.0%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Howmet Aerospace's operating loss carryforwards?
- Howmet Aerospace (HWM) reported operating loss carryforwards of $1.95B in Q4 2025.
- How has Howmet Aerospace's operating loss carryforwards changed year-over-year?
- Howmet Aerospace's operating loss carryforwards increased by 0.5% year-over-year, from $1.94B to $1.95B.
- What is the long-term trend for Howmet Aerospace's operating loss carryforwards?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Howmet Aerospace's operating loss carryforwards has grown at a -9.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $3.27B to $1.95B.
- What does operating loss carryforwards mean?
- Past financial losses that can be used to lower future tax bills.