Earnings Per Share

Shares (Diluted)

Howmet Aerospace Shares (Diluted) decreased by 0.5% to 403M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.0%, from 407M to 403M. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionEarnings Per Share
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2017
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates potential dilution from employee compensation or convertible instruments, which can reduce earnings per share.

Detailed definition

The weighted-average number of common shares outstanding plus the effect of all potentially dilutive securities, such as...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for all public companies; essential for understanding the impact of equity-based compensation.

Metric ID: weighted_shares_diluted

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value437M434M425M422M420M418M417M415M412M411M410M407M406M405M403M
QoQ Change-0.7%-2.1%-0.7%-0.5%-0.5%-0.2%-0.5%-0.7%-0.2%-0.2%-0.7%-0.2%-0.2%-0.5%
YoY Change-3.4%-3.2%-1.6%-1.2%-1.2%-1.4%-1.4%-1.2%-1.2%-1.2%-1.2%-1.0%
Range403M437M
CAGR-2.3%
Avg YoY Growth-1.6%
Median YoY Growth-1.2%
Current Streak14+ quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howmet Aerospace's shares (diluted)?
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) reported shares (diluted) of 403M in Q1 2026.
How has Howmet Aerospace's shares (diluted) changed year-over-year?
Howmet Aerospace's shares (diluted) decreased by 1.0% year-over-year, from 407M to 403M.
What does shares (diluted) mean?
The average number of shares outstanding including all potential shares that could be created.