Howmet Aerospace (HWM) Q1 2026 Earnings

Revenue up 19% Year over Year; GAAP EPS $1.44, Adjusted EPS $1.22 Record First Quarter Cash Generation; $300 Million Deployed for Common Stock Repurchases Full Year 2026 Guidance Increased   Summary Financial Results     1 For more information, see “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” and the schedules to this release.

Key Activity

PITTSBURGH, PA, May 7, 2026 – Howmet Aerospace (NYSE: HWM) announced results today for the first quarter 2026.

• Secured financing for the acquisition of Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC (CAM)
  • Completed acquisition of CAM on April 6, 2026 for approximately $1.8 billion
  • Sold disk forging facility in Savannah, GA on March 31, 2026 for approximately $230 million

Howmet Aerospace Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Plant said, “The Howmet team delivered a strong start to 2026, with revenue, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA margin, and adjusted earnings per share all exceeding the high end of guidance. Revenue growth accelerated to 19% year over year, driven by strong growth across our key end markets, and adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 320 basis points year over year to 32.0%. Free cash flow performance was outstanding at $359 million after spending $94 million in capital expenditures, supporting the future growth rate of the Company. The free cash flow also enabled $300 million in common stock repurchases.”

Mr. Plant continued, “Looking ahead, we see a robust growth outlook in the key markets Howmet serves with its differentiated products and solutions. Commercial aerospace OEM customers continue to target production rate increases supported by record backlogs. Engine spares needs continue to increase, although an effect could be felt from the Iranian conflict. Defense markets remain healthy, while the gas turbines market is also very active. We see signs of demand improvement in commercial transportation, although we remain cautious.”

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"The beginning of 2026 was very active regarding the Howmet portfolio, and our updated guidance reflects these changes. We closed the CAM and Brunner acquisitions, adding revenue to Fastening Systems, while also divesting a disk forging business within Engineered Structures. These transactions followed our stated strategy of allocating capital to the businesses that demonstrate higher growth and margin potential. The net revenue effect of the portfolio adjustments in the year's guidance adds approximately $275 million, and the EPS effect is insignificant in 2026 with accretion expected in 2027."

2026 Guidance

1 Reconciliations of the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, as well as the directly comparable GAAP measures, are not available without unreasonable efforts due to the variability and complexity of the charges and other components excluded from the non-GAAP measures, such as gains or losses on sales of assets, taxes, and any future restructuring or impairment charges. In addition, there is inherent variability already included in the GAAP measures, including, but not limited to, price/mix and volume. Howmet Aerospace believes such reconciliations would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading to investors.

Consolidated Results

Howmet Aerospace reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $2.31 billion, up 19% year over year, and Adjusted EPS of $1.22, up 42% year over year. Revenue was driven by 20% growth in the commercial aerospace market, 10% growth in the defense aerospace market and 39% growth in the gas turbines market.

The Company reported adjusted EBITDA of $740 million, up 32% year over year. The year-over-year increase was driven by strong growth in the commercial aerospace market and the gas turbines market. Adjusted EBITDA margin was up approximately 320 basis points year over year at 32.0%.

Segment Results

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Engine Products

Engine Products reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $1.25 billion, an increase of 29% year over year, driven by growth in the commercial aerospace, defense aerospace, and gas turbines markets. Segment Adjusted EBITDA was $458 million, up 44% year over year, driven by growth in the commercial aerospace, defense aerospace and gas turbines markets. The Segment absorbed approximately 235 net headcount in the quarter in support of expected revenue increases. Segment Adjusted EBITDA margin increased approximately 400 basis points year over year to 36.6%.

Fastening Systems

Fastening Systems reported revenue of $471 million, an increase of 14% year over year driven by growth in the commercial aerospace and defense aerospace markets. Segment Adjusted EBITDA was $150 million, up 18% year over year, driven by growth in the commercial aerospace and defense aerospace markets. Segment Adjusted EBITDA margin increased approximately 100 basis points year over year to 31.8%.

Engineered Structures

Engineered Structures reported revenue of $294 million, a decrease of 3% year over year, driven by further product rationalization. Segment Adjusted EBITDA was $66 million, flat year over year. Segment Adjusted EBITDA margin increased approximately 40 basis points year over year to 22.4%.

Forged Wheels

Forged Wheels reported revenue of $295 million, an increase of 17% year over year, with 11% lower volumes in the commercial transportation market more than offset by an increase in aluminum and other inflationary cost pass through. Segment Adjusted EBITDA was $90 million and increased 32% year over year, driven by cost reductions, including lower net headcount, in response to lower volumes in the commercial transportation market. Segment Adjusted EBITDA margin increased approximately 350 basis points year over year to 30.5%.

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Secured Acquisition Financing for Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC (CAM)

On March 3, 2026, the Company issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 3.75% notes due 2028, $300 million aggregate principal amount of 3.90% notes due 2029, and $500 million aggregate principal amount of 4.75% notes due 2036. The Company secured the financing for the acquisition of CAM with these note issuances, combined with $450 million borrowed under its commercial paper program and approximately $150 million in cash sourced from the sale of the Savannah disk forging facility.

Completed Acquisition of CAM for approximately $1.8 Billion

On April 6, 2026, the Company completed the acquisition of CAM for approximately $1.8 billion from Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. CAM is a leading global designer and manufacturer of precision fasteners, fluid fittings, and other complex, highly engineered products for demanding aerospace and defense applications.

Acquired Brunner Manufacturing Co. Inc.

On February 6, 2026, the Company acquired Brunner Manufacturing Co. Inc., a privately held producer of high-quality fastener products based in Mauston, WI in an all-cash transaction for approximately $120 million. The transaction will enhance Howmet Aerospace’s product offerings and market opportunities with larger-size fasteners.

Sold Disk Forging Facility in Savannah, GA

On March 31, 2026, the Company sold its Savannah, GA disk forging facility that operated within the Engineered Structures segment for approximately $230 million. The sale resulted in a $93 million pre-tax gain that was treated as a special item.

Titanium Alloy Operation Moved from Engine Products to Engineered Structures

In the first quarter 2026, the Company moved a titanium alloy production operation from Engine Products to Engineered Structures for better operational alignment. The comparable periods of Engine Products and Engineered Structures have been recast to reflect the new alignment. The recasting had no impact on the Company's consolidated results, financial position, or cash flows.

Repurchased $300 Million of Common Stock in First Quarter 2026, $150 Million in April 2026

In the first quarter 2026, Howmet Aerospace repurchased $300 million of common stock at an average price of $230.43 per share, retiring approximately 1.3 million shares. In April 2026, the Company repurchased an additional $150 million of common stock at an average price of $246.18 per share, retiring approximately 0.6 million shares. As of May 4, 2026, total share repurchase authorization available was $1,047 million.

Quarterly Common Stock Dividend of $0.12 Per Share Paid in First Quarter 2026

On February 25, 2026, the Company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share on its common stock, up 20% from the $0.10 per share dividend paid in the first quarter 2025. The Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share on the Company’s common stock to be paid on May 26, 2026 to the holders of record of the common stock at the close of business on May 8, 2026.

Fitch Ratings upgraded Howmet Aerospace to A-

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On February 13, 2026, Fitch Ratings upgraded its Long-Term Issuer Default Rating of Howmet Aerospace from BBB+ to A-, four notches into investment grade. All three major credit rating agencies rate Howmet Aerospace at least three notches into Investment Grade.

Howmet Aerospace will hold its quarterly conference call at 10:00 AM Eastern Time on Thursday, May 7, 2026. The call will be webcast via www.howmet.com. The press release and presentation materials will be available at approximately 7:00 AM ET on May 7, via the “Investors” section of the Howmet Aerospace website.

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace, gas turbine, and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on engine components, fastening systems, and airframe structural components necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency, including in aerospace, defense, and gas turbine applications, as well as forged aluminum wheels for commercial transportation. With approximately 1,200 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft and commercial trucks to operate with a lower carbon footprint. For more information, visit www.howmet.com.

Dissemination of Company Information

Howmet Aerospace intends to make future announcements regarding Company developments and financial performance through its website at www.howmet.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains statements that relate to future events and expectations and as such constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include those containing such words as "anticipates," "believes," "could," “envisions,” "estimates," "expects," "forecasts," "goal," "guidance," "intends," "may," "outlook," "plans," “poised,” "projects," "seeks," "sees," "should," "targets," "will," "would," or other words of similar meaning. All statements that reflect Howmet Aerospace’s expectations, assumptions or projections about the future, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements, forecasts and outlook relating to the condition of markets; future financial results or operating performance; future strategic actions; Howmet Aerospace's strategies, outlook, and business and financial prospects; any future dividends, debt issuances, debt reduction and repurchases of its common stock; and statements regarding any acquisitions, including expected benefits. These statements reflect beliefs and assumptions that are based on Howmet Aerospace’s perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors Howmet Aerospace believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by these statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (a) deterioration in global economic and financial market conditions generally, or unfavorable changes in the markets served by Howmet Aerospace, including due to escalating tariff and other trade policies and energy costs, and the resulting impacts on Howmet Aerospace’s supply and distribution chains, as well as on market volatility and global trade generally; (b) the impact of potential cyber attacks and information technology or data security breaches; (c) the loss of significant customers or adverse changes in customers’ business or financial conditions; (d) manufacturing difficulties or other issues that impact product performance, quality or safety; (e) inability of suppliers to meet obligations due to supply chain disruptions or otherwise; (f) failure to attract and retain a qualified workforce and key personnel, labor disputes or other employee relations issues; (g) the inability to achieve anticipated or targeted financial performance, operations or competitiveness, or realization of expected benefits from acquisitions, including the effective integration of acquired businesses; (h) inability to meet increased demand, production targets or commitments; (i) competition from new product offerings, disruptive technologies or other developments; (j) geopolitical, economic, and regulatory risks relating to Howmet Aerospace’s global operations, including geopolitical and diplomatic tensions, instabilities, conflicts and wars, as well as compliance with U.S. and foreign trade and tax laws, sanctions, embargoes and other regulations; (k) the outcome of contingencies, including legal proceedings, government or regulatory investigations, and environmental remediation; (l) failure to comply with government contracting regulations; (m) adverse changes in discount rates or investment returns on pension assets; and (n) the other risk factors summarized in Howmet Aerospace’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 and other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Market projections are subject to the risks discussed above and other risks in the market. Under its share repurchase program, the Company may repurchase shares from time to time, in amounts, at prices, and at such times as the Company deems appropriate, subject to market conditions, legal requirements and other considerations. The Company is not obligated to repurchase any specific number of shares or to do so at any particular time. The declaration of any future dividends is subject to the discretion and approval of the Board of Directors after the Board’s consideration of all factors it deems relevant and subject to applicable law. The Company may modify, suspend, or cancel its share repurchase program or any dividend policy in any manner and at any time that it may deem necessary or appropriate. Credit ratings are not a recommendation to buy or hold any Howmet Aerospace securities, and they may be revised or revoked at any time at the sole discretion of the credit rating organizations. The statements in this release are made as of the date of this release, even if subsequently made available by Howmet Aerospace on its website or otherwise. Howmet Aerospace disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether in response to new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

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Some of the information included in this release is derived from Howmet Aerospace’s consolidated financial information but is not presented in Howmet Aerospace’s financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Certain of these data are considered “non-GAAP financial measures” under SEC rules. These non-GAAP financial measures supplement our GAAP disclosures and should not be considered an alternative to the GAAP measure. Reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures and management’s rationale for the use of the non-GAAP financial measures can be found in the schedules to this release.

Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Operating Income excluding Restructuring and other (credits) charges, Special Items and provision for depreciation and amortization. Special items, including Restructuring and other (credits) charges, are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. Current and prior periods’ Adjusted EBITDA calculations have not changed although the definitions have been simplified.

Other Information

In this press release, the acronym “FY” means “full year”; “Q” means “quarter”; “YoY” means year over year; “Adj.” means adjusted; Howmet, Howmet Aerospace, or the Company means Howmet Aerospace Inc.; and references to performance by Howmet Aerospace or its segments as “record” mean its best result since April 1, 2020 when Howmet Aerospace Inc. (previously named Arconic Inc.) separated from Arconic Corporation.

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Statement of Consolidated Operations (unaudited)

(in U.S. dollar millions, except per-share and share amounts)

(1) In order to calculate both basic and diluted earnings per share through December 31, 2025, preferred stock dividends declared of less than $1 for the quarters presented need to be subtracted from Net income.

(2) For the quarters presented, the difference between the diluted average number of shares and the basic average number of shares relates to share equivalents associated with outstanding restricted stock unit awards and employee stock options.

(3) As average shares outstanding are used in the calculation of both basic and diluted earnings per share, the full impact of share repurchases is not fully realized in earnings per share ("EPS") in the period of repurchase since share repurchases may occur at varying points during a period.

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Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited)

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Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows (unaudited)

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Segment Information (unaudited)

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Differences between the total segment and consolidated totals are in Corporate.

In the first quarter of 2026, the Company reorganized Howmet’s segments by moving a titanium alloy location from Engine Products to Engineered Structures as it better aligns with the operations of the Engineered Structures segment. The comparable periods of Engine Products and Engineered Structures have been recast to reflect the new alignment. The recasting had no impact on the Company’s consolidated results, financial position or cash flows.

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Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited)

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Reconciliation of Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Consolidated Operating income

Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes that this measure is meaningful to investors because Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA provides additional information with respect to the Company's operating performance and the Company’s ability to meet its financial obligations. The Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Howmet’s definition of Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Operating Income excluding Restructuring and other charges (credits) and Special items and Provision for depreciation and amortization. Special items, including Restructuring and other charges (credits), are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. Current and prior periods’ Segment Adjusted EBITDA calculations have not changed although the definitions have been simplified. Differences between the total segment and consolidated totals are in Corporate.

(1) Pre-tax special items included in Corporate expense

(1) Excludes interest expense related to the Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC acquisition.

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Reconciliation of Free cash flow

The Accounts Receivable Securitization program remains unchanged at $250 outstanding.

Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes that this measure is meaningful to investors because management reviews cash flows generated from operations after taking into consideration capital expenditures (due to the fact that these expenditures are considered necessary to maintain and expand the Company's asset base and are expected to generate future cash flows from operations). It is important to note that Free cash flow does not represent the residual cash flow available for discretionary expenditures since other non-discretionary expenditures, such as mandatory debt service requirements, are not deducted from the measure.

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Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued

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Reconciliation of Adjusted Net income

Adjusted Net income and Adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that these measures are meaningful to investors because management reviews the operating results of the Company excluding the impacts of Restructuring and other (credits) charges, Discrete tax items, and Other special items (collectively, “Special items”). There can be no assurances that additional Special items will not occur in future periods. To compensate for this limitation, management believes that it is appropriate to consider both Net income and Diluted EPS determined under GAAP as well as Adjusted Net income and Adjusted EPS. The change in the titles of and removal of "excluding special items" from Net income excluding Special items and Diluted EPS excluding Special items to Adjusted Net income and Adjusted EPS has not changed the definition of these measures.

(1) Restructuring and other (credits) charges for the quarter ended March 31, 2026 included a gain on the sale of the Company's disk forging facility in Savannah, GA within Engineered Structures. Restructuring and other (credits) charges for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 included a non-cash pension settlement charge of $89 primarily resulting from the purchase of group annuity contracts with a third-party carrier to pay and administer future annuity payments for its U.K. pension plan which reduced gross pension obligations.

(2) Includes legal and advisory costs, amortization expense of inventory step-up recorded in accordance with purchase accounting, and other acquisition-related costs. Additionally, includes interest expense related to the Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC acquisition.

(3) The Tax impact of Pre-tax special items is based on the applicable statutory rates whereby the difference between such rates and the Company’s consolidated estimated annual effective tax rate is itself a Special item.

(4) Discrete tax items for each period included the following:     Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued (in U.S. dollar millions) Reconciliation of Operational tax rate     Operational tax rate is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes that this measure is meaningful to investors because management reviews the operating results of the Company excluding the impacts of Special items. There can be no assurances that additional Special items will not occur in future periods. To compensate for this limitation, management believes that it is appropriate to consider both the Effective tax rate determined under GAAP as well as the Operational tax rate.

• for 1Q25, a net charge related to the expiration of a tax holiday in China $6, a charge for a tax reserve established in Germany $2, and a net charge for other small items $1;
  • for 4Q25, a benefit to release a valuation allowance related to U.S. foreign tax credits ($8), a benefit to release a valuation allowance related to U.S. state tax losses and credits ($6), a net benefit for prior year tax adjustments ($4), an excess benefit for stock compensation ($3), a benefit related to re-establishing a tax holiday in China ($4), a net benefit for other small items ($2), and a charge related to the expiration of a tax holiday in China $2; and
  • for 1Q26, an excess benefit for stock compensation ($21).

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(1) Pre-tax special items for 1Q26 included Restructuring and other credits ($93) and Acquisition and acquisition-related costs $7.

(2) Tax Special items includes discrete tax items, the tax impact on Special items based on the applicable statutory rates, the difference between such rates and the Company’s consolidated estimated annual effective tax rate and other tax related items. Discrete tax items for 1Q26 included an excess benefit for stock compensation ($21). (Tax deduction is based on stock price at vesting date while book expense is based on stock price at grant date.)

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Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued

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Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin

Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin are non-GAAP financial measures. The removal of "excluding special items" from Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin has not changed the definition of these measures. Management believes that these measures are meaningful to investors because they provide additional information with respect to the Company's operating performance and the Company’s ability to meet its financial obligations. The Adjusted EBITDA presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. The Company's definition of Adjusted EBITDA is defined as Operating Income excluding Restructuring and other (credits) charges and Special items and Provision for depreciation and amortization. Special items, including Restructuring and other (credits) charges, are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. Current and prior periods’ Adjusted EBITDA calculations have not changed although the definitions have been simplified.

(1) Excludes interest expense related to the Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC acquisition.

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Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued

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Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income and Adjusted Operating Income Margin

Adjusted operating income and Adjusted operating income margin are non-GAAP financial measures. Special items, including Restructuring and other (credits) charges, are excluded from Adjusted operating income. Management believes that these measures are meaningful to investors because management reviews the operating results of the Company excluding the impacts of Special items. There can be no assurances that additional Special items will not occur in future periods. To compensate for this limitation, management believes that it is appropriate to consider both Operating income and Operating income margin determined under GAAP as well as Adjusted operating income and Adjusted operating income margin. The removal of "excluding special items" from Adjusted operating income and Adjusted operating income margin has not changed the definition of these measures.

(1) Excludes interest expense related to the Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing, LLC acquisition.

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