Current Assets
Cash & Equivalents
Howmet Aerospace Cash & Equivalents increased by 227.9% to $2.44B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 353.6%, from $537M to $2.44B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Cash & Equivalents shows a downward trend with a -14.3% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ4 2012
Last reportedQ1 2026May 7, 2026
How to read this metric
Higher levels provide a buffer against operational volatility and flexibility for acquisitions, while excessive cash may indicate inefficient capital allocation.
Detailed definition
This includes the most liquid assets, such as cash on hand, demand deposits, and short-term investments with original ma...
Peer comparison
Varies based on the company's cash management strategy and current investment cycle.
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cash_and_equivalentsHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $716M | $726M | $722M | $522M | $538M | $454M | $792M | $538M | $536M | $425M | $610M | $534M | $752M | $475M | $565M | $537M | $546M | $660M | $743M | $2.44B |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.4% | -0.6% | -27.7% | +3.1% | -15.6% | +74.4% | -32.1% | -0.4% | -20.7% | +43.5% | -12.5% | +40.8% | -36.8% | +18.9% | -5.0% | +1.7% | +20.9% | +12.6% | +227.9% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -24.9% | -37.5% | +9.7% | +3.1% | -0.4% | -6.4% | -23.0% | -0.7% | +40.3% | +11.8% | -7.4% | +0.6% | -27.4% | +38.9% | +31.5% | +353.6% |
Range$425M – $2.44B
CAGR+29.4%
Avg YoY Growth+22.6%
Median YoY Growth+0.1%
Current Streak4 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Howmet Aerospace's cash & equivalents?
- Howmet Aerospace (HWM) reported cash & equivalents of $2.44B in Q1 2026.
- How has Howmet Aerospace's cash & equivalents changed year-over-year?
- Howmet Aerospace's cash & equivalents increased by 353.6% year-over-year, from $537M to $2.44B.
- What is the long-term trend for Howmet Aerospace's cash & equivalents?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Howmet Aerospace's cash & equivalents has grown at a -14.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.61B to $743M.
- What does cash & equivalents mean?
- The total amount of cash and highly liquid investments that can be accessed immediately.