Current Liabilities

Supplier Finance Program Obligations

Howmet Aerospace Supplier Finance Program Obligations increased by 15.4% to $307.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may signal aggressive working capital management or a reliance on external financing to delay cash outflows.

Detailed definition

This represents amounts owed to suppliers that have been financed through third-party financial institutions, often refe...

Peer comparison

Increasingly common in consumer goods, though transparency varies significantly between companies.

Metric ID: supplier_finance_obligations

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$266.00M$307.00M
QoQ Change+15.4%
Range$266.00M$307.00M

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howmet Aerospace's supplier finance program obligations?
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) reported supplier finance program obligations of $307.00M in Q1 2026.
What does supplier finance program obligations mean?
Debt-like obligations owed to banks for payments made to suppliers on the company's behalf.