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Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation
Howmet Aerospace Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation decreased by 35.0% to $154M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 35.0%, from $237M to $154M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Unrecorded Unconditional Purchase Obligation shows a downward trend with a -6.0% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 12, 2026
How to read this metric
High obligations indicate strong future demand or long-term supply security, but also represent significant future cash outflows.
Detailed definition
This represents contractual commitments to purchase goods or services that are unconditional but have not yet been recog...
Peer comparison
Common in manufacturing sectors where long-term supply agreements are essential for production stability.
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unrecorded_purchase_obligationHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $229M | $265M | $244M | $237M | $154M |
| QoQ Change | — | +15.7% | -7.9% | -2.9% | -35.0% |
| YoY Change | — | +15.7% | -7.9% | -2.9% | -35.0% |
Range$154M – $265M
CAGR-32.8%
Avg YoY Growth-7.5%
Median YoY Growth-5.4%
Current Streak3 quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Howmet Aerospace's unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation?
- Howmet Aerospace (HWM) reported unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation of $154M in Q4 2025.
- How has Howmet Aerospace's unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation changed year-over-year?
- Howmet Aerospace's unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation decreased by 35.0% year-over-year, from $237M to $154M.
- What is the long-term trend for Howmet Aerospace's unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Howmet Aerospace's unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation has grown at a -6.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $210M to $154M.
- What does unrecorded unconditional purchase obligation mean?
- Future purchase commitments not yet recorded as liabilities.