Howmet Aerospace shares show long-term strength as the company raises full-year guidance, supported by surging demand for aircraft parts and industrial gas-turbine blades.
Howmet Aerospace raised guidance and beat Q2 estimates, with analysts maintaining a Strong Buy consensus and a high price target.
GE Aerospace is mentioned as a rival that underperformed HWM over the past year, but still posted gains.
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Howmet Aerospace (HWM) lifted its 2026 adjusted EPS forecast to $5.23-$5.31 after reporting a 46% jump in Q2 earnings. Driven by robust demand for aerospace components and data-center power solutions, the company continues to outperform rival GE Aerospace on a 52-week basis.
Growth is primarily driven by robust demand for aerospace parts as Boeing and Airbus increase jet production, alongside rising sales of gas-turbine blades for data centers.