Should I buy Howmet Aerospace (HWM) stock or is it too late?
⭐ The most reliable of them, either direction: Guggenheim — 82% of its targets hit on this sector (27 calls tested). It aims for $350 (+61 %), call made on September 16, 2026, maturing on September 16, 2027 (28 d ago).
Firm-by-firm track record on Howmet Aerospace
| Firm | % right | Gain vs sector | Calls | Aims for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barclays | 100 % | +87.5 % | 9 | $190 -12% |
| Truist Securities | 100 % | +82.3 % | 11 | $217 +0% |
| JP Morgan | 100 % | +80.7 % | 7 | $350 +61% |
| RBC Capital | 100 % | +77.8 % | 6 | $350 +61% |
| B of A Securities | 100 % | +66.6 % | 5 | $300 +38% |
| Wells Fargo | 100 % | +59.6 % | 10 | $255 +18% |
| Keybanc | 91 % | +53.4 % | 22 | $105 -52% |
| Morgan Stanley | 100 % | +51.4 % | 9 | $210 -3% |
✅ Reasons to believe
- 83% of analysts rate it a buy (Buy consensus, 12 ratings) — a sign of market conviction.
- Median price target $340, i.e. +57% from the current price ($217).
- The most reliable firm on HWM, BTIG (100% hit rate, 2 scored calls), targets $340 (call made on August 10, 2026, maturing on August 10, 2027) (+57%) in its most recent call, and $240 (call made on November 3, 2025, maturing on November 3, 2026) (+11%) in the one coming due soonest.
- 7 analysts rated reliable (≥55% hit rate, beat their sector) are bullish on the stock.
⚠️ Reasons to hesitate
- The consensus is not unanimous: of 12 ratings, 2 are neutral.
- High valuation (P/E ~47): strong growth is already "priced in", leaving little room for error.
- A 12-month target is not a guaranteed path: the price can fall in the meantime.
- Negligible dividend (0.2% yield): your return depends mostly on price appreciation.
The analyst consensus on HWM
Median target $340 (+57%) · 12 ratings · Buy consensus
⚠️ Information, not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Analyst targets on a ~12-month horizon.
Frequently asked questions
Should you invest in Howmet Aerospace now?
We won't decide for you. The facts: 83% of analysts rate it a buy, median target $340 (+57%), and BTIG (most reliable on HWM, 100%) targets $340. Weigh that against valuation (P/E ~47). This is not personalized advice.
Is it too late to invest in Howmet Aerospace?
Not according to analysts: the median target ($340) is still +57% above the current price ($217) (most reliable on HWM: BTIG, 100%). The real question isn't "too late" but the price-to-value gap and risk. Not advice.
Is Howmet Aerospace still worth investing in?
It depends on the gap between the price ($217) and its estimated value: analysts target $340 on median (+57%), with 83% buys (most reliable on HWM: BTIG, 100%). Cross-check with their real reliability on HWM and the cautions above. Information, not advice.
What's the main risk in buying HWM?
The consensus is not unanimous: of 12 ratings, 2 are neutral.
→ Go deeper: the full Howmet Aerospace profile (consensus, analyst reliability, price target, performance).