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Howmet Aerospace Posts Record Profit, Raises 2025 Outlook

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) announced its second-quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday. The company exceeded all guidance and strengthened its position in the aerospace and defense sectors.

The company reported record revenue and profit, driven by robust demand, prompting an upward revision of its full-year 2025 outlook.

Howmet Aerospace achieved record revenue of $2.05 billion, a 9% year-over-year increase, fueled by strong growth in commercial aerospace (up 8%), defense aerospace (up 21%), and industrial and other markets (up 17%), surpassing consensus estimates of $2.007 billion.

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Net Income reached $407 million, or $1.00 per share. Adjusted earnings per share rose 36% year over year to 91 cents, beating the consensus estimate of 87 cents.

Adjusted EBITDA (excluding special items) surged 22% to $589 million, with the margin expanding 300 basis points to 28.7%. Adjusted operating income margin expanded 330 bps to 25.3%.

The company generated a record $344 million in free cash flow, marking its ninth consecutive positive quarter. Operating cash flow totaled $446 million, with a quarter-end cash balance of $546 million.

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