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Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) stock analysis
WEAK BUY 14% confidence · analysed Sep 16, 2026
This analysis is from Sep 16, 2026 and may be out of date.
On Sep 16, 2026, our model rated Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) WEAK BUY with 14% confidence at a price of $226.95. That means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
Technical picture
The 14-day RSI is 26, below 30, which is oversold territory: sellers have pushed hard recently. Oversold stocks often bounce, but they can stay weak for a while.
MACD is below its signal line, so short-term momentum is pointing down.
The price is below both its 50-day and 200-day moving averages, the classic picture of a downtrend.
Volume is only 0.1x its 20-day average; light trading makes the latest move less convincing.
Fundamentals
The PEG ratio is 0.80, which looks cheap relative to its expected growth.
The company reports a profit margin of 20.5% and revenue growth of +24.1%.
In its latest quarter it earned $1.33 per share, which beat the $1.25 analysts expected, with revenue +24.1% year over year.
Wall Street's average rating is 1.4 on a 1 (strong buy) to 5 (sell) scale, roughly a "strong buy", with an average price target of $337.74.
The next earnings report is expected around Nov 5, 2026; prices often move sharply around earnings.
Trade plan from the model
The model's long / bullish plan uses an entry near $228.95, a target of $241.46 (+5.5%) and a stop-loss at $208.94 (-8.7%).
That is a reward-to-risk ratio of about 0.6 to 1: the potential loss is bigger than the gain, a weak setup.
The plan has a time limit: reassess by Sep 26, 2026 whatever the price does.
The model's one-paragraph read
Leans BUY — composite score +0.14 (WEAK BUY). Technicals: RSI 26.01, MACD bearish, price below SMA50. Fundamentals: PEG 0.80, margin 20.5%, revenue growth 24.1%. Financial results: YoY revenue +24.1%, last EPS surprise +6.4%, next earnings 2026-11-05. FinGPT news read: positive. Suggested levels: entry $228.95, target $241.46, stop-loss $208.94, exit by 2026-09-26 (10-calendar-day max hold (time-stop; reassess by this date regardless of P&L)).
Past ratings for HWM
| Date | Verdict | Confidence | Price | Move since | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | WEAK BUY | 14% | $226.95 | — |
"Move since" compares each call's price with the latest analysed price.
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Frequently asked questions
Is HWM a buy right now?
As of Sep 16, 2026, our automated model rates Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) WEAK BUY with 14% confidence: the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low. This is a model output for education, not personal investment advice.
What is the price target for HWM?
The model's most recent plan targets $241.46 with a stop-loss at $208.94, from an entry near $228.95.
When does Howmet Aerospace Inc. report earnings next?
The next earnings report is expected around Nov 5, 2026.
What does a WEAK BUY rating mean?
A WEAK BUY rating means the signals lean positive, but they are mixed, so conviction is low.
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