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Howmet Aerospace Stock To $164

Howmet Aerospace Stock To $164?

March 20th, 2026by Trefis Team
HWM
Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace (HWM) stock has fallen by 12.1% in less than a month, from $265.11 on 2nd Mar, 2026 to $232.94 now. What comes next? We think that the stock could fall even more. The current correction, when put in context of stock's Very High valuation, suggest possibility of further downside. A price of $164 is not out of question, especially considering that the stock has seen this level in the last 5 years. Read Buy or Sell Howmet Aerospace Stock to see how we arrive at this opinion.

So should you wait before buying this dip? Perhaps. There is no perfect way to time the dips. Nevertheless, here is another perspective on HWM stock to help you make the decision. Historically, the median return for the 12-month period following sharp dips was 7.9%, with median peak return reaching 35%. We define sharp dip as stock going down 20% or more, in less than 30 day period.

Below, we get into details of historical dips and subsequent returns.

Trefis: HWM Stock Insights


Historical Median Returns Post Dips

Period Past Median Return
1M 4.2%
3M -0.6%
6M 7.4%
12M 7.9%


Historical Dip-Wise Details

HWM had 14 events since 1/1/2010 where the dip threshold of -20% within 30 days was triggered

  • 35% median peak return within 1 year of dip event
  • 162 days is the median time to peak return after a dip event
  • -24% median max drawdown within 1 year of dip event
30 Day Dip HWM Subsequent Performance
Date HWM SPY 1Y Peak
Return 		Max
Drop 		# Days
to Peak
Median 8% 35% -24% 162
3092020 -21% -17% 69% 72% -48% 361
12242018 -23% -16% 95% 98% 0% 357
4302018 -27% -4% 22% 32% -9% 161
3012018 -21% -4% -22% 5% -32% 8
6272017 -22% 1% -22% 42% -22% 199
11012016 -33% -1% 34% 63% -8% 113
1122016 -22% -7% -2% 56% -20% 106
11162015 -20% 4% -19% 37% -30% 163
7272015 -20% -1% 12% 19% -29% 275
3192015 -21% 3% -22% 9% -48% 43
12192011 -22% -4% 3% 27% -5% 46
8082011 -25% -11% -23% 13% -29% 23
5182010 -21% -6% 40% 54% -15% 323
2192010 -20% -2% 31% 31% -26% 360


Howmet Aerospace Passes Basic Financial Quality Checks

Revenue growth, profitability, cash flow, and balance sheet strength need to be evaluated to reduce the risk of a dip being the sign of a deteriorating business situation.

Quality Metrics Value Quality Check
Revenue Growth (LTM) 11.1% Pass
Revenue Growth (3-Yr Avg) 13.4% Pass
Operating Cash Flow Margin (LTM) 22.8% Pass
Leverage (see below) - Pass
=> Interest Coverage Ratio 13.2
=> Cash To Interest Expense Ratio 4.9

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