Howmet (HWM) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given its recent upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). This upgrade primarily reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates, which is one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices. The Zacks rating relies solely on a company's changing earnings picture. It tracks EPS estimates for the current and following years from the sell-side analysts covering the stock through a consensus measure -- the Zacks Consensus Estimate. Individual investors ...

For those looking to find strong Construction stocks, it is prudent to search for companies in the group that are outperforming their peers. Howmet (HWM) is a stock that can certainly grab the attention of many investors, but do its recent returns compare favorably to the sector as a whole? A quick glance at the company's year-to- date performance in comparison to the rest of the Construction sector should help us answer this question. Howmet is a member of our Construction group, which includes 94 differen ...

In the latest market close, Howmet (HWM) reached $83.43, with a +0.3% movement compared to the previous day. The stock trailed the S&P 500, which registered a daily gain of 0.85%. Meanwhile, the Dow experienced a drop of 0.09%, and the technology-dominated Nasdaq saw an increase of 1.53%. The maker of engineered products for the aerospace and other industries's shares have seen an increase of 2.84% over the last month, surpassing the Construction sector's loss of 5.58% and falling behind the S&P 500's gain ...

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) stands to benefit from strength across its businesses and focus on operational excellence. The company remains focused on investing in growth opportunities and strengthening its long-term market position. The company has a market capitalization of $34 billion. Over the past six months, it has gained 53.4% compared with the industry’s growth of 25.8%. HWM currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). Image Source: Zacks Investment Research Let’s delve into the factors that have b ...

The aerospace supplier beat expectations in the first quarter, and there's reason to believe its strong run can continue. Shares in aerospace and transportation engineering products company Howmet Aerospace (HWM 2.35%) soared by 26.8% in May, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The move came after the release of its first-quarter earnings report, which saw the company blow past expectations for the quarter and raise its full-year guidance. Howmet Aerospace raised guidance The follo ...

Investors interested in Construction stocks should always be looking to find the best-performing companies in the group. Is Howmet (HWM) one of those stocks right now? A quick glance at the company's year-to-date performance in comparison to the rest of the Construction sector should help us answer this question. Howmet is a member of our Construction group, which includes 94 different companies and currently sits at #1 in the Zacks Sector Rank. The Zacks Sector Rank includes 16 different groups and is list ...

Building a successful investment portfolio takes skill and hard work, no matter if you're a growth, value, income, or momentum-focused investor. How do you find the right combination of stocks that will generate returns that could fund your retirement, or your kids' college tuition, or your short- and long-term savings goals? Enter the Zacks Rank. What is the Zacks Rank? A unique, proprietary stock-rating model, the Zacks Rank uses earnings estimate revisions, or changes to a company's earnings expectations ...

The Construction group has plenty of great stocks, but investors should always be looking for companies that are outperforming their peers. Has Howmet (HWM) been one of those stocks this year? Let's take a closer look at the stock's year-to-date performance to find out. Howmet is a member of the Construction sector. This group includes 95 individual stocks and currently holds a Zacks Sector Rank of #1. The Zacks Sector Rank considers 16 different sector groups. The average Zacks Rank of the individual stock ...

Momentum investing is all about the idea of following a stock's recent trend, which can be in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." And for investors following this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving in that direction. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades. Eve ...

Howmet (HWM) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given a notable revision in the company's earnings estimates. While the stock has been gaining lately, the trend might continue since its earnings outlook is still improving. The upward trend in estimate revisions for this maker of engineered products for the aerospace and other industries reflects growing optimism of analysts on its earnings prospects, which should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correla ...