Howmet Aerospace (HWM) has been outperforming other aerospace stocks this year. The management recently announced a set date for the 1Q 2025 earnings, where CEO, John Plant, will be presenting key results. The board has approved common and preferred stock dividends as the company shows consistent EPS growth. The stocks are soaring high and experts suggest it is a stock worth buying and holding for long-term gains. Further, the stock prices have peaked at $131, and the company has maintained a strong and consistent dividend program. This will be handy especially in the wake of tariffs where Howmet has declared Force Majeure. However, there have been bearish signals, with Howmet Aerospace insiders recently disposed of some stock and the share prices facing a slight reduction. Yet, Howmet remains among the best American defense stocks to invest in, posting robust earnings of US$1,891M. Meanwhile, rumors suggest potential shipment suspensions amid new tariffs, leading to a lowered price target of $132 from $146 by Wells Fargo. The company has aligned itself well by capitalizing on Trump’s ‘Peace through Strength’ policy.
