AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Howmet Aerospace (HWM)

Howmet Aerospace Q2 revenue up 24%, EPS $1.33, full-year 2026 guidance raised

Positive Impact 4 of 5 earnings Written later

Howmet Aerospace reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $2.55 billion, up 24% year over year, and GAAP EPS of $1.33 versus $1.00 a year earlier. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance and increased its quarterly dividend 17% to $0.14 per share, while repurchasing $300 million of stock in the quarter and $200 million in July.

Key points

  • Q2 2026 revenue $2.55 billion, up 24% year over year; organic growth 21%; GAAP operating income $711 million, up 36%.
  • GAAP EPS $1.33 versus $1.00 in Q2 2025; adjusted EBITDA $817 million, up 39%.
  • Full-year 2026 revenue guidance baseline raised by $400 million to $10.05 billion; adjusted EPS baseline $5.27.
  • Quarterly dividend raised to $0.14 per share from $0.12, payable August 25, 2026; $697 million share repurchase authorization remaining as of August 6, 2026.

The filing

CompanyHowmet Aerospace (HWM)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 6, 2026, 7:00 AM ET
Accession number0001104659-26-091610

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations

Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

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