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Mar 31, 2023

Howmet Aerospace Q1 2023 Earnings Report

Howmet Aerospace's first quarter performance was marked by revenue growth and strong profit generation.

Key Takeaways

Howmet Aerospace reported a strong start to 2023, with revenue up 21% year-over-year to $1.60 billion, driven by growth in the commercial aerospace market. Net income was $148 million, or $0.35 per share, while net income excluding special items was $175 million, or $0.42 per share. The company reduced debt by $176 million and repurchased $25 million of common stock.

Revenue increased by 21% year-over-year, reaching $1.60 billion, driven by a 29% increase in commercial aerospace.

Net income was reported at $148 million, or $0.35 per share, compared to $131 million, or $0.31 per share in Q1 2022.

Net income excluding special items was $175 million, or $0.42 per share, compared to $132 million, or $0.31 per share in Q1 2022.

The company reduced debt by $176 million and repurchased $25 million of common stock during the quarter.

Total Revenue
$1.6B
Previous year: $1.32B
+21.1%
EPS
$0.42
Previous year: $0.31
+35.5%
Gross Profit
$439M
Previous year: $374M
+17.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$538M
Previous year: $520M
+3.5%
Free Cash Flow
-$41M
Previous year: -$7M
+485.7%
Total Assets
$10.2B
Previous year: $10.1B
+0.4%

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Forward Guidance

Howmet Aerospace increased full year 2023 guidance for revenue, Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Earnings Per Share, and Free Cash Flow.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue: $1.600B - $1.620B
  • Adj. EBITDA: $359M - $365M
  • Adj. EBITDA Margin: 22.4% - 22.5%
  • Adj. Earnings per Share: $0.41 - $0.43
  • Free Cash Flow: $600M - $670M