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Sep 30, 2020

Howmet Aerospace Q3 2020 Earnings Report

Reported revenues decreased due to disruptions in the commercial aerospace and transportation markets, but the results were in line with expectations and included strong cash generation

Key Takeaways

Howmet Aerospace reported Q3 2020 results with revenues of $1.13 billion, a 37% decrease year-over-year. Income from continuing operations was $36 million, or $0.08 per share. The company generated positive cash from operations and adjusted free cash flow, with the cash balance increasing to $1.4 billion.

Revenue of $1.1 billion, down 37% year over year

Income from continuing operations of $36 million, or $0.08 per share

Operating income of $73 million

Cash balance at end of quarter increased to $1.4 billion

Total Revenue
$1.13B
Previous year: $3.56B
-68.1%
EPS
$0.03
Previous year: $0.58
-94.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.37B
Previous year: $1.32B
+3.3%
Free Cash Flow
$143M
Previous year: -$59M
-342.4%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects third quarter 2020 revenue and earnings will represent the low point for the year as commercial transportation and industrial gas turbine markets continue to recover, and we see fourth quarter 2020 adjusted EBITDA margins returning to the 20% to 21% range.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue increased to $5.22 billion - $5.28 billion
  • Adj EBITDA increased to $1.04 billion - $1.07 billion
  • Adj EBITDA Margin narrowed to 19.8% - 20.2%
  • Earnings Per Share Excluding Special Items increased to $0.68 - $0.76
  • Year-end 2020 cash balance of approximately $1.5 billion

Challenges Ahead

  • Revenue increased to $1.20 billion – $1.26 billion
  • Adj EBITDA $240 million - $270 million
  • Adj EBITDA Margin 20% - 21%
  • Earnings Per Share Excluding Special Items $0.13 - $0.21
  • Adjusted Free Cash Flow unchanged at $350 million - $450 million