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Sep 30, 2023

Howmet Aerospace Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Revenue increased, driven by commercial aerospace growth, with strong profit and cash generation

Key Takeaways

Howmet Aerospace reported strong Q3 2023 results, with revenue up 16% year-over-year to $1.66 billion, driven by a 23% increase in commercial aerospace revenue. Net income was $188 million, or $0.45 per share, while adjusted EPS was $0.46, up 28% year-over-year. The company also generated $132 million in free cash flow and increased its common stock dividend by 25%.

Revenue of $1.66 billion, up 16% year over year, driven by commercial aerospace, up 23% year over year

Net income of $188 million; earnings per share of $0.45

Net income excluding special items of $192 million; adjusted earnings per share excluding special items of $0.46, up 28% year over year

Generated $191 million cash from operations and $132 million of free cash flow

Total Revenue
$1.66B
Previous year: $1.43B
+15.7%
EPS
$0.46
Previous year: $0.36
+27.8%
Gross Profit
$475M
Previous year: $377M
+26.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$424M
Previous year: $453M
-6.4%
Free Cash Flow
$132M
Previous year: $23M
+473.9%
Total Assets
$10.2B
Previous year: $9.93B
+2.4%

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Forward Guidance

The company raised its full year 2023 guidance for revenue, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted earnings per share and expects above-trend growth to continue in full year 2024, with a cautious view on commercial aerospace growth until sustained achievement of build rate increases at aircraft OEMs.

Positive Outlook

  • The outlook for the commercial aerospace market continues to be robust, supported by demand for new, more fuel-efficient aircraft, as well as increased spares demand.
  • Our defense aerospace and industrial markets also continue to be healthy.
  • Commercial transportation markets have been resilient
  • Again raising our full year 2023 guidance for revenue
  • Expect above-trend growth to continue in full year 2024

Challenges Ahead

  • We remain cautious given softening leading indicators.
  • A cautious view on commercial aerospace growth until we see sustained achievement of build rate increases at aircraft OEMs.
  • Market projections are subject to the risks discussed above and other risks in the market.
  • Deterioration in global economic and financial market conditions generally
  • Unfavorable changes in the markets served by Howmet Aerospace