Time to Buy Aerospace Defense Stocks for Higher Highs
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 29 2025
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Aerospace Defense Stocks Performance: Several Aerospace Defense stocks, including Howmet Aerospace and Safran, have reached new 52-week highs due to increased global military spending and rising earnings estimates, with year-to-date gains of +55% and +35% respectively.
Growth Potential in the Industry: The Zacks Aerospace-Defense Equipment Industry shows a projected EPS growth rate of 18.54% for 2025, with companies like Astronics and Elbit Systems outperforming expectations, indicating potential for further investment opportunities.
Analyst Views on HWM
Wall Street analysts forecast HWM stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for HWM is 232.00 USD with a low forecast of 209.00 USD and a high forecast of 250.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
12 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 224.260
Low
209.00
Averages
232.00
High
250.00
Current: 224.260
Low
209.00
Averages
232.00
High
250.00
About HWM
Howmet Aerospace Inc. is a global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary business focus is on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, and airframe structural components. Its Engine Products segment produces investment castings, including airfoils, and seamless rolled rings primarily for aircraft engines and industrial gas turbine applications. Its Fastening Systems segment produces aerospace fastening systems, as well as commercial transportation, industrial and other fasteners. Its Engineered Structures segment produces titanium ingots and mill products for aerospace and defense applications and is vertically integrated to produce titanium forgings, titanium extrusions, and machining services for airframe, wing, aero-engine, and landing gear components. Its Forged Wheels segment provides forged aluminum wheels and related products for heavy-duty trucks and the commercial transportation market.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
