Howmet Aerospace Soars to 233rd in Trading Volume with $397 Million Surge Despite Stock Decline

On June 9, 2025, Howmet Aerospace (HWM) experienced a significant trading volume of $397 million, marking a 36.47% increase from the previous day. This surge placed Howmet Aerospace at the 233rd position in terms of trading volume for the day. However, despite the high trading volume, the stock price of Howmet Aerospace declined by 1.43%.

Royal Bank of Canada has raised its price target for Howmet Aerospace from $165.00 to $200.00, maintaining an "outperform" rating for the company. This adjustment reflects the bank's positive outlook on Howmet Aerospace's future performance.

In the first quarter of 2025, Howmet Aerospace demonstrated a notable improvement in its margin profile, a development that analysts at RBC Capital consider to be sustainable. This positive trend is expected to drive further growth for the company.

Howmet Aerospace has been gaining altitude due to the booming commercial aerospace sales, which have driven a 9% revenue growth and a 104% stock surge year over year. This strong performance is attributed to the company's specialization in high-performance metals and its robust return on invested capital.