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- **Revenue Growth**: Q3 2025 revenue up 14% YoY, driven by Commercial (15%) and Defense (24%) Aerospace.
- **Profitability**: EBITDA +26%, free cash flow $423M, net leverage 1.1x.
- **Share Buybacks**: $600M year-to-date, surpassing 2024 full-year buybacks.
- **2026 Outlook**: $9B+ revenue, 10% YoY growth, backed by new Michigan plant.
- **IGT Expansion**: Midsized turbines (45MW+) for data centers, similar margins to aerospace.
- **Tariff Mitigation**: Pass-through agreements limit net drag to $5M.
- **Dividend Growth**: 20% QoQ increase, EPS up 34%.
- **Liquidity**: $1B commercial paper program, BBB+ credit rating.


**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q3 revenue grew 14% YoY, driven by Commercial Aerospace (15%) and Defense Aerospace (24%).
- EBITDA increased 26% to $600M, with operating income up 29%.
- $200M share buybacks in Q3,2025, and $600M year-to-date, surpassing 2024 full-year buybacks.
- Debt reduced by $63M, to achieve net leverage of 1.1x.
- Headcount increased by 265, with hiring expected to resume in early 2026.
- Free cash flow of $423M, with $1 108M in capex.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Commercial Aerospace revenue exceeded $1.1B, driven by engine spares and new aircraft orders.
- Defense Aerospace growth of 24% from F-35 builds.
- Free cash flow of $423M, with year-to-date capex of $330M.
- Dividend increased 20% QoQ, EPS up 34%.
- Net debt-to-EBITDA ratio improved to 1.1x, with S&P credit upgrade to BBB+.
- $1B commercial paper program and undrawn revolver provide liquidity.

**【CEO Outlook & Strategy】**
- 2026 revenue expected to exceed $9B, up 10% YoY.
- New Michigan plant on track for 2026, supporting aerospace and IGT growth.
- IGT demand from data centers and utilities, with midsized turbines (45MW+) seeing strong growth.
- Turbine blade technology similar to aerospace, enabling higher efficiency.
- 2026 capex to remain high, backed by customer contracts.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **IGT Growth**: Midsized turbines (45MW+) driven by data centers, with similar margins to aerospace.
- **Tariffs Impact**: Net drag ~$5M, with pass-through agreements protecting margins.
- **Incremental Margins**: Q3 at 50%, sustained by automation and yield improvements.
- **2026 Guidance**: Revenue $9B+, EBITDA $2.375B, FCF $1.3B.
- **Spares Demand**: Expected to grow annually through 2030, offsetting OE volatility.
- **CapEx Allocation**: Aerospace majority, with increasing IGT share.


Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Record Q2 Performance**: Revenue $2.53B (+9% YoY), EBITDA $589M (28.7% margin), free cash flow $344M.
- **Strong Free Cash Flow Guidance**: Full-year free cash flow raised to $1.225B, driven by $220M CapEx in engines business.
- **Spares Growth Accelerating**: Spares revenue up 40% YoY, now 20% of total vs. 11% in 2019.
- **Defense & IGT Strength**: Defense revenue +21%, IGT/oil & gas +25%, with F-35 spares outpacing OE builds.
- **Share Buybacks Accelerated**: $400M repurchased YTD at $144/share, with $1.8B remaining under authorization.

**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q2 revenue reached $2.53 billion, up 9% YoY, exceeding the high end of guidance. EBITDA was $589 million, with margins at 28.7%, up 300 basis points YoY.
- Free cash flow of $344 million enabled $175 million in share buybacks and a 20% dividend increase to $0.12 per quarter.
- Incremental margins were above 60% YoY, driven by strong demand in spares (40% YoY growth, 20% of total revenue) and defense aerospace (21% YoY growth).
- Guidance updated: Full-year revenue to $8.13 billion (+$100M), EBITDA to $2.32 billion (+$70M), EPS to $3.60 (+$0.20), and free cash flow to $1.225 billion (+$75M).

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Commercial aerospace revenue up 8% YoY, driven by engine spares. Defense aerospace revenue rose 21% to $352 million, supported by F-35 builds and engine spares.
- Industrial and other markets grew 17% YoY, with IGT and oil & gas up 25% each. Wheels segment revenue was flat YoY but maintained 27.5% EBITDA margin despite 11% volume decline.
- Free cash flow of $344 million included $220 million in CapEx (60% YoY increase), with 70% allocated to engines business for future growth.
- Debt reduced by $76 million, lowering net debt to EBITDA to 1.3x. Share buybacks totaled $400 million YTD, with $1.8 billion remaining under repurchase authorization.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Product Rationalization**: Structures segment rationalized low-margin products, driving EBITDA margin to 21.4% (up 690 bps YoY). Management expects margins to stabilize at current levels.
- **CapEx Timing**: New engine facilities in Michigan and Japan will begin contributing in late 2025/early 2026, with full capacity by 2027. Near-term costs are offset by volume growth.
- **Defense Growth**: F-35 spares demand exceeds OE production, with Lockheed's 150/yr build rate expected through 2030. IGT and aero derivatives margins match commercial aerospace levels.
- **Supply Chain Risks**: Tariff drag reduced to below $5 million in Q2. Commercial truck market softness expected to persist, but 2026 outlook is stable.
- **Pricing Discipline**: Long-term agreements maintain pricing discipline, with no material changes to net price increases expected.


Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Record Q1 Growth**: Revenue up 6% YoY to $1.87B, EBITDA margin 28.8%, free cash flow $134M.
- **Segment Strength**: Commercial Aerospace +9%, Defense +19%, Industrial spares +33%.
- **Tariff Mitigation**: $15M net impact in 2025, costs passed to customers with 90-day lag.
- **Balance Sheet Health**: 1.4x net debt/EBITDA, $537M cash, upgraded to BBB+ credit rating.
- **Future Investment**: $1.15B free cash flow guidance, $100M+ share buybacks, and 1,000+ new hires.

**【CEO Opening Remarks】**
- Q1 revenue reached a record $1.87 billion, up 6% YoY, driven by strong performance across all segments.
- EBITDA margin expanded to 28.8%, with free cash flow of $134 million, marking a significant improvement from prior quarters.
- Key highlights include a 13% increase in Engine Products revenue and a 38% rise in Fastening Systems EBITDA.
- Management emphasized confidence in future growth, despite near-term uncertainties in Commercial Transportation and U.S. economic policies.

**【CFO Financial Breakdown】**
- Commercial Aerospace revenue grew 9% YoY, supported by engine spares demand and a record backlog for fuel-efficient aircraft.
- Defense Aerospace outperformed with 19% YoY growth, driven by F-35 spares and new builds.
- Industrial markets (Oil & Gas, IGT) contributed 10% growth, with spares revenue up 33% YoY.
- Financial highlights include GAAP net income of $420 million and Non-GAAP EPS of $0.86, exceeding expectations.
- Capital deployment included $125 million in share buybacks and a 25% dividend increase.

**【Q&A Key Takeaways】**
- **Tariff Impact**: Net impact of $15 million in 2025, with costs passed through to customers with a 90-day lag.
- **Market Share**: Fastening Systems secured $20-30 million in new orders, targeting $100 million+ by end of 2025.
- **Investment Strategy**: $120 million Q1 CapEx for engine spares production, with plans to hire 1,000+ employees by year-end.
- **Risk Management**: 1.4x net debt/EBITDA ratio, upgraded to BBB+ credit rating, and $1.15 billion free cash flow guidance.
- **Supply Chain**: 10-year yttrium inventory and alternative solutions for rare earth metals ensure production continuity.

Howmet Aerospace (HWM)-1 May 25-2025 Q1 Earnings call transcript

- **Record Financials**: Q4 EBITDA margin 26.8%, full-year EBITDA $2.13 billion (+27% YoY). Free cash flow $977 million, up 88% of net income.
- **Growth Drivers**: Engines (+14% QoQ), Fasteners (27.7% margin), and IGT (19% Oil & Gas growth) lead the way.
- **2025 Outlook**: 8% revenue growth, $1.075 billion free cash flow, and 25% dividend increase.
- **Key Risks**: Commercial trucking recovery, OE build rates, and supply chain disruptions.


**【CEO Summary Section】**
- Q4 2024 revenue reached $1.935 billion, up 9% YoY, with full-year revenue of $8.03 billion (+12%). EBITDA margin hit 25.8%, a 310bps improvement YoY, driven by strong commercial aerospace and defense growth.
- Free cash flow for the year was $977 million, up 88% of net income, with $500 million returned to shareholders via buybacks and a 25% dividend increase.
- 2025 guidance: Revenue $8.03 billion (+8%), EBITDA $2.13 billion, EPS $3.17. Free cash flow expected at $1.075 billion, with capital allocation focused on buybacks and debt reduction.

**【CFO Financial Commentary】**
- Engines segment revenue +14% QoQ to $972 million, EBITDA margin 31.1%, up 380bps YoY, driven by spares growth and OE builds.
- Fasteners segment EBITDA margin expanded to 27.7% (+550bps YoY), Structures segment EBITDA +55% YoY to $51 million.
- Forged Wheels revenue down 12% YoY but maintained 27.2% EBITDA margin through cost management.
- 2024 capital expenditures $321 million, up $100 million YoY, targeting growth in IGT and commercial aerospace.

**【Market Outlook & Risks】**
- Commercial aerospace: Boeing 737 MAX builds expected at 25/month in 2025, spares revenue targeting 20% of total revenue.
- Defense: F-35 spares growth to exceed OE production by 2026.
- Industrial: IGT demand driven by data center buildouts, with Howmet securing 50%+ global turbine blade market share.
- Risks: Tariff pass-through costs, supply chain constraints, and commercial trucking market recovery timing.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- Fasteners margins: 28%+ sustainable due to mix shift to wide-body aircraft and productivity gains.
- 2025 headcount: ~1,000 net hires, focused on engine and IGT capacity expansion.
- GTF certification: Expected mid-2025, with potential for 200+ new engines/year.
- Tariffs: Commercial agreements allow cost pass-through, limiting margin impact.


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