EX-99.12tm2522109d1_ex99-1.htmEXHIBIT 99.1
Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Investor Contact
Media Contact
Paul T. Luther
Rob Morrison
(412) 553-1950
(412) 553-2666
Paul.Luther@howmet.com
Rob.Morrison@howmet.com
Howmet Aerospace Reports Second Quarter 2025
Results
Record Revenue Up 9% Year Over Year, Record
Profit, Strong Cash from Operations
$175 Million Deployed for Common Stock Repurchases,
$76 Million Debt Reduction
Full Year 2025 Guidance1 Raised on
All Metrics
Second Quarter 2025 GAAP Financial Results
·
Revenue
of $2.05 billion, up 9% year over year, driven by Commercial Aerospace, up 8%
·
Operating
Income Margin of 25.4%, up 420 basis points year over year
·
Net
Income of $407 million versus $266 million in the second quarter 2024; Earnings per Share of $1.00 versus $0.65 in the second quarter
2024
·
Generated
$446 million of Cash from Operations; $339 million of Cash used for Financing Activities; and $97 million of Cash used for Investing
Activities
·
Share
repurchases of $175 million; paid $0.10 per share common stock dividend
Second Quarter 2025 Adjusted Financial Results
·
Adjusted
EBITDA excluding special items of $589 million, up 22% year over year
·
Adjusted
EBITDA margin excluding special items of 28.7%, up 300 basis points year over year
·
Adjusted
Operating Income Margin excluding special items of 25.3%, up 330 basis points year over year
·
Adjusted
Earnings Per Share excluding special items of $0.91, up 36% year over year
·
Generated
$344 million of free cash flow
2025 Guidance
Q3 2025 Guidance
FY 2025 Guidance
Low
Baseline
High
Low
Baseline
High
G1G2Revenue
$2.020B
$2.030B
$2.040B
$8.080B
$8.130B
$8.180B
G3G4Adj.
EBITDA*1
$575M
$580M
$585M
$2.300B
$2.320B
$2.340B
G5G6Adj. EBITDA Margin*1
28.5%
28.6%
28.7%
28.5%
28.5%
28.6%
G7G8Adj. Earnings per Share*1
$0.89
$0.90
$0.91
$3.56
$3.60
$3.64
G9Free Cash Flow1
$1.175B
$1.225B
$1.275B
* Excluding special items
1 Reconciliations of the forward-looking non-GAAP measures
to the most directly comparable GAAP measures, as well as the directly comparable GAAP measures, are not available without unreasonable
efforts due to the variability and complexity of the charges and other components excluded from the non-GAAP measures – for further
detail, see “2025 Guidance” below.
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Key Announcements
·
Repurchased
$175 million of common stock in second quarter 2025 at an average price of $142.36 per share
·
Repurchased
an additional $100 million of common stock in July 2025 at an average price of $182.90 per share
·
Increased
the third quarter dividend by 20% to $0.12 per share on the Company’s common stock
·
Paid
down $76 million of the US dollar-denominated Term Loan in second quarter 2025, reducing annualized interest expense by approximately
$4 million
·
Full
Year 2025 Guidance raised on all metrics above the second quarter 2025 outperformance
PITTSBURGH, PA, July 31, 2025 – Howmet Aerospace (NYSE:
HWM) today reported second quarter 2025 results. The Company reported record second quarter 2025 revenue of $2.05 billion, up 9% year
over year, driven by growth in the commercial aerospace market of 8%, growth in the defense aerospace market of 21%, and growth in the
industrial and other market of 17%, partially offset by declines in the commercial transportation market of 4%.
Howmet Aerospace reported Net Income of $407 million, or $1.00 per
share, in the second quarter 2025 versus $266 million, or $0.65 per share, in the second quarter 2024, and included approximately $36
million in net benefits from special items. Net Income excluding special items was $371 million, or $0.91 per share, in the second quarter
2025, versus $276 million, or $0.67 per share, in the second quarter 2024.
Second quarter 2025 Operating Income was $521 million, up 31% year
over year. Operating Income excluding special items was $520 million, up 26% year over year. Operating Income Margin was 25.4%, up approximately
420 basis points year over year. Second quarter 2025 Adjusted Operating Income Margin excluding special items was 25.3%, up approximately
330 basis points year over year.
Second quarter 2025 Adjusted EBITDA excluding special items was $589
million, up 22% year over year. The year-over-year increase was driven by strong growth in the commercial aerospace, defense aerospace,
and industrial and other markets, partially offset by declines in the commercial transportation market. Adjusted EBITDA margin excluding
special items was up approximately 300 basis points year over year at 28.7%.
Howmet Aerospace Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John
Plant said, “The Howmet team delivered another strong set of results in the second quarter 2025, exceeding the high end of guidance
on all metrics. Howmet achieved a quarterly record in revenue, surpassing the $2 billion mark, and also drove quarterly records in Adjusted
EBITDA* and Adjusted Earnings Per Share*. Adjusted EBITDA Margin* was solid at 28.7%, up
300 basis points year over year, while Free Cash Flow was a second-quarter record at $344 million and marked the ninth consecutive quarter
of positive Free Cash Flow generation.”
Mr. Plant continued, “Howmet continues to invest in growth backed
by customer contracts, with capital expenditures up approximately 60% year over year in the first half 2025. Strong cash generation supported
continued return of cash to shareholders with $175 million of share repurchases in the second quarter 2025 and an additional $100 million
in July, bringing year-to-date repurchases to $400 million. Furthermore, the Board of Directors declared a 20% increase in the common
stock dividend to $0.12 per share in the third quarter 2025. The Company also paid down $76 million of debt in the quarter, further improving
the balance sheet, which has never been stronger.”
* Excluding special items
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“Turning to the outlook, the commercial aerospace market should
continue to grow, driven by healthy passenger traffic, extraordinarily high OEM backlogs and the desire for new, fuel-efficient aircraft.
We acknowledge positive signs for narrow body build rate increases, particularly on the Boeing 737MAX. Demand for engine spares also remains
robust across all markets. The defense aerospace market continues to show strength that should carry through 2025. Additionally, demand
for industrial gas turbines fueled by significant data center expansion should remain strong for the balance of the year. The commercial
transportation market remains weak. Taking these factors into account, the overall picture appears healthy, and we are increasing our
full year 2025 guidance on all metrics.”
Second Quarter 2025 Segment Performance
Engine Products
2Q24
3Q24
4Q24
1Q25
2Q25
(in U.S. dollar millions)
Third-party sales
$ 933
$ 945
$ 972
$ 996
$1,056
Inter-segment sales
$ 1
$ 3
$ 1
$ 2
$ 2
Provision for depreciation and amortization
$ 33
$ 34
$ 39
$ 34
$ 35
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
$ 292
$ 307
$ 302
$ 325
$ 349
Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin
31.3%
32.5%
31.1%
32.6%
33.0%
Restructuring and other (credits) charges
$ (1)
$ 1
$ 1
$ —
$ —
Capital expenditures
$ 33
$ 55
$ 76
$ 86
$ 75
Engine Products reported second quarter 2025 revenue of $1.1 billion,
an increase of 13% year over year, due to growth in the commercial aerospace, defense aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and oil and
gas markets, including engines spares growth. Segment Adjusted EBITDA was $349 million, up 20% year over year, driven by favorable growth
in the commercial aerospace, defense aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and oil and gas markets. The segment absorbed approximately 360
net headcount in the quarter in support of expected revenue increases. Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin increased approximately 170 basis
points year over year to 33.0%.
Fastening Systems
2Q24
3Q24
4Q24
1Q25
2Q25
(in U.S. dollar millions)
Third-party sales
$ 394
$ 392
$ 401
$ 412
$431
Inter-segment sales
$ —
$ —
$ 1
$ —
$ —
Provision for depreciation and amortization
$ 13
$ 12
$ 11
$ 12
$ 12
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
$ 101
$ 102
$ 111
$ 127
$ 126
Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin
25.6%
26.0%
27.7%
30.8%
29.2%
Restructuring and other charges
$ 2
$ 1
$ 2
$ —
$ 1
Capital expenditures
$ 5
$ 5
$ 9
$ 10
$ 9
Fastening Systems reported revenue of $431 million, an increase of
9% year over year due to growth in the commercial and defense aerospace markets, partially offset by declines in the commercial transportation
market. Segment Adjusted EBITDA was $126 million, up 25% year over year, driven by growth in the commercial and defense aerospace markets
as well as productivity gains, partially offset by declines in the commercial transportation market. Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin increased
approximately 360 basis points year over year to 29.2%.
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Engineered Structures
2Q24
3Q24
4Q24
1Q25
2Q25
(in U.S. dollar millions)
Third-party sales
$ 275
$ 253
$ 275
$ 282
$290
Inter-segment sales
$ 3
$ 3
$ 3
$ 3
$ 3
Provision for depreciation and amortization
$ 11
$ 10
$ 10
$ 12
$ 10
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
$ 40
$ 38
$ 51
$ 60
$ 62
Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin
14.5%
15.0%
18.5%
21.3%
21.4%
Restructuring and other charges (credits)
$ 18
$ (3)
$ (3)
$ (4)
$ —
Capital expenditures
$ 5
$ 5
$ 4
$ 5
$ 6
Engineered Structures reported revenue of $290 million, an increase
of 5% year over year due to growth in the defense aerospace market due to the end of destocking on the F-35 program. Segment Adjusted
EBITDA was $62 million, up 55% year over year, driven by growth in the defense aerospace market as well as productivity gains. Segment
Adjusted EBITDA Margin increased approximately 690 basis points year over year to 21.4%.
Forged Wheels
2Q24
3Q24
4Q24
1Q25
2Q25
(in U.S. dollar millions)
Third-party sales
$ 278
$ 245
$ 243
$ 252
$276
Provision for depreciation and amortization
$ 10
$ 10
$ 12
$ 10
$ 10
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
$ 75
$ 64
$ 66
$ 68
$ 76
Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin
27.0%
26.1%
27.2%
27.0%
27.5%
Restructuring and other charges (credits)
$ 1
$ —
$ —
$ —
$ (1)
Capital expenditures
$ 9
$ 14
$ 10
$ 15
$ 8
Forged Wheels reported revenue of $276 million, a decrease of 1% year
over year due to 11% lower volumes in the commercial transportation market, mostly offset by an increase in aluminum cost pass through.
Segment Adjusted EBITDA was $76 million, up 1% year over year, driven by cost reductions in response to lower volumes in the commercial
transportation market. Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin increased approximately 50 basis points year over year to 27.5%.
Repurchased $175 Million of Common Stock in Second Quarter 2025,
$100 Million in July 2025
In the second quarter 2025, Howmet Aerospace repurchased $175 million
of common stock at an average price of $142.36 per share, retiring approximately 1.2 million shares. In July 2025, the Company repurchased
an additional $100 million of common stock at an average price of $182.90 per share, retiring approximately 0.5 million shares. Year to
date through July 2025, the Company has repurchased $400 million of common stock at an average price of $143.77, retiring approximately
2.8 million shares. As of July 31, 2025, total share repurchase authorization available is $1.797 billion.
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Quarterly Common Stock Dividend Increases 20% to $0.12 Per Share
in Third Quarter 2025
On July 29, 2025, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.12
per share on its common stock to be paid on August 25, 2025 to holders of record as of the close of business on August 8, 2025. The quarterly
dividend represents a 20% increase from the second quarter 2025 dividend of $0.10 per share.
Paid Down $76 Million of US Dollar-Denominated Term Loan
In the second quarter 2025, the Company paid down $76 million of its
USD Term Loan, resulting in annualized interest expense savings of approximately $4 million. The Company has $63 million remaining outstanding
on the USD Term Loan due November 2026.
2025 Guidance
Q3 2025 Guidance
FY 2025 Guidance
Low
Baseline
High
Low
Baseline
High
Revenue
$2.020B
$2.030B
$2.040B
$8.080B
$8.130B
$8.180B
Baseline Change
+$100M
Adj. EBITDA*1
$575M
$580M
$585M
$2.300B
$2.320B
$2.340B
Adj. EBITDA Margin*1
28.5%
28.6%
28.7%
28.5%
28.5%
28.6%
Baseline Change
+$70M
+ 50 bps
Adj. Earnings per Share*1
$0.89
$0.90
$0.91
$3.56
$3.60
$3.64
Baseline Change
+$0.20
Free Cash Flow1
$1.175B
$1.225B
$1.275B
Baseline Change
+$75M
* Excluding Special Items
1 Reconciliations
of the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, as well as the directly comparable
GAAP measures, are not available without unreasonable efforts due to the variability and complexity of the charges and other components
excluded from the non-GAAP measures, such as gains or losses on sales of assets, taxes, and any future restructuring or impairment charges.
In addition, there is inherent variability already included in the GAAP measures, including, but not limited to, price/mix and volume.
Howmet Aerospace believes such reconciliations would imply a degree of precision that would be confusing or misleading to investors.
Howmet Aerospace will hold its quarterly conference call at 11:00
AM Eastern Time on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The call will be webcast via www.howmet.com. The press release and presentation materials
will be available at approximately 7:00 AM ET on July 31, via the “Investors” section of the Howmet Aerospace website.
About Howmet Aerospace
Howmet
Aerospace Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace
and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, and
airframe structural components necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well
as forged aluminum wheels for commercial transportation. With approximately 1,170 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated
technologies enable lighter, more fuel-efficient aircraft and commercial trucks to operate with a lower carbon footprint. For more information,
visit www.howmet.com.
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Dissemination of Company Information
Howmet
Aerospace intends to make future announcements regarding Company developments and financial performance through its website at www.howmet.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains statements that relate to future events and expectations
and as such constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking
statements include those containing such words as "anticipates", "believes", "could", “envisions”, "estimates", "expects", "forecasts", "goal", "guidance", "intends", "may", "outlook", "plans", “poised”, "projects", "seeks", "sees", "should", "targets", "will", "would", or other words of similar meaning. All statements that reflect Howmet Aerospace’s
expectations, assumptions or projections about the future, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including,
without limitation, statements, forecasts and outlook relating to the condition of markets; future financial results or operating performance;
future strategic actions; Howmet Aerospace's strategies, outlook, and business and financial prospects; and any future dividends, debt
issuances, debt reduction and repurchases of its common stock. These statements reflect beliefs and assumptions that are based on Howmet
Aerospace’s perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors Howmet
Aerospace believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject
to risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict, which could cause actual results to differ materially
from those indicated by these statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (a) deterioration in global economic
and financial market conditions generally, or unfavorable changes in the markets served by Howmet Aerospace, including due to escalating
tariff and other trade policies and the resulting impacts on Howmet Aerospace’s supply and distribution chains, as well as on market
volatility and global trade generally; (b) the impact of potential cyber attacks and information technology or data security breaches;
(c) the loss of significant customers or adverse changes in customers’ business or financial conditions; (d) manufacturing difficulties
or other issues that impact product performance, quality or safety; (e) inability of suppliers to meet obligations due to supply chain
disruptions or otherwise; (f) failure to attract and retain a qualified workforce and key personnel, labor disputes or other employee
relations issues; (g) the inability to achieve improvement in or strengthening of financial performance, operations or competitiveness
anticipated or targeted; (h) inability to meet increased demand, production targets or commitments; (i) competition from new product offerings,
disruptive technologies or other developments; (j) geopolitical, economic, and regulatory risks relating to Howmet Aerospace’s global
operations, including geopolitical and diplomatic tensions, instabilities, conflicts and wars, as well as compliance with U.S. and foreign
trade and tax laws, sanctions, embargoes and other regulations; (k) the outcome of contingencies, including legal proceedings, government
or regulatory investigations, and environmental remediation; (l) failure to comply with government contracting regulations; (m) adverse
changes in discount rates or investment returns on pension assets; and (n) the other risk factors summarized in Howmet Aerospace’s
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and other reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Market projections
are subject to the risks discussed above and other risks in the market. Under its share repurchase program, the Company may repurchase
shares from time to time, in amounts, at prices, and at such times as the Company deems appropriate, subject to market conditions, legal
requirements and other considerations. The Company is not obligated to repurchase any specific number of shares or to do so at any particular
time. The declaration of any future dividends is subject to the discretion and approval of the Board of Directors after the Board’s
consideration of all factors it deems relevant and subject to applicable law. The Company may modify, suspend, or cancel its share repurchase
program or its dividend policy in any manner and at any time that it may deem necessary or appropriate. Credit ratings are not a recommendation
to buy or hold any Howmet Aerospace securities, and they may be revised or revoked at any time at the sole discretion of the credit rating
organizations. The statements in this release are made as of the date of this release, even if subsequently made available by Howmet Aerospace
on its website or otherwise. Howmet Aerospace disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements,
whether in response to new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Some of the information included in this release is derived from Howmet
Aerospace’s consolidated financial information but is not presented in Howmet Aerospace’s financial statements prepared in
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Certain of these data are considered “non-GAAP financial measures” under SEC rules. These non-GAAP financial measures supplement our GAAP disclosures and should
not be considered an alternative to the GAAP measure. Reconciliations to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures and management’s
rationale for the use of the non-GAAP financial measures can be found in the schedules to this release.
Other Information
In this press release, the acronym “FY”
means “full year”; “Q” means “quarter”; “YoY” means year over year; “Adj.”
means adjusted; and references to performance by Howmet Aerospace or its segments as “record” mean its best result since
April 1, 2020 when Howmet Aerospace Inc. (previously named Arconic Inc.) separated from Arconic Corporation.
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Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Statement of Consolidated Operations (unaudited)
(in U.S. dollar millions, except per-share and share amounts)
Quarter ended
June 30, 2025
March 31, 2025
June 30, 2024
Sales
$
2,053
$
1,942
$
1,880
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of expenses below)
1,365
1,290
1,287
Selling, general administrative, and other expenses
89
85
97
Research and development expenses
9
8
7
Provision for depreciation and amortization
69
69
69
Restructuring and other (credits) charges
—
(4
)
22
Operating income
521
494
398
Interest expense, net
38
39
49
Other expense, net
14
9
15
Income before income taxes
469
446
334
Provision for income taxes
62
102
68
Net income
$
407
$
344
$
266
Amounts Attributable to Howmet Aerospace Common Shareholders:
Earnings per share - basic(1):
Net income per share
$
1.01
$
0.85
$
0.65
Average number of shares(2)(3)
404
405
408
Earnings per share - diluted(1):
Net income per share
$
1.00
$
0.84
$
0.65
Average number of shares(2)(3)
406
407
411
Common stock outstanding at the end of the period
404
404
408
(1)
In order to calculate both basic and diluted earnings per share,
preferred stock dividends declared of less than $1 for the quarters presented need to be subtracted from Net income.
(2)
For the quarters presented, the difference between the diluted
average number of shares and the basic average number of shares relates to share equivalents associated with outstanding restricted stock
unit awards and employee stock options.
(3)
As average shares outstanding are used in the calculation of
both basic and diluted earnings per share, the full impact of share repurchases is not fully realized in earnings per share ("EPS")
in the period of repurchase since share repurchases may occur at varying points during a period.
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Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited)
(in U.S. dollar millions)
June 30, 2025
December 31, 2024
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
545
$
564
Receivables from customers, less allowances of $— in both 2025 and 2024
888
689
Other receivables
14
20
Inventories
1,964
1,840
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
283
249
Total current assets
3,694
3,362
Properties, plants, and equipment, net
2,526
2,386
Goodwill
4,065
4,010
Deferred income taxes
31
35
Intangibles, net
467
475
Other noncurrent assets
263
251
Total assets
$
11,046
$
10,519
Liabilities
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable, trade
$
1,028
$
948
Accrued compensation and retirement costs
263
305
Taxes, including income taxes
64
60
Accrued interest payable
59
59
Other current liabilities
181
171
Long-term debt due within one year
5
6
Total current liabilities
1,600
1,549
Long-term debt
3,253
3,309
Accrued pension benefits
613
625
Accrued other postretirement benefits
52
54
Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits
486
428
Total liabilities
6,004
5,965
Equity
Howmet Aerospace shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock
55
55
Common stock
404
405
Additional capital
2,898
3,206
Retained earnings
3,434
2,766
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(1,749
)
(1,878
)
Total equity
5,042
4,554
Total liabilities and equity
$
11,046
$
10,519
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Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows (unaudited)
(in U.S. dollar millions)
Six months ended June 30,
2025
2024
Operating activities
Net income
$
751
$
509
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided from operations:
Depreciation and amortization
138
136
Deferred income taxes
12
67
Restructuring and other (credits) charges
(4
)
22
Net realized and unrealized losses
11
13
Net periodic pension cost
21
20
Stock-based compensation
39
38
Other
2
7
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions, divestitures, and foreign currency translation adjustments:
Increase in receivables
(170
)
(100
)
Increase in inventories
(81
)
(109
)
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets
6
5
Increase in accounts payable, trade
74
6
Decrease in accrued expenses
(47
)
(17
)
(Decrease) increase in taxes, including income taxes
(20
)
13
Pension contributions
(15
)
(17
)
Increase in noncurrent assets
(2
)
(7
)
Decrease in noncurrent liabilities
(16
)
(12
)
Cash provided from operations
699
574
Financing Activities
Repurchases and payments on debt
(77
)
(23
)
Repurchases of common stock
(300
)
(210
)
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options
1
6
Dividends paid to shareholders
(83
)
(42
)
Taxes paid for net share settlement of equity awards
(44
)
(32
)
Other
(3
)
—
Cash used for financing activities
(506
)
(301
)
Investing Activities
Capital expenditures
(221
)
(137
)
Proceeds from the sale of assets and businesses
8
8
Other
1
—
Cash used for investing activities
(212
)
(129
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
—
(2
)
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
(19
)
142
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
565
610
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
546
$
752
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Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Segment Information (unaudited)
(in U.S. dollar millions)
1Q24
2Q24
3Q24
4Q24
2024
1Q25
2Q25
Engine Products
Third-party sales
$
885
$
933
$
945
$
972
$
3,735
$
996
$
1,056
Inter-segment sales
$
2
$
1
$
3
$
1
$
7
$
2
$
2
Provision for depreciation and amortization
$
33
$
33
$
34
$
39
$
139
$
34
$
35
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
$
249
$
292
$
307
$
302
$
1,150
$
325
$
349
Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin
28.1
%
31.3
%
32.5
%
31.1
%
30.8
%
32.6
%
33.0
%
Restructuring and other (credits) charges
$
—
$
(1
)
$
1
$
1
$
1
$
—
$
—
Capital expenditures
$
55
$
33
$
55
$
76
$
219
$
86
$
75
Fastening Systems
Third-party sales
$
389
$
394
$
392
$
401
$
1,576
$
412
$
431
Inter-segment sales
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
1
$
1
$
—
$
—
Provision for depreciation and amortization
$
11
$
13
$
12
$
11
$
47
$
12
$
12
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
$
92
$
101
$
102
$
111
$
406
$
127
$
126
Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin
23.7
%
25.6
%
26.0
%
27.7
%
25.8
%
30.8
%
29.2
%
Restructuring and other charges
$
—
$
2
$
1
$
2
$
5
$
—
$
1
Capital expenditures
$
7
$
5
$
5
$
9
$
26
$
10
$
9
Engineered Structures
Third-party sales
$
262
$
275
$
253
$
275
$
1,065
$
282
$
290
Inter-segment sales
$
1
$
3
$
3
$
3
$
10
$
3
$
3
Provision for depreciation and amortization
$
11
$
11
$
10
$
10
$
42
$
12
$
10
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
$
37
$
40
$
38
$
51
$
166
$
60
$
62
Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin
14.1
%
14.5
%
15.0
%
18.5
%
15.6
%
21.3
%
21.4
%
Restructuring and other charges (credits)
$
—
$
18
$
(3
)
$
(3
)
$
12
$
(4
)
$
—
Capital expenditures
$
6
$
5
$
5
$
4
$
20
$
5
$
6
Forged Wheels
Third-party sales
$
288
$
278
$
245
$
243
$
1,054
$
252
$
276
Provision for depreciation and amortization
$
10
$
10
$
10
$
12
$
42
$
10
$
10
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
$
82
$
75
$
64
$
66
$
287
$
68
$
76
Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin
28.5
%
27.0
%
26.1
%
27.2
%
27.2
%
27.0
%
27.5
%
Restructuring and other charges (credits)
$
—
$
1
$
—
$
—
$
1
$
—
$
(1
)
Capital expenditures
$
12
$
9
$
14
$
10
$
45
$
15
$
8
Differences between the total
segment and consolidated totals are in Corporate.
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Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited)
(in U.S. dollar millions)
Reconciliation of Total Segment Adjusted
EBITDA to Consolidated Income Before Income Taxes
1Q24
2Q24
3Q24
4Q24
2024
1Q25
2Q25
Income before income taxes
$ 303
$ 334
$ 354
$ 392
$ 1,383
$ 446
$ 469
Loss on debt redemption
—
—
6
—
6
—
—
Interest expense, net
49
49
44
40
182
39
38
Other expense, net
17
15
17
13
62
9
14
Operating income
$ 369
$ 398
$ 421
$ 445
$ 1,633
$ 494
$ 521
Segment provision for depreciation and amortization
65
67
66
72
270
68
67
Unallocated amounts:
Restructuring and other charges (credits)
—
22
(1)
—
21
(4)
—
Corporate expense(1)
26
21
25
13
85
22
25
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA
$ 460
$ 508
$ 511
$ 530
$ 2,009
$ 580
$ 613
TotalSegment Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes that this measure is meaningful to investors because Total
Segment Adjusted EBITDA provides additional information with respect to the Company's operating performance and the Company’s ability
to meet its financial obligations. The Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of
other companies. Howmet’s definition of Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization)
is net margin plus an add-back for depreciation and amortization. Net margin is equivalent to Sales minus the following items: Cost of
goods sold; Selling, general administrative, and other expenses; Research and development expenses; and Provision for depreciation and
amortization. Special items, including Restructuring and other charges (credits), are excluded from net margin and Segment Adjusted EBITDA.
Differences between the total segment and consolidated totals are in Corporate.
(1) Pre-tax
special items included in Corporate expense
1Q24
2Q24
3Q24
4Q24
2024
1Q25
2Q25
Plant fire reimbursements, net
$ —
$ (6)
$ —
$ (12)
$ (18)
$ —
$ —
Costs (benefits) associated with closures, supply chain disruptions, and other items
1
—
(1)
1
1
1
(1)
Total Pre-tax special items included in Corporate expense
$ 1
$ (6)
$ (1)
$ (11)
$ (17)
$ 1
$ (1)
12
Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued
(in U.S. dollars millions)
Reconciliation of Free cash flow
Quarter ended
Six months ended
1Q25
2Q25
2Q25
Cash provided from operations
$
253
$
446
$
699
Capital expenditures
(119
)
(102
)
(221
)
Free cash flow
$
134
$
344
$
478
The Accounts Receivable Securitization program remains unchanged at
$250 outstanding.
Free cash flow is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes
that this measure is meaningful to investors because management reviews cash flows generated from operations after taking into consideration
capital expenditures (due to the fact that these expenditures are considered necessary to maintain and expand the Company's asset base
and are expected to generate future cash flows from operations). It is important to note that Free cash flow does not represent the residual
cash flow available for discretionary expenditures since other non-discretionary expenditures, such as mandatory debt service requirements,
are not deducted from the measure.
13
Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued
(in U.S. dollar millions, except per-share and share amounts)
Reconciliation of Net income excluding Special items
Quarter ended
2Q24
1Q25
2Q25
Net income
$
266
$
344
$
407
Diluted earnings per share ("EPS")
$
0.65
$
0.84
$
1.00
Average number of diluted shares
411
407
406
Special items:
Restructuring and other charges (credits)(1)
22
(4
)
—
Plant fire reimbursements, net
(6
)
—
—
Costs (benefits) associated with closures, supply chain disruptions, and other items
—
1
(1
)
Subtotal: Pre-tax special items
16
(3
)
(1
)
Tax impact of Pre-tax special items(2)
—
1
—
Subtotal
16
(2
)
(1
)
Discrete and other tax special items(3)
(6
)
9
(35
)
Total: After-tax special items
10
7
(36
)
Net income excluding Special items
$
276
$
351
$
371
Diluted EPS excluding Special items
$
0.67
$
0.86
$
0.91
Net income excluding Special
items and Diluted EPS excluding Special items are non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that these measures are meaningful
to investors because management reviews the operating results of the Company excluding the impacts of Restructuring and other charges
(credits), Discrete tax items, and Other special items (collectively, “Special items”). There can be no assurances that additional
Special items will not occur in future periods. To compensate for this limitation, management believes that it is appropriate to consider
both Net income and Diluted EPS determined under GAAP as well as Net income excluding Special items and Diluted EPS excluding Special
items.
(1)
2Q24 includes non-cash Special items of a loss on sale of a
small manufacturing facility in Engineered Structures $14 and other exit costs, including accelerated depreciation $1.
(2)
The Tax impact of Pre-tax special items is based on the applicable
statutory rates whereby the difference between such rates and the Company’s consolidated estimated annual effective tax rate is
itself a Special item.
(3)
Discrete tax items for each period included the following:
•
for 2Q24, an excess benefit for stock compensation ($5);
•
for 1Q25, a net charge related to the expiration of a tax
holiday in China $6, a charge for a tax reserve established in Germany $2, and a net charge for other small items $1; and
•
for 2Q25, benefits related to U.S. accounting method changes
for certain prior period transaction and other costs ($17), an excess benefit for stock compensation ($13), and a net benefit related
to U.S. federal and state research and development (“R&D”) credits claimed for prior years ($5).
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Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued
(in U.S. dollar millions)
Reconciliation of Operational tax rate
2Q25
Six months ended 2Q25
Effective tax rate, as reported
Special items(1)(2)
Operational tax rate, as adjusted
Effective tax rate, as reported
Special items(1)(2)
Operational tax rate, as adjusted
Income before income taxes
$
469
$
(1
)
$
468
$
915
$
(4
)
$
911
Provision for income taxes
$
62
$
35
$
97
$
164
$
25
$
189
Tax rate
13.2
%
20.7
%
17.9
%
20.7
%
Operational tax rate is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes
that this measure is meaningful to investors because management reviews the operating results of the Company excluding the impacts of
Special items. There can be no assurances that additional Special items will not occur in future periods. To compensate for this limitation,
management believes that it is appropriate to consider both the Effective tax rate determined under GAAP as well as the Operational tax
rate.
(1)
Pre-tax special items for 2Q25 included Costs (benefits) associated
with closures, supply chain disruptions, and other items ($1). Pre-tax special items for the six months ended 2Q25 included Restructuring
and other credits ($4).
(2)
Tax Special items includes discrete tax items, the tax impact
on Special items based on the applicable statutory rates, the difference between such rates and the Company’s consolidated estimated
annual effective tax rate and other tax related items. Discrete tax items for each period included the following:
•
for 2Q25, benefits related to U.S. accounting method changes
for certain prior period transaction and other costs ($17), an excess benefit for stock compensation ($13), and a net benefit related
to U.S. federal and state research and development (“R&D”) credits claimed for prior years ($5); and
•
for the six months ended 2Q25, benefits related to U.S. accounting
method changes for certain prior period transaction and other costs ($17), an excess benefit for stock compensation ($14), a net benefit
related to U.S. federal and state research and development (“R&D”) credits claimed for prior years ($5), a net charge
related to the expiration of a tax holiday in China $6, a charge for a tax reserve established in Germany $2, and a net charge for other
small items $2.
15
Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued
(in U.S. dollars millions)
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA margin excluding Special items
Quarter ended
2Q24
1Q25
2Q25
Sales
$
1,880
$
1,942
$
2,053
Operating income
$
398
$
494
$
521
Operating income margin
21.2
%
25.4
%
25.4
%
Net income
$
266
$
344
$
407
Add:
Provision for income taxes
$
68
$
102
$
62
Other expense, net
15
9
14
Interest expense, net
49
39
38
Restructuring and other charges (credits)
22
(4
)
—
Provision for depreciation and amortization
69
69
69
Adjusted EBITDA
$
489
$
559
$
590
Add:
Plant fire reimbursements, net
$
(6
)
$
—
$
—
Costs (benefits) associated with closures, supply chain disruptions, and other items
—
1
(1
)
Adjusted EBITDA excluding Special items
$
483
$
560
$
589
Adjusted EBITDA margin excluding Special items
25.7
%
28.8
%
28.7
%
Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA excluding Special items, and Adjusted
EBITDA margin excluding Special items are non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that these measures are meaningful to investors
because they provide additional information with respect to the Company's operating performance and the Company’s ability to meet
its financial obligations. The Adjusted EBITDA presented may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. The Company's
definition of Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) is net margin plus an add-back for depreciation
and amortization. Net margin is equivalent to Sales minus the following items: Cost of goods sold, Selling, general administrative, and
other expenses, Research and development expenses, and Provision for depreciation and amortization. Special items, including Restructuring
and other charges (credits), are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA.
16
Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries
Calculation of Financial Measures (unaudited), continued
(in U.S. dollar millions)
Reconciliation of Adjusted Operating Income Excluding Special Items and Adjusted Operating Income Margin Excluding Special Items
Quarter ended
2Q24
1Q25
2Q25
Sales
$
1,880
$
1,942
$
2,053
Operating income
$
398
$
494
$
521
Operating income margin
21.2
%
25.4
%
25.4
%
Add:
Restructuring and other charges (credits)
$
22
$
(4
)
$
—
Plant fire reimbursements, net
(6
)
—
—
Costs (benefits) associated with closures, supply chain disruptions, and other items
—
1
(1
)
Adjusted operating income excluding Special items
$
414
$
491
$
520
Adjusted operating income margin excluding Special items
22.0
%
25.3
%
25.3
%
Adjusted operating income excluding Special items
and Adjusted operating income margin excluding Special items are non-GAAP financial measures. Special items, including Restructuring
and other charges (credits), are excluded from Adjusted operating income. Management believes that these measures are meaningful to investors
because management reviews the operating results of the Company excluding the impacts of Special items. There can be no assurances that
additional Special items will not occur in future periods. To compensate for this limitation, management believes that it is appropriate
to consider both Operating income determined under GAAP as well as Operating income excluding Special items.
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Mentions · how they’re counted
| Category | Underlined | Word counter | Model’s count |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI AI, artificial intelligence, generative AI, machine learning, large language model, LLM | 0 | — | — |
| Layoffs layoffs, RIF, headcount reduction, workforce optimization, restructuring | 20 | — | — |
| Recession recession, downturn, contraction, slowdown | 0 | — | — |
| Tariffs tariff, trade war, trade barriers, trade restrictions, trade policy | 1 | — | — |
| Buybacks share repurchase, buyback program | 6 | — | — |
Underlines use the same word lists the scores use. AI, recession and tariffs follow Palanor’s word counter, so those counts match it exactly on the same text. Layoffs and buybacks use the terms the model was given. The model’s count is an estimate by meaning, not by string, so it can differ from the underlines.
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