Howmet Aerospace reported a 220 basis‐point increase in adjusted operating margin to 19.5% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025, even as raw material and energy costs rose by 8% year-over-year. The company attributed its margin expansion to disciplined pricing actions, which delivered a 6% boost to revenue per unit, and to productivity improvements that generated $150 million in cost savings over the period. Management noted that efficient factory scheduling and targeted headcount reductions in non-core support functions helped offset inflationary pressures on nickel, titanium and aluminum alloys, which account for approximately 60% of its jet engine components business cost base.

Building on its first-nine-month performance, Howmet Aerospace raised its full-year 2025 adjusted EBITDA guidance by $100 million to a range of $2.45 billion to $2.55 billion. The upward revision reflects stronger aftermarket demand for engine component repairs—up 12% year-over-year—and continued growth in forged wheel shipments, which are projected to rise 15% over 2024. Free cash flow is now expected between $800 million and $900 million, driven by disciplined capital expenditures of $350 million and improved working capital turns, particularly in receivables and finished-goods inventories.

Howmet Aerospace will host its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results webcast on Thursday, February 12, 2026. A press release and presentation materials will be available at 7:00 AM ET in the Investors section of howmet.com, followed by a conference call at 10:00 AM ET led by CEO John Plant and CFO Patrick Winterlich. Participants may dial +1-844-481-2703 (U.S. toll-free) or +1-412-317-0659 (international), with a replay accessible through February 26 at +1-877-344-7529 using access code 3861988 or via the webcast archive on the company website.