Stock Pulse
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) will announce Q1 2025 results on May 1st [1]. While the company demonstrated strong 2024 performance and growth in aerospace and defense segments [4], [5], insider selling, especially by the CFO, raises concerns [2]. The company declared dividends for common and preferred stock, indicating financial stability [3], and saw a stock price increase due to positive market sentiment [4]. However, Howmet declared force majeure related to US tariffs, disrupting the supply chain and raising uncertainty about future performance [6], [8], [9]. Despite this, the stock performed relatively well compared to other defense companies affected by the trade war [10]. An SEC filing showed mixed trading activity by a director, but doesn't provide insights into overall company health [11].