Howmet Aerospace 10-Q 2025-06-30

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2025

OR

Commission File Number 1-3610

HOWMET AEROSPACE INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

201 Isabella Street, Suite 200, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15212-5872

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)

Investor Relations 412-553-1950

Office of the Secretary 412-553-1940

(Registrant’s telephone numbers, including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ✓ No

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No x

As of July 28, 2025, there were 403,126,322 shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of the registrant outstanding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries

Statement of Consolidated Operations (unaudited)

(in millions, except per-share amounts)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries

Statement of Consolidated Comprehensive Income (unaudited)

(in millions)

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. and subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited)

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(U.S. dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand our results of operations and financial condition. The MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in Part I, Item 1 (Financial Statements and Supplementary Data) of this Form 10-Q.

Overview

Howmet is a global leader in lightweight metals engineering and manufacturing. Howmet’s innovative, multi-material products, which include nickel, titanium, aluminum, and cobalt, are used worldwide in the aerospace (commercial and defense), commercial transportation, and industrial and other markets.

In the six months ended June 30, 2025, the Company derived approximately 69% of its revenue from products sold to the commercial and defense aerospace markets. Aircraft production in the aerospace industry continues to grow based on increases in demand for new aircraft and engine spares. Aircraft backlogs remain at record levels despite the recent tariff announcements. We expect our aerospace demand to continue to grow, including engine spares. The Boeing Company (“Boeing”) has been gradually increasing its production rates over the past several months, and Airbus SE (“Airbus”) has also signaled that its production rates are increasing, particularly in narrow body aircraft. The Federal Aviation Administration stated that it will not approve production rate increases above 38 aircraft per month or additional production lines for the Boeing 737 MAX until it is satisfied that Boeing is in full compliance with required quality control procedures. Boeing and Airbus are the primary original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) of aircraft airframes, and these companies’ production levels have had and are expected to have a material impact on the financial performance of Howmet. The timing and level of future aircraft builds by OEMs are subject to changes and uncertainties, which may cause our future results to differ from prior periods due to changes in product mix in certain segments.

Recent, ongoing changes in U.S. and international government policies, including executive orders on tariffs and retaliatory trade measures, are expected to impact the pricing of our products, disrupt supply chains, and increase our costs. The timing, extent, application, and level of tariffs by various governments and our ability to recover tariffs are subject to changes and uncertainties in all segments. While the tariff situation remains fluid, we expect to pass along the costs associated with tariffs to our customers in the form of a cost pass through mechanism. There may be a delay between an increase in our costs and our ability to recover the higher costs that could impact our margins.

For additional information regarding the ongoing risks related to our business, see section Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Results of Operations

Earnings Summary:

Sales. Sales were $2,053 in the second quarter of 2025 compared to $1,880 in the second quarter of 2024, and $3,995 in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $3,704 in the six months ended June 30, 2024. The increase of $173, or 9%, in the second quarter of 2025 and the increase of $291, or 8%, in the six months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to growth in the commercial aerospace, defense aerospace, and industrial and other markets, including engines spares, favorable product pricing, and cost pass through, partially offset by lower volumes in the commercial transportation market. Product price increases are in excess of material and inflationary cost pass through to our customers.

Cost of goods sold (“COGS”). COGS as a percentage of Sales was 66.5% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to 68.5% in the second quarter of 2024 and 66.5% in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to 69.6% in the six months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease in the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to higher volumes, favorable product pricing, and productivity gains, partially offset by increased net headcount, primarily in the Engine Products segment, in support of expected revenue increases. The Company had no COGS net insurance reimbursements in the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to $6 in the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024 due to the insurance claim related to substantial equipment damage at the Forged Wheels’ cast house in Barberton, Ohio from a mechanical failure (the “Barberton Cast House Incident”) that was settled in the second quarter of 2024.

Selling, general administrative, and other expenses (“SG&A”). SG&A expenses were $89 in the second quarter of 2025 compared to $97 in the second quarter of 2024 and $174 in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $185 in the six months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease of $8, or 8%, in the second quarter of 2025 and $11, or 6%, in the six months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to lower employment costs.

Restructuring and other charges (credits). Restructuring and other charges were less than $1 in the second quarter of 2025 compared to Restructuring and other charges of $22 in the second quarter of 2024. Restructuring and other credits were $4 in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to Restructuring and other charges of $22 in the six months ended June 30, 2024. Restructuring and other charges for the second quarter of 2025 were primarily due to a charge for layoff costs of $3, partially offset by a gain on the sale of assets at a previously closed facility in Forged Wheels of $2 and a reversal of $1 for a layoff reserve related to a prior period. Restructuring and other credits for the six months ended June 30, 2025 were primarily due to a gain on the sale of assets at a small U.K. manufacturing facility in Engineered Structures of $3, a gain on the sale of assets at a previously closed facility in Forged Wheels of $2, and a reversal of $2 for a layoff reserve related to a prior period, partially offset by a charge for layoff costs of $3. Restructuring and other charges for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024 were primarily due to a loss on the sale of a small U.K. manufacturing facility in Engineered Structures of $14 and layoff costs of $7.

See Note D to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional detail.

Interest expense, net. Interest expense, net was $38 in the second quarter of 2025 compared to $49 in the second quarter of 2024 and $77 in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $98 in the six months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease of $11, or 22%, in the second quarter of 2025 and $21, or 21%, in the six months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to the early redemptions of the 2025 Notes during various periods in 2024, the early redemptions of the 5.125% Notes due October 2024 during various periods in 2024, and the early partial prepayments of its USD Term Loan Facility, partially offset by the August 2024 issuance of $500 aggregate principal amount of the 2031 Notes, net of the cross-currency swap that synthetically converted the 2031 Notes into a lower fixed-interest-rate Euro liability. On an annual basis, the debt reduction activities in 2025 will decrease Interest expense, net by approximately $4.

See Note N to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional detail related to the Company’s debt.

Other expense, net. Other expense, net was $14 in the second quarter of 2025 compared to $15 in the second quarter of 2024 and $23 in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $32 in the six months ended June 30, 2024. The decrease in expense of $1 in the second quarter of 2025 was primarily due to an increase of foreign currency gains, net of $7 partially offset by an increase in deferred compensation of $5. The decrease in expense of $9 in the six months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to an increase of foreign currency gains, net of $10. Non-service related net periodic benefit costs related to defined benefit plans and other postretirement benefit plans is expected to be relatively flat for the full year 2025 versus 2024.

See Note F to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional detail.

Provision for income taxes. The estimated annual effective tax rate, before discrete items, applied to ordinary income was 20.8% in both the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to 21.7% in both the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024. The tax rate including discrete items was 13.2% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to 20.4% in the second quarter of 2024. A discrete net tax benefit of $35 was recorded in the second quarter of 2025 compared to a discrete net tax benefit of $5 in the second quarter of 2024. The tax rate including discrete items was 17.9% in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to 20.1% in the six months ended June 30, 2024. A discrete net tax benefit of $26 was recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to a discrete net tax benefit of $12 recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2024. The 2025 estimated annual effective tax rate is lower than the 2024 rate primarily due to higher U.S. federal and state research and development credits and a higher U.S. deduction on Foreign Derived Intangible Income (“FDII”). The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBB”), which was enacted on July 4, 2025, is not expected to have a material impact on our estimated annual effective tax rate in 2025. Management is currently evaluating the provisions and available elections of the OBBB which could impact the amount and timing of the Company’s U.S. tax deductions. The Company expects a modest cash tax benefit in 2025. Howmet continues to anticipate that the effective tax rate in 2025 before discrete items will be between 20.5% and 21.5%.

See Note G to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for additional detail.

Net income. Net income was $407, or $1.00 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2025 compared to $266, or $0.65 per diluted share, in the second quarter of 2024 and $751, or $1.84 per diluted share, in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $509, or $1.23 per diluted share, in the six months ended June 30, 2024. The increase of $141 in the second quarter of 2025 and $242 in the six months ended June 30, 2025 was primarily due to growth in the commercial aerospace, defense aerospace, and industrial and other markets, including engines spares, favorable product pricing, productivity gains, and a reduction in interest expense due to lower long-term debt levels, partially offset by lower volumes in the commercial transportation market.

Segment Information

The Company’s operations consist of four worldwide reportable segments: Engine Products, Fastening Systems, Engineered Structures, and Forged Wheels. Segment performance under Howmet’s management reporting system is evaluated based on Segment Adjusted EBITDA. The Company’s Chief Executive Officer, who has been determined to be our Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), believes that Segment Adjusted EBITDA provides information with respect to the Company’s operating performance and the Company’s ability to meet its financial obligations. Howmet’s definition of 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. The Company’s CODM considers forecast-to-actual variances for Segment Adjusted EBITDA when allocating resources across the Company’s reportable segments. Segment Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Differences between the total segment and consolidated totals are in Corporate. (See Note C to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for a description of each segment).

The Company has aligned its operations consistent with how the Chief Executive Officer assesses operating performance and allocates capital.

Engine Products

Third-party sales for the Engine Products segment increased $123, or 13%, in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to growth in the commercial aerospace, defense aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and oil and gas markets, including engines spares growth.

Third-party sales for the Engine Products segment increased $234, or 13%, in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to growth in the commercial aerospace, defense aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and oil and gas markets, including engines spares growth.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the Engine Products segment increased $57, or 20%, in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to growth in the commercial aerospace, defense aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and oil and gas markets. The segment absorbed approximately 360 net headcount in the second quarter of 2025, in support of expected revenue increases.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the Engine Products segment increased $133, or 25%, in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to growth in the commercial aerospace, defense aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and oil and gas markets. The segment absorbed approximately 860 net headcount in the six months ended June 30, 2025, in support of expected revenue increases.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the Engine Products segment increased approximately 170 basis points in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to growth in the commercial aerospace, defense aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and oil and gas markets.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the Engine Products segment increased approximately 300 basis points in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to growth in the commercial aerospace, defense aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and oil and gas markets.

In 2025, as compared to 2024, demand in the commercial aerospace, defense aerospace, industrial gas turbine, and oil and gas markets is expected to increase, including engines spares growth. Governmental policies, laws and regulations, and other economic factors, including inflation, customer requirements, tariffs, and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, may affect future results of operations and cash flow. The timing, extent, application, and level of tariffs by various governments and our ability to recover tariffs are subject to changes and uncertainties.

Fastening Systems

Third-party sales for the Fastening Systems segment increased $37, or 9%, in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to growth in the commercial and defense aerospace markets, partially offset by lower volumes in the commercial transportation market.

Third-party sales for the Fastening Systems segment increased $60, or 8%, in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to growth in the commercial and defense aerospace markets, partially offset by lower volumes in the commercial transportation market.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the Fastening Systems segment increased $25, or 25%, in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to growth in the commercial and defense aerospace markets and productivity gains, partially offset by lower volumes in the commercial transportation market.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the Fastening Systems segment increased $60, or 31%, in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to growth in the commercial and defense aerospace markets and productivity gains, partially offset by lower volumes in the commercial transportation market.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the Fastening Systems segment increased approximately 360 basis points in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to growth in the commercial and defense aerospace markets and productivity gains, partially offset by lower volumes in the commercial transportation market.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the Fastening Systems segment increased approximately 540 basis points in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to growth in the commercial and defense aerospace markets and productivity gains, partially offset by lower volumes in the commercial transportation market.

In 2025, as compared to 2024, demand in the commercial and defense aerospace markets is expected to increase, including potential new business resulting from a fire at a competitor’s facility. Demand in the commercial transportation market is not expected to recover before the end of 2025, given tariff-related and economic uncertainty in North America. Governmental policies, laws and regulations, and other economic factors, including inflation, customer requirements, tariffs, and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, may affect future results of operations and cash flow. The timing, extent, application, and level of tariffs by various governments and our ability to recover tariffs are subject to changes and uncertainties.

Engineered Structures

Third-party sales for the Engineered Structures segment increased $15, or 5%, in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to growth in the defense aerospace market. The Engineered Structures segment is focusing on the optimization of its manufacturing footprint and rationalization of product mix in order to maximize profitability.

Third-party sales for the Engineered Structures segment increased $35, or 7%, in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to growth in the defense aerospace market. The Engineered Structures segment is focusing on the optimization of its manufacturing footprint and rationalization of product mix in order to maximize profitability.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the Engineered Structures segment increased $22, or 55%, in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to growth in the defense aerospace market and productivity gains. The Engineered Structures segment is focusing on the optimization of its manufacturing footprint and rationalization of product mix in order to maximize profitability.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the Engineered Structures segment increased $45, or 58% in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to growth in the defense aerospace market and productivity gains. The Engineered Structures segment is focusing on the optimization of its manufacturing footprint and rationalization of product mix in order to maximize profitability.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the Engineered Structures segment increased approximately 690 basis points in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to growth in the defense aerospace market and productivity gains. The Engineered Structures segment is focusing on the optimization of its manufacturing footprint and rationalization of product mix in order to maximize profitability.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the Engineered Structures segment increased approximately 700 basis points in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to growth in the defense aerospace market and productivity gains. The Engineered Structures segment is focusing on the optimization of its manufacturing footprint and rationalization of product mix in order to maximize profitability.

In 2025, as compared to 2024, demand in the defense aerospace market is expected to increase with a balanced commercial aerospace demand as a result of rationalization of product mix. Governmental policies, laws and regulations, and other economic factors, including inflation, customer requirements, tariffs, and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, may affect future results of operations and cash flow. The timing, extent, application, and level of tariffs by various governments and our ability to recover tariffs are subject to changes and uncertainties.

Forged Wheels

Third-party sales for the Forged Wheels segment decreased $2, or 1%, in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to lower volumes in the commercial transportation market, partially offset by an increase in aluminum cost pass through.

Third-party sales for the Forged Wheels segment decreased $38, or 7%, in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to lower volumes in the commercial transportation market, partially offset by an increase in aluminum cost pass through.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the Forged Wheels segment increased $1, or 1%, in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to cost reductions in response to lower volumes in the commercial transportation market.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA for the Forged Wheels segment decreased $13, or 8%, in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to lower volumes in the commercial transportation market.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the Forged Wheels segment increased approximately 50 basis points in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to cost reductions in response to lower volumes in the commercial transportation market, partially offset by higher aluminum cost pass through.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin for the Forged Wheels segment decreased approximately 40 basis points in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024, primarily due to lower volumes in the commercial transportation market and higher aluminum cost pass through.

In 2025, as compared to 2024, demand in the commercial transportation markets served by Forged Wheels is expected to continue to decrease throughout the remainder of the year. Governmental policies, laws and regulations, and other economic factors, including inflation, customer requirements, tariffs, and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, may affect future results of operations and cash flow. The timing, extent, application, and level of tariffs by various governments and our ability to recover tariffs are subject to changes and uncertainties.

Reconciliation of Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Income before income taxes

Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. Management believes that this measure is meaningful to investors because it provides additional information with respect to the Company’s operating performance and the Company’s ability to meet its financial obligations. Differences between the total segment and consolidated totals are in Corporate.

See Restructuring and other charges (credits), Interest expense, net, and Other expense, net discussions above, under “Results of Operations” for reference.

Corporate expense increased $4, or 19%, in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the second quarter of 2024, primarily due to plant fire reimbursements received related to the Barberton Cast House Incident which was settled in the second quarter of 2024.

Corporate expense remained flat in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2024.

Environmental Matters

See the Environmental Matters section of Note P to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Subsequent Events

See Note Q to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for subsequent events.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Operating Activities

Cash provided from operations was $699 in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $574 in the six months ended June 30, 2024. The increase of $125, or 22%, was primarily due to higher operating results of $158, lower payments of noncurrent assets of $5 and lower pension contributions of $2, partially offset by higher working capital of $36 and higher payments of noncurrent liabilities of $4. The components of the change in working capital primarily included unfavorable changes in receivables of $70, taxes, including income taxes of $33, and accrued expenses of $30, which includes compensation related payments, partially offset by favorable changes in accounts payable of $68, inventories of $28, and prepaid expenses and other current assets of $1.

Management expects Howmet’s estimated pension contributions and other postretirement benefit payments in 2025 to be approximately $65.

Financing Activities

Cash used for financing activities was $506 in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $301 in the six months ended June 30, 2024. The increase of $205, or 68%, was primarily due to increased common stock repurchases of $90, increased payments on debt of $54, increased dividends paid to common stock shareholders of $41 due to a $0.05 increase in dividends per common share, from $0.05 to $0.10 per share from the second quarter of 2024 to the second quarter of 2025, increased taxes paid for the net share settlement of equity awards of $12, and decreased proceeds from exercise of employee stock options of $5. On an annual basis, the current year debt actions are expected to reduce Interest expense, net by approximately $4.

The Board of Directors of Howmet Aerospace established a 2025 dividend policy to pay cash dividends on the Company’s common stock in 2025 at a rate of 15% plus or minus 5% of net income excluding special items. The declaration of future common stock dividends is subject to the discretion and approval of the Board of Directors of Howmet after the Board’s consideration of all factors it deems relevant and subject to applicable law. The Company may modify, suspend, or cancel the dividend policy in any manner and at any time that it may deem necessary or appropriate.

The Company maintains a credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) pursuant to its Five-Year Revolving Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with a syndicate of lenders and issuers named therein (See Note N to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q for reference). There were no amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2025 or December 31, 2024, and no amounts were borrowed during 2025 or 2024 under the Credit Agreement.

The Company has a commercial paper program under which the Company may issue unsecured commercial paper from time to time up to a maximum aggregate face amount of $1,000. The Company’s commercial paper will be sold on customary terms in the U.S. commercial paper market on a private placement basis. The proceeds of the commercial paper will be used for general corporate purposes. In conjunction with the commercial paper program, the Company was assigned short-term credit ratings by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., S&P Global Ratings, and Fitch Ratings, Inc.

The Company has an effective shelf registration statement on Form S-3, filed with the SEC, which allows for offerings of debt securities from time to time. The Company may opportunistically issue new debt securities in accordance with securities laws or utilize commercial paper in order to, but not limited to, refinance existing indebtedness.

In the future, the Company may, from time to time, redeem portions of its debt securities or repurchase portions of its debt or equity securities, in either the open market or through privately negotiated transactions, in accordance with applicable SEC and other legal requirements. The timing, prices, and sizes of purchases depend upon prevailing trading prices, general economic and market conditions, and other factors, including applicable securities laws. Such purchases may be completed by means of trading plans established from time to time in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, block trades, private transactions, open market repurchases, tender offers, and/or accelerated share repurchase agreements or other derivative transactions.

The Company’s costs of borrowing and ability to access the capital markets are affected not only by market conditions but also by the short-term and long-term debt ratings assigned to the Company by the major credit rating agencies. The Company believes that its cash on hand, cash provided from operations and availability of its Credit Facility, its commercial paper program, and its accounts receivables securitization program will continue to be sufficient to fund our operating and capital allocation activities.

The three major credit rating agencies have rated Howmet’s debt with investment grade ratings. The Company’s most recent short-term and long-term credit ratings, as well as the current outlook from the three major credit rating agencies are as follows:

On March 31, 2025, Fitch upgraded Howmet’s short-term debt rating from F2 to F1 and long-term debt rating from BBB to BBB+, and updated the current outlook from positive to stable, citing deleveraging actions, conservative capital allocation and strong free cash flow generation.

On November 26, 2024, S&P upgraded Howmet’s short-term debt rating from A-3 to A-2 and long-term debt rating from BBB- to BBB, and affirmed the current outlook at stable, citing strong demand for commercial aerospace components and debt reduction.

On August 6, 2024, Moody’s upgraded Howmet’s short-term debt rating from P-3 to P-2, further upgraded Howmet’s long-term debt rating two notches from Baa3 to Baa1 citing demand in the markets served by Howmet along with the Company’s improved financial leverage, and updated the current outlook from positive to stable.

Investing Activities

Cash used for investing activities was $212 in the six months ended June 30, 2025 compared to $129 in the six months ended June 30, 2024. The increase of $83, or 64%, was primarily due to an increase in capital expenditures of $84 primarily related to capacity expansion projects in Engine Products in support of expected revenue increases backed by aerospace and industrial gas turbine customer contracts.

Total capital expenditures are anticipated to be approximately 5% of sales in 2025.

Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

See Note B to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Forward-Looking Statements

This report contains (and oral communications made by Howmet may contain) 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”, “projects”, “seeks”, “sees”, “should”, “targets”, “will”, “would”, or other words of similar meaning. All statements that reflect Howmet’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’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’s perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors Howmet 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, including due to escalating tariff and other trade policies and the resulting impacts on Howmet’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’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’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 it 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 report are made as of the date of the filing of this report. Howmet 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.

Not material.

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as of the end of the period covered by this report, and they have concluded that these controls and procedures are effective.

(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2025 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

See Note P to the Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

The following table presents information with respect to the Company’s repurchases of its common stock during the quarter ended June 30, 2025:

(1)Excludes commissions cost.

(2)The Company has a share repurchase program (the “Share Repurchase Program”) that has approximately $1,797 million in Board authorization remaining available as of July 31, 2025, after giving effect to the additional $100 million share repurchases made in July 2025 at an average price per share of $182.90, which retired approximately 0.5 million shares. The Share Repurchase Program was authorized by the Company’s Board of Directors on August 18, 2021 at $1,500 million, which was increased by the Board by $2,000 million on July 30, 2024. Under the Share Repurchase Program, the Company may repurchase shares by means of trading plans established from time to time in accordance with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, block trades, private transactions, open market repurchases and/or accelerated share repurchase agreements, or other derivative transactions. There is no stated expiration for the Share Repurchase Program. Under the 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, and the Share Repurchase Program may be suspended, modified, or terminated at any time without prior notice.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.