Join us in exploring the top gainers and losers within the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Friday as we examine the latest happenings in today's session.
As the Q1 earnings season comes to a close, it’s time to take stock of this quarter’s best and worst performers in the aerospace industry, including Howmet (NYSE:HWM) and its peers.
HOWMET AEROSPACE (NYSE:HWM) shows strong growth fundamentals and a bullish technical setup, making it a stock to watch for investors seeking growth opportunities.
Even if they go mostly unnoticed, industrial businesses are the backbone of our country. Still, their generally high capital requirements expose them to the ups and downs of economic cycles, and the market seems to be baking in a prolonged downturn
as the industry has shed 2.3% over the past six months. This drop was disappointing since the S&P 500 stood firm.
High volatility doesn’t always mean high risk - some companies experience wild price swings but still trend reliably upward over time.
In fact, many of the market’s biggest winners have been highly volatile stocks.
Stay updated with the movements of the S&P500 index in the middle of the day on Tuesday. Discover which stocks are leading as top gainers and losers in today's session.
When Wall Street turns bearish on a stock, it’s worth paying attention.
These calls stand out because analysts rarely issue grim ratings on companies for fear their firms will lose out in other business lines such as M&A advisory.
"You get what you pay for" often applies to expensive stocks with best-in-class business models and execution.
While their quality can sometimes justify the premium, they typically experience elevated volatility during market downturns when expectations change.
Speaking at a Bernstein conference, Plant emphasized the need to ramp up production, as one of its largest customers, Boeing, had manufactured more than 40 737 Max jets every month for four consecutive months.
NRG Energy Inc leads S&P 500's 2024 leaderboard with 70% YTD gain. Palantir follows with 64% surge, only stock from Cathie Wood's ARK funds in top performers.
HOWMET AEROSPACE (NYSE:HWM) is a strong growth stock with a bullish technical setup, featuring high profitability, solid financial health, and a promising chart pattern.
Aerospace and defense company Howmet (NYSE:HWM) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales up 6.5% year on year to $1.94 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $1.99 billion was less impressive, coming in 0.7% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.86 per share was 11% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner.
Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.
The company expects to generate free cash flow between $1.10 billion and $1.20 billion this year, compared with its earlier forecast of between $1.03 billion and $1.13 billion.
