Brookstone Capital Management 13F: Adds $7.8M to HWM Stake

Brookstone Capital Management boosted its stake in Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE:HWM) by 34,505 shares during the period, according to a Form 13F filing on October 22, 2026.

HWM Howmet Aerospace Inc.

$193.29 ▼ -8.56% year to date

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Daily close · Oct 22, 2026

What Changed in Brookstone Capital Management's Howmet Aerospace Position

The firm grew its holdings by an 877.9898218829518% increase, ending with 38,435 shares valued at approximately $8.7 million. The fund previously held 3,930 shares of the aerospace supplier.

Other Institutional Activity in Howmet Aerospace

Other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the company around the same period. Moran Wealth Management trimmed its stake by 9,995 shares, ending with 138,924 shares worth about $31.4 million. Adams Diversified Equity Fund grew its holdings by 8,900 shares, ending with 92,300 shares worth about $20.9 million. Meanwhile, Y-Intercept completely exited its position by shedding 54,786 shares.

Howmet Aerospace Inc. Stock Down 5.5%

Howmet Aerospace shares closed at $193.29 on the filing date and recently traded around $196.78 as of October 23, 2026. The stock sits about 1.8% above its event-day close and trades below its 50-day moving average of $241.57. The company has a 52-week low of $188.83 and a 52-week high of $310.00.

Recent Earnings

Howmet Aerospace generated trailing-twelve-month revenue of $9.12 billion and earnings of $4.64 per share. The company reported a net profit margin of 20.5% and a return on equity of 34.7%. Its next quarterly financial update is scheduled for October 29, 2026.

Dividend

The company pays an annual dividend rate of $0.56 per share, which translates to a dividend yield of 0.27% based on recent trading levels. The dividend payout ratio stands at 10.3%.

Insider Buying and Selling at Howmet Aerospace Inc.

Company insiders executed several stock sales earlier in the year. Officer Neil Edward Marchuk sold 45,150 shares on February 18, 2026, at an average price of $251.70 for a total value of $11.4 million. Barbara Lou Shultz sold 1,000 shares on February 26, 2026, at $260.00 per share. Later, on May 11, 2026, Neil Edward Marchuk sold another 41,932 shares at $269.50 per share.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Wall Street firms have actively adjusted their outlooks on the stock in recent weeks. On August 24, 2026, Bernstein maintained its Outperform rating while lifting its target to $328.00 from $318.00. Guggenheim initiated coverage on September 15, 2026, with a Buy rating and a $350.00 price target. Wells Fargo maintained an Equal-Weight rating on September 30, 2026, while lowering its target from $315.00 to $255.00. TD Cowen maintained a Buy rating on October 9, 2026, adjusting its target down to $280.00 from $320.00. Finally, RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating on October 15, 2026, while trimming its target from $350.00 to $300.00. The stock currently holds a consensus strong buy rating from 20 analysts, with a mean price target of $324.55.

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc. designs and manufactures advanced engineered components for the aerospace and transportation sectors worldwide. Operating out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company supplies specialized engine products, fastening systems, engineered structures, and forged wheels used in commercial and defense applications. Institutional interest in the firm remains high as commercial aviation demand evolves.

Bottom Line

Investors are keeping a close watch on Howmet Aerospace as it prepares to report earnings on October 29, 2026. The mix of institutional buying and selling highlights shifting sentiment across major funds.