Howmet Aerospace sees Q1 adjusted EPS 50c-52c, consensus 50c

Sees Q1 revenue $1.73B-$1.75B, consensus $1.71B. Sees Q1 adjusted EBITDA $395M-$405M. “Howmet Aerospace’s balance sheet has never been stronger, with solid cash generation supporting $476 million of debt paydown in 2023. Combined with debt refinancing in the fourth quarter 2023, these actions generate approximately $29 million of annualized interest expense savings. The Company also continued to return cash to shareholders, with $250 million of common stock repurchased in 2023. The 25% increase in the quarterly common stock dividend per share in the fourth quarter 2023 illustrates the Company’s confidence in cash generation ahead.”