Record Financial Performance
Revenues, EBITDA, EBITDA margin, and earnings per share (EPS) reached record levels. Full-year EPS increased by 46% year over year, and free cash flow was a record $977 million.
Strong End Market Performance
Commercial aerospace revenue increased by 20% for the full year, while defense aerospace grew by 22%. The industrial and other market segments were up 9% driven by oil and gas, up 19%.
Leverage and Credit Rating Improvement
Net debt to EBITDA improved to 1.4 times and S&P upgraded Howmet's credit rating to BBB.
Significant Shareholder Returns
Howmet repurchased $500 million of common stock and paid $109 million in dividends in 2024.
Engine Products Segment Growth
Revenue increased 14% year over year, with EBITDA growing 30% to $1.15 billion.