Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Howmet Aerospace Inc (HWM) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.79x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $359.00 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($453.00 Million). Explore reinvestment intensity of Howmet Aerospace Inc to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
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Howmet Aerospace Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (2010–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Howmet Aerospace Inc across 16 annual periods. For the full cash flow conversion analysis, see cash flow conversion of Howmet Aerospace Inc.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Howmet Aerospace Inc (2010–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Howmet Aerospace Inc. Check Howmet Aerospace Inc investment reinvestment rate to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.76x | $1.43 Billion | $1.88 Billion | $453.00 Million | ▲ +0.9% |
| 2024 | 0.75x | $977.00 Million | $1.30 Billion | $321.00 Million | ▼ -0.6% |
| 2023 | 0.76x | $682.00 Million | $901.00 Million | $219.00 Million | ▲ +2.7% |
| 2022 | 0.74x | $540.00 Million | $733.00 Million | $193.00 Million | ▲ +32.3% |
| 2021 | 0.56x | $250.00 Million | $449.00 Million | $199.00 Million | ▲ +101.9% |
| 2020 | -28.67x | $-258.00 Million | $9.00 Million | $267.00 Million | ▼ -6365.9% |
| 2019 | -0.44x | $-180.00 Million | $406.00 Million | $586.00 Million | ▲ +82.5% |
| 2018 | -2.54x | $-551.00 Million | $217.00 Million | $768.00 Million | ▼ -1795.2% |
| 2017 | 0.15x | $105.00 Million | $701.00 Million | $596.00 Million | ▲ +151.9% |
| 2016 | -0.29x | $-252.00 Million | $873.00 Million | $1.12 Billion | ▼ -213.6% |
| 2015 | 0.25x | $402.00 Million | $1.58 Billion | $1.18 Billion | ▼ -6.5% |
| 2014 | 0.27x | $455.00 Million | $1.67 Billion | $1.22 Billion | ▲ +136.3% |
| 2013 | -0.75x | $-1.18 Billion | $1.58 Billion | $1.18 Billion | ▲ +11.2% |
| 2012 | -0.84x | $-1.26 Billion | $1.50 Billion | $1.26 Billion | ▼ -303.9% |
| 2011 | 0.41x | $906.00 Million | $2.19 Billion | $1.29 Billion | ▼ -25.0% |
| 2010 | 0.55x | $1.25 Billion | $2.26 Billion | $1.01 Billion | — |