As the Q4 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 Curtiss-Wright (NYSE:CW) and its peers.
A number of stocks fell in the pre-market session after President Trump announced "reciprocal tariffs" on all US imports, set at a minimum rate of 10%. Markets reacted negatively to the announcement, reflecting deep concerns among investors about the broader economic implications. The tariffs were likely seen as a significant threat to global trade flows, with the potential to slow economic growth, drive up consumer prices, and spark retaliatory measures.
The Benzinga Stock Whisper Index highlights five stocks seeing increased interest from readers during the week and a look at what could be driving the interest.
The best-performing stocks typically have robust sales growth, increasing margins, and rising returns on capital,
and those that can maintain this trifecta year in and year out often become the legends of the investing world.
Howmet currently trades at $126.70 and has been a dream stock for shareholders. It’s returned 618% since March 2020, blowing past the S&P 500’s 122% gain. The company has also beaten the index over the past six months as its stock price is up 33.9%.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Howmet (NYSE:HWM) and the rest of the aerospace stocks fared in Q4.
"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.
