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Howmet Aerospace vs Quanex Building Products: HWM and NX compared
Howmet Aerospace is the larger company: $2.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $502M for Quanex Building Products (Q3 FY26). Howmet Aerospace is growing faster (+29% against +1% a year earlier). Howmet Aerospace is more profitable, with an operating margin of 28.7% against 9.3%.
Where the money goes: HWM and NX
Howmet Aerospace (HWM) · Q3 2026
Howmet Aerospace, Q3 2026: revenue $2.7B (+29% year over year), operating margin 28.7%, net earnings $567M, operating cash flow $709M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Quanex Building Products (NX) · Q3 FY26
Quanex Building Products, Q3 FY26: revenue $502M (+1% year over year), operating margin 9.3%, net earnings $26.5M, operating cash flow $58.6M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Howmet Aerospace (HWM) | Quanex Building Products (NX) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $2.7B | $502M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +29% | +1% |
| Operating margin | 28.7% | 9.3% |
| Net earnings | $567M | $26.5M |
| Net margin | 21.0% | 5.3% |
| Operating cash flow | $709M | $58.6M |
| Free cash flow | $562M | $47.8M |
| Market value | $82.6B | $945M |
| P/E | 40.4× | 20.8× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $296.29 | $26.00 |
Where the revenue comes from
Howmet Aerospace
- Aerospace - Commercial: $1.5B (54%)
- Aerospace - Defense: $391M (14%)
- Commercial Transportation: $384M (14%)
- Gas Turbines: $349M (13%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Howmet Aerospace or Quanex Building Products?
Howmet Aerospace is the larger company: $2.7B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $502M for Quanex Building Products (Q3 FY26).
Is Howmet Aerospace or Quanex Building Products growing faster?
Howmet Aerospace is growing faster (+29% against +1% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Howmet Aerospace or Quanex Building Products?
Howmet Aerospace is more profitable, with an operating margin of 28.7% against 9.3%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 29, 2026; 10-Q filed Sep 4, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.