Company / R&D Expense
Howmet Aerospace R&D Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest R&D Expense
$37.0M
FY2025
5-year range
$17.0M / $37.0M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+12.1%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#120 of 174
Industrials
What the data says
At $37M, Howmet Aerospace's r&d expense ranks #120 of 174 in the Industrials sector. R&D Expense has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $17M in FY2022 to $169M in FY2017.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$37M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -2.0%.
Improved from $36M to $37M over the past 2 years.
Industrials sector context is included.
R&D Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +29.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -2.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#120 of 174 in IndustrialsTop 69% of 174This company $37.0M Sector average $273.7M
▼
-86.5% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -2.0%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, r&d expense increased 12.1% year-over-year.
- Ranks #120 out of 174 companies in the Industrials sector.
- Peak r&d expense was recorded in FY2017.
Company context
Key Data Points
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
- Strong return on equity: 28.2%
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | R&D ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $37.0M | +12.1% |
| FY2024 | $33.0M | -8.3% |
| FY2023 | $36.0M | +111.8% |
| FY2022 | $17.0M | -39.3% |
| FY2021 | $28.0M | -31.7% |
| FY2020 | $41.0M | +46.4% |
| FY2019 | $28.0M | -78.5% |
| FY2018 | $130.0M | -23.1% |
| FY2017 | $169.0M | +30.0% |
| FY2016 | $130.0M | -23.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026