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Howmet’s $1.8 Billion CAM Acquisition: What It Means for Margins, Markets & More!
On December 22, 2025, Howmet Aerospace announced plans to acquire Consolidated Aerospace Manufacturing (CAM) from Stanley Black & Decker in a cash deal valued at $1.8 billion. The announcement added fuel to what has already been a breakout year for Howmet, which posted record Q3 earnings, a healthy $423 million in free cash flow, and bumped its full-year EPS guidance. If closed, the acquisition is expected to boost FY 2026 revenue by nearly $500 million and bring EBITDA margins over 20% pre-synergies. So yes, the news is buzzy, and investors are understandably intrigued. “Howmet buys CAM” is quickly becoming a trending phrase in aerospace finance circles.
