Howmet Aerospace reported Fastening Systems revenue grew 14% to $448 million in the third quarter of 2025 due to growth in the commercial aerospace market, partially offset by declines in the commercial transportation market.

Segment Adjusted EBITDA climbed 35% to $138 million, driven by growth in the commercial aerospace market as well as productivity gains, partially offset by declines in the commercial transportation market. Segment Adjusted EBITDA Margin increased approximately 480 basis points year over year to 30.8%.

Q3 Fastening Systems capital expenditures reached $13 million.

Consolidated third-quarter revenue rose 14% to $2.09 billion, driven by 15% growth in the commercial aerospace market%, growth in the defense aerospace market of 24%, and growth in the industrial and other market of 18%, partially offset by a 3% decline in the commercial transportation market.

Operating income margin increased 300 basis points to 25.9%, while net income improved 16% to $385 million.

“Turning to 2026, the outlook across most of our major end markets remains solid,” stated CEO John Plant.

“Air traffic continues to grow and the backlog of commercial aircraft extends through the decade, providing for both solid commercial aerospace original equipment demand and growing demand for engine spares. The defense aerospace market remains strong across F-35 demand in addition to legacy fighters.”

In the first nine months of 2025, Fastening Systems sales totaled 1.29 billion, with capital expenditures reaching $32 million.