Huron Consulting Group and Howmet Aerospace both reported better-than-expected financial results for the first quarter of 2025. Huron Consulting Group posted adjusted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.68, surpassing the consensus estimate of $1.16, with sales reaching $395.69 million, exceeding the estimated $389.27 million. Howmet Aerospace reported adjusted EPS of $0.86, beating the estimate of $0.78, and revenue of $1.94 billion, in line with expectations. The company anticipates second-quarter adjusted EPS between $0.85 and $0.87, compared to an estimate of $0.81, and sales ranging from $1.98 billion to $2.00 billion, slightly below the $2.00 billion estimate. Howmet's record revenue and profit were driven by strength in the commercial aerospace sector, with margin expansion supported by productivity improvements and disciplined cost control. Despite ongoing concerns about tariffs, Howmet Aerospace, a key aerospace stock in the S&P 500, delivered impressive margin performance in the quarter.