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Century Aluminum Company (CENX)
$46.21-0.15 (-0.32%)
Market ClosedLast close Jul 24
Century Aluminum Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces primary aluminum and alumina in the United States and Iceland.
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The Narrative
Century Aluminum Company in the Basic Materials sector is trading at $46.21 with a market capitalization of $6.3B. Wall Street consensus targets $74.00 (3 analysts), implying a +60.1% move over the next 12 months. The stock is currently 34% below its 52-week high of $70.43, remaining 2.0% below its 200-day moving average. On fundamentals, Piotroski 7/9 indicates strong financial quality, Altman Z in the safe zone. The Whystock Score of 90/100 reflects bullish alignment across trend, valuation and analyst targets.
Ecosystem Influences
Sell-side targets imply +60.1% upside over 12 months
Long-term trend bearish (price vs 200-day SMA)
Macro-economic sensitivity to interest rate and inflation shifts
Quarterly Financials
| Metric (USD) | Q1 2026 | Q4 2025 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $649.20M↑ | $633.70M↑ | $632.20M↑ | $628.10M↓ | $633.90M |
| Gross Profit | $118.80M↑ | $82.30M↑ | $77.30M↑ | $36.20M↓ | $57.30M |
| Operating Income | $86.10M↑ | $33.00M↓ | $58.30M↑ | $20.70M↓ | $42.80M |
| Net Income | $337.50M↑ | $1.80M↓ | $14.90M↑ | -$4.60M↓ | $29.70M |
Peer Comparison
Fundamentals
Century Aluminum Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces primary aluminum and alumina in the United States and Iceland. The company engages in the production of standard-grade and value-added primary aluminum products. It also owns and oper...
Market Cap
Total dollar market value of a company's outstanding shares of stock (Price * Shares).
$6.33B
P/E Ratio
Priced for growth. Investors expect sustained double-digit expansion.
19.02
Beta
High-beta play. Expect amplified moves vs. the broad market.
1.92
Div Yield
Low to zero yield. Return is entirely dependent on price appreciation.
0.00%
ROE
Elite ROE. Management converts capital into profit efficiently.
30.38%
Volume
Today's trading volume
1.53M
Recent News
Century Aluminum (CENX) Is Up 11.3% After Mt. Holly Expansion Boosts U.S. Aluminum Capacity 10%
Century Aluminum recently celebrated the expansion of its Mt. Holly aluminum smelter in South Carolina, an upgrade that lifts U.S. primary aluminum output by around 10% and increases the plant’s workforce to more than 600 employees. This expansion, closely tied to the federal Section 232 national security tariff on aluminum and backed by high-profile government participation, underscores how trade policy is actively reshaping domestic production capacity in the U.S. aluminum industry. Next,...
Is Century Aluminum (CENX) Undervalued After Its Mt. Holly Expansion News?
Century Aluminum (CENX) is back in focus after U.S. officials joined company leadership in South Carolina to mark the expansion of its Mt. Holly smelter, a project tied to Section 232 aluminum tariffs. See our latest analysis for Century Aluminum. The Mt. Holly expansion headlines arrive as Century Aluminum’s share price sits at US$46.21, with a 7 day share price return of 11.35% but a 90 day share price return that is down 23.92%. The 1 year total shareholder return is 101.79%, signaling...
Century Aluminum (CENX) Expands Mt. Holly Smelter To Grow U.S. Aluminum Output
Century Aluminum is expanding its Mt. Holly smelter, increasing U.S. aluminum production capacity and adding to its workforce. The project has drawn participation from key government officials, underlining its role in U.S. manufacturing and industrial policy. The expansion positions Mt. Holly as a larger contributor to domestic supply at a time when aluminum is central to multiple manufacturing and infrastructure needs. Century Aluminum, traded as NasdaqGS:CENX, is drawing fresh attention...
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Trump Signs Orders On Aluminum And Defense Supply Chains — AA, KALU, CENX, MP Stocks In Focus
The White House announced two policy moves aimed at reducing reliance on foreign suppliers while encouraging domestic metals production.