Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
KALU
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- Kaiser Aluminum Corporation is well-positioned in the aluminum industry, benefiting from a growing demand for lightweight materials in automotive and aerospace applications.
- Revenue increased by 14% compared to the prior quarter, reaching $1.3 billion.
- Gross margin improved to 15.8%, up from 14.8% in the previous quarter.
- Despite recent growth, Kaiser Aluminum's overall financial health is concerning, with a sell signal indicating potential downward pressure on stock performance.
- The company's operating margin remains low at 10.6%, reflecting ongoing challenges in cost management.
- The debt-to-equity ratio is high at 113.26, suggesting significant leverage that could impact financial stability.
Fundamentals
| Market cap | $2.45B | Enterprise value | $3.44B | Trailing P/E | 11.11 | Forward P/E | 12.92 |
| PEG | 1.17 | Price / book | 2.57 | Beta | 1.58 | Dividend yield | 2.06% |
| Revenue growth | 52.7% | Earnings growth | 305.7% | Gross margin | 14.5% | Operating margin | 10.6% |
| Profit margin | 5.5% | ROE | 26.4% | ROA | 7.8% | Debt / equity | 1.13 |
| Current ratio | 2.50 | Free cash flow | $33.02M | Analyst recommendation | buy | Mean target | $168.25 |
| 52w high | $199.89 | 52w low | $76.46 |
Quarterly
| 2026-Q2 | 2026-Q1 | 2025-Q4 | 2025-Q3 | 2025-Q2 | 2025-Q1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.3B | $1.1B | $929M | $844M | $823M | — |
| Op margin | 10.6% | 8.8% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 4.6% | — |
| Net income | $96.8M | $62.5M | $28.2M | $39.5M | $23.2M | — |
| Gross margin | 15.8% | 14.8% | 13.3% | 13.6% | 12.2% | — |
| Gross profit | $199M | $164M | $123M | $115M | $100M | — |
| Operating income | $134M | $97.8M | $60.6M | $48.8M | $38.1M | — |
- Revenue +14% vs prior quarter ($1.3B vs $1.1B).
- Gross margin 15.8% (was 14.8% prior quarter).
- Operating margin expanded to 10.6%.
Yearly (6y)
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.4B | $3.0B | $3.1B | $3.4B | — |
| Op margin | 5.7% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 0.8% | — |
| Net income | $113M | $65.7M | $67.8M | -$29.6M | — |
| Gross margin | 13.1% | 11.8% | 11.6% | 7.2% | — |
| Gross profit | $442M | $357M | $359M | $248M | — |
| Operating income | $191M | $120M | $128M | $26.7M | — |
No flags
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News
2026-10-01 · Moody’s upgrades Kaiser Aluminum to Ba3 on strong cash flow and debt metrics
2026-10-01 · Kaiser Aluminum Corporation Announces Third Quarter 2026 Earnings Release and Conference Call
2026-09-30 · Zacks Industry Outlook Highlights GrafTech International and Kaiser Aluminum
2026-09-29 · 2 Metal Fabrication Stocks to Watch Amid Ongoing Industry Headwinds
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2026-09-21 · Are Investors Undervaluing Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) Right Now?
2026-09-17 · GrafTech (EAF) Soars 13.7%: Is Further Upside Left in the Stock?
2026-09-16 · Kaiser (KALU) Upgraded to Strong Buy: Here's Why
2026-09-04 · Is Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
2026-09-02 · UBS sees timely signal on a metal stock poised to blow
2026-09-01 · Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) Could Be 6% Below Fair Value After Its Recent Pullback
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