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CENX Stock Chart & Stats
$46.21
-$0.15(-0.32%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$46.21
-$0.15(-0.32%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$20.91 - $70.43
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.53M
Average Volume (3M)2.30M
Market Cap
$5.07B
Enterprise Value$5.04K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$343.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$480.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.5
Beta2.10
Next Earnings
Nov 09, 2026EPS Estimate
2.74Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)6.10
Shares Outstanding98,993,290
10 Day Avg. Volume1,837,868
30 Day Avg. Volume2,303,918
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.06
Price to Book (P/B)4.47
Price to Sales (P/S)1.46
P/FCF Ratio43.52
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$69.33Price Target Upside50.04% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)10.3
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.37B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Debt ManagementNet debt declined to $442mm from $497mm last quarter, while available liquidity increased significantly.
Financial PerformanceFree cash flow generation is expected to remain strong and translate to further strengthening of the balance sheet.
Market PositionCentury is the largest producer of primary aluminum in the U.S., producing ~378kt, which positions it well to benefit from the 25% Section 232 aluminum tariffs.
ProfitabilityCentury's profitability profile has improved with the acquisition of a majority stake in the Jamalco refinery and benefits from tariffs.
Bears Say
Cost ManagementHigher costs associated with major planned maintenance and seasonal labor costs are considered one-time but impact the current outlook.
Earnings OutlookThe 2Q'25 EBITDA guided range of $80–90mm is disappointing and below prior estimates.
Century Aluminum News
CENX FAQ
What was Century Aluminum Co’s price range in the past 12 months?
Century Aluminum Co lowest stock price was $20.91 and its highest was $70.43 in the past 12 months.
What is Century Aluminum Co’s market cap?
Century Aluminum Co’s market cap is $5.07B.
When is Century Aluminum Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
Century Aluminum Co’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 09, 2026 which is in 90 days.
How were Century Aluminum Co’s earnings last quarter?
Century Aluminum Co released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported $2.46 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.333 by $0.127.
Is Century Aluminum Co overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Century Aluminum Co’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Century Aluminum Co pay dividends?
Century Aluminum Co does not currently pay dividends.
What is Century Aluminum Co’s EPS estimate?
Century Aluminum Co’s EPS estimate is 2.74.
How many shares outstanding does Century Aluminum Co have?
Century Aluminum Co has 98,993,290 shares outstanding.
What happened to Century Aluminum Co’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Century Aluminum Co reported an EPS of $2.46 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.333. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 11.491%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Century Aluminum Co?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CENX
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Century Aluminum Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$69.33 (50.04% Upside)
$69.33 (50.04% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CENX Sentiment 92%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 427.8K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.7%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 80%
Bearish news 20%
Bearish news 20%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
102.49%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
―
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
47.52%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Century Aluminum Co
Century Aluminum Company, along with its associated entities, manufactures both standard and specialized primary aluminum products across the United States and Iceland. The firm also possesses and manages a facility dedicated to carbon anode production, situated in the Netherlands. Founded in 1981, the company's corporate headquarters are located in Chicago, Illinois.
CENX Company Deck
CENX Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed materially positive operational and financial momentum: two major restarts completed (Mt. Holly and Grundartangi), rising shipments and strong sequential pricing that drove a $96 million increase in adjusted EBITDA, improved liquidity with cash exceeding total debt after July receipts, and clear progress toward the Oklahoma smelter with policy support that could be materially accretive. Headwinds are present but largely short-term or anticipated: restart-related instability at Mt. Holly expected to be resolved by Q3, Grundartangi operating conservatively until Q4 transformer installs, modest bauxite quality impacts at Jamalco, hedge and tax items reducing near-term earnings, and temporary working capital build from the expansion. Given that the highlights significantly outweigh the lowlights and management provided a constructive Q3 outlook, the overall tone is positive.View all CENX earnings summariesCENX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$69.33
▲(50.04% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
13.74% Insiders
13.79% Mutual Funds
4.38% Other Institutional Investors
44.69% Public Companies and
Individual Investors