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Century Aluminum (CENX)
NASDAQ:CENX
CENX Stock Chart & Stats
$54.73
-$0.12(-0.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$54.73
-$0.12(-0.64%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$13.05 - $59.12
Previous CloseN/A
Volume284.02K
Average Volume (3M)2.51M
Market Cap
$5.42B
Enterprise Value$5.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$135.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$548.30M
Price to Earnings (P/E)88.3
Beta2.10
Next Earnings
May 06, 2026EPS Estimate
1.57Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.25
Shares Outstanding98,974,045
10 Day Avg. Volume2,491,823
30 Day Avg. Volume2,510,240
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.00
Price to Book (P/B)4.47
Price to Sales (P/S)1.46
P/FCF Ratio43.52
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.08
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.31
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit22.07
Enterprise Value/Ebitda38.33
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$59.67Price Target Upside9.03% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)7.9
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.00B
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’s price range in the past 12 months?
Century Aluminum lowest stock price was $13.05 and its highest was $59.12 in the past 12 months.
What is Century Aluminum’s market cap?
Century Aluminum’s market cap is $5.42B.
When is Century Aluminum’s upcoming earnings report date?
Century Aluminum’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2026 which is in 52 days.
How were Century Aluminum’s earnings last quarter?
Century Aluminum released its earnings results on Feb 19, 2026. The company reported $1.25 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.28 by -$0.03.
Is Century Aluminum overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Century Aluminum’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Century Aluminum pay dividends?
Century Aluminum does not currently pay dividends.
What is Century Aluminum’s EPS estimate?
Century Aluminum’s EPS estimate is 1.57.
How many shares outstanding does Century Aluminum have?
Century Aluminum has 98,974,045 shares outstanding.
What happened to Century Aluminum’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Century Aluminum reported an EPS of $1.25 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of $1.28. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.267%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Century Aluminum?
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:
$59.67 (9.03% Upside)
$59.67 (9.03% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CENX Sentiment 87%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 698.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $327.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 6.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 28.8%
Last 30 Days ▲ 28.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 83%
Bearish news 17%
Bearish news 17%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
182.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.54%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
17.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Century Aluminum
Century Aluminum Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces standard-grade and value-added primary aluminum products in the United States and Iceland. It also owns and operates a carbon anode production facility in the Netherlands. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
CENX Company Deck
CENX Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a strongly constructive strategic and operational picture: management announced a transformational Oklahoma smelter JV (backed by DOE funding and Bechtel engagement), completed a lucrative Hawesville sale while retaining upside, and provided tangible operational recovery timelines that support a material production increase in 2026. Financially, adjusted EBITDA and operating cash flow improved meaningfully and leverage declined. Near-term challenges remain — notably the Grundartangi outage-driven margin loss, Hurricane Melissa disruptions at Jamalco, a short-lived Midwest energy spike and some input-cost pressure — but insurance coverage, imminent turbine completion at Jamalco, earlier-than-expected repairs at Grundartangi, a supportive pricing backdrop, and the $200 million Hawesville proceeds all materially mitigate those issues. On balance, the positives and upside catalysts outweigh the transitory headwinds.View all CENX earnings summariesCENX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$59.67
▲(9.03% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
Currently, No data available
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