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KALU Stock Chart & Stats
$163.17
-$4.54(-2.78%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$163.17
-$4.54(-2.78%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$73.08 - $199.89
Previous CloseN/A
Volume87.25K
Average Volume (3M)289.93K
Market Cap
$2.97B
Enterprise Value$4.32K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$58.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)13.0
Beta1.63
Next Earnings
Oct 28, 2026EPS Estimate
2.2Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.69%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)13.95
Shares Outstanding16,349,092
10 Day Avg. Volume264,755
30 Day Avg. Volume289,934
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.12
Price to Book (P/B)2.25
Price to Sales (P/S)0.55
P/FCF Ratio-72.83
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
$164.67Price Target Upside0.92% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Sell
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)12.95
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.51B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue And Profitability RecoveryKaiser shows a multi-year operational recovery: revenue rose to $4.14B and net margin improved to ~5.5%, reversing earlier losses. This durable improvement indicates stronger demand, better pricing/mix and margin capture, supporting reinvestment, ROE gains and sustained profitability over coming quarters.
Improved Liquidity And Leverage ProfileLiquidity and leverage have meaningfully improved: Q2 FCF, ~$59M cash plus ~$570M revolver availability (~$628M total) and net leverage down to ~2.1x (target 2.0–2.5x). This strengthens financial flexibility to fund capex, dividends and deleveraging without near-term refinancing stress.
Broad End‑market Demand And Capacity RampDemand is broad-based—packaging, aerospace and general engineering are all contributing growth—and recent capacity investments (Roll Coat 4 ramp to ~80% utilization) are shifting mix toward higher‑value coated products. That structural mix shift supports sustainable conversion margins and competitive positioning.
Bears Say
Elevated Leverage RemainsAlthough leverage improved versus prior years, the balance sheet is still meaningfully debt-funded (debt ~$1.06B vs equity ~$0.94B). Elevated leverage constrains financial flexibility, increases interest exposure and leaves less buffer if end-market volumes or conversion margins weaken over the next several quarters.
Subpar Cash ConversionCash conversion remains a structural weakness: free cash flow is roughly half of reported net income and operating cash flow is relatively low versus EBIT. Working capital swings and reinvestment needs limit the portion of accounting profits that become durable cash, constraining debt paydown and discretionary allocation.
Margin Vulnerability From Metal Tailwinds NormalizingH1 results benefited from metal‑lag and scrap spreads; management cautioned those exceptional metal tailwinds are not expected to persist. Given a thin reported gross margin (~11.5% TTM) and planned H2 maintenance and fewer shipping days, normalization could materially compress margins and EBITDA durability.
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KALU FAQ
What was Kaiser Aluminum’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kaiser Aluminum lowest stock price was $73.08 and its highest was $199.89 in the past 12 months.
What is Kaiser Aluminum’s market cap?
Kaiser Aluminum’s market cap is $2.97B.
When is Kaiser Aluminum’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kaiser Aluminum’s upcoming earnings report date is Oct 28, 2026 which is in 72 days.
How were Kaiser Aluminum’s earnings last quarter?
Kaiser Aluminum released its earnings results on Jul 22, 2026. The company reported $5.53 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.662 by $2.868.
Is Kaiser Aluminum overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Kaiser Aluminum’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Kaiser Aluminum pay dividends?
Kaiser Aluminum pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.77 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.69%. See more information on Kaiser Aluminum dividends here
What is Kaiser Aluminum’s EPS estimate?
Kaiser Aluminum’s EPS estimate is 2.2.
How many shares outstanding does Kaiser Aluminum have?
Kaiser Aluminum has 16,349,092 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kaiser Aluminum’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kaiser Aluminum reported an EPS of $5.53 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.662. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.908%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Kaiser Aluminum?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KALU
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Kaiser Aluminum Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Sell
Average Price Target:
$164.67 (0.92% Upside)
$164.67 (0.92% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KALU Sentiment 60%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 11.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 2.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.0%
Last 30 Days ▲ 6.0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
91.17%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Kaiser Aluminum
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation is a global producer and vendor of specialized, semi-finished aluminum mill products, operating both domestically within the United States and internationally. Their diverse product portfolio encompasses aluminum items manufactured through rolling, extrusion, and drawing processes. These are essential for various industries, including aerospace and defense, automotive, general engineering, and for the packaging of food and beverages. For the automotive sector, Kaiser Aluminum provides extruded components used in structural parts, crash management systems, and anti-lock braking systems. They also supply drawn tubes for drive shafts and offer value-added fabrication services, such as precise sawing and cutting to specific lengths. Their packaging division specializes in bare and coated aluminum coils, primarily from the 3000- and 5000-series alloys, which are extensively utilized in the beverage and food packaging industry. In the realm of general engineering, the company offers a comprehensive range of alloy products, including plates, sheets, rods, bars, tubes, wires, and standard extrusion shapes. These products find application in a multitude of areas, such as the construction of military vehicles, ordnance, semiconductor manufacturing cells, electronic devices, aftermarket motor sport components, tooling plates, various parts for machinery and equipment, and fasteners like bolts, screws, nails, and rivets. Additionally, Kaiser Aluminum supplies rerolled, extruded, drawn, and cast billet aluminum products, catering to a broad spectrum of industrial end uses. The company markets its products directly to customers via its sales teams located in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, and China. Furthermore, independent sales agents extend their reach to other regions of Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Kaiser Aluminum was established in 1946 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Foothill Ranch, California.
KALU Company Deck
KALU Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong, broad-based operational recovery and sizable year-over-year financial improvement (conversion revenue +17%, EBITDA up $99M, substantial EPS and net income gains), driven by robust demand across packaging, aerospace, general engineering and improving automotive niches, plus improved liquidity and leverage. Management cautioned that metal-related tailwinds that amplified H1 results are not expected to persist into H2 and flagged higher seasonal spending, planned maintenance and some ongoing operational optimization at Warwick. Overall the positives — strong demand, improved margins, cash flow and balance sheet — materially outweigh the manageable headwinds.View all KALU earnings summariesKALU Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
1.85% Insiders
38.59% Mutual Funds
20.18% Other Institutional Investors
1.68% Public Companies and
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