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KALU Stock Chart & Stats
$148.35
-$0.06(-0.08%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$148.35
-$0.06(-0.08%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$71.44 - $195.96
Previous CloseN/A
Volume34.62K
Average Volume (3M)224.57K
Market Cap
$3.20B
Enterprise Value$3.99B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$30.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.07B
Price to Earnings (P/E)20.4
Beta1.69
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
2.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.64%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)9.47
Shares Outstanding16,340,607
10 Day Avg. Volume229,065
30 Day Avg. Volume224,569
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 Cap1.25
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.08
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit10.52
Enterprise Value/Ebitda10.50
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$165.25Price Target Upside11.39% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)10.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)$4.42B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Aerospace & High-spec Market PositionKaiser’s qualified, high‑spec aluminum products and growing aerospace shipments reflect durable, program‑level demand that is harder to displace. Once qualified, customers drive recurring volumes and higher conversion pricing, supporting steadier revenue and margin mix over multiple years.
Operational Performance & Margin ExpansionSubstantially improved EBITDA and margin gains signal meaningful operational leverage and execution on productivity initiatives. Sustained higher margins reduce cyclicality impact, enabling the company to convert fixed costs into durable profit improvement as volumes and mix normalize.
Improving Leverage And LiquidityA materially improved leverage ratio plus large revolver capacity and distant maturities strengthen financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing risk, supports planned capex and dividends, and provides a buffer to withstand cyclical downturns over the medium term.
Bears Say
Thin And Sensitive MarginsLow gross and net margins leave earnings highly sensitive to raw‑material swings, mix shifts, and pricing pressure. In a commodity‑linked industry, small input or pricing moves can quickly compress conversion margins, weakening sustainable profitability over the next several quarters.
Volatile, Weak Free Cash FlowInconsistent free cash flow driven by working‑capital swings and capex needs constrains the company’s ability to deleverage, invest or increase shareholder returns. Persistent FCF volatility raises refinancing and allocation risk across industry cycles.
Elevated Leverage Relative To EquityA higher debt load and above‑average debt/equity ratio increase interest and covenant sensitivity in a cyclical industry. While leverage has improved, sustained elevated debt constrains strategic choices and raises downside risk if end‑market demand softens.
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KALU FAQ
What was Kaiser Aluminum’s price range in the past 12 months?
Kaiser Aluminum lowest stock price was $71.44 and its highest was $195.96 in the past 12 months.
What is Kaiser Aluminum’s market cap?
Kaiser Aluminum’s market cap is $3.20B.
When is Kaiser Aluminum’s upcoming earnings report date?
Kaiser Aluminum’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 28 days.
How were Kaiser Aluminum’s earnings last quarter?
Kaiser Aluminum released its earnings results on Apr 22, 2026. The company reported $3.74 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.963 by $1.777.
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 2.64%. See more information on Kaiser Aluminum dividends here
What is Kaiser Aluminum’s EPS estimate?
Kaiser Aluminum’s EPS estimate is 2.19.
How many shares outstanding does Kaiser Aluminum have?
Kaiser Aluminum has 16,340,607 shares outstanding.
What happened to Kaiser Aluminum’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Kaiser Aluminum reported an EPS of $3.74 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.963. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.11%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Kaiser Aluminum Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$165.25 (11.39% Upside)
$165.25 (11.39% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
KALU Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 11.1K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $13.0M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 12.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 12.7%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
137.68%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
18.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
14.36%
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
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call reflects a strong and improving operational performance with record EBITDA, material revenue and EPS gains, improved leverage, solid free cash flow, and upgraded full-year guidance. Key end markets (aerospace, packaging, general engineering) exhibit clear demand recovery and mix improvement at Warrick supports higher conversion pricing. Near-term challenges include automotive weakness, the decision to run the new coating line at ~80% while optimizing quality, external converter execution issues, and reliance on metal lag/scrap spread tailwinds that could reverse if metal prices decline. On balance, positives materially outweigh the negatives with management highlighting sustained execution and balance-sheet strength.View all KALU earnings summariesKALU Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Ownership Overview
2.12% Insiders
38.61% Mutual Funds
21.87% Other Institutional Investors
0.17% Public Companies and
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