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Century Aluminum Company CENX

Basic Materials — Aluminum
Dividend Champion (5y)
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Insider Decisions

Total sells
625.30
in millions of $
Nov 25 Feb 26 May 26 Aug 26
Buy — — — — — — — — — — — —
Sell — 1 — 1 3 7 — — — — — —
Insider Ownership
31.02%

Capital & Financial Ratios

Market Cap
4,030.00
Revenue
2,667.20
Net Income
575.90
Free Cash Flow
351.20
Net Debt
118.90
Current Ratio
2.75
Debt/Equity
0.33
P/E ratio
6.40
P/S ratio
1.45
P/B ratio
2.52
Past 5Y EPS Growth
9.20%
This Y EPS Growth
309.49%
Next Y EPS Growth
11.95%
Next 5Y EPS Growth
90.34%
in millions of $

Dividends

Payout Ratio
0.00
Annual Dividend Rate
—
Annual Dividend Yield
—
total individual payouts
2023 ‡‡‡
2022 ‡‡‡
2021 ‡‡‡
2020 ‡‡‡
2019 ‡‡‡
2018 ‡‡‡
2017 ‡‡‡
predictions in italic, special payouts not included in total or ratios

Assets vs Liabilities

2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Cash 90.30 35.70 135.60 389.70
Receivables 169.40 203.70 350.20 391.10
Inventory 477.00 539.00 519.60 582.90
Other 2.90 4.20 1.50 6.50
767.10 810.90 1,031.30 1,401.60
2023 2024 2025 Q'26
Payables 249.50 187.30 187.20 216.60
ST’ Debt 48.30 70.90 97.40 28.60
Other 102.80 113.70 129.00 143.50
763.00 467.30 523.60 509.40
in millions of $

Compound Annual Growth

10y 5y 3y
Sales ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Cash Flow ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Book Value ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡

Revenue

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 649.20 752.10 — —
—
’25 633.90 628.10 632.20 633.70
2,527.90
’24 489.50 560.80 539.10 630.90
2,220.30
’23 552.40 575.50 545.20 512.30
2,185.40
’22 753.60 856.60 637.20 529.90
2,777.30
’21 444.00 528.00 581.40 659.10
2,212.50
’20 421.20 401.90 392.90 389.10
1,605.10
in millions of $

Operating Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 68.40 167.60 — —
—
’25 72.30 7.90 2.00 102.80
185.00
’24 (14.80) 11.50 20.10 (41.40)
(24.60)
’23 (0.20) (1.70) 41.50 66.00
105.60
’22 37.40 31.20 (11.40) (31.30)
25.90
’21 (49.80) (38.10) 75.80 (52.60)
(64.70)
’20 34.60 37.00 (38.30) 9.60
42.90
in millions of $

Free Cash Flow

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 193.60 108.00 — —
—
’25 51.10 (15.90) (18.10) 67.70
84.80
’24 (44.50) (3.10) (2.40) (54.60)
(104.60)
’23 (14.50) (24.00) 41.10 33.70
36.30
’22 11.40 5.50 (29.80) (46.70)
(59.60)
’21 (57.20) (56.60) 56.00 (89.50)
(147.30)
’20 28.70 33.40 (40.20) 9.20
31.10
in millions of $

EPS

Mar Jun Sep Dec Year
’26 3.23 2.39 — —
—
’25 0.28 (0.05) 0.15 0.02
0.42
’24 2.26 (0.03) 0.46 0.47
3.29
’23 (0.42) 0.07 (0.45) 0.30
(0.47)
’22 0.18 0.36 0.43 (1.24)
(0.15)
’21 (1.55) (0.39) (0.58) 0.59
(1.85)
’20 (0.03) (0.30) (0.65) (0.40)
(1.38)

Target Price Range

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Recommendation Rating

1.2
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Buy
2
3
Hold
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5
Sell
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 5.27 5.70 9.65 13.05 — — —
Low Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ 30.36 13.17 25.39 40.83 — — —
High Price
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1,956 2,939 2,971 2,906 — — —
Employees
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.42 0.74 0.75 0.87 — — —
Revenue/Emp
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 2,777.30 2,185.40 2,220.30 2,527.90 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.68% 4.01% 7.75% 10.14% — — —
Gross Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 33.40 (71.10) 309.80 2.70 — — —
EBT
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.20% (3.25%) 13.95% 0.11% ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
EBT Margin
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (14.10) (56.60) 306.70 15.80 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Net Income
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 73.40 79.00 86.70 91.80 — — —
Depreciation
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 30.39 23.65 23.93 26.84 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Revenue/Sh
‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.15) (0.47) 3.46 0.42 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Earnings/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.28 1.14 (0.27) 1.96 — — —
Cash Flow/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.94) (0.75) (0.86) (1.06) ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Capex/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.65) 0.39 (1.13) 0.90 — — —
Free CF/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 4.37 3.72 8.68 9.87 — — —
Book Value/Sh
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 91.40 92.40 92.80 94.20 ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡
Shares
‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ 0.00 0.00 5.27 93.29 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PE Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.27 0.50 0.76 1.46 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PS Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 1.87 3.20 2.10 3.97 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
PB Ratio
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 0.44 0.68 0.98 1.63 ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡
EV/Sales
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (20.42) 41.06 (20.87) 48.73 — — —
EV/FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 25.90 105.60 (24.60) 185.00 ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡ ‡‡‡
Op' Cash Flow
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (85.50) (69.30) (80.00) (100.20) ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ —
Capex
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (59.60) 36.30 (104.60) 84.80 — — —
FCF
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 267.10 4.10 343.60 507.70 — — —
Working Cap'
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 527.70 479.20 528.20 576.90 — — —
Total Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 472.20 388.90 492.50 441.30 — — —
Net Debt
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ 399.30 344.10 805.40 929.90 — — —
Sh' Equity
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (0.93%) (2.60%) 16.08% 1.82% — — —
ROA
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (10.77%) 2.34% 5.22% 7.21% — — —
ROIC
‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ ‡‡‡‡‡ (3.44%) (11.60%) 55.48% 4.61% — — —
ROE
predictions in italic, sparklines do not include predictions

Analyst Commentary (Summary)

Century Aluminum (CENX), a key U.S. aluminum producer, staged a stunning 2024 turnaround, swinging from a $52 million loss to $321 million profit—fueled by soaring prices above $3,000/ton, smelter restarts like Hawesville, and protective U.S. tariffs shielding against Chinese imports. Revenue stabilized at $2.2 billion after a 2023 dip, with analysts forecasting robust 15% growth in 2025 and a 14% CAGR through 2027, driven by autos, packaging demand, and geopolitical tailwinds from Russia-Ukraine disruptions and European energy crises. Margins flipped positive, ROE hit 63%, and book value doubled, positioning CENX for leveraged upside amid U.S. reshoring and Inflation Reduction Act incentives.

Yet, volatility persists: earnings projections swing wildly (EPS from $1.63 in 2025 to $6.72 in 2026), free cash flow remains erratic due to capex and energy costs (30% of ops), and heavy insider selling—$281 million with no buys—signals caution after the stock’s 80% surge past 2024 highs and 1,500% from 2020 lows. Valuations appear reasonable (trailing PE 5.3x, PS 0.76x) but stretch on forward metrics amid aluminum cycle risks like China oversupply or recessions. Analysts eye 13-39% upside, making CENX a compelling commodity play for risk-tolerant investors—if prices and power deals hold.

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Century Aluminum Company (CENX) Latest News

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14 Aug

4 , 6:00 AM
Trump supporters jeopardize a $4 billion aluminum plant central to US industrial policy, creating direct operational and regulatory risks for Century Aluminum Company. Risk to the $4 billion plant threatens core capacity expansion and long-term viability.

13 Aug

3 transcript www.fool.com, 8:15 PM
Century Aluminum (CENX) released its Q2 2026 earnings call transcript covering financial results and operational updates. Quarterly earnings details typically influence near-term sentiment and trading without shifting long-term strategy.

12 Aug

4 , 12:14 PM
Century Aluminum (CENX) stock briefly tops buy point. Earnings surge 357% amid strong trends. 357% earnings surge signals major positive shift in financial performance and investor sentiment.

8 Aug

4 , 11:23 PM
Century Aluminum reported strong Q2 earnings, prompting questions on whether the stock is 31% undervalued. Strong Q2 earnings directly affect financial outlook and investor sentiment for Century Aluminum.

4 , 4:11 PM
Century Aluminum returned to profit with full smelter utilization, triggering a 14.4% stock gain. Return to profit and full utilization represent major operational gains that strengthen earnings outlook and investor sentiment.

7 Aug

4 , 1:06 AM
Century Aluminum achieved record EBITDA in Q2 2026 earnings call while outlining strategic initiatives. Record EBITDA reflects strong financial results that can materially improve valuation and investor outlook.

3 , 10:00 AM
Century Aluminum (CENX) highlighted achievement of full production capacity and Oklahoma operations during its Q2 earnings call. Focus on full capacity and Oklahoma signals operational gains with moderate effects on future performance and market position.

6 Aug

4 , 4:05 PM
Century Aluminum Company reported its second quarter 2026 results. Quarterly earnings reports directly shape Century Aluminum Company's valuation and investor outlook.

3 transcript app.moby.co, 11:25 PM
Century Aluminum Company held its Q2 2026 earnings call covering financial results, production levels, cost management, and aluminum market outlook. Quarterly earnings call delivers updated financials and guidance that can shift near-term investor sentiment and valuation.

3 www.marketbeat.com, 8:03 PM
Century Aluminum Q2 earnings call highlighted financial performance, production levels, and market outlook for the company. Q2 earnings updates typically influence company valuation and investor decisions.

3 , 7:10 PM
Century Aluminum (CENX) Q2 earnings and revenues missed estimates. Q2 earnings miss may pressure short-term financial perception and stock movement for Century Aluminum.

5 Aug

4 , 6:00 AM
Pentagon war game exposed critical US aluminum supply risks months before Iran attacks, highlighting vulnerabilities that could drive policy shifts and increased demand for domestic producers including Century Aluminum Company (CENX). Revelation of aluminum supply chain risks points to likely government action and market changes that would substantially boost CENX operations and investor interest.

4 Aug

3 , 8:02 AM
Century Aluminum (CENX) prepares to release Q2 earnings, focusing on quarterly financial results and operational metrics. Q2 earnings release may shift short-term stock valuation and investor sentiment without fundamentally changing company trajectory.

27 Jul

4 www.counton2.com, 5:55 PM
Century Aluminum expands production at Mt Holly in Goose Creek. Production expansion at Mt Holly directly increases Century Aluminum capacity and revenue outlook.

4 , 9:00 AM
Commerce Secretary Lutnick, Senior Counselor to President Trump Dr. Navarro, and South Carolina Attorney General Wilson celebrate historic 10% increase in U.S. aluminum production tied to Century Aluminum Company (CENX). 10% U.S. aluminum production increase backed by senior Trump officials signals major positive shift for CENX operations and investor outlook.

3 , 7:09 PM
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick visited Century Aluminum Mt. Holly to celebrate its expansion with South Carolina leaders. High-level government visit to celebrate plant expansion signals policy support for Century Aluminum growth.

3 scdailygazette.com, 5:56 PM
Century Aluminum Company's South Carolina aluminum smelter has returned to full production after a decade at reduced capacity. Return to full output at the South Carolina smelter raises production volume and supports revenue growth for Century Aluminum.

25 Jul

4 , 8:10 AM
Century Aluminum (CENX) stock rose 11.3% after Mt. Holly expansion increased U.S. aluminum capacity 10%. Mt. Holly expansion raises Century Aluminum U.S. capacity 10% and lifts stock 11.3%.

4 , 5:11 AM
Century Aluminum expands Mt. Holly smelter, prompting questions whether CENX shares remain undervalued post-investment. Mt. Holly expansion adds significant aluminum capacity and alters Century Aluminum's long-term production outlook.

24 Jul

4 , 1:10 PM
Century Aluminum expands Mt. Holly smelter to increase U.S. aluminum output. Smelter expansion raises production capacity and strengthens domestic market position.

23 Jul

4 , 8:30 AM
Commerce Secretary Lutnick, Senator Tim Scott and Governor Henry McMaster mark 10% rise in U.S. aluminum output tied to Century Aluminum operations. 10% production increase marks major capacity expansion for Century Aluminum with direct positive effects on output and investor outlook.

20 Jul

4 , 5:48 PM
Century Aluminum commends President Trump's measures to boost domestic aluminum production. Trump policy favoring US aluminum output directly strengthens CENX operations and market standing.

6 Jul

3 www.marketbeat.com, 9:15 AM
Alcoa finalizes $4.1 billion South32 deal, triggering 9% stock drop that opens sector opportunities for Century Aluminum through shifting aluminum market dynamics and competitive realignment. Alcoa's large divestiture alters industry supply structure with moderate effects on Century Aluminum's positioning and near-term market sentiment.

25 Jun

4 www.mining-technology.com, 4:53 AM
Century Aluminum (CENX) signed an MoU with Brimstone to establish a US aluminium supply chain. MoU establishes strategic US supply chain partnership for core aluminium operations.

24 Jun

4 Business Wire, 9:00 AM
Century Aluminum signed an MOU with Brimstone to create the first U.S. mine-to-metal aluminum supply chain and support domestic industry expansion. MOU launches Century Aluminum into leading role for U.S. integrated aluminum production, materially shifting its strategic positioning.

10 Jun

4 www.marketbeat.com, 1:02 AM
Century Aluminum anticipates growth from tight aluminum markets, protective tariffs and its Oklahoma smelter operations. Strategic bets on market tightness, tariffs and smelter capacity signal major moves likely to shift company trajectory.

5 Jun

4 PR Newswire, 10:08 AM
APAA marks one year of President Trump's 50% Section 232 aluminum tariff and notes resulting historic US manufacturing investments that protect domestic producers. 50% Section 232 tariffs directly protect Century Aluminum from imports and strengthen its US market position.

26 May

3 Simply Wall St., 4:08 PM
Century Aluminum (CENX) faces valuation reassessment following sector rally and improved earnings sentiment. Sector rally combined with brighter earnings outlook drives moderate valuation impact for CENX.

16 May

4 Simply Wall St., 4:17 AM
Century Aluminum posted strong Q1 profits and restarted smelters, potentially altering its investment narrative through improved operations and earnings momentum. Strong Q1 profits and smelter restarts signal major operational gains that can significantly lift Century Aluminum's financial trajectory and market sentiment.

14 May

4 Insider Monkey, 6:51 PM
Century Aluminum Company (CENX) reported its Q1 adjusted EPS. Q1 adjusted EPS report signals key financial performance metrics that can drive significant stock volatility and investor reassessment of the company's trajectory.
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