Century Aluminum Co (CENX)
NASDAQ:CENX
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CENX Stock Chart & Stats
$62.24
-$0.12(-0.64%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$62.24
-$0.12(-0.64%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$16.59 - $70.43
Previous CloseN/A
Volume284.02K
Average Volume (3M)1.58M
Market Cap
$6.81B
Enterprise Value$6.83B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$244.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$545.90M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.0
Beta2.19
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS Estimate
2.34Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)3.53
Shares Outstanding98,974,045
10 Day Avg. Volume1,819,408
30 Day Avg. Volume1,580,790
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 Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.69
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit21.19
Enterprise Value/Ebitda33.97
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$79.33Price Target Upside27.46% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)10.44
Revenue Forecast (FY)$3.39B
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 $16.59 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 $6.81B.
When is Century Aluminum Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
Century Aluminum Co’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 63 days.
How were Century Aluminum Co’s earnings last quarter?
Century Aluminum Co released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported $1.63 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.57 by $0.06.
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 2.34.
How many shares outstanding does Century Aluminum Co have?
Century Aluminum Co has 98,974,045 shares outstanding.
What happened to Century Aluminum Co’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Century Aluminum Co reported an EPS of $1.63 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.57. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.757%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Century Aluminum Co?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CENX
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Century Aluminum Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$79.33 (27.46% Upside)
$79.33 (27.46% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CENX Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 427.8K 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 ▲ 3.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.3%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
265.99%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
40.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
35.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Century Aluminum Co
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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a broadly positive outlook: strong Q1 operating and financial performance (notably adjusted EBITDA growth, higher realized prices, improved cash and reduced net debt), successful progress on Mt. Holly expansion and Grundartangi restart, and a supportive market backdrop due to Middle East disruptions that widen the global deficit. Near-term headwinds include higher energy and raw material costs, insurance reimbursement timing, Jamalco bauxite quality issues, and temporary production constraints tied to equipment and contractual lags. Management provided constructive Q2 guidance and highlighted material upside if current spot prices roll through in later quarters.View all CENX earnings summariesCENX Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$79.33
▲(27.46% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
13.73% Insiders
12.72% Mutual Funds
49.53% Other Institutional Investors
2.31% Public Companies and Individual Investors