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Century Aluminum (EY3) Stock Price & Analysis

EY3 Stock Chart & Stats

€29.86-€0.88(-2.86%)
At close: 5:30 PM GMT+1
EUR 30EUR 35EUR 40EUR 457 Aug18 Aug31 Aug16 Sep28 Sep7 Oct29 Oct
Day’s Range
EUR 29.57 - EUR 30.73
52-Week Range
EUR 22.56 - EUR 59.88
Previous Close
EUR 30.74
Volume
0
Average Volume (3M)
41
Market Cap
EUR 2.98B
Enterprise Value
EUR 5.04B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
EUR 343.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
EUR 480.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
5.5
Beta
1.39
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
2.39
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Expanded U.S. Capacity

The Mt. Holly restart expands Century’s productive base and should provide a recurring volume contribution after the partial Q2 ramp. Completing the project on time and on budget, with expected capital repayment by year-end 2026, supports longer-term operating leverage and earnings capacity.

Grundartangi Restart

An early restart at Grundartangi restores additional output sooner than planned and broadens Century’s operating capacity across regions. Once replacement transformers arrive in Q4, the site should have a clearer path toward normal production, supporting sustained shipment growth.

Improved Balance Sheet

Lower leverage and expanded equity give Century greater financial resilience than in prior years. Cash exceeding total debt after July receipts, alongside debt repayment, improves flexibility to fund operations, absorb aluminum-cycle pressure, and pursue capacity projects without relying as heavily on new borrowing.

Bears Say

Cyclical Earnings Durability

The sharp movement from losses to unusually strong recent profitability shows that earnings remain highly sensitive to aluminum prices, premiums, and operating conditions. This cyclicality makes current earnings power less dependable through a full business cycle and complicates durable margin planning.

Weak Cash Conversion

Reported profits are not converting fully into cash, particularly at the free-cash-flow level. That gap can reduce internally funded investment capacity and leave results more exposed to working-capital movements, even though recent operating cash generation and free cash flow improved from prior periods.

Jamalco Input Pressure

The bauxite-quality issue can raise processing costs and constrain Jamalco volumes beyond a single reporting period. Persisting for several quarters, it may dilute the benefit of stronger smelter output and pricing while management adjusts the mining plan and raw-material mix.

Century Aluminum News

EY3 FAQ

What was Century Aluminum’s price range in the past 12 months?
Century Aluminum lowest stock price was €22.56 and its highest was €59.88 in the past 12 months.
What is Century Aluminum’s market cap?
Century Aluminum’s market cap is €2.98B.
When is Century Aluminum’s upcoming earnings report date?
Century Aluminum’s next earnings report is estimated for Nov 05, 2026 (not yet confirmed), which is in 4 days.
How were Century Aluminum’s earnings last quarter?
Century Aluminum released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported €2.195 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of €2.082 by €0.113.
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 2.39.
How many shares outstanding does Century Aluminum have?
Century Aluminum has 98,993,290 shares outstanding.
What happened to Century Aluminum’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Century Aluminum reported an EPS of €2.195 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of €2.082. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 11.097%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Century Aluminum?
Hedge funds hold Century Aluminum shares: the largest hedge-fund position in Century Aluminum is 1,573,559,270 shares, and hedge funds increased their holdings by 1.8M shares last quarter.
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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