Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) Stock Overview
Manufactures and sells semi-fabricated specialty aluminum mill products. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 5/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$158.28 |
| 52 Week High | US$195.96 |
| 52 Week Low | US$71.44 |
| Beta | 1.58 |
| 1 Month Change | -16.97% |
| 3 Month Change | 11.10% |
| 1 Year Change | 78.48% |
| 3 Year Change | 106.09% |
| 5 Year Change | 44.80% |
| Change since IPO | 352.88% |
Recent News & Updates
Seeking Alpha • 10h
Kaiser Aluminum: Markets Starting To Soften, Lowering PT
Summary Kaiser Aluminum is rated 'Hold' with a reduced price target of $105/share, reflecting overvaluation and sector headwinds. KALU faces structural disadvantages: low scrap utilization, high aerospace exposure, and elevated leverage versus peers like Constellium and Alcoa. Aluminum market fundamentals are weakening, with price declines expected into 2H26 and KALU's growth prospects now more limited. Insider selling, high P/E multiples (18–21x vs. sector 12–14x), and softer growth forecasts reinforce a cautious stance on KALU. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrative Update • Jul 10
KALU: Mixed Rating Shifts Will Test Earnings Resilience And Scrap Spread Exposure
The analyst price target for Kaiser Aluminum has been revised from $170 to $179, reflecting updated views from recent research, where analysts cite mixed aluminum price forecasts, valuation concerns, and differing expectations around the company's exposure to aluminum scrap spreads. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Kaiser Aluminum shows a split view, with some cautious voices, but also a set of bullish analysts who are willing to assign higher price targets based on their assessment of valuation, execution and potential growth drivers.
Narrative Update • Jun 26
KALU: Tariff Headlines And Execution Risks Will Challenge Elevated Earnings Expectations
The Analyst Price Target for Kaiser Aluminum has been updated from $106.50 to about $159.33 as analysts factor in revised assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. This reflects a more balanced mix of recent initiations, downgrades, and target increases across the Street.Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • 10h
Kaiser Aluminum: Markets Starting To Soften, Lowering PT
Summary Kaiser Aluminum is rated 'Hold' with a reduced price target of $105/share, reflecting overvaluation and sector headwinds. KALU faces structural disadvantages: low scrap utilization, high aerospace exposure, and elevated leverage versus peers like Constellium and Alcoa. Aluminum market fundamentals are weakening, with price declines expected into 2H26 and KALU's growth prospects now more limited. Insider selling, high P/E multiples (18–21x vs. sector 12–14x), and softer growth forecasts reinforce a cautious stance on KALU. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Jul 10
KALU: Mixed Rating Shifts Will Test Earnings Resilience And Scrap Spread Exposure
The analyst price target for Kaiser Aluminum has been revised from $170 to $179, reflecting updated views from recent research, where analysts cite mixed aluminum price forecasts, valuation concerns, and differing expectations around the company's exposure to aluminum scrap spreads. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Kaiser Aluminum shows a split view, with some cautious voices, but also a set of bullish analysts who are willing to assign higher price targets based on their assessment of valuation, execution and potential growth drivers.Narrative Update • Jun 26
KALU: Tariff Headlines And Execution Risks Will Challenge Elevated Earnings Expectations
The Analyst Price Target for Kaiser Aluminum has been updated from $106.50 to about $159.33 as analysts factor in revised assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E. This reflects a more balanced mix of recent initiations, downgrades, and target increases across the Street.New Narrative • Apr 17
Packaging And Aerospace Capacity Expansion Will Reshape Long Term Earnings Power
Catalysts About Kaiser Aluminum Kaiser Aluminum produces fabricated aluminum products serving aerospace, packaging, general engineering, automotive and other industrial markets. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Analysis Article • Jan 17
Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.77
The board of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation ( NASDAQ:KALU ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 13th of...Analysis Article • Jan 07
A Look At The Fair Value Of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ:KALU)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Kaiser Aluminum is US$133 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Kaiser...Analysis Article • Dec 20
Investors Appear Satisfied With Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's (NASDAQ:KALU) Prospects As Shares Rocket 27%
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation ( NASDAQ:KALU ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 27% gain in the last...Analysis Article • Oct 30
Impressive Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU)
Unsurprisingly, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's ( NASDAQ:KALU ) stock price was strong on the back of its healthy...Analysis Article • Oct 18
Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.77
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's ( NASDAQ:KALU ) investors are due to receive a payment of $0.77 per share on 14th of...Analysis Article • Jul 24
Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.77
The board of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation ( NASDAQ:KALU ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.77 per share...Analysis Article • Jul 15
Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • May 20
There's Reason For Concern Over Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's (NASDAQ:KALU) Massive 35% Price Jump
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation ( NASDAQ:KALU ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great...Analysis Article • Apr 19
Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.77
The board of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation ( NASDAQ:KALU ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of $0.77 per share...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's (NASDAQ:KALU) 26% Dip Still Leaving Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Its P/ERatio
The Kaiser Aluminum Corporation ( NASDAQ:KALU ) share price has fared very poorly over the last month, falling by a...Analysis Article • Feb 27
Kaiser Aluminum's (NASDAQ:KALU) Weak Earnings May Only Reveal A Part Of The Whole Picture
The subdued market reaction suggests that Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's ( NASDAQ:KALU ) recent earnings didn't contain...Analysis Article • Feb 11
Some Confidence Is Lacking In Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's (NASDAQ:KALU) P/E
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 24.5x Kaiser Aluminum Corporation ( NASDAQ:KALU ) may be sending bearish...Analysis Article • Jan 19
Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.77
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation ( NASDAQ:KALU ) will pay a dividend of $0.77 on the 14th of February. This makes the...Analysis Article • Dec 12
Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Nov 26
With EPS Growth And More, Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) Makes An Interesting Case
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • Nov 11
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ:KALU) Shares Could Be 37% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Kaiser Aluminum's estimated fair value is US$133 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Kaiser Aluminum...Analysis Article • Oct 19
Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.77
The board of Kaiser Aluminum Corporation ( NASDAQ:KALU ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 15th of...Seeking Alpha • Aug 30
Kaiser Aluminum: An Upside Going Into 2024-2025
Summary Kaiser Aluminum remains a "Hold" due to its high volatility, leveraged position, and lack of clear conservative upside despite solid yield and operational strategies. The company has shown good long-term potential but faces short-term challenges, including lower shipments and conversion rates, impacting market performance. Current valuation and credit rating (BB-) do not meet my criteria for a safe and conservative investment, requiring a price drop below $70/share. I focus on buying undervalued stocks with clear upside; Kaiser Aluminum does not currently meet these criteria, but I will monitor for future opportunities. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Aug 23
Some Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ:KALU) Shareholders Look For Exit As Shares Take 27% Pounding
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation ( NASDAQ:KALU ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a...Analysis Article • Jul 25
Is Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ:KALU) Trading At A 42% Discount?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Kaiser Aluminum is US$161 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Analysis Article • Jul 04
Revenues Working Against Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's (NASDAQ:KALU) Share Price
With a price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x Kaiser Aluminum Corporation ( NASDAQ:KALU ) may be sending bullish...Shareholder Returns
| KALU | US Metals and Mining | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -11.5% | -1.3% | 0.1% |
| 1Y | 78.5% | 50.2% | 20.3% |
Return vs Industry: KALU exceeded the US Metals and Mining industry which returned 50.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: KALU exceeded the US Market which returned 20.3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| KALU volatility | |
|---|---|
| KALU Average Weekly Movement | 6.9% |
| Metals and Mining Industry Average Movement | 9.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.3% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: KALU has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: KALU's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 3,800 | Keith Harvey | www.kaiseraluminum.com |
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells semi-fabricated specialty aluminum mill products. It offers flat-rolled plate, sheet, and coil; extruded rod, bar, hollows, and shapes; drawn rod, bar, pipe, tube, and wire; and cast aluminum products. The company also offers aero/HS products, such as heat-treated plates and sheets, hard alloy extruded shapes, cold finish rods and bars, and seamless drawn tubes and billets used for end uses in the global aerospace, space, and defense industries, as well as packaging products, including bare and coated 3000 and 5000-series alloy aluminum coils used in beverage and food packaging industry.
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation Fundamentals Summary
| KALU fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$2.59b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$153.40m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$3.70b |
16.7x
P/E Ratio0.7x
P/S RatioIs KALU overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| KALU income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$3.70b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$3.20b |
| Gross Profit | US$502.00m |
| Other Expenses | US$348.60m |
| Earnings | US$153.40m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
Jul 22, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 9.47 |
| Gross Margin | 13.56% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.14% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 118.3% |
How did KALU perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.9%
Current Dividend Yield33%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/07/13 23:13 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/07/13 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation is covered by 17 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Paul Luther | BofA Global Research |
| Jorge Beristain | Deutsche Bank |
| Sohail Tharani | Goldman Sachs |