Kaiser Aluminum Past Earnings Performance
Past criteria checks 5/6
Kaiser Aluminum has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 68.3%, while the Metals and Mining industry saw earnings declining at 2.7% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 6.5% per year. Kaiser Aluminum's return on equity is 24.1%, and it has net margins of 5.5%.
Key information
68.32%
Earnings growth rate
68.15%
EPS growth rate
| Metals and Mining Industry Growth | 26.40% |
| Revenue growth rate | 6.47% |
| Return on equity | 24.05% |
| Net Margin | 5.49% |
| Last Earnings Update | 30 Jun 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Jul 27
KALU: Aluminum Pricing Headwinds And Mixed Ratings Will Test Fair Value Outlook
The analyst fair value estimate for Kaiser Aluminum has increased from $159.33 to $169.25, as analysts factor in updated price targets, mixed rating changes, and revised assumptions on aluminum pricing and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Kaiser Aluminum reflects a mix of optimism and caution, with analysts updating price targets and ratings as they reassess aluminum pricing assumptions, scrap benefits, and valuation.Analysis Article • Jul 26
Results: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation Beat Earnings Expectations And Analysts Now Have New Forecasts
As you might know, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation ( NASDAQ:KALU ) just kicked off its latest second-quarter results with...Seeking Alpha • Jul 13
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.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...Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Kaiser Aluminum makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun 26 | 4,136 | 227 | 142 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 26 | 3,702 | 153 | 139 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 3,373 | 113 | 134 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 3,209 | 85 | 130 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 3,114 | 73 | 125 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 3,064 | 69 | 124 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 3,024 | 66 | 125 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 2,980 | 53 | 129 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 2,976 | 50 | 131 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 3,017 | 49 | 132 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 3,087 | 68 | 131 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 3,141 | 13 | 127 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 3,147 | 10 | 121 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 3,287 | -22 | 116 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 3,428 | -30 | 117 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 3,458 | -1 | 88 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 3,460 | -6 | 91 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 3,247 | -15 | 94 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 2,622 | -18 | 123 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 2,088 | -14 | 113 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 1,593 | -12 | 106 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 1,127 | 4 | 98 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 1,173 | 29 | 96 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 1,269 | 12 | 95 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 1,389 | 37 | 98 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 1,488 | 63 | 103 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 1,514 | 62 | 105 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 1,535 | 96 | 105 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 1,553 | 93 | 105 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 1,593 | 94 | 104 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 1,586 | 92 | 102 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 1,550 | 53 | 102 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 1,489 | 51 | 105 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 1,430 | 35 | 103 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 1,398 | 45 | 102 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 1,376 | 85 | 105 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 1,364 | 80 | 103 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 1,343 | 101 | 105 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 1,331 | 92 | 108 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 1,315 | 81 | 103 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 1,331 | 88 | 98 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 1,363 | 82 | 95 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 1,392 | -237 | 92 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 1,413 | -234 | 85 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: KALU has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: KALU's current net profit margins (5.5%) are higher than last year (2.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: KALU has become profitable over the past 5 years, growing earnings by 68.3% per year.
Accelerating Growth: KALU's earnings growth over the past year (209.3%) exceeds its 5-year average (68.3% per year).
Earnings vs Industry: KALU earnings growth over the past year (209.3%) exceeded the Metals and Mining industry 86.1%.
Return on Equity
High ROE: Whilst KALU's Return on Equity (24.05%) is high, this metric is skewed due to their high level of debt.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/09/13 03:28 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/09/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
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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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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 |