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Century Aluminum

15.59 USD
-0.20
1.27%
At close Apr 17, 4:00 PM EDT
After hours
15.59
+0.00
0.00%
1 day
-1.27%
5 days
4.56%
1 month
-23.77%
3 months
-24.79%
6 months
-8.02%
Year to date
-13.05%
1 year
-10.97%
5 years
285.89%
10 years
15.91%
 

About: Century Aluminum Co produces primary aluminum standard grade and value-added products. The firm operates smelter facilities in the United States and Iceland. The majority of revenue is generated from Glencore, which agreed to purchase nearly all of Century Aluminum's North American production. Century purchases nearly all of its alumina from Glencore. The company produces high purity aluminum, standard grade aluminum sow and tee bars, and value-added billet and foundry products. Century also owns a carbon anode production facility in the Netherlands.

Employees: 2,939

0
Funds holding %
of 7,407 funds
Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

202% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $66.2M | Put options by funds: $21.9M

100% more funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 2 [Q3] → 4 (+2) [Q4]

90% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 57 | Existing positions closed: 30

89% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $891M [Q3] → $1.68B (+$793M) [Q4]

40.41% more ownership

Funds ownership: 59.19% [Q3] → 99.6% (+40.41%) [Q4]

13% more funds holding

Funds holding: 196 [Q3] → 222 (+26) [Q4]

0% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 68 | Existing positions reduced: 68

Research analyst outlook

1 Wall Street Analyst provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target
$22
41%
upside
Avg. target
$22
41%
upside
High target
$22
41%
upside

1 analyst rating

positive
100%
neutral
0%
negative
0%
BMO Capital
Katja Jancic
31% 1-year accuracy
4 / 13 met price target
41%upside
$22
Outperform
Upgraded
24 Feb 2025

Financial journalist opinion

Based on 13 articles about CENX published over the past 30 days

Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Century (CENX) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Century (CENX) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
Century (CENX) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 day ago
Are Investors Undervaluing Century Aluminum (CENX) Right Now?
Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.
Are Investors Undervaluing Century Aluminum (CENX) Right Now?
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 days ago
Growth Without The Premium: 6 Value Stocks For April
In this period of extreme market turbulence, large-cap value stocks are outperforming large-cap growth stocks by nearly 8% YTD. This is a seismic shift in the style regime, as mega-cap growth has typically dominated performance. The Magnificent Seven are underperforming the S&P 500 on average -17.77% vs. -7.64% YTD. Value stocks have come into favor due to their defensive characteristics, hailing from sectors that are more resilient in economic downturns due to their essential nature.
Growth Without The Premium: 6 Value Stocks For April
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
5 Top-Ranked Mid-Cap Stocks to Buy for a Stellar Portfolio
Five mid-cap stocks have strong revenues and earnings growth potential for 2025. These are: EAT, MAT, CENX, SKYW, ANIP.
5 Top-Ranked Mid-Cap Stocks to Buy for a Stellar Portfolio
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Buy These 4 Stocks With Solid Net Profit Margins to Enhance Return
Here, we present four stocks, WLDN, LMB, CENX and DAVE, with solid net profit margins that can contribute to making a strong portfolio.
Buy These 4 Stocks With Solid Net Profit Margins to Enhance Return
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
How Much Upside is Left in Century (CENX)? Wall Street Analysts Think 29.4%
The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 29.4% in Century (CENX). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.
How Much Upside is Left in Century (CENX)? Wall Street Analysts Think 29.4%
Positive
Fox Business
3 weeks ago
Top producer of primary aluminum unveils how Trump tariffs will benefit US manufacturing
Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary breaks down the national and economic impact from President Trump's tariff policies, how it affects his business and the building of a new smelter.
Top producer of primary aluminum unveils how Trump tariffs will benefit US manufacturing
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
4 weeks ago
Century Aluminum Names Veteran Executive Peter Trpkovski Chief Financial Officer
CHICAGO, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:CENX) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Peter Trpkovski to be the Company's next Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Century Aluminum Names Veteran Executive Peter Trpkovski Chief Financial Officer
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Century Aluminum (CENX) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
Does Century Aluminum (CENX) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
Century Aluminum (CENX) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
Negative
Zacks Investment Research
4 weeks ago
Are Industrial Products Stocks Lagging Century Aluminum (CENX) This Year?
Here is how Century Aluminum (CENX) and Mueller Water Products (MWA) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Are Industrial Products Stocks Lagging Century Aluminum (CENX) This Year?
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