Kaiser AluminumKALU
KALU
About: Kaiser Aluminum Corp produces and sells semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products predominantly to industrial customers. Its products include fabricated aluminum mill products such as flat-rolled (plate, sheet, and coil), extruded (rod, bar, hollows, and shapes), drawn (rod, bar, pipe, tube and wire) and certain cast aluminum products. Geographically, the company generates majority of its revenue from the United States.
Employees: 3,900
0
Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
14% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 25 | Existing positions closed: 22
0% less funds holding
Funds holding: 204 [Q4 2024] → 203 (-1) [Q1 2025]
5% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 74 | Existing positions reduced: 78
2.49% less ownership
Funds ownership: 96.03% [Q4 2024] → 93.54% (-2.49%) [Q1 2025]
16% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.09B [Q4 2024] → $913M (-$173M) [Q1 2025]
48% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $133K | Put options by funds: $254K
Research analyst outlook
2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$64
28%
downside
Avg. target
$69
23%
downside
High target
$74
17%
downside
2 analyst ratings
1 positive
50%
1 neutral
50%
0 negative
0%
JP Morgan Bill Peterson | 28%downside $64 | Neutral Maintained | 28 Apr 2025 |
Benchmark Josh Sullivan | 17%downside $74 | Buy Maintained | 21 Apr 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 5 articles about KALU published over the past 30 days
Negative
Benzinga
12 hours ago
Top 2 Materials Stocks You May Want To Dump This Quarter
As of July 10, 2025, two stocks in the materials sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
Neutral
Business Wire
2 days ago
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation Announces Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ: KALU) today announced that it plans to release its second quarter 2025 financial and operating results on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, after the market closes. The Company will host its quarterly conference call on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call can be directly accessed from the U.S. and Canada at (877) 423-9813 and accessed internationally at (201) 689-8573. The conference call ID numb.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
Kaiser Aluminum: Hold Was Right, Now Upgrading For 2025-2026 (Rating Upgrade)
Kaiser Aluminum is not my top aluminum pick; I prefer Norsk Hydro and European recyclers for core exposure. Previously rated KALU as 'HOLD' due to risks, but following my price targets would have yielded attractive entry points. Despite macro volatility, fundamentals for aluminum companies have improved, prompting a reassessment of KALU's prospects.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Kaiser (KALU) Shows Fast-paced Momentum But Is Still a Bargain Stock
Kaiser (KALU) made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
3 weeks ago
Should Value Investors Buy Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) Stock?
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.
Neutral
Business Wire
4 weeks ago
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation Announces Appointment of Glenda J. Minor to its Board of Directors
FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ: KALU) (“Kaiser” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Glenda J. Minor to serve as an independent director. Ms. Minor will serve as a Class II director with a term expiring at the Company's 2026 annual meeting of stockholders and will serve on the Board's audit and compensation committees. “We are very pleased to welcome Glenda Minor to our Board of Directors,” said Keith A. Harvey, Chair.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Are Investors Undervaluing Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) 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.
Neutral
Business Wire
1 month ago
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report
FRANKLIN, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ: KALU) today published its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting the Company's sustainable business practices and initiatives. The report reflects Kaiser's commitment to its corporate values—to be a preferred investment, a preferred supplier, a preferred employer, a preferred customer, and a valued corporate citizen. The report is available on the Company's website at https://www.kaiseraluminum.com. “I'm proud of our team.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Should Value Investors Buy Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) Stock?
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.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
4 Metal Fabrication Stocks to Watch Amid Improving Industry Trends
The outlook of the Zacks Metal Products - Procurement and Fabrication industry looks upbeat and stocks like SKFRY, AMBR, KALU and TRS are worth keeping an eye on.
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