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Kaiser Aluminum

(NASDAQ) KALU

Current Price$156.75
Market Cap$2.56BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2006)+644%
5 Year+59%
1 Year+80%
1 Month-14%
Kaiser Aluminum last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 156.942026-07-20
Kaiser Aluminum stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.85%USD 158.282026-07-13
1 month-14.12%USD 182.752026-06-18
3 month+2.91%USD 152.502026-04-21
Year to date+38.09%USD 113.652025-12-31
1 year+79.91%USD 87.232025-07-18
3 year+122.25%USD 70.612023-07-21
5 year+59.26%USD 98.542021-07-21
Since inception+643.83%USD 21.212006-06-15

Kaiser Aluminum Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$2.56BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$3.70B

Net Income (TTM)

$153.40M

EPS (TTM)

$9.18

P/E Ratio

17.10

Dividend

$3.08

Beta (Volatility)

1.39 (Average)

Price

$156.75

Volume

624

Open

$160.18

Previous Close

$156.75

Daily Range

$155.01 - $160.40

52-Week Range

$71.44 - $195.96

Estimated Earnings Date

Jul 22, 2026

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About Kaiser Aluminum

Kaiser Aluminum makes aluminum parts for airplanes, food cans, and cars.

Manufacturers use these parts to build stronger and lighter everyday items.

The company sells products to industrial and packaging firms worldwide.

From Cans to Cockpits

  • Packaging Products: Bare and coated aluminum coils used for beverage and food cans; generated $498.4 million in net sales in Q1 2026.
  • Aerospace and Defense: High-strength plate and sheet used in aircraft and military vehicles; contributed $286.8 million to Q1 2026 net sales.
  • General Engineering: Alloy plates, rods, and tubes used for machinery and electronic devices; accounted for $240.3 million of Q1 2026 net sales.
  • Automotive Extrusions: Structural components and crash management systems for vehicles; provided $81.3 million in net sales for Q1 2026.

Building Better Factories

  • Modernized the Trentwood facility to reduce manufacturing costs and improve the quality of aerospace products.
  • Installed a fourth coating line at Warrick to increase capacity for high-margin packaging materials.
  • Issued $500 million in Senior Notes in 2025 to support long-term financial flexibility and debt management.
  • Launched a restructuring plan in 2025 to reduce operating costs and improve business efficiency.

The Metal Price Middleman

Kaiser Aluminum operates under a metal price neutrality model. This strategy passes the fluctuating cost of raw aluminum directly to customers. It allows the company to earn profits primarily from the technical process of shaping the metal.

Recent Results at a Glance

  • Net sales reached $1.1 billion in Q1 2026, up 42.4% year-over-year.
  • Net income hit $62.5 million in Q1 2026, up 189.4% from the previous year.
  • Free cash flow hit $68.5 million in Q1 2026, up 264.4% year-over-year.
  • Shipment volume rose to 294.4 million pounds in Q1 2026, up 7% year-over-year.

Evolution of a Specialist

Kaiser Aluminum has transitioned to focus on high-demand markets like aerospace and packaging. This emphasis on technically difficult products and a neutral pricing model helps protect margins from volatile commodity markets.

AI Generated • Apr 27, 2026

Industry

Metals and Mining

Sector

Materials

Employees

3,840

CEO

Keith A. Harvey

Website

www.kaiseraluminum.com

Headquarters

Franklin, TN 92610-2831, US

KALU Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

10.24%

Operating Margin

6.62%

Net Income Margin

4.14%

Return on Equity

18.68%

Return on Capital

9.79%

Return on Assets

5.50%

Earnings Yield

5.85%

Dividend Yield

1.96%

Payout Ratio

33.90%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$2.56BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

16.34M

Volume

624

Avg. Volume

280.93K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$379.10M

Operating Income

$245.20M

EBITDA

$379.80M

Operating Cash Flow

$142.30M

Capital Expenditure

-$118.10M

Free Cash Flow

$24.20M

Cash & ST Invst.

$30.00M

Total Debt

$1.07B

Kaiser Aluminum Performance Analysis

Kaiser Aluminum annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 3,427,900,00030.7%
20232023-12-31USD 3,087,000,000-9.9%
20242024-12-31USD 3,024,000,000-2.0%
20252025-12-31USD 3,373,000,00011.5%
Kaiser Aluminum sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-305.9%
Q32025-09-302.5%
Q42025-12-3110.1%
Q12026-03-3119.1%
Kaiser Aluminum annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -1.8659.3%
20232023-12-31USD 2.93N/A
20242024-12-31USD 4.0337.6%
20252025-12-31USD 6.7768.1%
Kaiser Aluminum sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22025-06-307.6%
Q32025-09-3068.8%
Q42025-12-31-29.4%
Q12026-03-31120.8%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$1.11B

+42.4%

Gross Profit

$133.20M

+28.1%

Gross Margin

12.03%

N/A

Market Cap

$2.56BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$674.87K

N/A

Employees

3,800

N/A

Net Income

$62.50M

+189.4%

EBITDA

$127.20M

+81.7%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q1 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$30.00M

+40.8%

Total Debt

$1.07B

-0.4%

Accounts Receivable

$604.50M

+32.0%

Inventory

$799.00M

+39.6%

Long Term Debt

$1.06B

-0.5%

Short Term Debt

$9.30M

+17.7%

Return on Assets

5.50%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

11.21%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$68.50M

+264.4%

Operating Cash Flow

$87.90M

+54.2%

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Questions About KALU

What is the current price of Kaiser Aluminum?

Kaiser Aluminum is trading at $156.75 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Kaiser Aluminum?

Over the past 52 weeks, Kaiser Aluminum has traded between $71.44 and $195.96.

How much debt does Kaiser Aluminum have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Kaiser Aluminum reported total debt of $1.07B.

How much cash does Kaiser Aluminum have on hand?

Kaiser Aluminum reported $30.00M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Kaiser Aluminum’s dividend yield?

Kaiser Aluminum currently has a dividend yield of 1.96%.

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