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Kaiser Aluminum(NASDAQ) KALU

Market Cap$2.66BMarket 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)+670%
5 Year+59%
1 Year+117%
1 Month-1%
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$160.83
-1.08%
-1.76Today
After hours$160.54-$0.29 (-0.18%)
Kaiser Aluminum last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 162.592026-09-02
Kaiser Aluminum stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+4.56%USD 155.502026-08-26
1 month-0.79%USD 163.882026-08-03
3 month-12.61%USD 186.052026-06-04
Year to date+43.67%USD 113.172025-12-31
1 year+117.48%USD 74.762025-09-02
3 year+131.77%USD 70.152023-09-01
5 year+58.97%USD 102.272021-09-03
Since inception+669.79%USD 21.122006-06-15

Kaiser Aluminum Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$2.66BMarket 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)

$4.14B

Net Income (TTM)

$227.00M

EPS (TTM)

$13.49

P/E Ratio

12.05

Dividend

$3.08

Beta (Volatility)

1.39 (Average)

Price

$160.83

Volume

136,834.487

Open

$165.63

Previous Close

$160.77

Daily Range

$160.23 - $165.63

52-Week Range

$73.08 - $199.89

Estimated Earnings Date

Oct 21, 2026

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About Kaiser Aluminum

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation makes metal parts for planes and cars. These products help brands build stronger and lighter vehicles. The company also produces aluminum for food and beverage cans.

Shaping Aluminum for Global Industries

  • Packaging: Coated and bare aluminum coils used for food and beverage cans; Net sales were $580.4 million in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Aero/HS Products: High-strength plates and sheets for aerospace and defense applications; Net sales were $305.3 million in the second quarter of 2026.
  • GE Products: Rods, bars, and tubes for machinery and electronic components; Net sales were $280.7 million in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Automotive Extrusions: Structural parts and crash management systems created by forcing metal through shaped dies; Net sales were $90.2 million in the second quarter of 2026.

Investing in Capacity and Efficiency

  • Implemented a fourth coating line at the Warrick facility to increase production of high-margin packaging materials.
  • Completed modernization projects at the Trentwood plant to improve the quality of heat-treated aluminum plates.
  • Initiated the 2025 Restructuring Plan to reduce operating costs and streamline business activities.
  • Expanded advanced manufacturing capabilities in Columbia, New Jersey, for defense and high-technology applications.

How the Business Stays Competitive

Kaiser Aluminum uses a metal price neutrality strategy to protect profits from volatile raw material costs. This allows the business to focus on earning money from the manufacturing process rather than market price swings.

Key Results from Recent Quarters

  • Net sales reached $1.26 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 53% year over year.
  • Net income was $96.8 million in the second quarter of 2026, compared to $23.2 million in the second quarter of 2025.
  • Adjusted EBITDA—a measure of core operational profit—was $166.3 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2026.
  • Total liquidity, including cash and available credit, reached $628.4 million as of June 30, 2026.
  • Conversion Revenue was $437.0 million in the second quarter of 2026, up from $374.2 million year over year.

Evolution of a Specialty Producer

Kaiser Aluminum has evolved by focusing on high-barrier markets like aerospace and specialized food packaging. Its strategy of combining metal price hedging with targeted capacity expansion supports its role as a key industrial supplier.

AI Generated • Jul 24, 2026

Industry

Metals and Mining

Sector

Materials

Employees

3,840

CEO

Keith A. Harvey

Website

www.kaiseraluminum.com

Headquarters

Franklin, TN 37067, US

KALU Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

11.55%

Operating Margin

8.24%

Net Income Margin

5.49%

Return on Equity

26.29%

Return on Capital

9.79%

Return on Assets

7.80%

Earnings Yield

8.30%

Dividend Yield

1.89%

Payout Ratio

22.91%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$2.66BMarket 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

16.35M

Volume

136.83K

Avg. Volume

274.27K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$477.50M

Operating Income

$340.90M

EBITDA

$472.10M

Operating Cash Flow

$185.90M

Capital Expenditure

-$98.90M

Free Cash Flow

$87.00M

Cash & ST Invst.

$58.50M

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
Q32025-09-302.5%
Q42025-12-3110.1%
Q12026-03-3119.1%
Q22026-06-3013.5%
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
Q32025-09-3068.8%
Q42025-12-31-29.4%
Q12026-03-31120.8%
Q22026-06-3054.2%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$1.26B

+52.7%

Gross Profit

$169.10M

+139.2%

Gross Margin

13.46%

N/A

Market Cap

$2.66BMarket 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

$699.53K

N/A

Employees

3,800

N/A

Net Income

$96.80M

+317.2%

EBITDA

$164.30M

+128.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$58.50M

+346.6%

Total Debt

$1.07B

-3.4%

Accounts Receivable

$647.30M

+32.9%

Inventory

$848.10M

+42.4%

Long Term Debt

$1.06B

-3.5%

Short Term Debt

$9.20M

+21.1%

Return on Assets

7.80%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

15.03%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

$35.10M

+226.7%

Operating Cash Flow

$59.50M

+274.2%

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Questions About KALU

What is the current price of Kaiser Aluminum?

Kaiser Aluminum is trading at $160.77 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Kaiser Aluminum?

Over the past 52 weeks, Kaiser Aluminum has traded between $73.08 and $199.89.

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 $58.50M 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 1.89%.

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