Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) is a leading producer of fabricated aluminum products, providing high-performance solutions to a diverse range of industries. Established in 1946 as part of Kaiser Industries, the company became an independent public entity in 1986. With roots tracing to the pioneering work of industrialist Henry J. Kaiser, the company has grown into a specialist in precision aluminum manufacturing, blending heritage and innovation in its operations.

The company’s operations span the entire value chain, from primary aluminum smelting to secondary manufacturing processes. Its portfolio includes extruded products, specialty rolled plate and sheet, and precision forged components. Using advanced technologies and proprietary casting methods, Kaiser Aluminum supports critical applications requiring tight tolerances and high strength‐to‐weight ratios. Fabrication capabilities such as heat treating, finishing, and machining enable customers to integrate these products directly into complex assemblies.

Kaiser Aluminum serves a global customer base, with a strategic focus on North America. Its manufacturing network comprises smelting facilities in Washington State, rolling mills and extruders in California, Kentucky, and Mississippi, as well as forging operations positioned for efficient supply chain management. The company’s offerings are deployed in aerospace structures, defense systems, automotive components, industrial machinery, and semiconductor fabrication equipment. Close collaboration with original equipment manufacturers and tier‐one suppliers ensures customized solutions that meet stringent industry standards.

Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Friedhelm W. Loosen and a seasoned executive team, Kaiser Aluminum emphasizes operational excellence, sustainable growth, and customer‐driven innovation. The company invests in research and development to enhance product performance and reduce environmental impact, aligning strategies with emerging market trends. With a steadfast commitment to quality, safety, and service, Kaiser Aluminum continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner for complex metal fabrication needs.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $89.21 to $91.30
• 50-Day Range: $67.66 to $90.10
• 52-Week Range: $46.81 to $97.27
• Volume: 136,117 shs
• Average Volume: 136,786 shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.45 billion
• P/E Ratio: 33.59
• Dividend Yield: 3.43%
• Price Target: $69.00
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Kaiser Aluminum Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Kaiser Aluminum scored higher than 39% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 135th out of 182 stocks in the industrials sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 1.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Kaiser Aluminum has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.33, and is based on 1 buy rating, 2 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Kaiser Aluminum has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.9 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: 34.24%

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Kaiser Aluminum are expected to grow by 34.24% in the coming year, from $5.14 to $6.90 per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Kaiser Aluminum is 33.59, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.51.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Kaiser Aluminum is 33.59, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 25.26.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Kaiser Aluminum has a P/B Ratio of 2.16. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.51% of the float of Kaiser Aluminum has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Kaiser Aluminum has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kaiser Aluminum has recently increased by 14.35%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Kaiser Aluminum pays a meaningful dividend of 3.49%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

Dividend Growth

Kaiser Aluminum does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Kaiser Aluminum is 115.36%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Dividend Sustainability

Based on earnings estimates, Kaiser Aluminum will have a dividend payout ratio of 44.64% next year. This indicates that Kaiser Aluminum will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

2.51% of the float of Kaiser Aluminum has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Kaiser Aluminum has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.5, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Kaiser Aluminum has recently increased by 14.35%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.85

News Sentiment

Kaiser Aluminum has a news sentiment score of 0.85. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.68 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 9 news articles for Kaiser Aluminum this week, compared to 4 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

Only 3 people have searched for KALU on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

Only 1 people have added Kaiser Aluminum to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Kaiser Aluminum insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

Only 1.40% of the stock of Kaiser Aluminum is held by insiders.

Percentage Held by Institutions

99.29% of the stock of Kaiser Aluminum is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

KALU Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have KALU shares performed this year?

Kaiser Aluminum's stock was trading at $70.27 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, KALU stock has increased by 27.6% and is now trading at $89.68.

How were Kaiser Aluminum's earnings last quarter?

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ:KALU) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April, 23rd. The industrial products company reported $1.44 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.53 by $0.91. The firm's revenue was up 5.3% on a year-over-year basis.
Read the conference call transcript.

Does Kaiser Aluminum have any subsidiaries?

Kaiser Aluminum subsidiaries include Alcoa Warrick, Imperial, Kaiser Aluminum Fabricated Products LLC, Kaiser Aluminum Investments Company, Kaiser Aluminum Warrick, and Kaiser Aluminum Washington LLC.

Who are Kaiser Aluminum's major shareholders?

Kaiser Aluminum's top institutional investors include State of Alaska Department of Revenue (0.06%), Central Pacific Bank Trust Division (0.04%), Janney Montgomery Scott LLC (0.03%) and GAMMA Investing LLC. Insiders that own company stock include Keith Harvey, Ray Parkinson and Neal E West.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Kaiser Aluminum?

Shares of KALU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Kaiser Aluminum own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Kaiser Aluminum investors own include NVIDIA (NVDA), Meta Platforms (META), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Netflix (NFLX), Exxon Mobil (XOM) and Adobe (ADBE).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 4/23/2025
• Record date for 5/15 Dividend: 4/25/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/15 Dividend: 4/25/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/15/2025
• Today: 7/18/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/23/2025
• Record date for 8/15 Dividend: 7/25/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 8/15 Dividend: 7/25/2025
• Dividend Payable: 8/15/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: METAL PROC&FABR
• Sub-Industry: Aluminum
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:KALU
• Previous Symbol: OTC:KLUCQ
• CIK: 811596
• Web: www.kaiseraluminum.com
• Phone: (629) 252-7040
• Fax: 949-614-1930
• Employees: 4,000
• Year Founded: 1946

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Kaiser Aluminum: $69.00
• High Price Target: $74.00
• Low Price Target: $64.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: -24.1%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.33
• Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): $2.67
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 34.00
• Forward P/E Ratio: 17.68
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: $46.80 million
• Net Margins: 1.43%
• Pretax Margin: 2.24%
• Return on Equity: 7.02%
• Return on Assets: 2.06%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 1.38
• Current Ratio: 2.67
• Quick Ratio: 1.27

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $3.02 billion
• Price / Sales: 0.49
• Cash Flow: $10.22 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 8.89
• Book Value: $41.52 per share
• Price / Book: 2.19

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 16,150,000
• Free Float: 15,928,000
• Market Cap: $1.47 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 1.44