Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) Announces Earnings Results, Misses Expectations By $0.03 EPS

Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) released its earnings results on Wednesday. The industrial products company reported $1.53 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.56 by ($0.03), FiscalAI reports. Kaiser Aluminum had a return on equity of 10.67% and a net margin of 2.85%.The company had revenue of $929.00 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $902.00 million. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $0.33 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 21.4% on a year-over-year basis.

Kaiser Aluminum Price Performance

KALU traded down $1.19 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $139.38. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 358,538 shares, compared to its average volume of 195,984. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.26 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.20 and a beta of 1.42. Kaiser Aluminum has a twelve month low of $46.81 and a twelve month high of $150.00. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $124.80 and its 200 day simple moving average is $98.03. The company has a current ratio of 2.48, a quick ratio of 1.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29.

Kaiser Aluminum Announces Dividend

The firm also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 13th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 23rd were given a dividend of $0.77 per share. The ex-dividend date was Friday, January 23rd. This represents a $3.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.2%. Kaiser Aluminum’s dividend payout ratio is currently 55.70%.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Kaiser Aluminum

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in KALU. Summit Global Investments raised its holdings in Kaiser Aluminum by 148.3% in the 4th quarter. Summit Global Investments now owns 13,274 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,525,000 after buying an additional 7,927 shares during the period. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. increased its position in shares of Kaiser Aluminum by 81.8% during the fourth quarter. First Citizens Bank & Trust Co. now owns 5,215 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $599,000 after acquiring an additional 2,347 shares during the last quarter. State of Tennessee Department of Treasury raised its stake in shares of Kaiser Aluminum by 52.4% in the 4th quarter. State of Tennessee Department of Treasury now owns 11,747 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $1,440,000 after acquiring an additional 4,039 shares during the period. Mackenzie Financial Corp acquired a new position in shares of Kaiser Aluminum in the 4th quarter worth approximately $2,028,000. Finally, Empowered Funds LLC boosted its position in shares of Kaiser Aluminum by 8.0% during the 4th quarter. Empowered Funds LLC now owns 73,952 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $8,494,000 after purchasing an additional 5,460 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 99.29% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

KALU has been the subject of several research analyst reports. Wells Fargo & Company set a $120.00 price objective on Kaiser Aluminum and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Kaiser Aluminum in a report on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research downgraded shares of Kaiser Aluminum from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, December 29th. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Kaiser Aluminum from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, October 25th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their target price on shares of Kaiser Aluminum from $82.00 to $105.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, October 28th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $99.67.

Key Stories Impacting Kaiser Aluminum

Here are the key news stories impacting Kaiser Aluminum this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue and sales strength — Q4 net sales rose about 21% year‑over‑year to $929 million, topping prior-year comparables and signaling demand strength across end markets. Kaiser Aluminum Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst / momentum coverage — multiple Zacks pieces highlight KALU as a growth and momentum candidate, which can attract buyers and support multiple expansion if trends continue. 3 Best Momentum Stock Opportunities (KALU, FET, FNLPF)
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings vs. some estimates — the company reported $1.53 EPS for the quarter; several outlets (and the company release) frame this as a beat versus a $1.35 consensus, while other outlets use a slightly higher benchmark. This divergence in reported “beats” vs “misses” created mixed headlines. Company Press Release (Q4 Results)
• Negative Sentiment: EPS headline miss vs. Zacks benchmark — Zacks flagged that $1.53 missed its $1.56 consensus, which likely pressured sentiment among traders focused on beats vs. misses. Kaiser Aluminum Lags Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability remains modest — reported net margin (~2.9%) and ROE (~10.7%) are modest for a growth narrative; investors may be cautious until margins or guidance show sustainable improvement. MarketBeat KALU Summary

About Kaiser Aluminum

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation is a U.S.-based producer of semi‐fabricated aluminum products, serving a diverse range of industrial and specialty markets. The company’s offerings include extruded, rolled, and forged aluminum products designed to meet stringent performance requirements in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, and general engineering. By focusing on high‐value applications, Kaiser Aluminum aims to deliver lightweight, durable solutions that contribute to efficiency and innovation across its customer base.

Operationally, Kaiser Aluminum maintains a network of smelters, extrusion plants, and rolling mills located primarily in North America.