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Alcoa Corporation · Materials · Aluminum
Last
$65.31
−$5.10 (−7.24%) 12:29 PM ET
Prev close $70.41
Open $64.39
Day high $67.49
Day low $63.09
Volume 5,199,625
Avg vol 6,085,377
Mkt cap
$18.58B
P/E ratio
14.95
FY Revenue
$12.83B
EPS
4.37
Gross Margin
16.94%
Sector
Materials
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Alcoa Corporation
Alcoa’s share price is in the upper end of its 52-week range with very strong 6–12 month returns and price action currently tracking above short- and medium-term moving averages. Fundamentals show positive net income and operating cash flow growth but also thin operating margins and modest free cash flow efficiency. Valuation appears moderate on earnings and EBITDA metrics while free cash flow-based multiples are richer, and positioning is accompanied by manageable leverage and only moderate short interest.
AI summarized at 12:17 AM ET, 2026-04-01
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 68 SWING: 74 LONG: 63
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
+95% (Above avg)
Vol/Avg: 1.95×
RSI
58.12 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.00 (Weak)
MACD: 0.03 Signal: 0.04
Short-Term
+0.26 (Strong)
MACD: 2.74 Signal: 2.48
Long-Term
+0.65 (Strong)
MACD: 3.04 Signal: 2.39
Intraday trend score 58.20

Latest news

AA 12 articles Positive: 7 Neutral: 2 Negative: 3
Negative Benzinga • Erica Kollmann
Alcoa Stock Drops After Q1 Results Fall Short: Details

Alcoa Corp. reported Q1 earnings of $1.40 per share, missing analyst estimates of $1.49, and quarterly revenue of $3.19 billion, falling short of the $3.3 billion Street estimate and down from $3.37 billion year-over-year. The company attributed results to improved profitability from higher aluminum prices but faced headwinds including a 5% sequential decline in Alumina production and a 31% sequential decrease in third-party alumina shipments due to lower external sourcing, seasonal factors, and Australian shipment delays. Alcoa stock fell 5.55% to $66.50 in after-hours trading.

AA earnings miss revenue shortfall Alcoa aluminum prices production decline shipment delays Australia
Sentiment note

Alcoa missed both earnings per share ($1.40 vs. $1.49 estimate) and revenue ($3.19B vs. $3.3B estimate) expectations. Revenue also declined year-over-year from $3.37 billion. Production and shipments declined sequentially, and the stock fell 5.55% in after-hours trading, reflecting investor disappointment despite management's positive commentary on aluminum prices.

Neutral Benzinga • Erica Kollmann
ASML, JPMorgan And More Stocks With Earnings This Week

Earnings season kicks off with major financial institutions and tech companies reporting this week. Goldman Sachs beat estimates on Monday, while JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, and other banks report Tuesday-Wednesday. Netflix reports Thursday with focus on ad-tier scaling and subscriber retention. Investors are watching for macroeconomic guidance and geopolitical risk assessments from banking leaders.

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Sentiment note

Scheduled to report after Thursday's market close; no performance data or expectations provided.

Negative Benzinga • Piero Cingari
Earnings Volatility Watch: This Stock Could Move 30% In A Single Day This Week

First-quarter 2026 earnings season opens with unusually high stakes following the U.S.-Iran war's impact on oil markets and supply chains. Major banks dominate the calendar, with focus on loan demand and credit stress. Options markets are pricing single-digit to nearly 30% post-earnings swings across 10 large-cap companies, with Wipro showing the most extreme volatility expectations at 30.09% implied move.

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Sentiment note

EPS expected to fall 29.91% year-over-year as higher energy input costs bite into margins; revenues also declining 2.99%. Results will reveal impact of trade tariffs and energy cost pressures on commodity-linked manufacturers.

Positive Benzinga • Nabaparna Bhattacharya
VinFast, Alcoa, And Regencell Are Among the Top 10 Large-Cap Gainers Last Week (March 30-April 2): Are the Others in Your Portfolio?

U.S. large-cap stocks posted strong gains during the shortened week of March 30-April 2. VinFast Auto led with a 42.77% jump driven by strong EV momentum and Canadian rebates. Alcoa gained 24.12% on bullish commodities sentiment amid Middle East conflict resolution expectations. Other notable gainers included SBA Communications (23.22%), Equinox Gold (20.98%), and several precious metals miners, with gains ranging from 15-19%.

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Sentiment note

Gained 24.12% this week as aluminum-related companies benefited from bullish commodities sentiment on expectations for swift conclusion to Middle East conflict

Positive Benzinga • Stjepan Kalinic
Copper-Aluminum Divergence Unveils The Complex Iran War Impact

The Middle East conflict has created divergent impacts on industrial metals. Aluminum faces severe supply constraints due to damaged production facilities and blocked alumina shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing prices to four-year highs near $3,500/ton. Copper, however, risks demand destruction if oil prices spike above $150/barrel, potentially pushing the market into surplus and prices below $10,000/ton. High-cost copper producers face significant earnings pressure, while aluminum producers benefit from supply-driven rallies.

AA CENX SCCO COPX Iran conflict aluminum supply shock copper demand risk Strait of Hormuz
Sentiment note

Aluminum producer benefiting from supply-driven rally; shares surged 12.45% since conflict began due to constrained aluminum supply and higher prices near four-year highs.

Positive Benzinga • Piero Cingari
Stocks Rise As Powell's Remarks Cool Rate Fears: What's Moving Markets Monday?

U.S. equity markets rebounded from seven-month lows on Monday as President Trump disclosed negotiations with Iran and Fed Chair Powell downplayed imminent rate hikes, calling tariffs a 'one-time price bump.' Treasury yields fell significantly, boosting financial, materials, and real estate sectors. Major indices gained broadly, with the S&P 500 up 0.7%, Dow up 1.1%, and Nasdaq 100 up 0.5%.

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Sentiment note

Materials sector leader with +12.55% gain, benefiting from lower rates and broad sector recovery

Negative Benzinga • Piero Cingari
S&P 500 Slides, Gold Crashes As $100 Oil Stokes Stagflation Fears: What's Moving Markets Thursday?

Markets sold off sharply on March 19, 2026, as Iranian strikes on Gulf energy infrastructure pushed crude oil above $100/barrel, triggering stagflation concerns. The S&P 500 hit its lowest close since mid-November, while the Federal Reserve's hawkish stance and rising inflation projections pushed Treasury yields higher. Gold plummeted 4.5% as real yields climbed, while energy stocks surged and precious metals miners collapsed.

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Sentiment note

Fell 9.51% as aluminum prices dropped 4.73% amid broader metals complex weakness and risk-off sentiment

Positive Benzinga • Stjepan Kalinic
Aluminum At Highs As Supply Squeeze Boosts Alcoa Outlook

Global aluminum prices have surged to multi-year highs above $3,540 per metric ton due to geopolitical disruptions and energy constraints. Bahrain's Alba smelter shut down 19% of capacity due to shipping bottlenecks through the Strait of Hormuz, while Qatar's Qatalum reduced output to 60% after gas supply suspension. These Middle East disruptions, combined with China's production caps and AI data center energy demand, have tightened supply. Analysts have upgraded Alcoa's outlook, with JPMorgan raising it to neutral and UBS raising its price target to $70.

AA SOUHY IYM aluminum prices supply squeeze shipping disruptions Strait of Hormuz energy constraints
Sentiment note

Stock upgraded by major analysts (JPMorgan to neutral from underweight with $68 target; UBS raised target to $70 from $48) due to tightening aluminum supply fundamentals and higher prices benefiting producers. Stock up 12.47% year-to-date and approaching 52-week highs.

Positive Benzinga • Stjepan Kalinic
Middle East Conflict Ignites Aluminum, Resurfaces Domestic Issues

Aluminum prices surged to their highest level in four years after Aluminium Bahrain suspended deliveries due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions, reaching $3,418 per ton. The shortage highlights the U.S.'s vulnerability with only six primary smelters remaining and less than 1% of global supply. Domestic producers face challenges competing for affordable electricity as tech giants bid up power prices for data centers.

AA CENX AMZN MSFT aluminum prices supply disruption Strait of Hormuz domestic smelting capacity
Sentiment note

Aluminum price surge to 4-year highs benefits primary smelter operators. Alcoa, as the largest domestic operator, stands to gain from elevated prices and supply constraints, though long-term challenges from high electricity costs remain.

Neutral The Motley Fool • Eric Trie
Stock Market Today, Feb. 26: UiPath Advances as It Moves to Shape Agentic AI Standards

UiPath shares rose 7.80% to $10.71 after joining the Agentic AI Foundation as a Gold Member, positioning itself to shape standards in agent-based AI automation. The company reported its first GAAP-profitable quarter with 16% revenue growth to $411 million, though the stock remains down 84% since its 2021 IPO. Investors are watching whether this role in agentic AI standards translates to higher adoption and accelerated spending.

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Sentiment note

Mentioned as RPA industry peer with minimal movement, down 2.20% on the day. No specific company news or analysis provided.

Positive GlobeNewswire Inc. • Marketsandmarkets
Aluminum Extrusion Market worth $166.65 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.0%, says MarketsandMarkets™

The global aluminum extrusion market is estimated at USD 111.88 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 166.65 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 7.0%. Growth is driven by rising demand from construction, automotive, and electronics sectors, with Asia Pacific leading regional expansion. Key challenges include high energy consumption and raw material cost volatility.

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Sentiment note

Major global aluminum extrusion player with established market presence and robust business strategies positioned to benefit from 7.0% CAGR growth.

Positive Benzinga • Lekha Gupta
Why Is Alcoa Stock Trading Higher On Wednesday?

Alcoa shares rose 5.18% on Wednesday following an agreement with the Australian Federal Government to modernize its mining approvals framework. The company will conduct a Strategic Assessment through 2045 while continuing operations at Huntly and Willowdale mines. Alcoa agreed to pay $36 million (AUD 55 million) in enforceable undertakings related to past land clearing and will take a $19 million charge to Q4 2025 results. The company commits to limiting annual clearing to 800 hectares and increasing rehabilitation to 1,000 hectares by 2027.

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Sentiment note

Stock trading 5.18% higher on news of modernized approvals framework agreement, which provides operational clarity and long-term certainty through 2045. Despite $36 million settlement and $19 million charge, the agreement reduces regulatory uncertainty and aligns with sustainability commitments, supporting the company's long-term strategy.

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