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

Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) issued 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. The business had revenue of $929.00 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $902.00 million. Kaiser Aluminum had a net margin of 3.34% and a return on equity of 12.88%. Kaiser Aluminum’s quarterly revenue was up 21.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $0.33 earnings per share.

Kaiser Aluminum Price Performance

Shares of KALU opened at $127.05 on Friday. The firm has a 50-day simple moving average of $125.81 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $98.52. The stock has a market cap of $2.06 billion, a PE ratio of 18.74 and a beta of 1.42. Kaiser Aluminum has a 1-year low of $46.81 and a 1-year high of $150.00. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29, a current ratio of 2.48 and a quick ratio of 1.08.

Kaiser Aluminum Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, February 13th. Shareholders of record on Friday, January 23rd were paid a dividend of $0.77 per share. This represents a $3.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, January 23rd. Kaiser Aluminum’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 55.70%.

More Kaiser Aluminum News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue beat: Kaiser reported Q4 net sales of $929M, roughly +21% YoY and above consensus, showing demand strength across end markets. Press Release
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst upgrade: Zacks upgraded KALU from “hold” to “strong-buy,” which can support demand for the shares and suggests some analysts view the company as a momentum/growth play. Zacks
• Positive Sentiment: Sector tailwinds: Coverage highlights KALU as a standout in a strong industrials rally (XLI up in 2026), which can attract momentum flows into the stock. Zacks Analyst Blog
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor materials available: The company posted its earnings presentation/slide deck and conference call materials — useful for digging into margin drivers, capex, and guidance details. Slide Deck
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple bullish write-ups: Several Zacks pieces profile KALU as a momentum/growth candidate — supportive for sentiment but not immediate catalysts. Zacks Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Short-interest data looks non-informative in recent reporting (reported as zero), so short squeezes or coverings are unlikely drivers based on available data. (Internal short-interest entries)
• Negative Sentiment: EPS miss: KALU reported adjusted EPS of $1.53 vs. consensus ~$1.56 — the earnings miss is the primary near-term negative catalyst hurting sentiment and price. Earnings Miss
• Negative Sentiment: Immediate market reaction: Shares gapped down at the open after the print and early coverage specifically called out the gap lower, reinforcing momentum to the downside. Gap-Down Report
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst downgrade/concern pieces: At least one commentary flagged a rating downgrade scenario and valuation/return concerns for 2026 estimates, which can pressure sentiment until guidance clarity is provided. Rating Downgrade Note

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Kaiser Aluminum

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Royal Bank of Canada lifted its stake in Kaiser Aluminum by 212.6% during the first quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 5,815 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $352,000 after purchasing an additional 3,955 shares in the last quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. acquired a new position in Kaiser Aluminum during the 1st quarter worth about $247,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. boosted its holdings in Kaiser Aluminum by 4.4% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 9,491 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $575,000 after acquiring an additional 397 shares during the period. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its position in Kaiser Aluminum by 2.7% in the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 41,971 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $2,544,000 after acquiring an additional 1,084 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC grew its position in Kaiser Aluminum by 323.6% in the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 55,190 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $3,346,000 after acquiring an additional 42,160 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 99.29% of the company’s stock.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

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

Kaiser Aluminum Company Profile

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.