Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) to Buyback $300.00 million in Outstanding Shares

Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) declared that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback plan on Thursday, March 12th, RTT News reports. The company plans to repurchase $300.00 million in outstanding shares. This repurchase authorization allows the industrial products company to reacquire up to 8.8% of its shares through open market purchases. Shares repurchase plans are often an indication that the company’s management believes its stock is undervalued.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently weighed in on CSTM shares. BMO Capital Markets upped their price target on shares of Constellium from $25.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Constellium in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research upgraded Constellium from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Friday, February 20th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on Constellium from $25.00 to $29.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, February 19th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on Constellium from $26.00 to $29.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, February 19th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, four have issued a Buy rating and one has given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $29.00.

Constellium Stock Down 3.2%

Shares of CSTM traded down $0.81 during trading on Thursday, reaching $24.52. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 2,207,619 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,842,089. The company has a fifty day moving average of $23.63 and a two-hundred day moving average of $18.72. Constellium has a twelve month low of $7.32 and a twelve month high of $27.41. The company has a market cap of $3.31 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 12.71 and a beta of 1.48. The company has a quick ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 1.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.96.

Constellium (NYSE:CSTM) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The industrial products company reported $0.80 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.36 by $0.44. The business had revenue of $2.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.05 billion. Constellium had a net margin of 3.23% and a return on equity of 32.14%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 27.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company earned ($0.34) earnings per share. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Constellium will post 1.1 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Trending Headlines about Constellium

Here are the key news stories impacting Constellium this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Board authorized a new $300 million share‑repurchase program (effective after the May 21, 2026 AGM; replaces prior plan through Dec 31, 2028) — a clear capital‑return signal that can support the stock and EPS. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts and coverage have turned more positive after earnings and upgraded 2026 outlooks; research notes point to improving cash‑flow momentum and estimate upgrades that support higher valuations and target prices. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Business momentum: Constellium’s Packaging & Automotive unit is seeing rising shipments and benefit from higher aluminum prices, which is lifting near‑term revenue and margins for that segment. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Momentum/value screens (Zacks) flagged CSTM as a “fast‑paced momentum at a bargain” and “recent price strength” candidate — supports investor interest but is not an immediate catalyst by itself. Read More. • Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Significant insider selling reported this week (CEO, CFO and multiple SVPs sold shares at roughly $24.7–$25.9). Aggregate executive sales (~$2.6M reported across filings) can create short‑term downward pressure and may raise investor questions despite company fundamentals. Read More.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, SVP Marcus Becker sold 1,113 shares of Constellium stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $25.87, for a total value of $28,793.31. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 33,237 shares in the company, valued at approximately $859,841.19. This trade represents a 3.24% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, CEO Ingrid Joerg sold 4,614 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, March 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.87, for a total value of $119,364.18. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 378,090 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $9,781,188.30. This trade represents a 1.21% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last three months, insiders have sold 214,543 shares of company stock worth $5,565,129. 1.54% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

About Constellium

Constellium SE is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance aluminum products and solutions. The company serves key markets including aerospace, automotive, and packaging, offering advanced rolled and extruded aluminum sheet, plate and structural components. Its product portfolio encompasses precision-engineered parts for commercial and military aircraft, automotive body structures and closures, beverage and specialty packaging, as well as industrial and structural applications.

Established in 2011 through the consolidation of Rio Tinto Alcan’s rolled-products and engineered-products businesses, Constellium has built a reputation for innovation in lightweighting and sustainability.