Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) Expected to Release Earnings on Wednesday

Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) is expected to be posting its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 22nd. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $2.47 per share and revenue of $1.1174 billion for the quarter. Individuals can find conference call details on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 22nd. The industrial products company reported $3.74 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.96 by $1.78. Kaiser Aluminum had a return on equity of 17.00% and a net margin of 4.14%.The company had revenue of $1.11 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $948.50 million. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.44 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 42.4% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Kaiser Aluminum to post $9 EPS for the current fiscal year and $9 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Kaiser Aluminum Stock Performance

Shares of Kaiser Aluminum stock opened at $157.78 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $2.58 billion, a PE ratio of 17.19 and a beta of 1.59. The company has a quick ratio of 1.14, a current ratio of 2.47 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.28. Kaiser Aluminum has a 52 week low of $71.44 and a 52 week high of $195.96. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $177.13 and its 200-day simple moving average is $149.34.

Kaiser Aluminum Dividend Announcement

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, August 14th. Shareholders of record on Friday, July 24th will be paid a dividend of $0.77 per share. This represents a $3.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 24th. Kaiser Aluminum’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 33.55%.

Insider Transactions at Kaiser Aluminum

In related news, Director Brett Wilcox sold 15,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $174.44, for a total transaction of $2,616,600.00. Following the sale, the director directly owned 9,887 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,724,688.28. This represents a 60.27% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Richard P. Grimley sold 1,524 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, April 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $171.52, for a total transaction of $261,396.48. Following the sale, the director owned 4,578 shares in the company, valued at approximately $785,218.56. This trade represents a 24.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 71,731 shares of company stock valued at $12,529,097. 1.30% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Trading of Kaiser Aluminum

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Kaiser Aluminum by 475.0% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 414 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 342 shares during the period. Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its holdings in Kaiser Aluminum by 408.3% during the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 366 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $42,000 after purchasing an additional 294 shares during the period. Quantbot Technologies LP purchased a new stake in Kaiser Aluminum during the 2nd quarter worth about $44,000. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC raised its position in Kaiser Aluminum by 130.9% in the 2nd quarter. Tower Research Capital LLC TRC now owns 605 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $48,000 after purchasing an additional 343 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Kestra Advisory Services LLC acquired a new stake in Kaiser Aluminum in the 4th quarter valued at about $68,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 99.29% of the company’s stock.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

KALU has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Kaiser Aluminum from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, April 18th. Zacks Research cut shares of Kaiser Aluminum from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, June 29th. Weiss Ratings upgraded shares of Kaiser Aluminum from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Friday, April 24th. KeyCorp boosted their target price on Kaiser Aluminum from $170.00 to $183.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. restated an “underweight” rating and set a $142.00 price target (up from $124.00) on shares of Kaiser Aluminum in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Two analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $165.50.

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.