Cenx.O
CENX.O is engaged in the mining of aluminum, generating revenue primarily through the extraction and sale of aluminum resources.
Business. CENX.O is an aluminum mining company operating within the Basic Materials sector. The firm generates revenue through the sale of products and is tracked by key industry metrics such as production volume and all-in sustaining costs. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not available in the provided data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level without geographic or segment-specific breakdowns.
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5 analysts · consensus BuyAt a glance
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- Company
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- Macro
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- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
Century Aluminum Company (CENX.O) has recorded a series of notable new institutional holdings, marking the first analysis for this ticker with no prior basis for delta computation. The most significant addition involves an investor (ID 487) who established a position of 2,190,922 shares valued at $128.55 million as of March 31, 2026, representing a 2.67% weight in their portfolio. This substantial entry signals renewed institutional interest in the aluminum producer, potentially reflecting confidence in the company's operational outlook or valuation metrics. In addition to the largest stake, several other investors initiated positions during the same period. An investor (ID 467) added 4,667,540 shares valued at $273.94 million, accounting for 0.95% of their portfolio, while another (ID 486) acquired 1,585,230 shares worth $93.04 million, or 0.56% of their holdings. These additions, detected on June 20, 2026, suggest a coordinated or concurrent wave of capital inflow into CENX.O, with multiple entities increasing their exposure to the stock within the same reporting quarter. Further notable additions include an investor (ID 466) who held 9,798,636 shares valued at $164.13 million as of June 30, 2024, representing a 0.37% portfolio weight. Smaller but significant positions were also established by investors (ID 481, 491, and 478), with holdings ranging from 62,500 to 544,511 shares. The diversity in position sizes and portfolio weights indicates that the new interest spans various investment strategies, from core holdings to smaller tactical allocations. This influx of new holders is particularly relevant given Century Aluminum's current market profile, which includes only one officer and one analyst covering the stock, with no index membership. The accumulation of 30 top holders, driven by these recent additions, may enhance liquidity and visibility for the company. As this is the first analysis for the ticker, these baseline holder changes provide a critical starting point for monitoring future institutional sentiment and potential price catalysts for CENX.O.
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CENX.O is an aluminum mining company operating within the Basic Materials sector. The firm generates revenue through the sale of products and is tracked by key industry metrics such as production volume and all-in sustaining costs. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and primary stock exchange listings are not available in the provided data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level without geographic or segment-specific breakdowns.
CENX.O has a market capitalization of $6.21 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 148.58, indicating a high valuation relative to its earnings. The company's liquidity position is characterized by $134.2 million in cash and equivalents, but its long-term debt of $576.9 million suggests a moderate liquidity risk. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72 indicates a balanced capital structure, with liabilities not overly burdensome relative to equity.
In terms of profitability, CENX.O reports a return on equity of 5.19% and a return on assets of 1.84%, which are below the industry norms for the Aluminum sector. The company's gross profit of $256.4 million and operating income of $150.4 million reflect a relatively narrow margin, suggesting that the company may be facing competitive pressures or cost inefficiencies.
CENX.O's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no geographic diversification mentioned. This lack of diversification could expose the company to regional economic downturns or regulatory changes that affect the aluminum mining industry.
The company's growth trajectory is modest, with no significant revenue growth reported in the latest financial period. Analysts have set a mean price target of $69.61, which is higher than the current market price of $62.75, indicating some optimism about the company's future performance.
CENX.O faces a medium liquidity risk, as noted in the risk assessment, and a low dilution risk. The company's free cash flow of $7.4 million is relatively low, which may limit its ability to invest in growth opportunities or pay dividends.
Recent events, including analyst estimates and price targets, suggest a cautious outlook from the investment community. The mean recommendation of 2.00 indicates a neutral stance, with five buy ratings and no strong buy or hold ratings.
Century Aluminum Company (CENX.O) has recorded a series of notable new institutional holdings, marking the first analysis for this ticker with no prior basis for delta computation. The most significant addition involves an investor (ID 487) who established a position of 2,190,922 shares valued at $128.55 million as of March 31, 2026, representing a 2.67% weight in their portfolio. This substantial entry signals renewed institutional interest in the aluminum producer, potentially reflecting confidence in the company's operational outlook or valuation metrics. In addition to the largest stake, several other investors initiated positions during the same period. An investor (ID 467) added 4,667,540 shares valued at $273.94 million, accounting for 0.95% of their portfolio, while another (ID 486) acquired 1,585,230 shares worth $93.04 million, or 0.56% of their holdings. These additions, detected on June 20, 2026, suggest a coordinated or concurrent wave of capital inflow into CENX.O, with multiple entities increasing their exposure to the stock within the same reporting quarter. Further notable additions include an investor (ID 466) who held 9,798,636 shares valued at $164.13 million as of June 30, 2024, representing a 0.37% portfolio weight. Smaller but significant positions were also established by investors (ID 481, 491, and 478), with holdings ranging from 62,500 to 544,511 shares. The diversity in position sizes and portfolio weights indicates that the new interest spans various investment strategies, from core holdings to smaller tactical allocations. This influx of new holders is particularly relevant given Century Aluminum's current market profile, which includes only one officer and one analyst covering the stock, with no index membership. The accumulation of 30 top holders, driven by these recent additions, may enhance liquidity and visibility for the company. As this is the first analysis for the ticker, these baseline holder changes provide a critical starting point for monitoring future institutional sentiment and potential price catalysts for CENX.O.
- CENX.O has a high price-to-earnings ratio, indicating a premium valuation relative to its earnings.
- The company's return on equity and return on assets are below industry norms, suggesting lower profitability.
- CENX.O's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, which may increase its exposure to sector-specific risks.
- Analysts have a cautiously optimistic outlook, with a mean price target above the current market price.
- The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a balanced debt-to-equity ratio but limited free cash flow.
- **margin_outlook_rationale**: The company's narrow gross and operating margins suggest potential for margin compression in the near term due to cost pressures.
- **rd_outlook_rationale**: No specific R&D outlook is provided, but the company's capital expenditures indicate ongoing investment in mining operations.
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 9,39 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 3,1B USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 992,9M USD |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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- Market Priceinput from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
- CENX.O Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
- Century Aluminum Co Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,03 %$129M
- Funds · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$122M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,02 %$50M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$274M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$15M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$14M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$34M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$90M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$93M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$32M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$10M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$32M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$22M
- Investment Managers · as of 2025-12-310,00 %$272M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-06-300,00 %$164M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$20M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$22M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$4M
- Investment Managers · as of 2024-12-310,00 %$8M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Brokerage Firms · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$7M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$6M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$3M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$1M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$0M
Leadership
- Jesse E. GaryPresident, Chief Executive Officer, Director
Insider activity
- Director · Common StockOther 652 @ $54,55$36K · 2026-06-15
- Director · Common StockOther 2 172 · 2026-06-15
- Director · Common StockOther 2 172 · 2026-06-15
- Director · Common StockOther 2 172 · 2026-06-15
- Director · Common StockOther 2 172 · 2026-06-15
- Director · Common StockOther 2 172 · 2026-06-15
- EVP, CFO · Common StockSold 16 739 @ $50,51$845K · 2026-03-25
- Director, President and CEO · Common StockSold 150 000 @ $55,47$8,3M · 2026-03-16
- SVP, Human Resources · Common StockSold 18 000 @ $58,00$1,0M · 2026-03-12
- SVP, IT and CAO · Common StockSold 10 529 @ $56,51$595K · 2026-03-11
- SVP, IT and CAO · Common StockSold 10 000 @ $56,33$563K · 2026-03-04
- 10% owner · Common StockSold 6 315 245 @ $51,75$326,8M · 2026-03-04
- SVP, Strategy & Business Dev't · Common StockSold 2 971 @ $52,67$156K · 2026-03-03
- SVP, Strategy & Business Dev't · Common StockSold 12 126 @ $52,50$637K · 2026-03-02
- SVP & Chief Commercial Officer · Common StockSold 22 884 @ $51,24$1,2M · 2026-02-27
- EVP - Global Operations · Common StockSold 43 000 @ $54,10$2,3M · 2026-02-25
- EVP, GC and Secretary · Common StockSold 66 000 @ $50,72$3,3M · 2026-02-23
- EVP, CFO · Common StockOther 4 240 @ $54,36$230K · 2026-02-09
- Director, President and CEO · Common StockSold 150 000 @ $48,19$7,2M · 2026-01-23
- Director, President and CEO · Common StockOther 314 611 · 2026-01-12
- EVP - Global Operations · Common StockOther 15 624 · 2026-01-01
- SVP, Strategy & Business Dev't · Common StockOther 5 529 · 2026-01-01
- SVP, IT and CAO · Common StockOther 5 122 · 2026-01-01
- EVP, GC and Secretary · Common StockOther 9 821 · 2026-01-01
- SVP & Chief Commercial Officer · Common StockOther 5 238 · 2026-01-01
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Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -87.5%Derived (calculated)
- Gross margin (FY 2025-12-31): 10.1%Derived (calculated)
- Gross profit (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 49.1%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -87.2%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): -87.8%Derived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 1.6%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 10.9%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 307.9%Derived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 21.7%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 1.97xDerived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 45.8%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 13.9%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 1.8%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 852.0%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 5.0%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 7.0%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-31): 16.0%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (annual): USD-PER-SHARES 0SEC XBRL filing
- Net income (annual): USD 40MSEC XBRL filing
- Cost of revenue (annual): USD 2.27BSEC XBRL filing
- Total assets (annual): USD 2.27BSEC XBRL filing
- Current assets (annual): USD 1.03BSEC XBRL filing
- Operating cash flow (annual): USD 185MSEC XBRL filing
- Gross profit (annual): USD 256.4MSEC XBRL filing