Impairment Charges
Alcoa Impairment Charges remained flat by 0.0% to $36M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
Frequent or large impairment charges signal poor past capital allocation decisions or deteriorating market conditions for specific assets.
Detailed definition
Impairment charges are non-cash write-downs recognized when the carrying value of an asset exceeds its fair market value...
Peer comparison
Often seen in commodity-linked industries during cyclical downturns; peers may report similar charges when asset valuations are adjusted to lower commodity price forecasts.
impairment_charges_cfHistorical Data
| FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $0 | $0 | $144M |
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q1 '24 |
|---|---|
| Kwinana Refinery | $5M |
| Total | $0 |
Business Segments
| Segment | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alumina | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Alumina was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
Impairment Charges at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Alcoa's impairment charges?
- Alcoa (AA) reported impairment charges of $36M in Q4 2025.
- What does impairment charges mean?
- A non-cash reduction in the recorded value of an asset due to a decline in its worth.