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Century Aluminum

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Century Aluminum is a global producer of primary aluminum, operating smelting facilities in the United States and Iceland.

Market cap
$4.59B+131%
Revenue$2.5B+7.6%
Net income$349.6M+192%
Free cash flow$57.8M+411%
EPS (diluted)$3.35+189%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Aug 6, 2026 (In 1 week)
Revenue estimate$817.2M
EPS estimate$2.33

Financials

Q1 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$649.2M+2.4%
Gross profit$118.8M+107%
Operating income$374.0M+774%
Net income$337.5M+1,036%
EPS (diluted)$3.23+1,014%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$244.1M+444%
Total equity$1.2B+58.5%
Total assets$2.7B+24.5%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$68.4M-5.4%
CapEx$74.8M+253%
Free cash flow-$6.4M-113%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$4.59B+131%
P/E13.1×-5.0×
P/S1.8×+0.9×

Profitability

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Gross margin12.2%+3.6pp
Operating margin18.9%+13.0pp
Net margin13.7%+8.7pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity37.2%+19.2pp
Current ratio2.3×+0.4×

Segments

By geography

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United States$561.9M+35.8%
Iceland$87.3M-60.3%

By product

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Aluminum$587.9M+9.7%
Alumina$61.3M-37.5%

By segment

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Reportable Segment$649.2M+2.4%

Competitors

Profile

Century Aluminum is a global producer of primary aluminum, operating smelting facilities in the United States and Iceland. The company focuses on the production of high-quality aluminum products for diverse industrial applications while managing a complex supply chain of energy and raw materials. Its value proposition centers on efficient smelting operations and strategic risk management of commodity price and energy cost fluctuations.

Competitive position

Century Aluminum is a significant producer of primary aluminum in the Western world, distinguished by its large-scale smelting assets and strategic energy hedging capabilities.

GeographiesUnited States, Iceland, Netherlands, Jamaica
Customer segmentsIndustrial, Manufacturing, Transportation
Business modelCommodity Manufacturing, Vertically Integrated Production
SuppliersAlumina Refineries, Electrical Power Utilities (Hydroelectric, Geothermal, MISO Market), Petroleum Coke Suppliers, Natural Gas Providers
CustomersAutomotive Manufacturers, Aerospace Companies, Packaging Manufacturers, Electrical Transmission Equipment Producers
Listed1996
Employees2.9K
CEOJesse E. Gary
IndustryAluminum
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Century Aluminum's market cap?
Century Aluminum (CENX) has a market capitalization of $4.6B and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Century Aluminum's revenue and profitability?
Century Aluminum generated $2.5B in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $349.6M, representing a net margin of 13.7%. Gross margin stands at 12.2%, with free cash flow of $57.8M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Century Aluminum's competitors?
Century Aluminum's key competitors include Alcoa Corp, Reliance, Inc., Freeport-McMoran Inc., and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Century Aluminum partner with?
Century Aluminum's notable partners include Kenergy Corp., Landsvirkjun, HS Orka, and others.
What subsidiaries does Century Aluminum have?
Century Aluminum's subsidiaries include Century Marketer LLC, Grundartangi, Jamalco, and others.
Where is Century Aluminum headquartered?
Century Aluminum is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 2,939 people. It has been publicly traded since 1996.