Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd Purchases 57,325 Shares of Alcoa $AA

Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd boosted its position in shares of Alcoa (NYSE:AA) by 52.9% in the third quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 165,736 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after purchasing an additional 57,325 shares during the period. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd’s holdings in Alcoa were worth $5,451,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Pacer Advisors Inc. raised its stake in Alcoa by 455.9% during the 3rd quarter. Pacer Advisors Inc. now owns 62,982 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $2,071,000 after buying an additional 51,652 shares during the period. Mackenzie Financial Corp raised its position in shares of Alcoa by 121.7% during the second quarter. Mackenzie Financial Corp now owns 1,569,358 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $46,312,000 after purchasing an additional 861,383 shares during the period. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio raised its position in shares of Alcoa by 5.6% during the second quarter. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio now owns 80,223 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $2,367,000 after purchasing an additional 4,255 shares during the period. Drummond Knight Asset Management Pty Ltd bought a new position in shares of Alcoa during the 2nd quarter valued at about $44,893,000. Finally, Nordea Investment Management AB grew its position in shares of Alcoa by 190.8% in the 3rd quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 142,050 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $4,592,000 after purchasing an additional 93,204 shares during the period.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have weighed in on AA shares. Zacks Research raised shares of Alcoa from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their price objective on shares of Alcoa from $71.00 to $64.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday. UBS Group boosted their price objective on shares of Alcoa from $42.00 to $48.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, December 12th. HSBC increased their target price on Alcoa from $33.00 to $41.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, October 17th. Finally, Argus set a $45.00 price target on Alcoa in a report on Thursday, October 30th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, five have issued a Buy rating, five have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Alcoa presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $48.25.

Alcoa Stock Down 1.4%

Alcoa stock opened at $62.28 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 1.56, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40. Alcoa has a 1-year low of $21.53 and a 1-year high of $66.95. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $50.94 and a 200 day simple moving average of $39.42. The company has a market cap of $16.13 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 0.25 and a beta of 1.95.

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January 22nd. The industrial products company reported $1.26 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.95 by $0.31. The company had revenue of $3.45 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $3.28 billion. Alcoa had a net margin of 9.12% and a return on equity of 16.14%. The company’s quarterly revenue was down 1.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $1.04 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Alcoa will post 4.43 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting Alcoa

Here are the key news stories impacting Alcoa this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat on top and bottom lines; margin and cash‑flow improvements support the case for continued upside. Alcoa reported $1.26 EPS vs. $0.95 expected and $3.45B revenue vs. $3.28B, with higher adjusted EBITDA, stronger operating/free cash flow and reduced net debt. Alcoa Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Commodity tailwinds and volume upside: management is cashing in on higher aluminum prices and is targeting more output in 2026, which should help near‑term EBITDA and FCF if prices persist. Alcoa Cashes In On Higher Aluminum Prices, Eyes More Output In 2026
• Positive Sentiment: Portfolio actions and European pricing: Alcoa expects a ~$10/ton CBAM premium uplift in Europe for 2026 and is advancing the San Ciprián restart—potential revenue/margin tailwinds if realized. Alcoa expects $10/ton CBAM premium uplift in Europe for 2026 while advancing San Ciprián restart
• Positive Sentiment: Relative industry positioning: analysts and coverage note Alcoa looks better positioned vs. peers (e.g., Ryerson) thanks to stronger demand exposure, smelter restarts and healthier balance sheet. That can support investor preference for AA over higher‑leverage competitors. Alcoa vs. Ryerson: Which Aluminum Stock Should You Bet On?
• Neutral Sentiment: Full disclosure materials available: earnings call transcript, slide deck and presentation are posted—use these to drill into guidance assumptions (smelter ramps, alumina outlook, capex and FCF cadence). Alcoa Corporation (AA) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst reactions mixed: Wells Fargo raised its price target to $71 but downgraded to Equal Weight—shows upside in some models yet caution on near‑term valuation/risk. (Analyst notes will influence short‑term flows.) Alcoa Earnings Send Shares Lower—Buy the Dip or Wait?
• Negative Sentiment: Guidance caused a sell‑the‑news reaction: management signaled some near‑term pressure on earnings and FCF, which appears to be the proximate cause of the post‑earnings pullback. That raises short‑term uncertainty for investors focused on immediate cash generation. Alcoa Earnings Send Shares Lower—Buy the Dip or Wait?
• Negative Sentiment: Operational uncertainty at specific assets: Alcoa won’t commit to restarting an Indiana smelter line, leaving some volume upside contingent on future decisions and timing. Alcoa Still Won’t Commit to Restarting Indiana Smelter Line
• Negative Sentiment: Sell ratings persist: J.P. Morgan reaffirmed a sell rating, signaling some sell‑side skepticism that could weigh on sentiment until guidance detail and execution are clearer. J.P. Morgan Reaffirms Their Sell Rating on Alcoa (AA)

About Alcoa

Alcoa Corporation is a global industry leader in the production and management of aluminum, offering an integrated value chain that spans bauxite mining, alumina refining, primary aluminum smelting and the fabrication of value-added products. The company’s operations are organized into segments that include raw material extraction, chemical processing and the manufacture of metal mill products and engineered solutions.

Alcoa’s product portfolio serves diverse end markets such as aerospace, automotive, packaging, construction, electrical and industrial applications.