Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) Expected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) is projected to release its Q2 2026 results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 22nd. Analysts expect the company to post earnings of $2.66 per share and revenue of $1.1174 billion for the quarter. Investors may visit the 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 announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The industrial products company reported $3.74 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.96 by $1.78. Kaiser Aluminum had a net margin of 4.14% and a return on equity of 17.00%. The company had revenue of $1.11 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $948.50 million. During the same period last year, the firm posted $1.44 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue 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 Price Performance

Shares of KALU stock opened at $156.94 on Tuesday. 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 12-month low of $71.44 and a 12-month high of $195.96. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $176.66 and a 200-day moving average of $149.61. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.56 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.10 and a beta of 1.59.

Kaiser Aluminum Dividend Announcement

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

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Kaiser Aluminum news, CEO Keith Harvey sold 3,031 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, April 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $173.13, for a total transaction of $524,757.03. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer owned 94,308 shares in the company, valued at approximately $16,327,544.04. This represents a 3.11% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Brett Wilcox sold 15,000 shares of Kaiser Aluminum stock in a transaction dated Monday, April 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $174.44, for a total value of $2,616,600.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 9,887 shares in the company, valued at $1,724,688.28. This represents a 60.27% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold a total of 71,731 shares of company stock worth $12,529,097 in the last ninety days. 1.30% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Royal Bank of Canada raised its position in Kaiser Aluminum by 212.6% in the 1st quarter. Royal Bank of Canada now owns 5,815 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $352,000 after buying an additional 3,955 shares during the last quarter. Jacobs Levy Equity Management Inc. acquired a new position in Kaiser Aluminum during the 1st quarter worth approximately $247,000. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Kaiser Aluminum by 4.4% during the 1st quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 9,491 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $575,000 after acquiring an additional 397 shares in the last quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC grew its stake in shares of Kaiser Aluminum by 2.7% during the 1st quarter. UBS AM A Distinct Business Unit of UBS Asset Management Americas LLC now owns 41,971 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $2,544,000 after acquiring an additional 1,084 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Jane Street Group LLC grew its stake in shares of Kaiser Aluminum by 323.6% during the 1st quarter. Jane Street Group LLC now owns 55,190 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $3,346,000 after acquiring an additional 42,160 shares in the last quarter. 99.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research firms have issued reports on KALU. Wall Street Zen raised Kaiser Aluminum from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research note on Saturday, April 18th. KeyCorp raised their price target on Kaiser Aluminum from $170.00 to $183.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated an “underweight” rating and set a $142.00 price objective (up from $124.00) on shares of Kaiser Aluminum in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Wells Fargo & Company reiterated an “underweight” rating and issued a $158.00 price objective on shares of Kaiser Aluminum in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, UBS Group increased their target price on Kaiser Aluminum from $176.00 to $179.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $165.50.

About Kaiser Aluminum

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.