Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC Purchases 49,354 Shares of Alcoa $AA

Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC raised its position in Alcoa (NYSE:AA) by 278.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 67,093 shares of the industrial products company’s stock after buying an additional 49,354 shares during the quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC’s holdings in Alcoa were worth $3,565,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC purchased a new stake in Alcoa during the fourth quarter valued at about $584,000. Gryphon Financial Partners LLC increased its stake in shares of Alcoa by 15.0% in the fourth quarter. Gryphon Financial Partners LLC now owns 7,836 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $416,000 after purchasing an additional 1,020 shares in the last quarter. Wedmont Private Capital raised its position in shares of Alcoa by 10.8% in the fourth quarter. Wedmont Private Capital now owns 7,764 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $413,000 after purchasing an additional 756 shares during the period. Nordea Investment Management AB lifted its stake in shares of Alcoa by 187.7% during the 4th quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 408,624 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $21,902,000 after buying an additional 266,574 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Hilltop National Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Alcoa during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $40,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 82.39% of the company’s stock.

Alcoa News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Alcoa this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Geopolitical supply shock — Iranian strikes on Gulf smelters have tightened global aluminum supply, lifting LME futures and creating immediate pricing tailwinds for producers. Iran’s Attacks on Gulf Aluminum Plants Threaten Supply Crisis
• Positive Sentiment: Direct market reaction — Multiple reports show Alcoa shares rallying after the attacks as investors rotate into U.S. suppliers seen as safer sources of metal and potential margin beneficiaries. Alcoa Corp. (AA) Soars 8% on Aluminum Supply Concerns
• Positive Sentiment: Derivative activity and volume — Unusual options flow (large call purchases) and above-average share volume signal speculative and hedged positioning that can amplify short-term upside. (internal options/volume reports)
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst views mixed but tilted positive — Some firms have raised targets citing higher aluminum pricing and supply risks, while others remain cautious; median targets sit near current levels, so further upgrades would be a catalyst. Alcoa rallies as aluminum prices stay elevated
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry headwinds exist — Related coverage (Constellium) notes that weaker automotive shipments could cap demand in some segments, an industry-level risk that could limit sustained upside if end-market demand softens. CSTM Gains From Strength in Automotive Structures Unit
• Negative Sentiment: Volatility and mean reversion risk — The rally is materially driven by a geopolitical event; if supply disruptions prove temporary or markets calm, LME prices and Alcoa’s stock could retrace. Alcoa Stock Was Getting Hit by Iran War. Why It’s Now Surging.
• Negative Sentiment: Macroe/operational uncertainty — Continued escalation in the Middle East increases volatility; Alcoa’s earnings sensitivity to realized metal and alumina prices means swings can be sharp and quick. Alcoa Surges 11% After Iran Claims Aluminum Plant Attacks

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities research analysts have issued reports on AA shares. Zacks Research cut shares of Alcoa from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Alcoa from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, February 21st. Citigroup boosted their price objective on Alcoa from $54.00 to $76.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, March 16th. UBS Group raised their target price on Alcoa from $48.00 to $70.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, March 12th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Alcoa in a report on Monday, December 29th. Four investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, seven have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $50.45.

Alcoa Trading Up 4.9%

Shares of AA stock opened at $66.31 on Wednesday. The company has a market capitalization of $17.50 billion, a PE ratio of 15.00 and a beta of 1.85. Alcoa has a 52-week low of $21.53 and a 52-week high of $68.40. The business’s fifty day moving average is $61.01 and its 200 day moving average is $49.44. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.87 and a current ratio of 1.44.

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, January 22nd. The industrial products company reported $1.26 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.95 by $0.31. The business had revenue of $6.75 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $3.28 billion. Alcoa had a return on equity of 16.19% and a net margin of 9.12%.The firm’s revenue was down 1.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the business earned $1.04 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that Alcoa will post 4.43 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Alcoa Dividend Announcement

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 26th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, March 10th were paid a $0.10 dividend. This represents a $0.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, March 10th. Alcoa’s payout ratio is currently 9.05%.

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.