Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) Upgraded to Strong-Buy at Zacks Research

Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) was upgraded by Zacks Research from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a note issued to investors on Tuesday,Zacks.com reports.

Several other brokerages have also commented on KALU. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Kaiser Aluminum from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Saturday, October 25th. Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Kaiser Aluminum in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Wells Fargo & Company set a $120.00 price target on Kaiser Aluminum and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 13th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on Kaiser Aluminum from $82.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, October 28th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, one has assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $99.67.

Kaiser Aluminum Price Performance

Shares of Kaiser Aluminum stock opened at $139.38 on Tuesday. The company has a quick ratio of 1.08, a current ratio of 2.48 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $125.46 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $98.32. The firm has a market cap of $2.26 billion, a PE ratio of 25.20 and a beta of 1.42. Kaiser Aluminum has a 12-month low of $46.81 and a 12-month high of $150.00.

Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 18th. The industrial products company reported $1.53 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.56 by ($0.03). The business had revenue of $929.00 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $902.00 million. Kaiser Aluminum had a net margin of 2.85% and a return on equity of 10.67%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 21.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.33 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Kaiser Aluminum will post 5.14 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Kaiser Aluminum

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in KALU. State Street Corp increased its position in shares of Kaiser Aluminum by 31.9% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 1,154,415 shares of the industrial products company’s stock valued at $92,238,000 after purchasing an additional 279,231 shares during the last quarter. Tributary Capital Management LLC grew its stake in Kaiser Aluminum by 92.5% in the 3rd quarter. Tributary Capital Management LLC now owns 500,418 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $38,612,000 after acquiring an additional 240,518 shares in the last quarter. Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in Kaiser Aluminum during the 3rd quarter worth $13,111,000. Brightline Capital Management LLC bought a new stake in shares of Kaiser Aluminum in the fourth quarter valued at about $19,296,000. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. lifted its position in shares of Kaiser Aluminum by 111.7% in the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 179,781 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $20,650,000 after purchasing an additional 94,874 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 99.29% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Kaiser Aluminum

Here are the key news stories impacting Kaiser Aluminum this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Revenue and sales strength — Q4 net sales rose about 21% year‑over‑year to $929 million, topping prior-year comparables and signaling demand strength across end markets. Kaiser Aluminum Reports Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst / momentum coverage — multiple Zacks pieces highlight KALU as a growth and momentum candidate, which can attract buyers and support multiple expansion if trends continue. 3 Best Momentum Stock Opportunities (KALU, FET, FNLPF)
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings vs. some estimates — the company reported $1.53 EPS for the quarter; several outlets (and the company release) frame this as a beat versus a $1.35 consensus, while other outlets use a slightly higher benchmark. This divergence in reported “beats” vs “misses” created mixed headlines. Company Press Release (Q4 Results)
• Negative Sentiment: EPS headline miss vs. Zacks benchmark — Zacks flagged that $1.53 missed its $1.56 consensus, which likely pressured sentiment among traders focused on beats vs. misses. Kaiser Aluminum Lags Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Negative Sentiment: Profitability remains modest — reported net margin (~2.9%) and ROE (~10.7%) are modest for a growth narrative; investors may be cautious until margins or guidance show sustainable improvement. MarketBeat KALU Summary

Kaiser Aluminum Company Profile

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.