
Alcoa is rated Buy, driven by strong cash generation, disciplined capital allocation, and a deep valuation discount versus peers. The South32 asset acquisition boosts AA's alumina capacity by 53% and aluminum by 37%, with $900M in synergy value and immediate accretion to EPS and cash flow expected. AA's pro forma leverage remains manageable (~2x), with $1.4B cash and a flexible financing plan, supporting integration and future capital deployment.










