Century Aluminum Company (CENX)

US — Basic Materials Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol CENX
  • Rev/Share 26.0665
  • Book/Share 7.3344
  • PB 3.7789
  • Debt/Equity 0.6623
  • CurrentRatio 1.7519
  • ROIC 0.115

 

  • MktCap 2738569810.0
  • FreeCF/Share -0.2337
  • PFCF -125.6225
  • PE 23.2774
  • Debt/Assets 0.2462
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 0.1682

 

  • Rating B
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 2
  • DCF Score 1
  • P/B Score 2
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Initiation CENX Wells Fargo -- Overweight -- -- Oct. 8, 2025
Upgrade CENX BMO Capital Markets Market Perform Outperform -- $22 Feb. 24, 2025
Upgrade CENX Wolfe Research Peer Perform Outperform -- $27 Dec. 3, 2024

News

Here's Why Century Aluminum (CENX) is a Great Momentum Stock to Buy
CENX
Published: October 27, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Century Aluminum (CENX) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Century Aluminum Sees Rising Profits With Expanded Smelting Capacity And Higher Prices
CENX
Published: October 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive

Century Aluminum Company is upgraded to Buy from Hold, driven by improved financial strength and favorable industry dynamics. CENX benefits from lower financing costs, expanded production capacity, and protectionist U.S. policies supporting domestic aluminum producers. Global aluminum supply constraints and rising prices, alongside increased U.S. demand, position CENX for higher profitability and growth.

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Recent Price Trend in Century (CENX) is Your Friend, Here's Why
CENX
Published: October 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

If you are looking for stocks that are well positioned to maintain their recent uptrend, Century (CENX) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.

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Century Aluminum Extends Power Deal, Plans $50M Reactivation
CENX
Published: October 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CENX secures a power deal with Santee Cooper to revive idle Mt. Holly capacity, aiming for full output by 2026.

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Grab These 4 Stocks With Solid Net Profit Margin to Maximize Returns
AVO, CENX, ELMD, GLDD
Published: October 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Let's take a look at four stocks, AVO, ELMD, GLDD and CENX, with stellar net profit margins and rising EPS estimates that can help create a winning portfolio.

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Is the Options Market Predicting a Spike in Century Aluminum Stock?
CENX
Published: October 09, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Investors need to pay close attention to CENX stock based on the movements in the options market lately.

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Century (CENX) Is a Great Choice for 'Trend' Investors, Here's Why
CENX
Published: October 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

If you are looking for stocks that are well positioned to maintain their recent uptrend, Century (CENX) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.

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Are Industrial Products Stocks Lagging Century Aluminum (CENX) This Year?
CENX
Published: September 26, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Here is how Century Aluminum (CENX) and Constellium (CSTM) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Fast-paced Momentum Stock Century (CENX) Is Still Trading at a Bargain
CENX
Published: September 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Century (CENX) could be a great choice for investors looking to buy stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.

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4 Top-Ranked Stocks With Solid Net Profit Margins to Boost Returns
CENX, GLDD, INFU, RELY
Published: September 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

INFU, CENX, RELY and GLDD boast strong net margins, rising earnings and bullish analyst ratings that signal upside.

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Focus Past the Fed: Bet on 4 Stocks With Rising Cash Flows
CENX, DAKT, GLDD, NCSM
Published: September 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Century Aluminum, Daktronics, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock and NCS Multistage stand out with rising cash flows amid market optimism.

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Century Aluminum (CENX) Is Up 18.11% in One Week: What You Should Know
CENX
Published: September 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Century Aluminum (CENX) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Earnings Estimates Rising for Century (CENX): Will It Gain?
CENX
Published: September 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Century Aluminum (CENX) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

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Here's Why Momentum in Century (CENX) Should Keep going
CENX
Published: September 15, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

If you are looking for stocks that are well positioned to maintain their recent uptrend, Century (CENX) could be a great choice. It is one of the several stocks that passed through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.

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Is Century Aluminum (CENX) Stock Outpacing Its Industrial Products Peers This Year?
CENX
Published: September 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Century Aluminum (CENX) and Constellium (CSTM) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Why Fast-paced Mover Century (CENX) Is a Great Choice for Value Investors
CENX
Published: August 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Century (CENX) could be a great choice for investors looking to buy stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen.

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Century (CENX) is on the Move, Here's Why the Trend Could be Sustainable
CENX
Published: August 28, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Century (CENX) could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from fundamentally strong stocks that are currently on the move. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.

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4 High-Flying Stocks With Rising Cash Flows to Buy Now
CENX, GLDD, MTRN, TILE
Published: August 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Rising cash flows put Materion, Century Aluminum, Interface and Great Lakes Dredge & Dock on investors' buy radar.

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Is Century Aluminum (CENX) Outperforming Other Industrial Products Stocks This Year?
CENX
Published: August 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Century Aluminum (CENX) and Donaldson (DCI) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Grab These 4 Stocks With Solid Net Profit Margins to Boost Returns
CENX, GLDD, INFU, TILE
Published: August 21, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Boost your portfolio with GLDD, INFU, TILE and CENX, each showing strong net profit margins and rising EPS estimates.

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Best Momentum Stock to Buy for August 19th
CENX, HCM, MC
Published: August 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CENX, MC and HCM made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on August 19, 2025.

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Century Aluminum: A Premier Stock for the Industrial Resurgence
CENX
Published: August 14, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive

A powerful shift in U.S. industrial sector policy is creating a uniquely profitable environment for domestic manufacturers, and few companies are as directly positioned to benefit as Century Aluminum NASDAQ: CENX. The company's stock has gained over 60% in the last year, signaling that investors are taking note of its unique strategic advantages.

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Century Aluminum Reports Q2 Loss, Misses Revenue Estimates
CENX
Published: August 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CENX posts second-quarter loss and misses estimates despite higher aluminum shipments and improved regional premiums.

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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Century Aluminum (CENX) is a Great Choice
CENX
Published: August 12, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Does Century Aluminum (CENX) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.

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Why Century (CENX) Might be Well Poised for a Surge
CENX
Published: August 11, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Century Aluminum (CENX) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.

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Century Aluminum Company (CENX) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CENX
Published: August 08, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:CENX ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call August 7, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Jesse E. Gary - President, CEO & Director Peter A.

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Has Century Aluminum (CENX) Outpaced Other Industrial Products Stocks This Year?
CENX
Published: August 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here is how Century Aluminum (CENX) and Hudson Technologies (HDSN) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.

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Recent Price Trend in Century (CENX) is Your Friend, Here's Why
CENX
Published: August 08, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Century (CENX) could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from fundamentally strong stocks that are currently on the move. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.

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Fast-paced Momentum Stock Century (CENX) Is Still Trading at a Bargain
CENX
Published: August 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Century (CENX) made it through our 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen and could be a great choice for investors looking for stocks that have gained strong momentum recently but are still trading at reasonable prices.

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Buy Or Fear Century Aluminum Stock?
CENX
Published: July 25, 2025 by: Forbes
Sentiment: Negative

Century Aluminum (NASDAQ:CENX) stock appears to be hazardous – making it a poor selection to acquire at its current price of approximately $22. We have identified several issues with CENX stock that render it risky, even though its current valuation is considered low.

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About Century Aluminum Company (CENX)

  • IPO Date 1996-03-29
  • Website https://centuryaluminum.com
  • Industry Aluminum
  • CEO Jesse E. Gary
  • Employees 2971

Century Aluminum Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces standard-grade and value-added primary aluminum products in the United States and Iceland. It also owns and operates a carbon anode production facility in the Netherlands. The company was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.