CENX

CENX posted a sharp Q2 profit increase as higher aluminum prices and shipments drove EBITDA to $326.9M, despite a sales miss.

Century Aluminum highlights full-capacity smelters, strong U.S. demand and Oklahoma progress as it targets a year-end investment decision.

CENX's Q2 outlook hinges on stronger aluminum prices, but rising costs, restart expenses and commodity dependence may cloud the earnings picture.

Century Aluminum (CENX) remains a Buy, benefiting from tariff-driven margin expansion and recent operational upgrades at Mt. Holly. Tariff policy changes could yield $39.8–$200 million in annualized cost savings, notably boosting CENX's EPS and bottom line. Share dilution at nearly 5% YoY tempers enthusiasm, preventing an upgrade to Strong Buy despite solid upside potential.

Century Aluminum (CENX) is rated a buy, supported by strong financials, discounted valuation, and favorable political and market tailwinds. CENX's expansion includes Mount Holly smelter recommissioning and a major Oklahoma joint venture, both poised to boost domestic production and revenue. The company maintains a robust asset-to-liability ratio (1.94x), improved liquidity, and ongoing deleveraging, positioning it for upcoming capital expenditures.

CHICAGO, July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Senior Counselor to President Trump Dr. Peter Navarro and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined CEO of Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ: CENX), Jesse Gary and hundreds of workers to celebrate Century Aluminum's historic increase in domestic production. This historic milestone will increase total U.S. domestic primary aluminum production by approximately 10%, along with the Century Aluminum Mt. Holly workforce growing to over 600.

CHARLESTON, S.C., July 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United States Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, Senior Counselor to President Trump Dr. Peter Navarro and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson will join Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary to celebrate Century Aluminum's expansion of its Mt. Holly aluminum smelter. This historic milestone will increase total U.S. domestic primary aluminum production by approximately 10% and grow the Century Aluminum Mt. Holly workforce to over 600.

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brimstone and Century Aluminum Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance First U.S. “Mine-to-Metal” Aluminum Supply Chain and Spur Domestic Industry.

Century Aluminum NASDAQ: CENX used a fireside chat at the Wells Fargo Industrials and Materials Conference to frame its investment case around tight aluminum markets, U.S. and European production exposure, and a planned new smelter in Oklahoma.

CHICAGO, June 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ: CENX) today announced that Jesse Gary, Century's President and Chief Executive Officer, will present and participate in a question-and-answer session at the Wells Fargo Industrials and Materials Conference, beginning at approximately 1:30 p.m. CDT on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.