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 2.8219
  • Debt/Equity 0.6623
  • CurrentRatio 1.7519
  • ROIC 0.115

 

  • MktCap 2045059681.0
  • FreeCF/Share -0.2337
  • PFCF -93.8101
  • PE 17.3827
  • 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
Upgrade CENX BMO Capital Markets Market Perform Outperform -- $22 Feb. 24, 2025
Upgrade CENX Wolfe Research Peer Perform Outperform -- $27 Dec. 3, 2024

News

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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Century Aluminum Company Closes Private Offering of $400 Million of Senior Secured Notes
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Published: July 22, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ: CENX) (“Century”) announced today that it closed its private offering of 6.875% senior secured notes due August 2032 (the “Secured Notes”) for gross proceeds of $400 million.

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CENX Prices Private Offering of 6.875% Senior Secured Notes
CENX
Published: July 17, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CENX prices $400M in 6.875% senior secured notes to refinance debt and strengthen its capital structure.

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Century Aluminum Company Announces Pricing of Private Offering of $400 million of Senior Secured Notes
CENX
Published: July 16, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ: CENX) (“Century”) announced today that it had priced its previously announced private offering (the “Secured Notes Offering”) of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 6.875% senior secured notes due August 2032 (the “Secured Notes”).

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Century (CENX) Surges 6.7%: Is This an Indication of Further Gains?
CENX
Published: July 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Century (CENX) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.

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Century (CENX) Up 27.1% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?
CENX
Published: June 06, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Century (CENX) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Century Applauds President Trump's Aluminum Tariff Increase
CENX
Published: June 02, 2025 by: GlobeNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

CHICAGO, June 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ: CENX) applauds President Trump's unwavering defense of the nation's domestic production of critical metals by increasing aluminum tariffs to 50 percent.

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Century Aluminum's Q1 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates
CENX
Published: May 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

CENX logs lower-than-expected first-quarter earnings, revenues up sequentially on higher aluminum prices.

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Century Aluminum Company (CENX) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
CENX
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:CENX ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 7, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Ryan Crawford - Financial Planning & Analysis and IR Manager Jesse Gary - President and CEO Peter Trpkovski - EVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Katja Jancic - BMO Capital Markets Nick Giles - B. Riley Securities John Tumazos - Very Independent Research Operator Good afternoon.

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Century Aluminum (CENX) Misses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
CENX
Published: May 07, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

Century Aluminum (CENX) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.28 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.53 per share. This compares to loss of $0.39 per share a year ago.

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Century Aluminum (CENX) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release
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Published: April 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

Century (CENX) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Century (CENX) Upgraded to Buy: Here's Why
CENX
Published: April 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Century (CENX) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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Are Investors Undervaluing Century Aluminum (CENX) Right Now?
CENX
Published: April 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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Buy These 4 Stocks With Solid Net Profit Margins to Enhance Return
CENX, DAVE, LMB, WLDN
Published: March 25, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Here, we present four stocks, WLDN, LMB, CENX and DAVE, with solid net profit margins that can contribute to making a strong portfolio.

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How Much Upside is Left in Century (CENX)? Wall Street Analysts Think 29.4%
CENX
Published: March 24, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 29.4% in Century (CENX). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.

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Top producer of primary aluminum unveils how Trump tariffs will benefit US manufacturing
CENX
Published: March 23, 2025 by: Fox Business
Sentiment: Positive

Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary breaks down the national and economic impact from President Trump's tariff policies, how it affects his business and the building of a new smelter.

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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.