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4. Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:CENX)

On May 7, 2026, Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:CENX) reported Q1 adjusted EPS of $1.63, versus the consensus estimate of $1.77. Revenue totaled $649.2M, versus the consensus estimate of $633.07M. The company said it expects second-quarter adjusted EBITDA to range between $315M-$335M, primarily driven by higher realized London Metal Exchange prices, stronger regional premiums, and the expansion at its Mt. Holly facility.

Last month, Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:CENX) announced that it restarted production in the second potline at its Norural smelter in Grundartangi, Iceland, several months ahead of schedule. President and CEO Jesse Gary said the Grundartangi team worked through difficult conditions to accelerate repairs and resume production sooner than expected. Gary added that the restart, together with the recent expansion at Mt. Holly, reflects the company’s efforts to meet customer demand amid tightening market conditions.

Earlier in April, BMO Capital analyst Katja Jancic raised the firm’s price target on Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:CENX) to $75 from $61 while maintaining an Outperform rating on the shares. The firm said higher underlying commodity prices are expected to support earnings growth across much of its metals and mining coverage universe, while U.S. steel sheet prices have remained relatively resilient despite broader market volatility.

Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:CENX) produces primary aluminum and alumina through operations in the United States and Iceland.