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Kaiser Aluminum (KALU)


Market Price (12/24/2025): $115.99 | Market Cap: $1.9 Bil
Sector: Materials | Industry: Aluminum

Kaiser Aluminum (KALU)


Market Price (12/24/2025): $115.99
Market Cap: $1.9 Bil
Sector: Materials
Industry: Aluminum

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.2%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 56%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 42%
Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -7.6%
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -2.2%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, Renewable Energy Transition, and Circular Economy & Recycling. Themes include EV Manufacturing, Show more.
  Key risks
KALU key risks include [1] metal price exposure from a timing lag in passing through aluminum costs to customers for certain products, Show more.
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 5.2%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 42%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Electric Vehicles & Autonomous Driving, Renewable Energy Transition, and Circular Economy & Recycling. Themes include EV Manufacturing, Show more.
3 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is 0.0%, Dist 3Y High is 0.0%
4 Weak multi-year price returns
3Y Excs Rtn is -7.6%
5 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 56%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -2.2%
7 Key risks
KALU key risks include [1] metal price exposure from a timing lag in passing through aluminum costs to customers for certain products, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

KALU Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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The Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) stock experienced significant upward momentum during the approximate time period from August 31, 2025, to today. This movement can be attributed to several key factors that contributed to investor confidence and positive market sentiment. 1. Strong Earnings Growth and Positive Outlook. Kaiser Aluminum exhibited robust financial prospects with an expected earnings growth rate of 84.9% for the current year (2025). Analysts also anticipated a 37% climb in Earnings Per Share (EPS) for the coming year, significantly outpacing the broader market's forecast, indicating strong fundamental performance.

2. Positive Analyst Sentiment and Price Target Upgrades. The company received a consensus "Moderate Buy" recommendation from analysts covering the stock. Several firms upgraded their ratings and increased price targets, with notable mentions including Wells Fargo raising its target to $108 and JPMorgan to $105, signaling a favorable outlook from financial experts.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 59.1% change in KALU stock from 9/23/2025 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a 51.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
923202512232025Change
Stock Price ($)73.32116.6459.09%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3113.603209.403.08%
Net Income Margin (%)1.75%2.65%51.66%
P/E Multiple21.7422.171.96%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)16.1616.19-0.20%
Cumulative Contribution59.09%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

9/23/2025 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
KALU59.1% 
Market (SPY)3.7%37.4%
Sector (XLB)1.6%45.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The 54.2% change in KALU stock from 6/24/2025 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a 62.0% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
624202512232025Change
Stock Price ($)75.64116.6454.21%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3063.903209.404.75%
Net Income Margin (%)1.64%2.65%62.03%
P/E Multiple24.2822.17-8.71%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)16.1216.19-0.47%
Cumulative Contribution54.21%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

6/24/2025 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
KALU54.2% 
Market (SPY)13.7%37.9%
Sector (XLB)4.9%50.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 73.2% change in KALU stock from 12/23/2024 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a 47.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
1223202412232025Change
Stock Price ($)67.34116.6473.22%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)2980.303209.407.69%
Net Income Margin (%)1.80%2.65%47.88%
P/E Multiple20.2522.179.48%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)16.0916.19-0.65%
Cumulative Contribution73.21%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/23/2024 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
KALU73.2% 
Market (SPY)16.7%53.6%
Sector (XLB)9.1%59.6%

Fundamental Drivers

The 71.2% change in KALU stock from 12/24/2022 to 12/23/2025 was primarily driven by a 87.6% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
1224202212232025Change
Stock Price ($)68.13116.6471.19%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3458.303209.40-7.20%
P/S Multiple0.310.5987.55%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)15.9316.19-1.67%
Cumulative Contribution71.15%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

12/24/2023 to 12/23/2025
ReturnCorrelation
KALU78.0% 
Market (SPY)48.4%51.5%
Sector (XLB)10.4%57.6%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
KALU Return-8%-2%-16%-2%3%72%31%
Peers Return15%73%-12%30%-7%58%236%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%17%114%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
KALU Win Rate50%42%50%42%50%75% 
Peers Win Rate60%62%45%53%47%70% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
KALU Max Drawdown-53%-12%-33%-25%-15%-28% 
Peers Max Drawdown-62%-12%-39%-18%-29%-19% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: AA, CSTM, CENX, RS, RYI.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/23/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventKALUS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-61.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven157.1%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-54.6%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven120.3%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven147 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-27.8%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven38.4%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven358 days120 days
2008 Global Financial Crisis2008 Global Financial Crisis  
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Loss% Loss-82.5%-56.8%
2008 Global Financial Crisis% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven471.4%131.3%
2008 Global Financial CrisisTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven2,713 days1,480 days

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In The Past

Kaiser Aluminum's stock fell -61.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 5/11/2021. A -61.1% loss requires a 157.1% gain to breakeven.

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About Kaiser Aluminum (KALU)

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation engages in manufacture and sale of semi-fabricated specialty aluminum mill products in the United States and internationally. The company offers rolled, extruded, and drawn aluminum products used for aerospace and defense, aluminum beverage and food packaging, automotive and general engineering products. The company's automotive extrusions include extruded aluminum products for structural components, crash management systems, anti-lock braking systems, and drawn tubes for drive shafts, as well as offers fabrication services, including sawing and cutting to length. Its packaging products consist of bare and coated 3000- and 5000-series alloy aluminum coil used for beverage and food packaging industry; and Its general engineering products comprise alloy plate, sheet, rod, bar, tube, wire, and standard extrusion shapes used in various applications, including the production of military vehicles, ordnances, semiconductor manufacturing cells, electronic devices, after-market motor sport parts, tooling plates, parts for machinery and equipment, bolts, screws, nails, and rivets. In addition, it offers rerolled, extruded, drawn, and cast billet aluminum products for industrial end uses. It sells its products directly to customers through sales personnel located in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, and China, as well as through independent sales agents in other regions of Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The company was founded in 1946 and is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California.

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Here are 1-2 brief analogies for Kaiser Aluminum:

  • 3M for specialized aluminum products.
  • An independent, specialized industrial materials division, similar to what you might find within General Electric or Honeywell, but dedicated exclusively to high-performance aluminum for industries like aerospace and automotive.

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  • Plate and Sheet Products: High-strength aluminum plate and sheet are fabricated for demanding applications in aerospace, general engineering, and industrial sectors.
  • Extruded Products: Specialized aluminum extrusions, rod, bar, tube, and wire are manufactured for automotive, industrial, and general engineering markets.

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Kaiser Aluminum (symbol: KALU) primarily sells its fabricated aluminum products to **other companies (B2B)** rather than directly to individuals. According to Kaiser Aluminum's financial reports, no single customer accounted for more than 10% of their consolidated net sales in recent years, indicating a diverse customer base. Therefore, while they serve major industries, they do not have a few dominant "major customers" by name that individually represent a significant portion of their revenue. Instead, Kaiser Aluminum serves manufacturers across several key industries. Below are the major categories of customer companies they supply, along with examples of public companies that operate within these sectors (though these are illustrative examples of the *type* of customer, not necessarily direct named customers of Kaiser Aluminum):
  • Aerospace & Defense Industry:

    Kaiser Aluminum supplies high-strength aluminum plate, sheet, and extrusions for commercial and military aircraft, business jets, and space applications. Their customers are manufacturers and suppliers within this sector.

    Examples of public companies in this industry that could be direct or indirect customers include:

    • The Boeing Company (BA)
    • Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)
    • Northrop Grumman Corporation (NOC)
    • Airbus SE (EADSY) (OTC symbol; primary listing in Paris as AIR.PA)
  • Automotive Industry:

    They provide aluminum extrusions and other products for structural and non-structural components, supporting the automotive industry's focus on lightweighting vehicles. Their customers include automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

    Examples of public companies in this industry that could be direct or indirect customers include:

    • General Motors Company (GM)
    • Ford Motor Company (F)
    • Stellantis N.V. (STLA)
    • Magna International Inc. (MGA)
  • General Engineering / Industrial Markets:

    Kaiser Aluminum supplies plate, sheet, rod, and bar products for a wide array of industrial applications. This segment includes manufacturers in tooling, machinery, automation, transportation, medical equipment, and other specialized industrial applications. Due to the highly diversified nature of this market, there are no specific dominant public customer companies to list; rather, their customer base consists of numerous manufacturing businesses of various sizes.

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Keith A. Harvey, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Harvey joined Kaiser Aluminum in 1981. He served as President and Chief Operating Officer from December 2015 until his appointment to his current position in July 2020. Mr. Harvey has held increasingly responsible positions in engineering and sales at various Kaiser locations.

Neal E. West, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. West joined Kaiser Aluminum in 2008 as Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer, was named Chief Financial Officer in early 2019, and assumed his current position in March 2021. Before joining Kaiser, Mr. West was Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer at Gateway, Inc. Prior to Gateway, he served in several roles over 19 years with Neptune Orient Lines/APL, a container shipping and logistics company.

John M. Donnan, Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer & General Counsel

Mr. Donnan previously served as an associate in the Corporate/Securities section of the Houston, Texas, office of Chamberlain Hrdlicka.

Blain Tiffany, Executive Vice President – Sales and Marketing

Mr. Tiffany served as Senior Vice President – Sales & Marketing from 2020 until he was named to his current position in April 2022. He joined Kaiser in 2013 as Vice President – Marketing, Hard Alloy Extrusions, Pipe and Tube. Prior to joining Kaiser, Mr. Tiffany held several senior management positions during his 34 years in metals distribution, most recently with A.M. Castle & Co.

Jason Walsh, Executive Vice President – Manufacturing

Mr. Walsh served as Senior Vice President – Manufacturing from August 2020 until he was named to his current position in April 2022. He joined the company in 2006 as Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis. Prior to joining Kaiser, Mr. Walsh held positions in manufacturing operations with Caterpillar Inc.

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Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) faces several key risks to its business operations and financial performance:

  1. Cyclical Demand Slowdown and Weaker End Market Volumes: The company's financial results are susceptible to cyclical demand slowdowns, particularly in its key end markets such as aerospace and packaging. Weaker volumes in these sectors could exert pressure on margins and earnings expectations. General economic and business conditions, including cyclicality in the aerospace, automotive, and other end markets served, are explicitly identified as factors that could adversely affect the business.
  2. Fluctuations in Aluminum Prices and Metal Price Risk: Kaiser Aluminum's business can be significantly impacted by the volatile pricing and availability of primary aluminum. While the company employs hedging and pricing mechanisms with an objective to achieve "metal price neutrality," there can be a lag of several months in passing through increased aluminum costs to customers for certain higher value-added products sold on a spot basis. This timing difference exposes the company to metal price risk, with adverse impacts when prices rise and favorable impacts when prices decline.
  3. High Debt Levels: Kaiser Aluminum carries substantial debt on its balance sheet, which is highlighted as a significant risk to the business. The company's liabilities, particularly when compared to its cash and near-term receivables, suggest a considerable leverage.

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The clear emerging threat to Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) is the rapid advancement and increasing adoption of **metal additive manufacturing (3D printing)**. As this technology matures, it has the potential to disrupt traditional manufacturing supply chains by enabling the direct production of complex metal components, which could reduce the demand for semi-fabricated aluminum products such as plate, sheet, extrusions, and rod/bar—Kaiser Aluminum's core offerings. Industries critical to Kaiser Aluminum, such as aerospace and automotive, are actively investing in and integrating metal additive manufacturing, which could, in the long term, diminish the reliance on traditional aluminum forging, rolling, and extrusion processes for certain applications.

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Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) operates in several key markets for its semi-fabricated specialty aluminum mill products. The addressable markets for its main products and services are sized as follows:

  • Aerospace and High-Strength Products: The global aerospace aluminum market size was valued at approximately USD 7.90 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 8.54 billion in 2025. Another estimate indicates the market was approximately USD 6.7 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 10.2 billion by 2030. North America accounted for 40% of aluminum alloy aerospace shipments in 2024.
  • Automotive Extrusions: The global automotive aluminum market size reached USD 32.6 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow to USD 61.3 billion by 2033. Another report values the global automotive aluminum market at USD 69.83 billion in 2024, with projections to reach USD 186.12 billion by 2034. Specifically, the global automotive aluminum extrusion market size was USD 90.83 billion in 2024 and is projected to exceed USD 200.30 billion by 2034.
  • Packaging (Aluminum Beverage and Food Cans): Global aluminum consumption in the packaging industry is projected to reach 10.5 metric tons by 2030.
  • General Engineering Products / Flat-Rolled Products / Extrusions: The global aluminum flat-rolled products market size was valued at USD 44.70 billion in 2023 and is predicted to reach USD 79.64 billion by 2030. The global aluminum flat products market is projected to grow from USD 70.7 billion in 2025 to USD 110.9 billion by 2035. The North American extrusion market is estimated to be greater than 6.0 billion pounds, while the global flat rolled products market is estimated to be greater than 65 billion pounds. Globally, extruded products grew from USD 56.4 billion to USD 101 billion between 2024 and 2034.

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Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) is poised for future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, driven by strategic investments, anticipated market recoveries, and a focus on higher-value products.

Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth:

  1. Growth in Key End Markets: Kaiser Aluminum anticipates increased demand across several of its core markets. The aerospace sector is "trending positively" and is expected to recover in Q4 2025, following a planned outage and destocking efforts. General engineering conversion revenue is projected to increase by 3-10% year-over-year, fueled by strong North American demand and reshoring activities. The automotive segment is also expected to see a 3-10% rise in conversion revenue year-over-year, with a focus on high-demand SUV and light truck platforms and capitalizing on the lightweighting trend for improved fuel economy and electric vehicles.
  2. Strategic Capital Investments and Capacity Expansion: The company is nearing completion of two significant growth projects. The Trentwood Phase 7 Plate Capacity Expansion Project, aimed at aerospace and general engineering applications, is "nearly complete" and on schedule and budget. This expansion will increase capacity for high-strength aluminum products. Additionally, the Warrick coating line is expected to achieve its full run-rate for 2026 shipments, enhancing capabilities for packaging applications.
  3. Shift to Higher-Value Product Mix: In its packaging segment, Kaiser Aluminum is strategically shifting its product mix towards higher-margin coated products. Conversion revenue in packaging is forecast to increase by 12-15% for the year, driven by this transition from bare to coated offerings, with the new Warrick coating line facilitating this change.
  4. Improved Pricing and Operational Efficiencies: The company's recent financial performance has benefited from improved pricing and a favorable product mix. Management has emphasized a renewed focus on cost management and aims to restore "best-in-class operating metrics" as its investment cycle concludes. Ongoing operational efficiency through continuous improvement programs is also a key focus for the company.

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Capital Allocation Decisions (Last 3-5 Years) for Kaiser Aluminum (KALU)

Share Repurchases

  • Kaiser Aluminum has not reported significant share repurchases in the last 3-5 years, with the last 12-month buyback yield recorded as 0.0%.

Outbound Investments

  • Kaiser Aluminum completed the acquisition of Alcoa Warrick LLC, including the Warrick Rolling Mill, for $670 million on April 1, 2021.
  • This acquisition marked a strategic re-entry into the North American aluminum packaging industry.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures for 2024 were approximately $181 million, aimed at supporting growth.
  • For the full year 2025, capital expenditures are projected to be in the range of $120 million to $130 million.
  • These investments are primarily focused on major strategic growth projects such as the Phase 7 expansion at the Trentwood rolling mill and the fourth coating line project at the Warrick facility, to enhance capacity and modernize operations for aerospace, industrial, and packaging markets.

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Financials

KALUAACSTMCENXRSRYIMedian
NameKaiser A.Alcoa Constell.Century .Reliance Ryerson  
Mkt Price116.6453.6519.1738.97295.3726.4446.31
Mkt Cap1.913.92.73.615.50.93.1
Rev LTM3,20912,8687,9692,52513,9224,4746,221
Op Inc LTM1441,33734417498210259
FCF LTM13519-40-386621213
FCF 3Y Avg5-59-16-421,073147-5
CFO LTM1751,063332411,02966254
CFO 3Y Avg169493362441,488242302

Growth & Margins

KALUAACSTMCENXRSRYIMedian
NameKaiser A.Alcoa Constell.Century .Reliance Ryerson  
Rev Chg LTM7.7%16.9%6.5%20.1%-0.9%-4.9%7.1%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-2.2%0.5%-1.4%-2.9%-7.0%-11.8%-2.5%
Rev Chg Q12.8%3.1%20.2%17.3%6.8%3.1%9.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM3.1%0.7%4.8%3.8%1.7%0.8%2.4%
Op Mgn LTM4.5%10.4%4.3%6.9%7.1%0.2%5.7%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg3.5%3.2%4.4%3.5%9.6%1.6%3.5%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM1.0%-1.8%0.9%-0.5%-0.2%-0.1%-0.2%
CFO/Rev LTM5.5%8.3%4.2%1.6%7.4%1.5%4.8%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg5.4%4.0%4.6%2.0%10.3%4.8%4.7%
FCF/Rev LTM0.4%4.0%-0.5%-1.5%4.8%0.3%0.3%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg0.2%-0.8%-0.2%-1.9%7.4%2.9%-0.0%

Valuation

KALUAACSTMCENXRSRYIMedian
NameKaiser A.Alcoa Constell.Century .Reliance Ryerson  
Mkt Cap1.913.92.73.615.50.93.1
P/S0.61.10.31.41.10.20.8
P/EBIT12.09.18.631.614.176.013.1
P/E22.212.123.542.721.3-37.321.7
P/CFO10.813.18.089.115.112.812.9
Total Yield5.2%9.0%4.3%2.3%6.3%0.1%4.7%
Dividend Yield0.7%0.7%0.0%0.0%1.6%2.8%0.7%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg0.5%-1.9%-0.8%-4.4%7.0%16.6%-0.2%
D/E0.60.20.80.20.11.00.4
Net D/E0.60.10.80.10.11.00.3

Returns

KALUAACSTMCENXRSRYIMedian
NameKaiser A.Alcoa Constell.Century .Reliance Ryerson  
1M Rtn27.1%47.6%24.5%44.3%7.4%23.8%25.8%
3M Rtn59.1%70.6%26.8%45.1%4.8%18.0%36.0%
6M Rtn54.2%87.4%45.1%124.5%-3.5%33.6%49.7%
12M Rtn73.2%40.8%85.6%106.5%11.2%44.4%58.8%
3Y Rtn71.2%25.9%63.1%394.5%51.4%-5.3%57.3%
1M Excs Rtn22.4%43.0%19.8%39.6%2.7%19.1%21.1%
3M Excs Rtn54.5%68.2%24.2%46.7%0.3%11.5%35.4%
6M Excs Rtn41.4%78.2%33.8%112.0%-17.0%16.4%37.6%
12M Excs Rtn57.3%30.6%71.8%98.0%-4.1%20.2%43.9%
3Y Excs Rtn-7.6%-49.1%-9.4%353.7%-25.5%-83.7%-17.5%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Single Segment3,0873,4282,6221,1731,514
Total3,0873,4282,6221,1731,514


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$116.64 
Market Cap ($ Bil)1.9 
First Trading Date07/07/2006 
Distance from 52W High0.0% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$95.95$78.23
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA21.6%49.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility51.7%42.6%
Downside Capture131.29115.73
Upside Capture331.49152.47
Correlation (SPY)38.3%53.6%
KALU Betas & Captures as of 11/30/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta1.091.511.501.531.181.48
Up Beta-0.130.591.381.531.051.24
Down Beta-0.74-0.040.330.881.091.38
Up Capture235%353%268%218%169%461%
Bmk +ve Days13263974142427
Stock +ve Days13233366123382
Down Capture128%175%167%158%118%110%
Bmk -ve Days7162452107323
Stock -ve Days7193060125368

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 Comparison of KALU With Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 KALUSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return69.9%9.2%18.8%72.9%9.0%3.7%-11.4%
Annualized Volatility42.4%20.0%19.5%19.2%15.3%17.2%35.0%
Sharpe Ratio1.350.330.762.720.360.05-0.14
Correlation With Other Assets 59.7%53.4%11.0%29.1%38.5%32.4%

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Based On 5-Year Data
 Comparison of KALU With Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 KALUSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return7.8%7.2%14.8%18.9%11.8%4.7%35.5%
Annualized Volatility44.5%18.9%17.1%15.5%18.7%18.9%48.9%
Sharpe Ratio0.320.290.700.980.510.160.62
Correlation With Other Assets 63.1%51.7%12.2%26.7%41.6%25.2%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLB, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 Comparison of KALU With Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 KALUSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return6.7%9.9%14.8%15.1%6.8%5.4%69.1%
Annualized Volatility41.0%20.8%18.0%14.8%17.6%20.8%55.8%
Sharpe Ratio0.300.430.710.850.310.230.90
Correlation With Other Assets 63.8%57.1%6.9%31.7%47.3%17.1%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLB, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, and Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity513,563
Short Interest: % Change Since 11152025-0.2%
Average Daily Volume130,967
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.92
Basic Shares Quantity16,192,000
Short % of Basic Shares3.2%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/22/202519.5%18.9%15.1%
7/23/2025-4.9%-15.2%-17.5%
2/19/20254.9%-0.7%-3.1%
10/23/2024-0.4%14.9%21.6%
7/24/2024-15.2%-14.5%-23.0%
2/21/20246.9%6.4%24.2%
10/25/2023-7.6%-9.9%-4.8%
7/25/20232.8%1.2%-9.0%
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SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive998
# Negative101011
Median Positive4.9%5.8%18.3%
Median Negative-5.4%-9.2%-9.7%
Max Positive19.5%21.2%38.0%
Max Negative-15.2%-15.2%-38.7%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251023202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025724202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025424202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024220202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241024202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024726202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024425202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023223202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231026202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023728202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023428202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022224202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221025202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022728202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022425202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021301202210-K 12/31/2021