CENX Stock Up 17% after 6-Day Win Streak
Century Aluminum (CENX) stock hit day 6 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 17% return. The company has gained about $358 Mil in value over the last 6 days, with its current market capitalization at about $2.1 Bil. The stock remains 25.2% above its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 8.2% for the S&P 500.
Comparing CENX Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for CENX stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | CENX | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| 6D (Current Streak) | 16.8% | 1.6% |
| 1M (21D) | 31.5% | 4.5% |
| 3M (63D) | 35.3% | 18.4% |
| YTD 2025 | 25.2% | 8.2% |
| 2024 | 50.1% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | 48.4% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -50.6% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 102 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 14 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 72 | 7 |
| 4D | 13 | 4 |
| 5D | 5 | 3 |
| 6D | 2 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 10 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 102 | 14 |
Key Financials for Century Aluminum (CENX)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $2.2 Bil | $2.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $31.8 Mil | $121.4 Mil |
| Net Income | $-43.1 Mil | $336.8 Mil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2024 FQ4 | 2025 FQ1 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $630.9 Mil | $633.9 Mil |
| Operating Income | $49.3 Mil | $46.1 Mil |
| Net Income | $45.2 Mil | $29.7 Mil |
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