Alcoa Corp
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The brief
Alcoa mines bauxite ore, refines it into alumina (aluminum oxide), and smelts alumina into aluminum metal for sale to customers in transportation, construction, packaging, and wire industries [Yahoo Finance]. The company also generates and sells electricity to industrial customers and operates across two segments: Alumina (refining) and Aluminum (smelting and casting) [Yahoo Finance].
Alcoa Corporation is a 138-year-old aluminum and alumina producer operating mines, refineries, and smelters across the U.S., Canada, Australia, Brazil, Iceland, Norway, and Spain [Yahoo Finance]. The company generated $12.8 billion in revenue in 2025 with strong profit margins (8.9% net margin) and a healthy balance sheet (Net Debt/EBITDA of 0.6x) [Yahoo Finance]. Recent news highlights a $65 million investment in low-carbon aluminum production in Norway and a 91% stock rally over six months driven by tight aluminum supply and strong industrial demand [Yahoo Finance] [Zacks].
Alcoa is in strong financial health with low leverage, healthy cash generation, and solid profitability metrics [Yahoo Finance].
Sentinellis health
9.5/10
Financially healthy
Market capitalisation
$16.9B
Revenue (TTM)
$12.8B
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- Macro2026-05-20
Cyclic Materials Appoints Former Siemens and Alcoa CEO Klaus Kleinfeld to Board of Directors
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- Macro2026-05-19
Will Cost Inflation and Tariffs Continue to Weigh on Alcoa?
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- Macro2026-05-14
Should You Buy Alcoa Stock After a 91.3% Rally in 6 Months?
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- Macro2026-05-14
Alcoa (AA) Invests $65M to Expand Low-Carbon Aluminum Output
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Energy costs represent 24% of both alumina refining and aluminum smelting production costs, exposing Alcoa to volatility in electricity, diesel, and natural gas prices; Q2 2026 guidance includes $15 million in unfavorable energy cost impacts [Yahoo Finance]
Risks
4
Opportunities
5
Red flags
3
Leadership
10
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