The persistent pattern of large EPS misses suggests structural cost or demand issues. Monitor the Q2 2026 earnings release on August 6 for any guidance changes or operational updates that could signal a turnaround or further deterioration.
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Executive Summary
Century Aluminum reported Q1 2026 EPS of $1.63, a 29.1% miss vs the $2.30 consensus estimate, with revenue of $831.1M. This marks a significant earnings miss, continuing a trend of negative EPS surprises over the past four quarters. The stock has historically reacted poorly to high-impact bearish calls on this ticker, with prior score-9 and score-5 bearish reports generating negative T+20 alpha.
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Key Facts
- Q1 2026 EPS of $1.63 missed consensus of $2.30 by 29.1%
- Revenue of $831.1M was in line with consensus of $831.1M
- This is the fourth consecutive quarter of negative EPS surprises
- Prior quarter (Dec 2025) EPS was $0.02 vs consensus of $1.25 (98.4% miss)
- The company will report Q2 2026 earnings on August 6, 2026
Financial Impact
EPS miss of $0.67 (29.1%) vs consensus on $831.1M revenue
Risk Factors
- Continued earnings misses could erode investor confidence and lead to further downside
- Aluminum price volatility and input cost inflation may pressure margins
- No guidance provided in this filing, leaving uncertainty about future performance
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Investment Themes
Documents Analyzed
This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.
| Document | Accession Number |
|---|---|
| PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic) | press-3333925 |
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Jul 27, 2026 9w ago | Press Release | $43.96 $44.20 | ▼ −0.55% | ▲ +2.84% | $35.62 (+18.97%) |
Jun 19, 2026 15w ago | Institutional Cluster | $49.53 $41.50 | ▼ −16.21% | ▼ −16.06% | $35.62 (−28.08%) |
Jun 11, 2026 16w ago | Institutional Cluster | $60.94 $45.11 | ▼ −25.98% | ▼ −27.87% | $35.62 (−41.55%) |
Apr 29, 2026 22w ago | Press Release | $58.98 $65.72 | ▲ +11.43% | ▲ +5.97% | $35.62 (−39.61%) |
Apr 24, 2026 23w ago | DEFA14A | $60.74 $60.46 | ▼ −0.46% | ▼ −4.49% | $35.62 (−41.36%) |
Mar 4, 2026 30w ago | Insider Cluster | $53.43 $63.51 | ▼ −18.87% | ▼ −23.28% | $35.62 (+33.33%) |
Feb 25, 2026 31w ago | Insider Cluster | $53.02 $50.19 | ▲ +5.34% | ▲ +0.10% | $35.62 (+32.82%) |
Feb 23, 2026 31w ago | Insider Cluster | $51.84 $46.48 | ▼ −10.34% | ▼ −6.39% | $35.62 (−31.29%) |
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