Century Aluminum (NASDAQ: CENX) has delivered one of the most remarkable runs in the metals space over the past year.
The Zacks Metal Products - Procurement and Fabrication industry's prospects look bleak in the near term but ESAB and CENX seem poised to tide the challenges.
Century Aluminum gains from rising aluminum demand, expansion plans and strong growth outlook, while Alcoa faces cost pressures despite pricing tailwinds.
Here is how Century Aluminum (CENX) and Constellium (CSTM) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Century Aluminum faces rising input and operating costs, but margin gains from premium products and efficiency efforts offer a partial offset.
Century Aluminum's CEO sold 150,000 indirect shares on March 16, 2026, generating a transaction value of ~$8.32 million at around $55.47 per share. This sale represented 51.27% of indirect holdings and 26.32% of total holdings prior to the transaction.
Century Aluminum rides strong aluminum demand, boosts output and expands capacity with Mt. Holly restart and new smelter plans to strengthen growth outlook.
FOX Business' Lydia Hu reports from Goose Creek, S.C., inside a Century Aluminum smelting factory detailing how Trump tariffs created jobs and boosted manufacturing capacity on 'Varney & Co.' 00:00 Introduction & Tariff Impact 00:10 150 New Jobs, High Wages & Return to 100% Capacity 00:40 CEO: "The Tariffs Are Working" 01:15 Inside the Plant: Building Pot Lines & Why Domestic Aluminum Production Matters
Century Aluminum nears its 52-week high after a 121.7% six-month surge, supported by strong aluminum demand, favorable premiums and expansion plans for smelting capacity.
Here is how Century Aluminum (CENX) and Constellium (CSTM) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
Century (CENX) could be a great choice for investors looking to make a profit from fundamentally strong stocks that are currently on the move. It is one of the several stocks that made it through our "Recent Price Strength" screen.
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