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Century Aluminum Co produces primary aluminum standard grade and value-added products. The firm operates smelter facilities in the United States and Iceland. The majority of revenue is generated from Glencore, which agreed to purchase nearly all of Century Aluminum's North American production. Century purchases nearly all of its alumina from Glencore. The company produces high purity aluminum, standard-grade aluminum sow and tee bars, and value-added billet and foundry products. Century also owns a carbon anode production facility in the Netherlands.

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U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Dow Jones index falling around 200 points on Monday.
Shares of Vera Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VERA#NASDAQ">VERA</a>) rose sharply during Monday's session after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/health-care/25/06/45720783/kidney-health-focused-vera-therapeutics-stock-price-spikes-on-heels-of-successful-trial-data">released ORIGIN Phase 3 trial data.</a>
Participants treated with atacicept for immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) achieved a 46% reduction from baseline in proteinuria as measured by 24-hour urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPCR), with a statistically significant and clinically meaningful 42% reduction in UPCR compared to placebo (p&lt;0.0001) at week 36.
Vera Therapeutics shares jumped 56.6% to $29.67 on Monday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today&#8217;s session.
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<li>Applied Digital Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/APLD#NASDAQ">APLD</a>) surged 44.8% to $9.89 after the company announced a 250MW AI data center lease with CoreWeave.</li>
<li>Kymera Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KYMR#NASDAQ">KYMR</a>) climbed 33.3% to $39.53 after the company announced clinical data for its Phase 1 Healthy volunteer study of KT-621.</li>
<li>Blueprint Medicines Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BPMC#NASDAQ">BPMC</a>) gained 26.2% to $127.93 after the company announced that Sanofi will acquire them for $9.5 billion.</li>
<li>Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) gained 23.2% to $7.18 after Trump said he would double their tariffs to 50%.</li>
<li>Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENX#NASDAQ">CENX</a>) rose 22% to $18.89 after Trump said he would double their tariffs to 50%.</li>
<li>Liquidia Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LQDA#NASDAQ">LQDA</a>) gained 18.2% to $17.64 after the company announced it began shipping its newly FDA-approved Yutrepia. Additionally, Needham raised its price target on the stock from $25 to $32.</li>
<li>REGENXBIO Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGNX#NASDAQ">RGNX</a>) jumped 16.4% to $10.30.</li>
<li>Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TEM#NASDAQ">TEM</a>) gained 14.1% to $62.95 after the company introduced its fuses program for precision-based medicine and xM for advanced cancer treatment response monitoring.</li>
<li>First Majestic Silver Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AG#NYSE">AG</a>) rose 10.6% to $6.83.</li>
<li>Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) surged 10.5% to $135.93. Shares of steel and aluminum stocks traded higher after Trump said he would double their tariffs to 50%.</li>
<li>Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HL#NYSE">HL</a>) gained 10.4% to $5.67.</li>
<li>Nucor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) gained 10% to $120.20. BMO Capital analyst Katja Jancic upgraded Nucor from Market Perform to Outperform and raised the price target from $140 to $145.</li>
<li>ImmunityBio, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBRX#NASDAQ">IBRX</a>) rose 6.2% to $2.8250. ImmunityBio received FDA expanded access authorization for the treatment of Lymphopenia with ANKTIVA in patients with solid tumors</li>
<li>Eldorado Gold Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EGO#NYSE">EGO</a>) rose 6.1% to $21.32.</li>
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Cleveland-Cliffs (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>) shares increased by 26.1% to $7.35 during Monday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.6 billion. </li>
<li>Century Aluminum (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENX#NASDAQ">CENX</a>) shares rose 18.85% to $18.41. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.7 billion. </li>
<li>Steel Dynamics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>) stock moved upwards by 11.31% to $137.0. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $20.3 billion. </li>
<li>Nucor (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) stock moved upwards by 10.74% to $121.11. The company's market cap stands at $27.9 billion. </li>
<li>Origin Materials (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORGN#NASDAQ">ORGN</a>) stock moved upwards by 9.25% to $0.48. The company's market cap stands at $71.6 million. </li>
<li>Commercial Metals (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMC#NYSE">CMC</a>) shares moved upwards by 9.2% to $50.88. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $5.7 billion. </li>
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<li>Bolt Projects Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BSLK#NASDAQ">BSLK</a>) shares declined by 8.3% to $3.1 during Monday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $6.3 million. </li>
<li>IT Tech Packaging (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITP#AMEX">ITP</a>) shares decreased by 6.85% to $0.18. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $3.0 million. </li>
<li>IperionX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IPX#NASDAQ">IPX</a>) stock decreased by 6.5% to $22.62. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $662.0 million. </li>
<li>Millennium Group Intl (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGIH#NASDAQ">MGIH</a>) stock fell 6.05% to $1.4. The company's market cap stands at $15.7 million. </li>
<li>Tantech Hldgs (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TANH#NASDAQ">TANH</a>) stock declined by 5.41% to $2.1. The company's market cap stands at $2.8 million. 
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India is considering imposing import duties on select U.S. products to counter Washington&#8217;s 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, according to a document submitted to the World Trade Organization on Monday.
The filing stated these U.S. measures affect $7.6 billion worth of Indian exports but didn&#8217;t specify which American products might face retaliatory duties, Reuters reported.
The move follows the U.S. reimposition of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/02/43592144/us-steel-aluminum-stocks-rally-as-trump-revives-25-tariff-plan">steel and aluminum tariffs in March</a>, extending policies first implemented during President Donald Trump&#8216;s first term in 2018.
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Shares of companies within the broader materials sector are trading higher amid overall market strength after the US and China agreed to a temporary reduction in most tariffs on each other's goods. A decrease of trade tensions could reduce demand uncertainty for materials.

Century Aluminum shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q1 adjusted EPS results.

Century Aluminum (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENX#NASDAQ">CENX</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.36 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.56 by 35.71 percent. This is a 1300 percent increase over losses of $(0.03) per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $633.90 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $577.60 million by 9.75 percent. This is a 29.50 percent increase over sales of $489.50 million the same period last year.

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Robert F Hoffman, SVP at Century Aluminum (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENX#NASDAQ">CENX</a>), reported an insider sell on March 24, according to a new SEC filing. 
What Happened: Hoffman's decision to sell 5,000 shares of Century Aluminum was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000949157/000094915725000030//Archives/edgar/data/949157/000094915725000030/0000949157-25-000030-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Monday. The total value of the sale is $101,199.
The latest update on Tuesday morning shows Century Aluminum shares down by 0.79%, trading at $18.76.
<h3>Delving into Century Aluminum's Background</h3>
Century Aluminum Co produces primary aluminum standard grade and value-added products. The firm operates smelter facilities in the United States and Iceland. The majority of revenue is generated from Glencore, which agreed to purchase nearly all of Century Aluminum's North American production. Century purchases nearly all of its alumina from Glencore. The company produces high purity aluminum, standard-grade aluminum sow and tee bars, and value-added billet and foundry products. Century also owns a carbon anode production facility in the Netherlands.
<h3>Financial Insights: Century Aluminum</h3>
Revenue Growth: Century Aluminum displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 23.15%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Materials sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Exploring Profitability:
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Gross Margin: The company issues a cost efficiency warning with a low gross margin of 10.51%, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Century Aluminum's EPS is below the industry average. The company faced challenges with a current EPS of 0.46. This suggests a potential decline in earnings.
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Debt Management: Century Aluminum's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 0.76, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
Navigating Market Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: Century Aluminum's P/E ratio of 5.78 is below the industry average, suggesting the stock may be undervalued.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The Price to Sales ratio is 0.84, which is lower than the industry average. This suggests a possible undervaluation based on sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): Century Aluminum's EV/EBITDA ratio, lower than industry averages at 4.99, indicates attractively priced shares.
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Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization is below the industry average, suggesting that it is relatively smaller compared to peers. This could be due to various factors, including perceived growth potential or operational scale.
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<h3>The Relevance of Insider Transactions</h3>
It's important to note that insider transactions alone should not dictate investment decisions, but they can provide valuable insights.
Exploring the legal landscape, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Highlighted by a company insider's new purchase, there's a positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
But, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes Worth Your Attention</h3>
For <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a>, a primary focus lies on transactions occurring in the open market, as indicated in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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When President Trump announced a 50% tariff on Canadian aluminum and steel imports, it created a cloud of fear and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44269301/trumps-25-tariffs-on-steel-and-aluminum-imports-take-effect-eu-retaliates-us-steel-nucor-century-aluminum-and-other-domestic-stocks-cheer">uncertainty in the markets</a>. 
Stocks dropped as the 25% previously announced tariffs set to be implemented on Wednesday were anticipated to be doubled.
Trump later hinted at reconsideration after Ontario's premier suspended a surcharge on electricity exports. While domestic producers may benefit, higher costs could dent the profits of industries that rely heavily on these materials.
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This has presented a good opportunity to look into exchange-traded funds, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/etfs">ETFs, that may gain or lose</a>:
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<li>VanEck Steel ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLX#NYSE">SLX</a>): The ETF gained 1.3% on Tuesday. Its U.S. exposure is at 53.78%, with Brazil and Australia following at 14.65% and 10.71%, respectively. SLX has the least exposure to Canada at less than 1%. The ETF carries an expense ratio of 56 basis points. Tariffs on materials imports from Canada bode well for domestic producers. SLX has exposure to United States Steel Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) and Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>).</li>
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<li>iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYM#NYSE">IYM</a>): This fund appeals to investors seeking a conservative way to gain aluminum exposure. The ETF&#8217;s exposure is spread out to base metals stocks and other materials sectors like chemicals and forestry products. This makes it a less speculative investment. This reduces risks from an aluminum market downturn. The ETF holds stocks of aluminum leaders such as Alcoa (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>) and Reliance Steel &amp; Aluminum (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RS#NYSE">RS</a>). Both stand to gain if the tariffs are implemented.</li>
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<li>The Invesco Building &amp; Construction ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PKB#NYSE">PKB</a>): One of the outcomes of the 50% (or even 25%) tariffs on steel and aluminum imported from Canada is that it will drive up materials prices in the U.S. Higher steel prices may weigh on the construction sector. This fund could face profitability issues as steel is a key raw material in the industry it is exposed to.</li>
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<li>The Invesco Food &amp; Beverage ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBJ#NYSE">PBJ</a>): This fund could see headwinds as higher aluminum costs may pressure the food and beverage bottling industry as well. Companies like Diageo (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DEO#NYSE">DEO</a>), Coca-Cola (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KO#NYSE">KO</a>), and PepsiCo (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEP#NASDAQ">PEP</a>) likely to face increased costs.</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">U.S. Steel Industry Backs The Move</h2>
Despite the market jitters, U.S. steel manufacturers are largely in favor of the tariffs. In a <a href="https://www.steel.org/2025/03/five-steel-groups-pledge-support-for-steel-tariffs-applaud-actions/">letter </a>to the president, five steel industry executives, represented by American Iron and Steel Institute, expressed their strong support for the 25% tariffs. Moreover,&nbsp;Jesse Gary, the CEO of&nbsp;Century Aluminum&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENX#NASDAQ">CENX</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/03/44269301/trumps-25-tariffs-on-steel-and-aluminum-imports-take-effect-eu-retaliates-us-steel-nucor-century-aluminum-and-other-domestic-stocks-cheer">told the New York Times</a>, &#8220;The new tariffs will close those loopholes back up and enable us to begin investing again, and bring on more production here in the U.S.&#8221;
While steel producers in the U.S. are supportive, the aluminum industry has shown a mixed reaction. Alcoa CEO William Oplinger <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/alcoa-s-ceo-says-trump-tariffs-could-wipe-out-100-000-u-s-jobs-11686292">voiced </a>concerns that tariffs could hurt the U.S. aluminum sector due to the company's strong ties to Canadian operations.
The impact of tariffs will likely trickle down to consumers as well. Domestic steel prices have already surged from around $700 to nearly $1,000 per ton since Trump's initial announcement in February. A Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-11/trump-s-metal-tariffs-set-to-hit-favorites-like-baseball-bats-and-fishing-reels">report </a> said that higher costs could affect a range of products, from aluminum baseball bats to stainless steel cookware and fishing reels.
Investors should keep an eye on ETFs exposed to these sectors, as they may see significant movement in the coming weeks. Whether Trump follows through with the full 50% tariff or retreats from the threat, the ripple effects will be felt across multiple industries and investment tools.
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Shares of steel and aluminum stocks are trading higher amid US steel and aluminum tariffs.

The&nbsp;25% tariffs on steel and&nbsp;aluminum imports imposed by U.S. President&nbsp;Donald Trump&nbsp;have now taken effect, triggering a swift retaliation from the European Union.
What Happened: The tariffs were enforced on Wednesday, impacting several countries including Canada, Australia, and the EU. The White House issued confirmation about the duties late Tuesday but also revealed that Trump had abandoned plans to increase tariffs on Canadian metals to 50%, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2025/03/12/trumps-25percent-tariffs-on-steel-and-aluminum-imports-take-effect.html">reported</a> CNBC.
In response, the European Union announced counter-tariffs on $28.33 billion&nbsp;worth of U.S. goods beginning in April. The European Commission stated that these measures aim&nbsp;to &#8220;protect European businesses, workers&nbsp;and consumers from the impact&nbsp;of these unjustified trade restrictions.&#8221;
Meanwhile, Australian Prime Minister&nbsp;Anthony Albanese&nbsp;criticized Trump&#8217;s move as &#8220;entirely unjustified,&#8221; adding that Australia will refrain from imposing reciprocal tariffs on U.S. imports to prevent price inflation for Australian consumers.
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Why It Matters: This development marks another chapter in the ongoing trade war, characterized by Trump&#8217;s bold tariff promises and subsequent reversals. The trade tensions have recently rattled markets, amid intensifying concerns that the tariffs could edge the world&#8217;s largest economy towards a recession.
Furthermore, Trump&#8217;s decision to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44267277/trump-scraps-50-tariff-hike-on-canadian-steel-aluminum-after-ontario-backs-down">scrap plans to hike </a>tariffs on Canadian metals to 50% came after Ontario paused&nbsp;a 25% tax on electricity&nbsp;exports to the U.S. This indicates a complex and rapidly evolving situation, with decisions being made and reversed in quick succession, adding to the uncertainty in global markets.
That being said, some of the domestic industry bodies hail the President&#8217;s move. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI), representing U.S. steelmakers, supported the tariffs, stating they would generate jobs and strengthen domestic steel production, reported BBC. Furthermore, Jesse Gary, the CEO of Century Aluminum told the New York Times, "The new tariffs will close those loopholes back up and enable us to begin investing again, and bring on more production here in the U.S."
On the flipside, Bill Reinsch, a former Commerce Department official told BBC, &#8220;It protects [the steel and aluminium] industries but hurts downstream users of their products by making them more expensive.&#8221; 
The shares of domestic steelmakers, United States Steel Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/X#NYSE">X</a>) and Nucor Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>) climbed more than 13% year to date, as per<a href="http://pro.benzinga.com"> Benzinga Pro.</a> Meanwhile, Aluminum stocks Alcoa Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>) and Century Aluminum Co. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENX#NASDAQ">CENX</a>) closed the last session with gains of 3% and 9%, respectively.
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Shares of steel and aluminum stocks are trading higher after President Trump instructed the Secretary of Commerce to add additional tariffs on steel and aluminum coming into the US from Canada.

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Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENX#NASDAQ">CENX</a>) shares are trading higher on Monday after BMO Capital analyst Katja Jancic upgraded the stock from <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/aluminum">Market Perform to Outperform</a>.
Jancic maintains <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CENX/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">a price target from $22 to $22</a>.
The analyst writes that Century's valuation has become attractive following the recent sell-off. CENX shares are currently trading at 5.6x/5.3x our 2025E/2026E EBITDA based on aluminum/MWP prices of $1.15/lb/$0.30/lb.
At these levels, the analyst estimates EBITDA of $450 million to $500 million, implying a spot valuation under 4.0x.
Jancic says that the company is actively reviewing options for its idled smelter, with high interest in the asset.
The company may either sell or restart the smelter. This could generate $200-250 million in EBITDA at current spot prices, adds the analyst.
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The company may benefit from the increased 25% aluminum tariffs, which will take effect on March 12, Jancic says.
Currently, U.S. domestic primary aluminum supply meets only around 20% of consumption needs, meaning the reliance on imported material is expected to drive up the Midwest Aluminum Premium (MWP), which has already risen to ~$0.40/lb, from the low 20s in January, adds the analyst.
Jancic writes that if this trend continues, it could add approximately $70 million, or more than 20%, to their 2025 EBITDA estimate.
Additionally, there is potential for the MWP to increase to the $0.45-0.50/lb range as tariffs fully take effect, offering further upside, adds the analyst.
Price Action: CENX shares are up 9.32% at $19.00&nbsp;at the last check Monday.
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