Aluminum Construction Companies: A Strong Weekly Surge Driven by Growing Demand
The aluminum construction companies have experienced a significant boost, with the segment seeing a +11.13% increase in performance over the past week. This growth is largely driven by the rising demand for lightweight materials, particularly in the automotive sector, where aluminum is being widely adopted to improve fuel efficiency. The aluminum industry plays a vital role in the U.S. economy, generating approximately $71 billion annually in direct economic impact, according to The Aluminum Association.
The companies in focus—Arconic, Inc. (ARNC), Alcoa Corp (AA), Century Aluminum (CENX), and Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU)—are some of the major players in the aluminum industry. Let's take a closer look at the key performance indicators, recent market trends, and potential opportunities within this group of stocks.
Market Capitalization Overview
The average market capitalization across this group of aluminum companies stands at $3.8 billion, with Alcoa (AA) leading the group with a market valuation of $10.1 billion. On the lower end, Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) is valued at $1.1 billion. This variance in market cap reflects different market strategies and levels of diversification among these companies, positioning some, like Alcoa, with broader global reach, while others maintain more niche market positions.
Ticker Breakdown:
- Alcoa Corp (AA) – Market Cap: $10.1 billion
- Century Aluminum (CENX) – Market Cap: $1.2 billion
- Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) – Market Cap: $1.1 billion
- Constellium SE (CSTM) – Market Cap: $3.4 billion
Stock Price Performance
In terms of stock price movement, the aluminum construction group has seen solid performance, with the average weekly price growth sitting at 6.11%, indicating bullish momentum across the segment. Monthly performance also grew by 3.95%, while the group experienced a quarterly decline of -4.78%.
Among the standouts:
- Alcoa (AA): With a 12.49% weekly surge, Alcoa was the top performer in the group, indicating strong market confidence in its growth prospects.
- Century Aluminum (CENX): The stock saw a respectable 5.7% weekly rise, adding to its earlier 21.15% jump the previous week, reflecting ongoing momentum in investor interest.
- Constellium SE (CSTM): This ticker experienced a slight decline of -0.95%, though it still sits near its recent highs, indicating room for recovery.
These price movements indicate a robust sentiment around aluminum stocks, with companies like Alcoa and Century Aluminum riding positive investor waves.
Notable Stock Movements:
- 9/25/24: Alcoa (AA) jumped +8.27%, continuing its strong upward trend.
- 9/25/24: Century Aluminum (CENX) gained +5.7%, cementing its weekly gains.
- 9/18/24: Century Aluminum saw a remarkable +21.15% weekly surge earlier in the month, driving its overall positive trajectory.
Volume Trends
Alongside price gains, the aluminum group has also seen heightened trading activity. Weekly volume growth across the group averaged 23.6%, with significant monthly volume growth at 101.33%. The rise in trading volume suggests increasing market interest in aluminum companies as they benefit from macroeconomic trends such as infrastructure spending and the shift toward greener technologies like electric vehicles (EVs), which are heavy users of aluminum.
Key Volume Movers:
- Kaiser Aluminum (KALU): This stock saw a record-breaking 328% increase in daily volume on April 26, 2024, significantly above its 65-day volume moving average. Such a spike in trading activity signals growing market attention.
Technical Indicators: Signals of Bullish Momentum
1. Century Aluminum (CENX) in Upward Trend
Century Aluminum (CENX) recently moved above its 50-day moving average on September 23, 2024, indicating a shift from a downward to an upward trend. Historically, this signal has been a strong indicator for future price increases, with a 89% likelihood of continuing upward momentum in similar past instances.
2. Momentum Indicator for Alcoa (AA) Turns Positive
On September 13, 2024, Alcoa's Momentum Indicator moved above zero, signaling the potential for a continued upward trend. Based on historical data from 90 similar instances, 81% of the time, this indicator has preceded further stock price increases, suggesting a buying opportunity for traders.
3. Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) Moves Out of Oversold Territory
Kaiser Aluminum's Stochastic Oscillator, a technical indicator used to gauge market conditions, moved out of the oversold territory on September 13, 2024. This shift often precedes bullish price action, with the stock moving higher in 81% of the 59 historical instances where this condition was met.
In Summary: Aluminum Industry Poised for Growth
The aluminum sector is positioned for further gains, bolstered by increasing demand from key industries such as automotive, construction, and packaging. Companies like Alcoa and Century Aluminum are showing particularly strong technical indicators and investor sentiment, while Kaiser Aluminum and Constellium SE also present potential opportunities for growth as volume and technical signals suggest upward movement.
CENX in downward trend: 10-day moving average crossed below 50-day moving average on March 04, 2025
The 10-day moving average for CENX crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on March 04, 2025. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 15 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for CENX moved out of overbought territory on February 12, 2025. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 38 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In of the 38 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at .
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on February 21, 2025. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on CENX as a result. In of 87 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for CENX turned negative on February 21, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 45 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 45 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
CENX moved below its 50-day moving average on February 28, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where CENX declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
CENX broke above its upper Bollinger Band on February 10, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where CENX advanced for three days, in of 296 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating very strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. CENX’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 77, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.521) is normal, around the industry mean (1.969). P/E Ratio (5.800) is within average values for comparable stocks, (28.259). CENX has a moderately low Dividend Yield (0.000) as compared to the industry average of (0.043). P/S Ratio (0.840) is also within normal values, averaging (0.794).
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a producer of primary aluminum and aluminum products
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