Iulian Gheorghe Sells 175 Shares of Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) Stock

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ:KALU) SVP Iulian Gheorghe sold 175 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $174.22, for a total transaction of $30,488.50. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 4,448 shares in the company, valued at $774,930.56. The trade was a 3.79% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink.

Kaiser Aluminum Price Performance

Shares of NASDAQ KALU opened at $170.43 on Friday. The stock has a market capitalization of $2.78 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.57 and a beta of 1.39. Kaiser Aluminum Corporation has a 12 month low of $63.58 and a 12 month high of $181.47. The firm’s 50 day simple moving average is $134.32 and its 200-day simple moving average is $118.62. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.28, a current ratio of 2.47 and a quick ratio of 1.14.

Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 22nd. The industrial products company reported $3.74 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.96 by $1.78. Kaiser Aluminum had a net margin of 4.14% and a return on equity of 17.00%. The business had revenue of $1.11 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $948.50 million. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $1.44 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 42.4% on a year-over-year basis. Analysts expect that Kaiser Aluminum Corporation will post 7.85 EPS for the current year.

Kaiser Aluminum Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 24th will be given a dividend of $0.77 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, April 24th. This represents a $3.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 1.8%. Kaiser Aluminum’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 33.55%.

Kaiser Aluminum News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting Kaiser Aluminum this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Strong quarterly results remain supportive — Kaiser reported a sizable beat (Q: $3.74 EPS vs. $1.96 consensus; revenue $1.11B vs. $948.5M) and revenue +42% YoY, which underpins the company’s earnings outlook and valuation. MarketBeat: Earnings & Company Summary
• Positive Sentiment: Some analysts raised targets — an article shows a price-target lift to ~$174.93 and KeyCorp raised its target to $183, supporting upside narratives and limiting downside for some investors. MSN: Price Target Increase
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks included KALU as a relative-strength pick amid earnings and thematic market strength, which may attract momentum investors. Zacks: Relative Strength Picks
• Neutral Sentiment: Minor insider sale: SVP Iulian Gheorghe sold 175 shares (~$30k) — immaterial by itself and likely not a fundamental signal. InsiderTrades: SVP Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Large insider liquidations: CEO Keith Harvey sold 47,001 shares (~$8.23M) and reduced his stake by ~32.6% — a sizable, headline-grabbing move that typically raises short-term investor caution. SEC Filing: CEO Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Additional officer and director sells: CFO Neal West (5,000 shares) and Director Brett Wilcox (15,000 shares) also sold sizable stakes, reinforcing the leadership sell-off narrative. SEC Filing: CFO Sale SEC Filing: Director Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Media framing and commentary are amplifying caution — outlets and TipRanks call it a “wave” of leadership unloads, and Jim Cramer said he “can’t recommend” KALU, which can pressure retail flows. TipRanks: Insider Sell-Off InsiderMonkey: Cramer Comment
• Negative Sentiment: Analyst stance: JPMorgan reaffirmed an “underweight” rating and set a $142 target (below the recent trade), adding a notable sell-side caution point for investors. Benzinga: JPMorgan Note

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

KALU has been the topic of a number of recent analyst reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded Kaiser Aluminum from a “buy” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Saturday, April 18th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reiterated an “underweight” rating and set a $142.00 target price (up from $124.00) on shares of Kaiser Aluminum in a research report on Thursday. Zacks Research lowered Kaiser Aluminum from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, April 13th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Kaiser Aluminum from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Finally, KeyCorp increased their target price on Kaiser Aluminum from $170.00 to $183.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $154.00.

Institutional Trading of Kaiser Aluminum

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of KALU. State Street Corp increased its position in shares of Kaiser Aluminum by 31.9% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 1,154,415 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $92,238,000 after purchasing an additional 279,231 shares during the last quarter. Tributary Capital Management LLC increased its position in shares of Kaiser Aluminum by 92.5% during the 3rd quarter. Tributary Capital Management LLC now owns 500,418 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $38,612,000 after purchasing an additional 240,518 shares during the last quarter. Hotchkis & Wiley Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Kaiser Aluminum during the 3rd quarter worth about $13,111,000. Brightline Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Kaiser Aluminum during the 4th quarter worth about $19,296,000. Finally, Goldman Sachs Group Inc. increased its position in shares of Kaiser Aluminum by 111.7% during the 4th quarter. Goldman Sachs Group Inc. now owns 179,781 shares of the industrial products company’s stock worth $20,650,000 after purchasing an additional 94,874 shares during the last quarter. 99.29% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About Kaiser Aluminum

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation is a U.S.-based producer of semi?fabricated aluminum products, serving a diverse range of industrial and specialty markets. The company’s offerings include extruded, rolled, and forged aluminum products designed to meet stringent performance requirements in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, and general engineering. By focusing on high?value applications, Kaiser Aluminum aims to deliver lightweight, durable solutions that contribute to efficiency and innovation across its customer base.

Operationally, Kaiser Aluminum maintains a network of smelters, extrusion plants, and rolling mills located primarily in North America.