Overview
Alcoa Corporation gives investors exposure to the aluminium supply chain, from bauxite mining and alumina refining through to aluminium production and power generation. Its reported trailing revenue is A$13.6 billion, with revenue growth of 31.40%, while its 9.39% profit margin shows that growth must be assessed alongside the costs and commodity cycles inherent in the business. The shares are priced at A$60.38, within a broad 52-week range of A$50.36 to A$117.63.
Alcoa Corporation is a Basic Materials company focused on aluminium, with operations spanning bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminium production and energy generation. It sells alumina and aluminium products into transport, building and construction, packaging, wire and other industrial markets, while also generating electricity for wholesale customers. This vertically integrated model connects the company to several stages of the aluminium value chain, but leaves its results sensitive to commodity prices, operating conditions and energy economics.
Key facts
- Ticker
- AAI
- Exchange
- AU
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Aluminum
- Country
- Australia
- Currency
- AUD
- Price
- A$60.38
- Previous close
- A$60.11
- Day change
- +A$0.27 (+0.45%)
- Market cap
- 16.0B
- 52W low
- A$50.36
- 52W high
- A$117.63
Price and trend
Last price: A$60.38
- Price
- A$60.38
- 52W range
- A$50.36 – A$117.63
- 50-day SMA
- A$67.70
- 200-day SMA
- A$83.22
- Price vs 50D SMA
- -10.82%
- Price vs 200D SMA
- -27.45%
Valuation
- P/E
- 8.85
- PEG
- 0.00
- EPS
- 6.84
- Dividend yield
- 0.67%
- Beta
- 1.63
Alcoa trades at a reported price-to-earnings ratio of 8.85, with earnings per share of A$6.84. That multiple may appear modest, but it needs to be considered alongside the cyclical and capital-intensive nature of aluminium production. A 0.67% dividend yield offers a limited current income component, while the reported 9.39% profit margin gives context to the company’s profitability. Valuation ultimately depends on whether recent revenue growth and earnings can be sustained through changing commodity and energy conditions.
Profitability and growth
- Revenue growth
- 31.40%
- Revenue TTM
- 13.6B
- Profit margin
- 9.39%
Analyst view
Comparison uses the last price shown; targets are analyst estimates.
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- Price
- A$60.38
- Target price
- A$99.57
- Target vs last price
- 64.90% from last price
The supplied analyst target price is A$99.57, or 64.90% above the last price. This is secondary context rather than a forecast: expectations can change, and the target does not remove the company’s commodity and operating risks.
Risks
Alcoa’s earnings are exposed to the cyclical nature of aluminium and alumina markets, as well as changes in energy costs, production and demand from industrial customers. Its mining, refining and smelting operations across several countries also bring operational, regulatory and environmental exposures. The share’s 52-week range is wide, and a beta of 1.631 indicates it has tended to move more sharply than the broader market. The current price is below both supplied moving averages, adding to the uncertain technical picture.
FAQ
What does Alcoa Corporation do?
Alcoa mines bauxite, refines it into alumina, produces and casts aluminium, and generates and sells electricity. Its products serve transport, construction, packaging and other industrial markets.
How has Alcoa’s revenue been growing?
Reported revenue growth is 31.40%, alongside trailing revenue of A$13.6 billion. Aluminium and alumina prices, production levels and energy costs can all influence how that growth translates into earnings.
Does Alcoa pay a dividend?
The supplied dividend yield is 0.67%. That yield can change as the share price and dividend payments change, and it does not indicate that future payments are assured.
How does Alcoa’s share price compare with its recent trading range?
At A$60.38, the share price is within its 52-week range of A$50.36 to A$117.63. It is also below the supplied 50-day and 200-day moving averages, providing a subdued technical backdrop.
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