Stock Overview

Century Aluminum Company (CENX)

NASDAQ · Basic Materials · Aluminum

Century Aluminum Company is a Basic Materials company with a market capitalization of $4.53B and a trailing P/E ratio of 7.9.

Market Cap
$4.53B
P/E (TTM)
7.9
Forward P/E
5.8
Price/Sales
1.7
Price/Book
3.2
EV/EBITDA
6.3
Beta
2.00
EPS (TTM)
$5.79
Profit Margin
13.8%
ROE
51.7%
Short % of Float
14.2%
Days to Cover
5.1
52W High
$68.77
52W Low
$21.69

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$2.53B
Gross Profit
$256.40M
Operating Income
$158.10M
Net Income
$41.80M
Free Cash Flow
$84.80M
Total Debt
$548.30M
Cash & Equivalents
$135.60M
Shareholder Equity
$825.60M

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q1 2026May 7, 2026$1.63$1.78-8.4%
Q4 2025February 19, 2026$1.25$1.30-3.9%
Q3 2025November 6, 2025$0.56$0.84-33.3%
Q2 2025August 7, 2025$-0.05$0.34-114.7%
Q1 2025May 7, 2025$0.36$0.59-39.0%
Q4 2024February 20, 2025$0.49$0.45+10.1%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 20269,776,9949.35%5.1+2.5%
June 30, 20269,533,6049.11%3.1+15.5%
June 15, 20268,254,2557.89%4.2+2.6%
May 29, 20268,044,2087.69%4.4-1.7%
May 15, 20268,184,2687.82%4.9+0.0%
April 30, 20268,181,2148.35%6.9+0.9%
April 15, 20268,111,7708.28%4.2+7.2%
March 31, 20267,567,7057.72%2.8-3.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Century Aluminum Company's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, Century Aluminum Company (CENX) has a market capitalization of $4.53B.

What is Century Aluminum Company's P/E ratio?

Century Aluminum Company trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 7.9. Its forward P/E is 5.8.

Does Century Aluminum Company pay a dividend?

Century Aluminum Company does not currently pay a dividend.

What sector is CENX in?

Century Aluminum Company is in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Aluminum industry.

What is Century Aluminum Company's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 9,776,994 CENX shares were sold short, or 9.35% of shares outstanding. Days to cover: 5.1. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was Century Aluminum Company's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Century Aluminum Company reported revenue of $2.53B and net income of $41.80M.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.