Century Aluminum Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates

The aluminum producer's revenue also fell short of analyst forecasts

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

Century Aluminum (NASDAQ:CENX), an industrial products company, reported its Q4 2025 earnings results on Thursday. The company posted earnings per share of $1.25, missing the consensus estimate of $1.29 by $0.04. Century Aluminum's revenue for the quarter was $633.7 million, compared to the expected $661.63 million.

Why it matters

Century Aluminum's earnings miss and lower-than-expected revenue could signal challenges in the aluminum industry, which has faced headwinds from factors like rising energy costs and supply chain disruptions. The company's performance is closely watched as an indicator of the broader aluminum market.

The details

In addition to the earnings miss, Century Aluminum reported a return on equity of 12.83% and a net margin of 3.47% for the quarter. The company's quarterly revenue was up 0.4% compared to the same period a year earlier, while it posted earnings of $0.49 per share in the prior-year quarter.

  • Century Aluminum reported its Q4 2025 earnings results on Thursday, February 20, 2026.

The players

Century Aluminum

An industrial products company and a primary aluminum producer that operates smelting facilities in the United States and Iceland.

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The takeaway

Century Aluminum's earnings miss and weaker-than-expected revenue suggest the company is facing challenges in the current aluminum market environment. Investors will be closely watching the company's efforts to address these headwinds and improve its financial performance going forward.