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Alcoa Is Optimistic about Aluminum’s 2018 Outlook
Alcoa (AA) reported its 4Q17 earnings on January 17, 2018, after the markets closed. The company posted an adjusted EPS of $1.04 in 4Q17.
Alumina Price Volatility Makes Companies Rethink Strategies
Global aluminum markets have seen significant volatility this year. Aluminum prices topped the $2,500 per metric ton level in April.
China’s Supply-Side Reforms Could Impact Aluminum in 2018
Alcoa (AA) expects global aluminum demand to exceed supply in 2018 on China’s supply-side reforms.
Is There a Buying Opportunity in Alcoa?
Alcoa (AA), the leading US-based aluminum producer, fell 9.0% in November. Alcoa has fallen 41% in 2018.
Analyzing Alcoa’s 2019 Outlook
On paper, aluminum’s fundamentals look strong. Aluminum markets were expected to be in a deficit of 1.5 million metric tons last year.
Alcoa: Strong Q4 Numbers Can’t Hide Its Weakness
Alcoa (AA) released its fourth-quarter earnings on January 16 after the markets closed. The company reported revenues of $3.3 billion.
Alcoa: 2019 Might Be the Real Test
Alcoa is expected to post revenues of $3.35 billion in the fourth quarter. The company posted revenues of $3.39 billion in the third quarter.
Alcoa: Could There Be a Surprise in Its Q4 Earnings?
Alcoa (AA) is scheduled to release its fourth-quarter earnings on January 16 after the markets close.
Should Alcoa Be on Your Shopping List for 2019?
As we noted previously in this series, Alcoa (AA) and other aluminum producers—including Century Aluminum (CENX)—are having a terrible year as aluminum prices have plunged.
Would Alcoa Have Been Better Off without the Section 232 Tariffs?
hile Century Aluminum (CENX) responded positively to the move and announced a smelter restart a few days after the tariffs, Alcoa’s (AA) response was measured from the very beginning.
Alcoa Discussed Aluminum’s Demand-Supply Equation
According to Alcoa, global aluminum demand growth was more than 5% YoY in 2017. It expects global aluminum demand to grow 4.25%–5.25% in 2018.
How Alcoa Fared in 4Q17
While Alcoa’s 4Q17 earnings rose sharply as compared to previous quarters, the quarterly results fell short of expectations.
Chinese Aluminum Demand: Analyzing Drivers in 2018
One of the factors that boosted industrial metal prices in 2017 was better-than-expected demand from China. Its construction sector was strong in 1H17.
Aluminum Supply: What Investors Should Watch in 2018
After its split, Alcoa (AA) became a pure-play aluminum producer (S32) (CENX). Like other aluminum producers, Alcoa’s fortunes are tied to metal prices.
Is the Aluminum Rally Over as Chinese Exports Refuse to Die Down?
Last month, China exported 380,000 metric tons of unwrought aluminum, which is similar to the corresponding month in 2016.
Aluminum Prices Have Come under Pressure after 1H17
Aluminum was among the best-performing base metals in 1H17. It outperformed several other industrial metals including copper.
