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Kaiser Aluminum KALU · USD

Materials · US listing · 🇺🇸 United States

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About Kaiser Aluminum

From its filings with the US Securities and Exchange Commission

SEC filings

Kaiser Aluminum is based in Franklin, Tennessee and is incorporated in Delaware. Its shares trade on Nasdaq under the ticker KALU. The SEC classifies its business as rolling drawing & extruding of nonferrous metals. In the fiscal year to 31 December 2025, it reported revenue of $3.37bn and net income of $112.5m. At that date it held total assets of $2.56bn and shareholders' equity of $826.1m. By business, Packaging. brought in 44.2% of revenue, followed by Aero/HS Products [Member] at 24.8% and GE Products [Member] at 22.5%. By region, UNITED STATES accounted for 96.4%, followed by Non-US [Member] at 3.6%.

In its own words

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, a Delaware corporation, manufactures and sells semi-fabricated specialty aluminum mill products that include flat-rolled (plate, sheet, and coil), extruded (rod, bar, hollows, and shapes), drawn (rod, bar, pipe, tube, and wire), and certain cast aluminum products. We strategically focus our business on select end markets with demanding applications and high barriers to entry, where we believe we have sustainable competitive advantages that allow us to earn premium pricing and generate long-term profitable growth. The end market applications on which we have historically focused include: (i) Aero/HS Products; (ii) Packaging; (iii) GE Products; and (iv) Automotive Extrusions. These technically challenging applications leverage our core metallurgical and process technology capabilities to produce highly engineered mill products with differentiated characteristics that are required for the particular end uses.

Quoted from its 10-K, filed 19 Feb 2026. Read the filing on SEC.gov ↗

Company facts

Sector
Materials
Industry
Metals & Mining
Listed since
11 Jul 1991
Employees
3,840
Head office
1550 W. MCEWEN DRIVE, SUITE 500, FRANKLIN, TN, 37067
Incorporated in
DE
Classification
Rolling Drawing & Extruding of Nonferrous Metals
Filer status
Large accelerated filer

Leadership

Pay as last reported

  • Mr. Keith HarveyChairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer, since 2012$6.6m
  • Mr. Neal WestChief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President$2.2m
  • Mr. John DonnanExecutive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel$2.1m
  • Mr. Blain TiffanyExecutive Vice President of Sales and Marketing$1.4m
  • Mr. Jason WalshExecutive Vice President - Manufacturing$1.7m
  • Dr. Raymond ParkinsonSenior Vice President - Advanced Engineering and Innovation$1.9m
  • Mr. Vijai NarayanVice President, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
  • Mr. Michael ArnoldLead Independent Director$271,858
  • Mr. David FosterIndependent Director$241,858
  • Ms. Kimberly GlasIndependent Director
  • Mr. Richard GrimleyIndependent Director$242,098
  • Mr. James HoffmanIndependent Director

Environmental, social and governance

Scores out of 100, from our data supplier

ESG
Overall
75
Environment
97
Social
76
Governance
51
Direct emissions (scope 1)
402,000 t
Energy emissions (scope 2)
479,000 t
Women in the workforce
13%
Carbon reduction policy
Yes
Human rights policy
Yes

SWOT analysis

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Strengths

  • Kaiser Aluminum Corp has a strong market presence and brand recognition, which boosts its competitive advantage in the industry. The company's extensive experience and expertise in the aluminum manufacturing sector further contribute to its strengths. Additionally, Kaiser Aluminum Corp has established a wide distribution network, allowing it to reach and cater to a large customer base.

Weaknesses

  • One of Kaiser Aluminum Corp's weaknesses is its reliance on raw material suppliers. Any disruptions in the supply chain could potentially impact production and increase costs. Moreover, the company may face challenges related to environmental regulations and sustainability efforts, as the aluminum industry is under increased scrutiny for its impact on the environment.

Opportunities

  • Kaiser Aluminum Corp can capitalize on the growing demand for lightweight materials in various industries, such as automotive and aerospace. The company can further explore opportunities in emerging markets, where the demand for aluminum products is on the rise. Additionally, expanding its product portfolio to include value-added and specialized aluminum products can open doors to new market segments.

Threats

  • Kaiser Aluminum Corp faces potential threats from fluctuating aluminum prices in the global market. Economic downturns and market volatility can also impact the demand for aluminum products. Furthermore, competition from other aluminum manufacturers, both domestically and internationally, poses a threat to the company's market share and profitability.

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