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Alcoa Corporation (AA) is rated Hold with a $49/share price target, reflecting robust Q3'26 results and strong aluminum pricing. Price normalization may weigh on the share price. AA's acquisition of AliGroup for $4.1B is expected to generate $900M in synergies, enhancing its integrated global platform. Strong cash flow, asset monetization ($500M–$1B targeted), and disciplined debt reduction position AA for operational flexibility post-acquisition.

Alcoa Corp. NYSE: AA stock has been cut nearly in half since its spring peak. Shares traded near $77 in May and were trading near $40 prior to the company's Q3 2026 earnings report, which the company delivered after the market closed on Oct. 15.

Alcoa (NYSE: AA) reported third-quarter 2026 net income attributable to the company of $483 million, or $1.81 per share, compared with $407 million in the prior quarter, as improved operating performance and higher alumina prices helped offset lower metal prices. Adjusted net income attributable to Alcoa was $485 million, compared with $562 million in the second

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Alcoa doubled its profit in Q3 and grew sales 24%. Management is holding firm on shipments estimates for the rest of this year, but warned of higher costs.

Alcoa (NYSE:AA), the global aluminium producer, more than doubled its third-quarter net profit year on year, although lower aluminium prices and shipments weighed on earnings compared with the previous quarter. Net income attributable to Alcoa (NYSE:AA) rose to $483 million in the three months to September, up from $232 million a year earlier, while diluted earnings per share increased to $1.81 from $0.88.