

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

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Kaiser Aluminum Corporation delivered exceptional Q2 '26 results, driving a reassessment of normalized earnings and long-term outlook. I now estimate KALU's normalized AEPS at $10/share, up from $8, reflecting persistent aerospace recovery and improved packaging fundamentals. My KALU stock price target is raised to $120/share, but with KALU trading above 15-18x P/E, the risk/reward is not compelling.

HWM, MSGE, CAKE, KALU and LEG have been added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List on August 20th, 2026.

LEG, KALU and CAKE made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks list on August 20th, 2026.

Kaiser (KALU) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.

Here at Zacks, our focus is on the proven Zacks Rank system, which emphasizes earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find great stocks. Nevertheless, we are always paying attention to the latest value, growth, and momentum trends to underscore strong picks.

Cetera Investment Advisers boosted its position in Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ: KALU) by 110.5% during the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 5,543 shares of the industrial products company's stock after purchasing an additional 2,910 shares during the period.