Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
Updated Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Closed at $148.42, +0.17% vs the prior close of $148.17.
- Volume 119.40K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average (light).
- No new SEC filings since the prior session.
- No new insider buys or sales reported since the prior session.
KALU ends flat (+0.2%) to $148.42. Closed at $148.42, +0.17% vs the prior close of $148.17. Day range $144.35–$148.82, opened at $146.63.
KALU daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — KALU ends flat (+0.2%) to $148.42
- Closed at $148.42, +0.17% vs the prior close of $148.17. Day range $144.35–$148.82, opened at $146.63.
- Volume was 119.40K shares, 0.5x its 50-day average of 217.30K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -6.8% vs its 50-day average ($159.33) and -3.0% vs its 200-day average ($153.03).
- 52-week range $77.24–$199.89; today's close sits at 58% of that range, 25.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — KALU dips 2.4% to $148.17
- Closed at $148.17, -2.40% vs the prior close of $151.81. Day range $144.34–$150.68, opened at $150.68.
- Volume was 157.90K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 218.80K.
- Price is -7.3% vs its 50-day average ($159.92) and -3.1% vs its 200-day average ($152.88).
- 52-week range $77.24–$199.89; today's close sits at 58% of that range, 25.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — KALU rises 0.9% to $151.81
- Closed at $151.81, +0.88% vs the prior close of $150.49. Day range $147.36–$152.02, opened at $149.73.
- Volume was 95.10K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 221.70K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -5.4% vs its 50-day average ($160.45) and -0.6% vs its 200-day average ($152.73).
- 52-week range $77.24–$199.89; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 24.1% below the 52-week high.
- SEC filings that day: 8-K.
Oct 12, 2026 — KALU dips 0.7% to $150.49
- Closed at $150.49, -0.67% vs the prior close of $151.51. Day range $149.50–$152.10, opened at $150.74.
- Volume was 123.80K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 223.28K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -6.3% vs its 50-day average ($160.69) and -1.4% vs its 200-day average ($152.55).
- 52-week range $76.46–$199.89; today's close sits at 60% of that range, 24.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 9, 2026 — KALU rises 1.2% to $151.51
- Closed at $151.51, +1.18% vs the prior close of $149.74. Day range $150.82–$154.25, opened at $152.01.
- Volume was 91.20K shares, 0.4x its 50-day average of 227.46K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -5.8% vs its 50-day average ($160.87) and -0.6% vs its 200-day average ($152.38).
- 52-week range $76.46–$199.89; today's close sits at 61% of that range, 24.2% below the 52-week high.
Oct 8, 2026 — KALU dips 1.6% to $149.74, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $149.74, -1.64% vs the prior close of $152.24. Day range $148.43–$150.85, opened at $150.08.
- Volume was 221.60K shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 231.10K.
- Price is -7.0% vs its 50-day average ($161.04) and -1.6% vs its 200-day average ($152.21).
- 52-week range $76.46–$199.89; today's close sits at 59% of that range, 25.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 7, 2026 — KALU dips 1.0% to $152.24
- Closed at $152.24, -0.99% vs the prior close of $153.77. Day range $148.14–$152.69, opened at $149.37.
- Volume was 168.50K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 234.28K.
- Price is -5.5% vs its 50-day average ($161.07) and +0.1% vs its 200-day average ($152.03).
- 52-week range $75.51–$199.89; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 23.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — KALU dips 1.3% to $153.77
- Closed at $153.77, -1.28% vs the prior close of $155.76. Day range $153.27–$157.70, opened at $157.70.
- Volume was 131.60K shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 238.84K — lighter than usual.
- Price is -4.7% vs its 50-day average ($161.27) and +1.3% vs its 200-day average ($151.83).
- 52-week range $75.51–$199.89; today's close sits at 63% of that range, 23.1% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — KALU rises 2.5% to $155.76, 3 up days in a row
- Closed at $155.76, +2.45% vs the prior close of $152.03. Day range $150.80–$158.35, opened at $152.62.
- Volume was 257.50K shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 240.08K.
- Price is -3.5% vs its 50-day average ($161.43) and +2.7% vs its 200-day average ($151.62).
- 52-week range $75.51–$199.89; today's close sits at 65% of that range, 22.1% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight gains.
Oct 2, 2026 — KALU rises 2.5% to $152.03
- Closed at $152.03, +2.45% vs the prior close of $148.39. Day range $150.14–$153.98, opened at $152.88.
- Volume was 178.60K shares, 0.7x its 50-day average of 246.60K.
- Price is -5.9% vs its 50-day average ($161.58) and +0.4% vs its 200-day average ($151.40).
- 52-week range $75.51–$199.89; today's close sits at 62% of that range, 23.9% below the 52-week high.
KALU latest news & SEC filings
Every SEC filing by or about KALU in the last 120 days, explained in plain English. Updated daily, with a same-day refresh for new filings.
Oct 13, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Oct 2, 2026 · 3 — Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3)
Initial insider ownership statement (Form 3) — a new director, officer or 10% owner disclosed their holdings
Aug 17, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 5.02 — Change in directors or officers (appointment, departure or pay).
- Item 7.01 — Released information under Regulation FD (e.g. a presentation or press release).
Jul 31, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G — Passive stake (13G)
Passive stake (13G) — an investor reported owning more than 5%
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 23, 2026 · 10-Q — Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarterly report (unaudited financial statements for the quarter)
Quarter ended Jun 30, 2026:
- Revenue: $1.26B (prior year $823.10M) (+52.7% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Net income: $96.80M (prior year $23.20M) (+317.2% vs Jun 30, 2025)
- Diluted EPS: $5.72 (prior year $1.41) (+305.7% vs Jun 30, 2025)
Jul 22, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 2.02 — Reported results of operations (earnings release).
This is a results-day filing: the earnings press release is attached as an exhibit.
Jul 14, 2026 · SCHEDULE 13G/A — Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Update to a passive 5%+ stake (13G)
Filed by an outside investor (not the company). It reports a holding of more than 5% of a share class; percentage and holder name are in the filing.
Jul 13, 2026 · 8-K — Current report
Current report — a filing companies must make within 4 business days of a major event
- Item 8.01 — Reported other events the company considers important.
Things to know before you trade KALU
- Last results release: Jul 22, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: Apr 22, 2026, Feb 18, 2026, Oct 22, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Oct 21, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.62% (largest 4.2%).
- Liquidity: about 210.26K shares (≈$31.21M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $148.42 vs a range of $77.24–$199.89 (58% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Jul 24, 2026 ($0.77/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 10 sales; latest: Keith Harvey sold 3,031 shares on Apr 29, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Oct 13, 2026; 8-K Aug 17, 2026; 10-Q Jul 23, 2026.
- Share count: 16.35M shares outstanding (Jul 20, 2026), +1.1% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: Nasdaq · industry: Rolling Drawing & Extruding of Nonferrous Metals.
KALU market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 146.63 | 148.82 | 144.35 | 148.42 | 119.40K |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 150.68 | 150.68 | 144.34 | 148.17 | 157.90K |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 149.73 | 152.02 | 147.36 | 151.81 | 95.10K |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 150.74 | 152.10 | 149.50 | 150.49 | 123.80K |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 152.01 | 154.25 | 150.82 | 151.51 | 91.20K |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 150.08 | 150.85 | 148.43 | 149.74 | 221.60K |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 149.37 | 152.69 | 148.14 | 152.24 | 168.50K |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 157.70 | 157.70 | 153.27 | 153.77 | 131.60K |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 152.62 | 158.35 | 150.80 | 155.76 | 257.50K |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 152.88 | 153.98 | 150.14 | 152.03 | 178.60K |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 142.57 | 148.64 | 140.33 | 148.39 | 243.90K |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 152.07 | 152.12 | 144.36 | 144.82 | 472.30K |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 152.10 | 152.54 | 147.33 | 151.17 | 228.90K |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 149.44 | 154.71 | 148.88 | 151.57 | 178.50K |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 153.22 | 155.05 | 151.90 | 152.55 | 150.00K |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 154.36 | 154.95 | 150.89 | 151.67 | 180.20K |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 151.32 | 156.84 | 150.20 | 156.26 | 218.00K |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 152.00 | 154.33 | 149.38 | 153.85 | 178.40K |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 152.55 | 152.75 | 148.64 | 150.94 | 151.40K |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 155.77 | 155.83 | 148.66 | 150.13 | 658.50K |
About Kaiser Aluminum
Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) is listed on the Nasdaq and classified by the SEC under “Rolling Drawing & Extruding of Nonferrous Metals”. Its business address is in FRANKLIN, TN. State of incorporation: DE. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 811596.
KALU board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| David A Foster | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Kimberly Thompson Glas | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Richard P. Grimley | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| James Donald Hoffman | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Keith Harvey | President & CEO | May 1, 2026 |
| Glenda J Minor | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Donald J Stebbins | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Brett Wilcox | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Michael C Arnold | Director | Jun 5, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Hugh J. Iii Barger | EVP - Sales & Marketing | Mar 9, 2026 |
| John Malcolm Donnan | EVP, CAO and GC | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Iulian Gheorghe | SVP - Adv Eng & Innovation | Apr 29, 2026 |
| Keith Harvey | President & CEO | May 1, 2026 |
| Vijai Narayan | VP, Corp Ctrl & CAO | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Thomas H. Robb | EVP - Manufacturing | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Blain Tiffany | EVP - Sales & Marketing | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Neal E West | EVP & CFO | Apr 29, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | Keith Harvey | Sale | 3,031 | $173.13 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Richard P. Grimley | Sale | 1,524 | $171.52 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Neal E West | Sale | 5,000 | $173.29 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | John Malcolm Donnan | Sale | 2,743 | $178.20 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Iulian Gheorghe | Sale | 175 | $174.22 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Brett Wilcox | Sale | 15,000 | $174.44 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Keith Harvey | Sale | 47,001 | $175.09 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | John Malcolm Donnan | Sale | 18,461 | $125.08 |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Neal E West | Sale | 5,000 | $121.72 |
| Nov 7, 2025 | Blain Tiffany | Sale | 8,656 | $93.92 |
KALU financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $3.37B | $112.50M | 6.77 | $111.40M |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $3.02B | $65.70M | 4.02 | $167.10M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $3.09B | $67.80M | 4.21 | $211.90M |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $3.43B | $-29.60M | -1.86 | $-63.10M |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $2.62B | $-18.50M | -1.17 | $79.40M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $2.91B, total liabilities $1.97B, cash $58.50M (as of Jun 30, 2026).
KALU earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $164.32 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $163.03 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $139.38 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $77.90 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $92.64 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $58.92 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $59.79 |
| Feb 19, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $71.36 |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $67.55 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 21, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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