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$CENX

Century Aluminum Co

XNASMaterialsPrimary Production of Aluminum

$43.40-0.41%$0.1800Prev $43.58LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is CENX down today? It is at $43.40 (-0.41%), and our scanner flagged it 113 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment CENX spikes, and full due diligence on CENX — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$43.40
Change today
-0.41%
Previous close
$43.58
52-week range
$20.91 – $70.43
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$4.52B
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
99.0M
SEC · as of 2026-08-04 · 16d
Insider ownership
<1%
DEF 14A · 2026-04-24
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Short interest
9.9M
▲ +1% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Days to cover
5.7d
Avg daily volume
2.2M
Classification
Sector
Materials
Industry
Primary Production of Aluminum
Exchange
XNAS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.6x
15m
1.0x
1h
0.8x
1D
0.4x

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Why is $CENX moving today?

1 alert today67.6x RVOL

CENX is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 1 unusual-volume and momentum alert on CENX today, peaking at 67.6x its normal volume.

Likely catalystCENTURY ALUMINUM CO: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026, from an SEC filing. Read it →Latest filingSC 13GPassive 5%+ stake disclosedAug 7, 2026 · 13 days ago
Why is $CENX moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowSSR active · triggered Aug 19 (-11%)Borrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy4 analysts
Avg target $70.00(+61% upside)
Range $60 - $83
4 buy0 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

$CENX Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish77Bullish
📰 News: 4 bull · 0 bearToday: -0.4%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$CENX Activity

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Alert· 7h ago 67.6× RVOL
CENX hit 67.579x RVOL at 10:09 AM ET
at $42.52
Alert· 1d ago -1.01%
$CENX moved -1.01% in 1 min (Level 1) at 3:45 PM ET
at $43.03
Alert· 1d ago -1.67%
$CENX moved -1.67% in 1 min (Level 1) at 3:02 PM ET
at $43.02
Alert· 1d ago 4.6× RVOL
CENX hit 4.625x RVOL at 2:46 PM ET
at $42.41
Alert· 1d ago -2.9% vs EMA
$CENX near 200 EMA: -2.93% from 200 EMA at 2:44 PM ET
at $42.44
Alert· 1d ago -1.97%
$CENX moved -1.97% in 1 min (Level 1) at 2:10 PM ET
at $40.99
Alert· 1d ago 7.8× RVOL
CENX hit 7.842x RVOL at 2:10 PM ET
at $41.12
Alert· 1d ago +5.49%
$CENX moved +5.49% (~15m high-low range 5.49%) (Level 5) at 1:45 PM ET
at $44.38
Alert· 1d ago 50.1× RVOL
CENX hit 50.105x RVOL at 1:43 PM ET
at $45.12
Alert· 1d ago +1.52%
$CENX moved +1.52% in 1 min (Level 1) at 1:34 PM ET
at $46.08
Alert· 1d ago -0.1% vs EMA
$CENX near 200 EMA: -0.11% from 200 EMA at 1:23 PM ET
at $45.68
Alert· 1d ago 2.1× RVOL
CENX hit 2.067x RVOL at 1:23 PM ET
at $45.68
Alert· 1d ago -1.12%
$CENX moved -1.12% in 1 min (Level 1) at 1:08 PM ET
at $45.62
Alert· 1d ago +1.12%
$CENX moved +1.12% in 1 min (Level 1) at 12:17 PM ET
at $45.84
Alert· 1d ago -0.6% vs EMA
$CENX near 200 EMA: -0.62% from 200 EMA at 11:47 AM ET
at $45.60
Alert· 1d ago -1.15%
$CENX moved -1.15% in 1 min (Level 1) at 11:47 AM ET
at $45.60
Alert· 1d ago +2.69%
$CENX moved +2.69% (~15m high-low range 2.69%) (Level 2) at 8:37 AM ET
at $45.00
Alert· 1d ago -2.69%
$CENX moved -2.69% in 1 min (Level 2) at 7:00 AM ET
at $44.20
Alert· 1d ago 12.5× RVOL
CENX hit 12.524x RVOL at 7:00 AM ET
at $44.20
Alert· 2d ago 2.1× RVOL
CENX hit 2.090x RVOL at 3:36 PM ET
at $45.92
Alert· 2d ago +0.1% vs EMA
CENX 9EMA (1m) Trending · 58 bars · L3 · +0.11% above EMA · slope +0.84%
at $46.48
Alert· 2d ago +0.0% vs EMA
CENX 9EMA (1m) Trending · 57 bars · L3 · +0.03% above EMA · slope +0.85%
at $46.43
Alert· 2d ago -0.5% vs EMA
$CENX near 200 EMA: -0.53% from 200 EMA at 12:12 PM ET
at $45.82
Alert· 2d ago +1.30%
$CENX moved +1.30% in 1 min (Level 1) at 12:12 PM ET
at $45.82
Alert· 2d ago 9.8× RVOL
CENX hit 9.819x RVOL at 12:12 PM ET
at $45.66
News· SEC EDGAR· 14d ago
CENTURY ALUMINUM CO: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026
News· SEC EDGAR· 14d ago
Century Aluminum Company Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 23d ago Bullish
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick visits Century Aluminum Mt. Holly, Celebrate Expansion with South Carolina Leaders
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 23d ago Bullish
Century Aluminum Sets Date for Second Quarter 2026 Earnings Announcement
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 30d ago Bullish
Century Aluminum Applauds President Trump’s Action to Spur Domestic Aluminum Production
News· SEC EDGAR· 64d ago
CENTURY ALUMINUM CO filed an 8-K: Shareholder Vote
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 76d ago Neutral
Century Aluminum to Participate in Wells Fargo Industrials and Materials Conference 2026
News· Investing.com· 86d ago Bullish
2 Aluminum Stocks Poised for Big Tariff-Related Gains

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CENX stock FAQ

Why is $CENX moving today?

CENX is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 1 unusual-volume and momentum alert on CENX today, peaking at 67.6x its normal volume.

What is the CENX stock price today?

CENX last traded at $43.40, down 0.41% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Where can I see live CENX alerts?

The CENX Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged CENX 113 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is CENX on?

CENX (Century Aluminum Co) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $4.52B in the PRIMARY PRODUCTION OF ALUMINUM sector.

Is CENX good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge CENX for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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