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$KALU

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation

XNAS

$164.37+4.73%+$7.43Prev $156.94LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is KALU up today? It is at $164.37 (+4.73%), and our scanner flagged it 5 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment KALU spikes, and full due diligence on KALU — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$164.37
Change today
+4.73%
Previous close
$156.94
52-week range
$71.44 – $195.96
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$2.56B
P/E ratio
193.75
Dividend yield
1.96% ($3.08)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
16.3M
SEC · as of 2026-04-20
Insider ownership
1.2%
DEF 14A · 2026-04-28
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Short interest
912K
▲ +19% vs prior · as of 2026-06-30
Days to cover
2.3d
Avg daily volume
205K
Next earnings
Jul 22 · tomorrow (after close)
Classification
Exchange
XNAS

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Why is $KALU up today?

3 alerts today7.9x RVOL

KALU is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 3 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on KALU today, peaking at 7.9x its normal volume.

Likely catalystDividend declaredPayable August 14, 2026, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $KALU moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile📅 Earnings tomorrow (after close)⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusHold4 analysts
Avg target $165.50(+1% upside)
Range $142 – $183
1 buy2 hold1 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

Insiders buying8 buys, 8 sells last 3 months (17/21 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Foster David A
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+786added 3.3%24Kn/aJun 4, 26
Minor Glenda J
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+1Kadded 33%5Kn/aJun 4, 26
Grimley Richard P.
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+786added 17%5Kn/aJun 4, 26
Hoffman James Donald
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+1Kadded 58%4Kn/aJun 4, 26
Wilcox Brett
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+1Kadded 58%3Kn/aJun 4, 26
Stebbins Donald J
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+1Kadded 10%15Kn/aJun 4, 26
Glas Kimberly Thompson
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+786added 29%3Kn/aJun 4, 26
Arnold Michael C
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+786added 7.4%11Kn/aJun 4, 26
Harvey Keith
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-3K
0.02% of company
sold 3.1%94K$525K
at $173.13
Apr 29, 26
Grimley Richard P.
Director
Sold (automatic/other)-2Ksold 25%5K$261K
at $171.52
Apr 29, 26
West Neal E
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-5K
0.03% of company
sold 21%19K$866K
at $173.29
Apr 28, 26
Donnan John Malcolm
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-2Ksold 5.1%28Kn/aApr 28, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

$KALU Sentiment

Bullish
Bearish91Bullish
📰 News: 4 bull · 0 bearToday: +4.7%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

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

$KALU Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter — the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 1h ago +2.1% vs EMA
KALU 200EMA (5m) Trending · 63 bars · L3 · +2.13% above EMA · slope +0.51%
at $164.28
Alert· 1h ago +0.4% vs EMA
KALU 50EMA (5m) Trending · 63 bars · L3 · +0.36% above EMA · slope +0.66%
at $164.28
Alert· 1h ago +1.4% vs EMA
KALU 200EMA (1m) Trending · 113 bars · L4 · +1.43% above EMA · slope +0.35%
at $164.28
Alert· 3h ago +2.6% vs EMA
$KALU near 200 EMA: +2.63% from 200 EMA at 2:01 PM ET
at $164.85
Alert· 3h ago 7.9× RVOL
KALU hit 7.925x RVOL at 2:01 PM ET
at $164.85
Alert· 3h ago +0.6% vs EMA
KALU 50EMA (1m) Trending · 69 bars · L3 · +0.62% above EMA · slope +0.70%
at $164.49
Alert· 3h ago +0.6% vs EMA
KALU 50EMA (1m) Trending · 69 bars · L3 · +0.62% above EMA · slope +0.70%
at $164.49
Alert· 4h ago 2.0× RVOL
KALU hit 2.000x RVOL at 12:41 PM ET
at $164.77
Alert· 13h ago +1.89%
$KALU moved +1.89% in 1 min (Level 1) at 4:13 AM ET
at $161.00
Alert· 1d ago -1.0% vs EMA
$KALU near 200 EMA: -1.00% from 200 EMA at 2:12 PM ET
at $156.22
Alert· 1d ago 10.0× RVOL
KALU hit 9.967x RVOL at 2:12 PM ET
at $156.22
Alert· 4d ago -1.25%
$KALU moved -1.25% in 1 min (Level 1) at 7:08 AM ET
at $159.40
News· SEC EDGAR· 8d ago
KAISER ALUMINUM CORP filed an 8-K: Other Material Event
News· SEC EDGAR· 47d ago
KAISER ALUMINUM CORP filed an 8-K: Executive / Board Change, Shareholder Vote
News· Investing.com· 56d ago Bullish
2 Aluminum Stocks Poised for Big Tariff-Related Gains
News· SEC EDGAR· 89d ago
KAISER ALUMINUM CORP filed a Quarterly report (10-Q)
News· SEC EDGAR· 90d ago
KAISER ALUMINUM CORP filed an 8-K: Results of Operations
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 146d ago Bullish
Aluminum Extrusion Market worth $166.65 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.0%, says MarketsandMarkets™
News· The Motley Fool· 158d ago Bullish
New $19 Million Bet Makes Kaiser Aluminum 8% of This Portfolio Amid a 102% Stock Surge
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 526d ago Bullish
Global Base Metals Directory 2025: Accurate, Up-to-Date Data on the World's Leading Metal Producers and Traders

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KALU stock FAQ

Why is $KALU up today?

KALU is one of today's most active names, trading on unusually heavy volume (live price and day move above). Our scanner has fired 3 unusual-volume and momentum alerts on KALU today, peaking at 7.9x its normal volume.

What is the KALU stock price today?

KALU last traded at $164.37, up 4.73% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

When does KALU report earnings?

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) is next expected to report earnings on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 (after close), which is tomorrow. Earnings reports often cause large overnight gaps, so many traders manage risk around the date. The date can shift until the company officially confirms it.

Does KALU pay a dividend?

Yes. KALU currently has a dividend yield of about 1.96% ($3.08 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live KALU alerts?

The KALU 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 KALU 5 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is KALU on?

KALU (Kaiser Aluminum Corporation) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $2.56B.

Is KALU 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 KALU for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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