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$KALU

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation

XNASMaterialsRolling Drawing & Extruding of Nonferrous Metals

$164.19
+2.13%+$3.42
RVOL peak today
Normal
Halted today
None today
Float
ultra-low
Next earnings
Oct 28 · in 54d
$164.19+2.13%+$3.42Prev $160.77LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$164.19
Change today
+2.13%
Previous close
$160.77
52-week range
$73.08 – $199.89
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$2.66B
P/E ratio
198.48
Dividend yield
1.92% ($3.08)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
16.3M
SEC · as of 2026-07-20 · 46d
Insider ownership
1.2%
DEF 14A · 2026-04-28
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
100.0%
Short interest
863K
▲ +17% vs prior · as of 2026-08-14
Days to cover
3.8d
Avg daily volume
223K
Next earnings
Oct 28 · in 54d
Classification
Sector
Materials
Industry
Rolling Drawing & Extruding of Nonferrous Metals
Exchange
XNAS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.2x
15m
0.2x
1h
0.3x
1D
0.2x

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Why is $KALU up today?

Here is the latest on KALU from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for KALU today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Likely catalystKaiser Aluminum Corporation Announces Executive Leadership Transition, from the latest SEC filing. Read it →
Why is $KALU moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low floatShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusSell3 analysts
Avg target $166.33(+1% upside)
Range $146 - $184
1 buy0 hold2 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

0 buys, 0 sells last 3 months (17/19 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
Bearish84Bullish
📰 News: 4 bull · 0 bearToday: +2.1%👥 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· 3d ago +1.6% vs EMA
KALU 200EMA (1m) Trending · 102 bars · L4 · +1.63% above EMA · slope +0.28%
at $163.17
Alert· 3d ago +1.2% vs EMA
$KALU near 200 EMA: +1.18% from 200 EMA at 3:37 PM ET
at $162.18
Alert· 3d ago 4.2× RVOL
KALU hit 4.191x RVOL at 3:37 PM ET
at $162.18
Alert· 3d ago +0.5% vs EMA
KALU 50EMA (5m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +0.52% above EMA · slope +1.00%
at $162.33
Alert· 3d ago +2.2% vs EMA
KALU 200EMA (1m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +2.19% above EMA · slope +0.47%
at $162.55
Alert· 3d ago +0.9% vs EMA
KALU 50EMA (1m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +0.90% above EMA · slope +1.04%
at $162.55
Alert· 3d ago +1.17%
$KALU moved +1.17% in 1 min (Level 1) at 12:01 PM ET
at $161.23
Alert· 3d ago +1.2% vs EMA
$KALU near 200 EMA: +1.20% from 200 EMA at 11:46 AM ET
at $160.75
Alert· 3d ago 4.2× RVOL
KALU hit 4.226x RVOL at 11:46 AM ET
at $160.75
Alert· 3d ago 3.8× RVOL
KALU hit 3.844x RVOL at 9:36 AM ET
at $154.22
Alert· 4d ago +0.2% vs EMA
KALU 200EMA (5m) Trending · 50 bars · L3 · +0.20% above EMA · slope +0.10%
at $157.27
Alert· 4d ago +1.32%
$KALU moved +1.32% in 1 min (Level 1) at 10:05 AM ET
at $163.63
Alert· 4d ago 2.1× RVOL
KALU hit 2.063x RVOL at 10:04 AM ET
at $163.02
Alert· 4d ago +1.44%
$KALU moved +1.44% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:37 AM ET
at $166.00
Alert· 4d ago 2.5× RVOL
KALU hit 2.521x RVOL at 9:32 AM ET
at $164.55
Alert· 7d ago +2.12%
$KALU moved +2.12% in 1 min (Level 1) at 9:30 AM ET
at $159.44
Alert· 7d ago 5.5× RVOL
KALU hit 5.478x RVOL at 9:30 AM ET
at $158.99
Alert· 9d ago +0.1% vs EMA
KALU 200EMA (1m) Trending · 107 bars · L4 · +0.14% above EMA · slope +0.10%
at $155.45
Alert· 9d ago +1.10%
$KALU moved +1.10% in 1 min (Level 1) at 3:40 PM ET
at $155.84
Alert· 9d ago +1.5% vs EMA
KALU 200EMA (1m) Trending · 63 bars · L3 · +1.53% above EMA · slope +0.34%
at $156.99
Alert· 9d ago +0.4% vs EMA
KALU 50EMA (1m) Trending · 63 bars · L3 · +0.40% above EMA · slope +0.52%
at $156.99
Alert· 9d ago -1.08%
$KALU moved -1.08% in 1 min (Level 1) at 2:03 PM ET
at $157.05
Alert· 9d ago 3.6× RVOL
KALU hit 3.603x RVOL at 2:03 PM ET
at $156.98
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 10d ago Bullish
Aluminum Plate Market to Reach USD 52.95 Billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 5.1% — MarketsandMarkets™
Alert· 16d ago 2.4× RVOL
KALU hit 2.412x RVOL at 2:07 PM ET
at $156.22
Alert· 17d ago 6.3× RVOL
KALU hit 6.328x RVOL at 1:54 PM ET
at $161.90
News· SEC EDGAR· 18d ago
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation Announces Executive Leadership Transition
News· SEC EDGAR· 43d ago
KAISER ALUMINUM CORP: Q2 FY2026 results, three months to Jun 30, 2026
News· SEC EDGAR· 44d ago
KAISER ALUMINUM CORP filed an 8-K: Results of Operations
News· SEC EDGAR· 53d ago
KAISER ALUMINUM CORP filed an 8-K: Other Material Event
News· Investing.com· 101d ago Bullish
2 Aluminum Stocks Poised for Big Tariff-Related Gains
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 191d ago Bullish
Aluminum Extrusion Market worth $166.65 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 7.0%, says MarketsandMarkets™
News· The Motley Fool· 203d ago Bullish
New $19 Million Bet Makes Kaiser Aluminum 8% of This Portfolio Amid a 102% Stock Surge

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KALU stock FAQ

Why is $KALU up today?

Here is the latest on KALU from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for KALU today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the KALU stock price today?

KALU last traded at $164.19, up 2.13% 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, October 28, 2026, about 54 days away. 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 1.92% ($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 22 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is KALU on?

KALU (Kaiser Aluminum Corporation) trades on XNAS, with a market cap of about $2.66B in the ROLLING DRAWING & EXTRUDING OF NONFERROUS METALS sector.

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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