Century Aluminum Company (CENX) Stock Forecast
CENX analyst forecast
as of October 17, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.60 / 5 from 5 analysts
- Price target
- $60.20 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +71.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- November 5, 2026 EPS estimate $2.65
- 52-week range
- $26.19 – $68.77
CENX analyst ratings
5 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CENX price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CENX earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.75 | $2.14 | $3.02 | $0.56 | +390.8% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $9.91 | $8.50 | $10.80 | $2.46 | +302.9% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.40 | $8.89 | $14.80 | $9.91 | +15.0% | 4 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CENX revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $932.2M | $859.0M | $992.4M | +47.4% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $3.33B | $3.19B | $3.40B | +31.7% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.14B | $3.85B | $4.35B | +24.3% | 4 |
CENX EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CENX revenue: reported and forecast
CENX EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $3.48 | $2.80 | $2.80 | $2.77 | $2.75 | −21.0% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $9.78 | $9.93 | $9.93 | $9.87 | $9.91 | +1.3% | 1 up · 2 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $10.90 | $12.08 | $12.08 | $11.88 | $11.40 | +4.5% | 1 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CENX earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CENX beat in 6 of 12.
What analysts expect from CENX
5 analysts cover Century Aluminum; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.60 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $60.20, 71.9% above the latest close of $35.03. Analysts expect earnings of $9.91 per share for 2026, +302.9% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $11.40 per share on revenue of $4.1 billion. Century Aluminum beat the EPS estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.
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CENX forecast FAQ
What is Century Aluminum's price target?
The average analyst price target for Century Aluminum is $60.20, 71.9% above the latest close of $35.03.
Is Century Aluminum a buy, hold or sell?
Of 5 analysts covering Century Aluminum, 4 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 1 a hold, 0 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Century Aluminum's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $9.91 per share for 2026 (range $8.50 to $10.80); for 2027 the estimate is $11.40.
What is Century Aluminum's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $3.3 billion, growth of 31.7%; for 2027 it is $4.1 billion.
When does Century Aluminum report earnings?
Century Aluminum is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on November 5, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $2.65.
Does Century Aluminum usually beat earnings estimates?
Century Aluminum reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 6 of the last 12 quarters.