Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) Stock Forecast
KALU analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Buy 3.80 / 5 from 5 analysts
- Price target
- $170.20 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +15.6% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 21, 2026 EPS estimate $2.08
- 52-week range
- $77.90 – $195.63
KALU analyst ratings
5 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
KALU price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
KALU earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.37 | $2.08 | $2.83 | $1.86 | +27.3% | 5 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $14.09 | $13.30 | $15.28 | $6.03 | +133.7% | 5 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $11.63 | $10.12 | $13.02 | $14.09 | −17.5% | 5 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
KALU revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.21B | $1.19B | $1.26B | +43.9% | 4 |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $4.79B | $4.72B | $4.89B | +42.1% | 4 |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $4.78B | $4.67B | $4.87B | −0.3% | 4 |
KALU EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
KALU revenue: reported and forecast
KALU 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) | $2.05 | $2.20 | $2.31 | $2.36 | $2.37 | +15.3% | 1 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (2026) | $10.41 | $13.52 | $13.96 | $14.07 | $14.09 | +35.4% | 0 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (2027) | $10.56 | $11.29 | $11.59 | $11.59 | $11.63 | +10.1% | 1 up · 0 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.
KALU earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; KALU beat in 7 of 12.
What analysts expect from KALU
5 analysts cover Kaiser Aluminum; their consensus rating is buy (3.80 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $170.20, 15.6% above the latest close of $147.25. Analysts expect earnings of $14.09 per share for 2026, +133.7% from a year earlier. For 2027 the average estimate is $11.63 per share on revenue of $4.8 billion. Kaiser Aluminum beat the EPS estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.
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KALU forecast FAQ
What is Kaiser Aluminum's price target?
The average analyst price target for Kaiser Aluminum is $170.20, 15.6% above the latest close of $147.25.
Is Kaiser Aluminum a buy, hold or sell?
Of 5 analysts covering Kaiser Aluminum, 2 rate it a strong buy, 1 a buy, 1 a hold, 1 a sell and 0 a strong sell, a consensus of buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Kaiser Aluminum's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $14.09 per share for 2026 (range $13.30 to $15.28); for 2027 the estimate is $11.63.
What is Kaiser Aluminum's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for 2026 is $4.8 billion, growth of 42.1%; for 2027 it is $4.8 billion.
When does Kaiser Aluminum report earnings?
Kaiser Aluminum is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 21, 2026 after the market closes; the EPS estimate is $2.08.
Does Kaiser Aluminum usually beat earnings estimates?
Kaiser Aluminum reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 7 of the last 12 quarters.