Alcoa Corp surges to three-year highs amid low volatility
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 06 Jan 26
Source: Yahoo Finance
Alcoa Corp's stock has surged by 4.78%, reaching a 52-week high. This price movement reflects strong investor interest in the aluminum sector, which has seen a 40% increase over the past month.
The surge is attributed to a combination of factors, including historically low volatility, which has historically indicated potential for future price increases. Despite the broader market strength, with the Nasdaq-100 up 0.38% and the S&P 500 up 0.18%, Alcoa's stock is benefiting from sector rotation as investors focus on the aluminum market.
This upward trend suggests that Alcoa Corp may continue to see positive momentum, especially given the historical data indicating a 60% chance of further price increases in the coming month.
Analyst Views on AA
Wall Street analysts forecast AA stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for AA is 46.00 USD with a low forecast of 33.00 USD and a high forecast of 58.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
10 Analyst Rating
6 Buy
2 Hold
2 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 60.640
Low
33.00
Averages
46.00
High
58.00
Current: 60.640
Low
33.00
Averages
46.00
High
58.00
About AA
Alcoa Corporation is a vertically integrated aluminum company comprised of bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminum production (smelting and casting), and energy generation. The Company’s operations are comprised of two business segments: Alumina and Aluminum. The Alumina segment primarily consists of its bauxite mines and alumina refineries, which generally include the mining of bauxite and other aluminous ores, as well as the refining, production, and sale of smelter grade and non-metallurgical alumina. The alumina produced by this segment is sold to internal and external aluminum smelter customers; a portion of the alumina is sold to external customers who process it into industrial chemical products. The Aluminum segment consists of the Company’s aluminum smelting and casting operations along with the Company’s energy production assets in Brazil, Canada, and the United States. It has direct and indirect ownership of 26 operating locations across nine countries on six continents.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
