Kaiser Aluminum Appoints New EVP of Sales and Marketing Effective January 1, 2026
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Dec 18 2025
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Source: Businesswire
- Executive Appointment: Kaiser Aluminum has appointed Hugh (Jack) J. Barger, III as the new Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, effective January 1, 2026, marking a significant step in the company's succession planning as he takes over from the retiring Blain A. Tiffany.
- Experienced Leader: Since joining the company in June 2025, Barger has taken on increasing responsibilities, and with over 25 years of experience in the metals industry, particularly as President at Central Steel & Wire, he demonstrates strong leadership and industry insight.
- Strategic Transition: This appointment not only ensures continuity within the sales and marketing department but also reflects Kaiser Aluminum's commitment to future growth, as Barger's background is expected to drive the company's market strategy forward.
- Company Overview: Founded in 1946, Kaiser Aluminum is a leading producer of semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products serving various industries including aerospace and automotive, continuously focusing on quality and innovation to enhance its competitive edge.
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Analyst Views on KALU
Wall Street analysts forecast KALU stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for KALU is 106.50 USD with a low forecast of 105.00 USD and a high forecast of 108.00 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.
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1 Buy
1 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 123.310
Low
105.00
Averages
106.50
High
108.00
Current: 123.310
Low
105.00
Averages
106.50
High
108.00
About KALU
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation is a producer of semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products. The Company's fabricated aluminum mill products include flat-rolled (plate, sheet, and coil), extruded (rod, bar, hollows, and shapes), drawn (rod, bar, pipe, tube and wire) and certain cast aluminum products. Its business focuses on producing rolled, extruded, and drawn aluminum products used principally for aerospace and defense, aluminum beverage and food packaging, general engineering that includes consumer durables, electronics and products for electrical and machinery and equipment applications, and automotive products. It provides its products for a range of market applications, including aerospace and high strength (Aero/HS products); beverage and food packaging products (Packaging); general engineering (GE products); automotive (Automotive Extrusions); and other products. Its Automotive Extrusions consist of extruded aluminum products for many North American automotive applications.
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.
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