The Pittsburgh-based company lowered its full-year alumina expectations as it looks to return its Pinjarra refinery to normal operations.
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Alcoa shares fell after Q2 2026 earnings missed estimates and guidance was cut, but the drop was driven more by its $4.7 billion South32 acquisition than weak results.
Operational issues at an Australian refinery reduced output despite higher aluminum prices lifting quarterly revenue.
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The company said it now expects to produce between 200,000 and 300,000 fewer metric tons of alumina in 2026, for a total production of 9.5 million to 9.6 million metric tons.
NNI, AA and ASBFY have been added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List on July 9, 2026.
Alcoa agreed to acquire South32's bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets for $4.1 billion, sending shares down 9% to $47.41 amid dilution and bridge financing concerns.
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Alcoa will acquire South32's aluminum assets to expand production as long-term demand strengthens.
Alcoa shares are on track for their worst day since President Trump announced sweeping tariffs in April 2025, trading as much as 12% lower after the Pittsburgh company said it would pay up to $5.6 billion for bauxite, alumina and aluminum assets in South Africa, Australia and Brazil. The BHP spinoff will receive $3.1 billion in cash, newly issued Alcoa stock worth roughly $1 billion that it plans to distribute to shareholders and future payments that could reach $750 million. The deal comes amid a decline in aluminum prices from near record highs reached when fighting in the Persian Gulf blocked the region's aluminum smelters from global markets.
Alcoa expands upstream portfolio with major South32 dealShares of Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) declined nearly 5% in pre-market trading on Wednesday after the aluminium producer agreed to acquire South32’s bauxite, alumina and aluminium operations in a transaction valued at $4. 1 billion.
Investing.com - U.S. stock futures pointed lower on Wednesday as investors awaited fresh remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and monitored uncertain peace talks between the United States and Iran.
Under the deal, Alcoa will acquire South32’s bauxite, alumina and aluminum assets in a deal worth up to $5.45 billion.
The sell-off may prove premature, as aluminum inventory levels remain relatively low and it's unclear when smelters in the Arabian Peninsula will return to full capacity.
In an investor presentation, Alcoa stated that it expects its Alumina segment to take an unfavorable hit of about $60 million in the second quarter.