Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Updates for Kaiser Aluminum (KALU)

Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ: KALU) has recently received a number of price target changes and ratings updates:

• 5/12/2026 – Kaiser Aluminum was upgraded by Zacks Research from “hold” to “strong-buy”.
• 5/5/2026 – Kaiser Aluminum is now covered by UBS Group AG. They set a “neutral” rating and a $176.00 price target on the stock.
• 5/5/2026 – Kaiser Aluminum was upgraded by UBS Group AG to “hold”.
• 4/30/2026 – Kaiser Aluminum had its “underweight” rating reaffirmed by JPMorgan Chase & Co.. They now have a $142.00 price target on the stock, up from $124.00.
• 4/24/2026 – Kaiser Aluminum was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.
• 4/24/2026 – Kaiser Aluminum had its price target raised by KeyCorp from $170.00 to $183.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 4/18/2026 – Kaiser Aluminum was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “buy” to “strong-buy”.
• 4/16/2026 – Kaiser Aluminum is now covered by KeyCorp. They set an “overweight” rating and a $170.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/15/2026 – Kaiser Aluminum had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $125.00 to $137.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 4/15/2026 – Kaiser Aluminum is now covered by KeyCorp. They set an “overweight” rating and a $170.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/13/2026 – Kaiser Aluminum was downgraded by Zacks Research from “strong-buy” to “hold”.
• 4/6/2026 – Kaiser Aluminum was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “buy (b-)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 3/18/2026 – Kaiser Aluminum was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c+)” to “buy (b-)”.

Kaiser Aluminum Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, May 15th. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 24th will be issued a $0.77 dividend. This represents a $3.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.7%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, April 24th. Kaiser Aluminum’s dividend payout ratio is currently 33.55%.

Insider Transactions at Kaiser Aluminum

In other news, CFO Neal E. West sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $121.72, for a total value of $608,600.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer directly owned 12,775 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,554,973. This represents a 28.13% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, Director Brett Wilcox sold 15,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, April 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $174.44, for a total transaction of $2,616,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 9,887 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,724,688.28. This represents a 60.27% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 76,731 shares of company stock worth $13,137,697. 1.30% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation is a U.S.-based producer of semi‐fabricated aluminum products, serving a diverse range of industrial and specialty markets. The company’s offerings include extruded, rolled, and forged aluminum products designed to meet stringent performance requirements in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, defense, electronics, and general engineering. By focusing on high‐value applications, Kaiser Aluminum aims to deliver lightweight, durable solutions that contribute to efficiency and innovation across its customer base.

Operationally, Kaiser Aluminum maintains a network of smelters, extrusion plants, and rolling mills located primarily in North America.