Alcoa Corp Stock Price, News & Analysis

Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) announced that CFO William F. Oplinger will participate in a Q&A session at the Deutsche Bank 13th Annual Global Materials Conference in New York on June 9, 2022, at 9:45 a.m. EDT. The session will cover the company’s market outlook and other important matters. A live audio webcast and a slide presentation will be available on Alcoa's website starting at 7:00 a.m. EDT on the same day, along with a transcript and audio replay post-event. Alcoa aims to innovate sustainably in the aluminum sector.

Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) announced a long-term renewable energy contract with Greenalia to support the planned restart of aluminum smelting at the San Ciprián smelter in Spain in 2024. The agreement, set to begin in 2024 and extend to 2033, aims to provide up to 183 megawatts, covering approximately 45% of the smelter's energy needs. This development comes after a two-year curtailment due to high energy prices, and highlights Alcoa's commitment to secure power agreements and improve operations at the site.

Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) will participate in the Bank of America Securities 2022 Global Metals, Mining & Steel Conference on May 17, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in Miami, Florida. The session will feature Roy C. Harvey and William F. Oplinger discussing the company's market outlook. A real-time audio webcast will be accessible on Alcoa's website, with a slide presentation available from 7:00 a.m. EDT the same day. A transcript and replay will follow post-session.

Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share. This dividend will be distributed on June 3, 2022, to shareholders who are on record as of May 17, 2022. Alcoa, a leader in the aluminum industry, aims to drive sustainability and operational excellence. The company continues to focus on innovative processes to enhance efficiency and community strength.

Alcoa Foundation has partnered with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) to explore how ecosystem restoration can enhance biodiversity and local community benefits. Funded by a $1.5 million grant, this three-year project will investigate restoration efforts in Iceland and Brazil. The initiative aims to create a viability assessment framework and contribute to global biodiversity goals, including the UN's Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.

Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA) reported strong first quarter 2022 results with record net income of $469 million ($2.49 per share) and adjusted net income up 21% to $577 million ($3.06 per share). The company's Adjusted EBITDA reached $1,072 million, a 20% sequential increase, driven by higher aluminum prices.

Alcoa concluded the quarter with a cash balance of $1.6 billion and repurchased $75 million in shares. The company anticipates higher third-party prices for alumina and aluminum in Q2, despite facing increased costs of approximately $115 million.

Alcoa Corporation (AA: NYSE) has signed a supply agreement to deliver low-carbon EcoLum™ aluminum to Speira, enhancing its sustainability initiatives. EcoLum, part of Alcoa's Sustana™ product line, promises significant carbon emissions reduction, with a footprint three and a half times better than the global average. The partnership aims to meet rising demand for eco-friendly products, especially in Europe, with expectations of tripling sales for EcoLum and EcoDura in 2022. Over 80% of Alcoa's operations utilize renewable energy, aligning with its net-zero greenhouse gas ambitions by 2050.

Alcoa Corporation has commenced the restart of aluminum production at its Alumar smelter in São Luís, Brazil, energizing the first 20 of its 710 smelting pots. The smelter is expected to reach its full capacity of 447,000 metric tons by the end of 2022, with Alcoa's share being 268,000 metric tons. This initiative aims to meet the increasing global demand for sustainably-sourced aluminum and is expected to benefit various stakeholders in Brazil's Maranhão state.