Alcoa (NYSE: AA) Q1 2026 earnings show weaker alumina but strong aluminum
Alcoa Corporation reported lower year-over-year earnings in the first quarter of 2026 as weaker alumina pricing offset stronger aluminum markets. Sales were $3,193 million versus $3,369 million a year earlier, with net income attributable to Alcoa at $425 million compared with $548 million. Diluted earnings per share were $1.60, down from $2.07.
Operating cash flow was negative at $(179) million, driven by working capital outflows, while cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash totaled $1,447 million at March 31, 2026. Aluminum pricing improved, but alumina prices and bauxite offtake volumes declined sharply, pressuring the Alumina segment, which posted negative Segment Adjusted EBITDA.
Results benefited from a mark-to-market gain of $88 million on Alcoa’s Ma’aden equity stake and favorable derivative and currency impacts, partially offset by higher restructuring charges and tariffs on U.S. aluminum imports from Canada. The company also carried environmental remediation reserves of $283 million and derivative liabilities of $1,248 million, reflecting long-term power and hedging contracts.
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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Controls and Procedures |
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION |
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Cautionary Statement on Forward-Looking Statements
This report contains statements that relate to future events and expectations and as such constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include those containing such words as “aims,” “ambition,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “develop,” “endeavors,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “goal,” “intends,” “may,” “outlook,” “potential,” “plans,” “projects,” “reach,” “seeks,” “sees,” “should,” “strive,” “targets,” “will,” “working,” “would,” or other words of similar meaning. All statements by Alcoa Corporation that reflect expectations, assumptions or projections about the future, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding forecasts concerning global demand growth for bauxite, alumina, and aluminum, and supply/demand balances; statements, projections or forecasts of future or targeted financial results, or operating performance (including our ability to execute on strategies related to environmental, social and governance matters); statements about strategies, outlook, and business and financial prospects (including related to production and shipments); and statements about capital allocation and return of capital. These statements reflect beliefs and assumptions that are based on Alcoa Corporation’s perception of historical trends, current conditions, and expected future developments, as well as other factors that management believes are appropriate in the circumstances.
Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Although Alcoa Corporation believes that the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that these expectations will be attained and it is possible that actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (a) the impact of global economic conditions on the aluminum industry and aluminum end-use markets; (b) volatility and declines in aluminum and alumina demand and pricing, including global, regional, and product-specific prices, or significant changes in production costs which are linked to the London Metal Exchange (LME) or other commodities; (c) the disruption of market-driven balancing of global aluminum supply and demand by non-market forces; (d) competitive and complex conditions in global markets; (e) our ability to obtain, maintain, or renew permits or approvals necessary for our mining operations; (f) rising energy costs and interruptions or uncertainty in energy supplies; (g) unfavorable changes in the cost, quality, or availability of raw materials or other key inputs, or by disruptions in the supply chain; (h) economic, political, and social conditions, including the impact of trade policies, tariffs, and adverse industry publicity; (i) legal proceedings, investigations, or changes in foreign and/or U.S. federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or policies; (j) changes in tax laws or exposure to additional tax liabilities; (k) climate change, climate change legislation or regulations, and efforts to reduce emissions and build operational resilience to extreme weather conditions; (l) disruptions in the global economy caused by ongoing regional conflicts; (m) fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, inflation and other economic factors in the countries in which we operate; (n) global competition within and beyond the aluminum industry; (o) our ability to achieve our strategies or expectations relating to environmental, social, and governance considerations; (p) claims, costs, and liabilities related to health, safety and environmental laws, regulations, and other requirements in the jurisdictions in which we operate; (q) liabilities resulting from impoundment structures, which could impact the environment or cause exposure to hazardous substances or other damage; (r) dilution of the ownership position of the Company’s stockholders, price volatility, and other impacts on the price of Alcoa common stock by the secondary listing of the Alcoa common stock on the Australian Securities Exchange; (s) our ability to obtain or maintain adequate insurance coverage; (t) our ability to execute on our strategy to reduce complexity and optimize our asset portfolio and to realize the anticipated benefits from announced plans, programs, initiatives relating to our portfolio, capital investments, and developing technologies; (u) our ability to integrate and achieve intended results from joint ventures, other strategic alliances, and strategic business transactions; (v) significant declines in the market value of our marketable securities; (w) our ability to fund capital expenditures; (x) deterioration in our credit profile or increases in interest rates; (y) impacts on our current and future operations due to our indebtedness and our ability to reduce indebtedness; (z) our ability to continue to return capital to our stockholders through the payment of cash dividends and/or the repurchase of our common stock; (aa) cyber attacks, security breaches, system failures, software or application vulnerabilities, or other cyber incidents; (bb) labor market conditions, union disputes and other employee relations issues; and (cc) the other risk factors discussed in Alcoa’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 and other reports filed by Alcoa Corporation with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in this report.
We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Alcoa Corporation disclaims any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether in response to new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Neither Alcoa nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements.
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
Alcoa Corporation and Subsidiaries
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Other comprehensive (loss) income (G) |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Stock-based compensation |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Net effect of tax withholding for |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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( |
) |
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— |
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— |
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( |
) |
Dividends paid on Alcoa common |
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— |
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— |
|
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— |
|
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— |
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( |
) |
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— |
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) |
Balance at March 31, 2026 |
$ |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
|
$ |
( |
) |
$ |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
5
Alcoa Corporation and Subsidiaries
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per-share amounts; metric tons in thousands (kmt))
A. Basis of Presentation – The interim Consolidated Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation and its subsidiaries (Alcoa Corporation, Alcoa, or the Company) are unaudited. These Consolidated Financial Statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary by management to fairly state the Company’s results of operations, financial position, and cash flows. The results reported in these Consolidated Financial Statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year. The 2025 year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which includes disclosures required by GAAP.
In accordance with GAAP, certain situations require management to make estimates based on judgments and assumptions, which may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. They also may affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Management uses historical experience and all available information to make these estimates. Management regularly evaluates the judgments and assumptions used in its estimates, and results could differ from those estimates upon future events and their effects or new information.
Principles of Consolidation. The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company include the accounts of Alcoa Corporation and companies in which Alcoa Corporation has a controlling interest, including those that comprise the San Ciprián (Spain) joint venture (see Note C). Intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The equity method of accounting is used for investments in affiliates and other joint ventures over which the Company has significant influence but does not have effective control. Investments in affiliates in which Alcoa Corporation cannot exercise significant influence are accounted for at cost less any impairment, a measurement alternative in accordance with GAAP.
B. Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Guidance
In December 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update (ASU) No. 2025-10 which establishes authoritative guidance on the accounting for government grants received by business entities. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2028, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. Management does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03 which requires detailed disclosures about the types of expenses (including purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, amortization, and depletion) included within commonly presented expense captions (including cost of goods sold; selling, general administrative, and other expense; and research and development expenses). The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations and will provide enhanced disclosures regarding expenses beginning in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2027.
6
C. Acquisitions and Divestitures
Saudi Arabia Joint Venture
On July 1, 2025, Alcoa completed the sale of its
The shares of Ma’aden are presented as Noncurrent marketable securities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, as they are subject to transfer and sale restrictions, including a restriction requiring Alcoa to hold the shares for a minimum of
Subsequent to July 1, 2025, the fair value of the shares is based on the unadjusted quoted price on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul). For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company recorded a mark-to-market gain of $
San Ciprián Joint Venture
On March 31, 2025, Alcoa and Trento Equity Holdings, S.L.U. (Trento EQT), formerly known as IGNIS Equity Holdings, SL, entered into a joint venture agreement (the Agreement) with respect to the San Ciprián operations, whereby Alcoa holds a
Under the terms of the Agreement, Alcoa and Trento EQT contributed $
The Agreement also provides Trento EQT a put option, pursuant to which Trento EQT may require the Company to purchase its
7
D. Restructuring and Other Charges, Net
In the first quarter of 2026, Alcoa Corporation recorded Restructuring and other charges, net, of $
In the first quarter of 2025, Alcoa Corporation recorded Restructuring and other charges, net, of $
Alcoa Corporation does not include Restructuring and other charges, net in the results of its reportable segments. The impact of allocating such charges to segment results would have been as follows:
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First quarter ended |
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2025 |
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Alumina |
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$ |
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Aluminum |
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Segment total |
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Corporate |
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Total Restructuring and other charges, net |
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$ |
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$ |
|
||
Activity and reserve balances for Restructuring and other charges, net related to Severance and employee termination costs and Other costs were as follows:
|
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Severance |
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Other |
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Total |
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Balance at December 31, 2024 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Restructuring and other charges, net |
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Cash payments |
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) |
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Reversals and other |
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Balance at December 31, 2025 |
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Restructuring and other charges, net |
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Cash payments |
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) |
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) |
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) |
Reversals and other |
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Balance at March 31, 2026 |
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$ |
|
|
$ |
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|
$ |
|
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Restructuring and other charges, net related to Accrued pension benefits, Accrued other postretirement benefits, Asset retirement obligations, Environmental remediation, and Other noncurrent assets are excluded from the above activity and balances. Reversals and other includes reversals of previously recorded liabilities and foreign currency translation impacts.
The noncurrent portion of the reserve was $
8
E. Segment Information – Alcoa Corporation is a producer of bauxite, alumina, and aluminum products. The Company has
The operating results, capital expenditures, and assets of Alcoa Corporation’s reportable segments were as follows (differences between segment totals and consolidated amounts are in Corporate):
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Alumina |
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Aluminum |
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Total |
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First quarter ended March 31, 2026 |
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Sales: |
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Third-party sales |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Intersegment sales |
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Total sales |
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$ |
|
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$ |
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$ |
|
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Adjusted operating costs(1) |
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Other segment items(2) |
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Segment Adjusted EBITDA |
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$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Supplemental information: |
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|
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Depreciation, depletion, and amortization |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|||
Equity income |
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|
|
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|
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Capital expenditures |
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|
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First quarter ended March 31, 2025 |
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|
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Sales: |
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|
|
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|
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|
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Third-party sales |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
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Intersegment sales |
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|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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Total sales |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|||
Adjusted operating costs(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|
|
|||
Other segment items(2) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Segment Adjusted EBITDA |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|||
Supplemental information: |
|
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|
|
|
|
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|
|
|
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Depreciation, depletion, and amortization |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|||
Equity income (loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
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( |
) |
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|
||
Capital expenditures |
|
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|
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March 31, 2026 |
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Assets: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Equity investments |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|||
Segment assets |
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|
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|
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|
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|
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December 31, 2025 |
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|
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Assets: |
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
Equity investments |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|||
Segment assets |
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|
|
|
|
|
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|
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|
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9
The following table reconciles Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Consolidated net income attributable to Alcoa Corporation:
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First quarter ended |
|
|||||
|
|
2026 |
|
|
2025 |
|
||
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Unallocated amounts: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Transformation(1) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Intersegment eliminations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Corporate expenses(2) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Provision for depreciation, depletion, and amortization |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Restructuring and other charges, net (D) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Interest expense |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Other income, net (O) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Other(3) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Consolidated income before income taxes |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Consolidated net income attributable to Alcoa Corporation |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
The following table details Alcoa Corporation’s Sales by product division:
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|
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|
|
2026 |
|
|
2025 |
|
||
Aluminum |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Alumina |
|
|
|
|
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|
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Bauxite |
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|
|
|
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|
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Energy |
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|
|
|
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|
||
Other(1) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
10
F. Earnings Per Share
For the first quarter of 2026, basic earnings per share (EPS) amounts were computed by dividing earnings by the average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS amounts assume the issuance of common stock for all potentially dilutive share equivalents outstanding.
For the first quarter of 2025, basic EPS was calculated using the two-class method and earnings were allocated to Alcoa common stock and preferred stock based on the pro-rata share of each class outstanding and resulted in undistributed earnings of $
In the fourth quarter of 2025, all issued and outstanding shares of preferred stock were converted into common stock, and
The share information used to compute basic and diluted EPS attributable to Alcoa Corporation common shareholders was as follows (shares in millions):
|
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|
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|
|
2026 |
|
|
2025 |
|
||
Average shares outstanding – basic |
|
|
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|
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Effect of dilutive securities: |
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|
|
|
|
|
||
Stock options |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Stock units |
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|
|
|
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|
||
Average shares outstanding – diluted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
11
G. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following table details the activity of the three components that comprise Accumulated other comprehensive loss for Alcoa Corporation’s shareholders and Noncontrolling interest:
|
|
Alcoa Corporation |
|
|
Noncontrolling interest |
|
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|
|
First quarter ended |
|
|
First quarter ended |
|
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|
|
2026 |
|
|
2025 |
|
|
2026 |
|
|
2025 |
|
||||
Pension and other postretirement benefits (K) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Balance at beginning of period |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
Other comprehensive income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Unrecognized net actuarial gain/loss and |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Tax expense(2) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Total Other comprehensive income (loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Amortization of net actuarial gain/loss and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
||
Total amount reclassified from Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
||
Total Other comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
||
Balance at end of period |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Foreign currency translation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Balance at beginning of period |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
Other comprehensive income (loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
||
Joint venture formation (C) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Balance at end of period |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Cash flow hedges (L) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Balance at beginning of period |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
Other comprehensive income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Net change from periodic revaluations |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Tax (expense) benefit(2) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Total Other comprehensive income (loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Net amount reclassified to earnings: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Aluminum contracts(3) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
||
Financial contracts(4) |
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Foreign exchange contracts(3) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
Sub-total |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
||
Tax expense(2) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Total amount reclassified from Accumulated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
||
Total Other comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
||
Balance at end of period |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Total Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
12
H. Receivables
A wholly-owned special purpose entity (SPE) of the Company has an agreement with a financial institution to transfer up to $
Alcoa Corporation guarantees the performance obligations of the Company subsidiaries, and unsold customer receivables are pledged as collateral to secure the sold receivables. The SPE held unsold customer receivables of $
The Company continues to service the customer receivables and as customer payments are collected by the Company, the SPE transfers additional receivables to the financial institution rather than remitting cash.
In the first quarter of 2026, the Company sold gross customer receivables of $
Cash collections from previously sold receivables yet to be reinvested of $
I. Inventories
|
|
March 31, 2026 |
|
|
December 31, 2025 |
|
||
Finished goods |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Work-in-process |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Bauxite and alumina |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Purchased raw materials |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Operating supplies |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
J. Debt
Short-term Borrowings
Inventory Repurchase Agreements
The Company periodically enters into inventory repurchase agreements whereby the Company sells aluminum to a third party and agrees to subsequently repurchase substantially similar inventory. Upon shipment of inventory, the Company does not record the sale and reflects cash received in Short-term borrowings within Other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The cash received and subsequently paid under these agreements is included in Cash provided from financing activities on the Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows.
During the first quarter of 2026, the Company recorded borrowings of $
The net borrowings from inventory repurchase agreements was $
144A Debt
Redemption
On April 14, 2026, the Company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V. (ANHBV), issued a notice to redeem the remaining $
13
Credit Facilities
Revolving Credit Facility
The Company and ANHBV, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alcoa Corporation and the borrower, have a $
As of March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants. The Company may access the entire amount of commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility. There were
Japanese Yen Revolving Credit Facility
At March 31, 2026, the Company and ANHBV had a $
As of March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants. There were
On April 24, 2026, the Japanese Yen Revolving Credit Facility matured with
K. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
The components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows:
|
|
Pension benefits |
|
|
Other postretirement benefits |
|
||||||||||
First quarter ended March 31, |
|
2026 |
|
|
2025 |
|
|
2026 |
|
|
2025 |
|
||||
Service cost |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
|
$ |
— |
|
||
Interest cost(1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Expected return on plan assets(1) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
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— |
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— |
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Recognized net actuarial loss(1) |
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Amortization of prior service benefit(1) |
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— |
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— |
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( |
) |
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( |
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Net periodic benefit cost |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Funding and Cash Flows. It is Alcoa’s policy to fund amounts for defined benefit pension plans sufficient to meet the minimum requirements set forth in each applicable country’s benefits laws and tax laws, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) for U.S. plans. From time to time, the Company contributes additional amounts as deemed appropriate.
Under ERISA regulations, a plan sponsor that establishes a pre-funding balance by making discretionary contributions to a U.S. defined benefit pension plan may elect to apply all or a portion of this balance toward its minimum required contribution obligations to the related plan in future years.
In the first quarter of 2026, management made such elections related to the Company’s U.S. plans and intends to do so for the remainder of 2026. As a result, Alcoa’s minimum required contribution to defined benefit pension plans in 2026 is estimated to be approximately $
In the first quarter of 2025, $
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L. Derivatives and Other Financial Instruments
Fair Value
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy distinguishes between (i) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and (ii) an entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The fair value hierarchy consists of three levels, which gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Derivatives
Alcoa Corporation is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations, including the risks of changing commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates, and interest rates. Alcoa Corporation’s commodity and derivative activities include aluminum, alumina, energy, foreign exchange, and interest rate contracts, which are held for purposes other than trading. They are used to mitigate uncertainty and volatility, and to cover underlying exposures. While Alcoa does not generally enter into derivative contracts to mitigate the risk associated with changes in aluminum or alumina prices, the Company may do so in isolated cases to address discrete commercial or operational conditions. Alcoa is not involved in trading activities for energy, weather derivatives, or other nonexchange commodities.
Alcoa Corporation’s commodity and derivative activities are subject to the management, direction, and control of the Strategic Risk Management Committee (SRMC), which consists of at least
Alcoa Corporation’s aluminum, alumina, foreign exchange, natural gas, and electricity contracts are predominantly classified as Level 1 or Level 2 under the fair value hierarchy, and are predominantly designated as either fair value or cash flow hedging instruments. Alcoa Corporation also has several derivative instruments classified as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy, which are either designated as cash flow hedges or undesignated.
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The following tables present the detail for Level 1, 2, and 3 derivatives (see additional Level 3 information in further tables below):
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March 31, 2026 |
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December 31, 2025 |
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Assets |
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Liabilities |
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Assets |
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Liabilities |
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Level 1 and 2 derivative instruments |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Level 1 derivative instruments (undesignated) |
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Level 3 derivative instruments |
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Total |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Less: Current |
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Noncurrent |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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First quarter ended March 31, |
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Unrealized gain (loss) recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss) |
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Realized loss reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings |
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Unrealized gain (loss) recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss) |
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Realized loss reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings |
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Level 1 and 2 derivative instruments |
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$ |
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$ |
( |
) |
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$ |
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$ |
( |
) |
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Level 3 derivative instruments |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
Total |
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$ |
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$ |
( |
) |
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$ |
( |
) |
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$ |
( |
) |
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For the first quarter of 2026, the realized loss of $
The following table presents the outstanding quantities of derivative instruments classified as Level 1 or Level 2:
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Classification |
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March 31, 2026 |
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March 31, 2025 |
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Aluminum (in kmt) |
Commodity buy forwards |
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Aluminum (in kmt) |
Commodity sell forwards |
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Alumina (in kmt) |
Commodity sell forwards |
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Foreign currency (in millions of euro) |
Foreign exchange buy forwards |
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Foreign currency (in millions of euro) |
Foreign exchange sell forwards |
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Foreign currency (in millions of euro) (undesignated) |
Foreign exchange buy forwards |
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Foreign currency (in millions of Norwegian krone) |
Foreign exchange buy forwards |
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Foreign currency (in millions of Brazilian real) |
Foreign exchange buy forwards |
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Foreign currency (in millions of Australian dollar) |
Foreign exchange buy forwards |
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Foreign currency (in millions of Saudi riyal) (undesignated) |
Foreign exchange swap |
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Natural gas (in millions of megawatt hours) |
Commodity buy forwards |
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Electricity (in millions of megawatt hours) |
Commodity buy forwards |
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Alcoa Corporation routinely uses Level 1 aluminum derivative instruments to manage exposures to changes in the fair value of firm commitments for the purchases or sales of aluminum. Additionally, Alcoa uses alumina derivative instruments to manage exposures to changes in the fair value of certain firm commitments for the purchases or sales of alumina (expires
Alcoa Corporation uses Level 1 foreign exchange forward and swap contracts to mitigate the risk of foreign exchange exposure related to euro power purchases in Norway (expires
Alcoa Corporation uses Level 1 and 2 natural gas and electricity forward contracts to mitigate the risk of price fluctuations on associated purchases in Spain (expires
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Additional Level 3 Disclosures
The following table presents quantitative information related to the significant unobservable inputs described above for Level 3 derivative instruments (megawatt hours in MWh; megawatts in MW):
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March 31, 2026 |
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Unobservable Input |
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Unobservable Input Range |
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Asset Derivatives |
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Financial contracts (undesignated) |
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$ |
|
|
Interrelationship of forward energy price, LME forward price and the Consumer Price Index |
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Electricity |
2026: $ |
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LME (per mt) |
2026: $ |
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2026: $ |
|
Financial contract (undesignated) |
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Interrelationship of forward energy price and the contract price, and the |
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Electricity |
2026: $ |
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|
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estimated MW of renewable energy produced (per month) |
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Electricity |
2026: |
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Power contract(1) |
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MWh of energy needed to produce the forecasted mt of aluminum |
|
LME (per mt) |
2026: $ |
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|
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Electricity |
Rate of |
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Total Asset Derivatives |
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$ |
|
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Liability Derivatives |
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Power contract |
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$ |
|
|
MWh of energy needed to produce the forecasted mt of aluminum |
|
LME (per mt) |
2026: $ |
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Electricity |
Rate of |
|
Power contracts |
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MWh of energy needed to produce the forecasted mt of aluminum |
|
LME (per mt) |
2026: $ |
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|
|
|
|
|
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Midwest premium |
2026: $ |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Electricity |
Rate of |
|
Power contract (undesignated) |
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Estimated spread between the 30-year debt yield of Alcoa and the counterparty |
|
Credit spread |
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Total Liability Derivatives |
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$ |
|
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|
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|
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|
The fair values of Level 3 derivative instruments recorded in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows:
Asset Derivatives |
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March 31, 2026 |
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December 31, 2025 |
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Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: |
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Current—financial contract |
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$ |
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$ |
|
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Noncurrent—financial contract |
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Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments |
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$ |
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|
$ |
|
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Total Asset Derivatives |
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$ |
|
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$ |
|
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Liability Derivatives |
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Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: |
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Current—power contracts |
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$ |
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$ |
|
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Noncurrent—power contracts |
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|
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Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
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Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: |
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|
|
|
|
|
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Current—embedded credit derivative |
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$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Noncurrent—embedded credit derivative |
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|
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Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Total Liability Derivatives |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
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Assuming market rates remain constant with the rates at March 31, 2026, a realized loss of $
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At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the embedded derivatives in power contracts designated as cash flow hedges of forward sales of aluminum hedge
The following tables present a reconciliation of activity for Level 3 derivative instruments:
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Assets |
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First quarter ended March 31, 2026 |
|
Financial contracts |
|
|
January 1, 2026 |
|
$ |
|
|
Total gains or losses included in: |
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|
|
|
Other income, net (unrealized/realized) |
|
|
|
|
Settlements and other |
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March 31, 2026 |
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$ |
|
|
Change in unrealized gains or losses included in earnings |
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Other income, net |
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$ |
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Liabilities |
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First quarter ended March 31, 2026 |
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Power contracts |
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|
Embedded credit derivative |
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January 1, 2026 |
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$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Total gains or losses included in: |
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Sales (realized) |
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( |
) |
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Other expenses, net (unrealized/realized) |
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Other comprehensive loss (unrealized) |
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|
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March 31, 2026 |
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$ |
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$ |
|
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Change in unrealized gains or losses included in earnings |
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|
|
|
|
|
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Other expenses, net |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
There were no purchases, sales, or settlements of Level 3 derivative instruments in the periods presented.
Other Financial Instruments
The carrying values and fair values of Alcoa Corporation’s other financial instruments were as follows:
|
|
March 31, 2026 |
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|
December 31, 2025 |
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|
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Carrying value |
|
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Fair value |
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Carrying value |
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|
Fair value |
|
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Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
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$ |
|
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Restricted cash |
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Noncurrent marketable securities |
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Short-term borrowings |
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Long-term debt due within one year |
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Long-term debt, less amount due within one year |
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The following methods were used to estimate the fair values of other financial instruments:
Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash. The carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of the instruments. The fair value amounts for Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash were classified in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
Noncurrent marketable securities. Noncurrent marketable securities represent shares of Ma’aden acquired by Alcoa in July 2025 (see Note C). The fair value of the shares is based on the unadjusted quoted price on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul). The fair value amounts for Noncurrent marketable securities were classified in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
Short-term borrowings and Long-term debt, including amount due within one year. The fair value of Long-term debt, less amount due within one year was based on quoted market prices for public debt and on interest rates that are currently available to Alcoa Corporation for issuance of debt with similar terms and maturities for non-public debt. The fair value amounts for all Short-term borrowings and Long-term debt were classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
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M. Income Taxes – Alcoa Corporation’s estimated annualized effective tax rate (AETR) for 2026 as of March 31, 2026 differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of
|
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First quarter ended March 31, |
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2026 |
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2025 |
|
|
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Income before income taxes |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
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Estimated annualized effective tax rate |
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|
|
% |
|
|
|
% |
||
Income tax expense |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
||
Favorable tax impact related to losses in jurisdictions with no tax benefit |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
Discrete tax expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Provision for income taxes |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
||
The Company benefits from certain income tax credits available under Section 45X of the Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit, enacted as part of the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). On October 24, 2024, the U.S. Treasury finalized the Proposed Regulations under Section 45X with important modifications including the ability to include the cost of certain direct and indirect materials in the cost base of the credit. The Proposed Regulation on the definition of aluminum was not finalized; however, management believes that commercial grade aluminum continues to qualify for the Section 45X credit. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”), enacted on July 4, 2025, provides for a progressive phase-out of Section 45X credits beginning in 2031 and fully eliminates such credits beginning in 2034.
In the first quarters of 2026 and 2025, the Company recorded total benefits of $
In March 2026, the Company recorded a valuation allowance of $
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N. Contingencies
Environmental Matters
Alcoa Corporation participates in environmental assessments and cleanups at several locations. These include currently or previously owned or operated facilities and adjoining properties, and waste sites, including Superfund (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)) sites.
Alcoa Corporation’s environmental remediation reserve balance reflects the most probable costs to remediate identified environmental conditions for which costs can be reasonably estimated.
Balance at December 31, 2024 |
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$ |
|
|
Liabilities incurred |
|
|
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Cash payments |
|
|
( |
) |
Reversals of previously recorded liabilities |
|
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( |
) |
Foreign currency translation and other |
|
|
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Balance at December 31, 2025 |
|
|
|
|
Liabilities incurred |
|
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|
|
Cash payments |
|
|
( |
) |
Foreign currency translation and other |
|
|
|
|
Balance at March 31, 2026 |
|
$ |
|
|
At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the current portion of the remediation reserve balance was $
During the first quarter of 2026, the Company incurred liabilities of $
Payments related to remediation expenses applied against the reserve were $
The estimated timing of cash outflows from the environmental remediation reserve at March 31, 2026 was as follows:
2026 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2026) |
$ |
|
|
2027 – 2031 |
|
|
|
Thereafter |
|
|
|
Total |
$ |
|
Reserve balances at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, associated with significant sites with active remediation underway or for future remediation were $
Huntly, Australia—The reserve associated with enforceable undertakings with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) relates to mining activities for the period from
Kwinana, Australia—The reserve associated with the 2025 closure of the Kwinana refinery is for subsurface remediation, investigation of potential site contamination, transportation of refinery waste, and ground water monitoring. Remediation work is expected in 2026. The final remediation plan is currently being developed, which may result in a change to the existing reserve.
Suriname—The reserve associated with the 2017 closure of the Suralco refinery and bauxite mine is for treatment and disposal of refinery waste and soil remediation. The work began in 2017 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2030.
Massena, New York—The reserve associated with the 2015 closure of the Massena East smelter by the Company’s subsidiary, Reynolds Metals Company, is for subsurface soil remediation to be performed after demolition of the structures. Remediation work commenced in 2021 and will take up to
20
Point Comfort, Texas—The reserve associated with the 2019 closure of the Point Comfort alumina refinery is for disposal of industrial wastes contained at the site, subsurface remediation, and post-closure monitoring and maintenance. The final remediation plan is currently being developed, which may result in a change to the existing reserve.
Addy, Washington—The reserve associated with the 2022 closure of the Addy magnesium smelter facility is for site-wide remediation and investigation and post-closure monitoring and maintenance. Remediation work is not expected to begin until 2027 and will take three to
Ferndale, Washington—The reserve associated with the 2023 closure of the Intalco aluminum smelter in Ferndale, Washington is for subsurface remediation and post-closure maintenance and monitoring. The final remediation plan is under review.
Other Sites—The Company is in the process of decommissioning various other plants and remediating sites in several countries for potential redevelopment or to return the land to a natural state. In aggregate, there are remediation projects at
Tax
Brazil (AWAB)—In 2012, Alcoa World Alumina Brasil Ltda. (AWAB) requested monetization of value added tax credits of $
Separately, during 2022 through 2024, the RFB completed inspections of credits claimed for 2012 through 2014, allowing certain credits which were similar to those disallowed for 2009 through 2011. The decisions on the 2012 through 2014 credits provide support for management’s view that there is no basis for the disallowance of the credits for tax years 2009 through 2011. Additionally, in connection with these inspections, the RFB disallowed credits of $
The Company is unable to reasonably predict the outcome for these matters. The estimated range of reasonably possible loss is $
General
In addition to the matters discussed above, various other lawsuits, claims, and proceedings have been or may be instituted or asserted against Alcoa Corporation, including those pertaining to environmental, safety and health, commercial, tax, product liability, intellectual property infringement, governance, employment, and employee and retiree benefit matters, and other actions and claims arising out of the normal course of business. While the amounts claimed in these other matters may be substantial, the ultimate liability is not readily determinable because of the considerable uncertainties that exist. Accordingly, it is possible that the Company’s liquidity or results of operations in a particular period could be materially affected by one or more of these other matters. However, based on facts currently available, management believes that the disposition of these other matters that are pending or asserted will not have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the financial position of the Company.
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O. Other Financial Information
Other Income, Net
|
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First quarter ended |
|
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|
|
2026 |
|
|
2025 |
|
||
Equity loss |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Foreign currency gains, net |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
Net (gain) loss from asset sales |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
Mark-to-market gain on noncurrent marketable securities |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
|
|
Net loss (gain) on mark-to-market derivative instruments |
|
|
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|
|
( |
) |
|
Non-service costs – pension and other postretirement benefits |
|
|
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|
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|
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Other, net |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
( |
) |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
In the first quarter of 2026, Other, net primarily related to an insurance settlement reached during the quarter for property damage incurred in 2024 and interest income on interest bearing accounts. Proceeds from the insurance settlement are expected to be received in the second quarter of 2026 and were included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31, 2026.
In the first quarter of 2025, Other, net primarily related to interest income on interest bearing accounts.
Other Noncurrent Assets
|
|
March 31, 2026 |
|
|
December 31, 2025 |
|
||
Value added tax credits |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Deferred mining costs, net |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Prepaid gas transmission contract |
|
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|
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|
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Gas supply prepayment |
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|
||
Prepaid pension benefit |
|
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|
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IRA Section 45X credit |
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|
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Noncurrent restricted cash |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Intangibles, net |
|
|
|
|
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|
||
Other |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
|
|
March 31, 2026 |
|
|
December 31, 2025 |
|
||
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Current restricted cash |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Noncurrent restricted cash |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Restricted cash primarily relates to commitments included in the viability agreement reached with the workers’ representatives of the San Ciprián smelter in December 2021 and updated in February 2023. At March 31, 2026, the Company had restricted cash of $
Supplier Finance Programs
At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, qualifying supplier invoices outstanding under supplier finance programs were $
22
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(dollars in millions, except per-share amounts, average realized prices, and average cost amounts; metric tons in thousands (kmt); dry metric tons in millions (mdmt))
Business Update
During the first quarter of 2026, Alcoa continued to maintain operational performance across its operations while navigating disruptions related to the Middle East conflict (see below) and Cyclone Narelle, which impacted Western Australia at the end of the quarter. The Company remained focused on disciplined execution and its strategic priorities, maintaining continuity of operations and customer supply despite these challenges. In addition, the Company progressed the restart of the San Ciprián (Spain) smelter during the first quarter of 2026, and on April 7, 2026, safely completed the smelter restart.
The global economy has been impacted by the conflict in the Middle East, which has included curtailments of more than 2,500 kmt of annual smelting capacity and nearly 2,000 kmt of refining capacity in the region. Additionally, the disruption of transit through the Strait of Hormuz has restricted the inflow of raw materials and caused vessel constraints globally. In the first quarter of 2026, vessel constraints, along with vessel loading issues caused by Cyclone Narelle, delayed alumina shipments from the Australia refineries into April 2026. Subsequent to March 31, 2026, the Company continues to support its customers in managing the logistics for certain alumina shipments.
Average alumina prices decreased by 4 percent and average aluminum prices increased 12 percent in the first quarter of 2026 compared with the fourth quarter of 2025. In addition, the average Midwest premium increased 21 percent sequentially. Alumina prices continued to be impacted by refinery expansions primarily in China and Indonesia, while the aluminum price increase was driven by historically low inventory levels and supply disruptions, which included impacts related to the Middle East conflict. The conflict in the Middle East also caused increases in energy costs and freight costs; Alcoa has limited its exposure to volatility in spot energy through long-term natural gas and electricity contracts and financial hedges.
The Company continued to advance mine approvals for its next major mine regions (Myara North and Holyoake) and the rolling five-year mine plan (2023-2027) referred to the Western Australia Environmental Protection Authority (WA EPA) in 2023 by a third party. During the first quarter of 2026, Alcoa submitted to the WA EPA responses to all comments received during a 12-week public comment period for the Company’s mining activities in Australia. The Company is committed to continuing to work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve Ministerial decisions by the end of 2026, and anticipates mining in new major mine regions will commence no earlier than 2029. Until then, the Company expects bauxite quality will remain similar to recent grades.
On April 14, 2026, the Company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V. (ANHBV), issued a notice to redeem the remaining $219 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 6.125% notes due in 2028 (the 2028 Notes). The notes will be redeemed on May 15, 2026 at a price equal to 100 percent of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, using cash on hand.
See the below sections for additional details on the above-described actions.
23
Results of Operations
The discussion that follows includes a comparison of our results of operations and liquidity and capital resources for the quarterly and year-to-date periods outlined in the table below.
Selected Financial Data:
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Quarter ended |
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Sequential |
|
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Year-to-date |
|
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Statement of Operations |
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
March 31, |
|
||||
Sales |
|
$ |
3,193 |
|
|
$ |
3,449 |
|
|
$ |
3,193 |
|
|
$ |
3,369 |
|
Cost of goods sold (exclusive of expenses below) |
|
|
2,512 |
|
|
|
2,873 |
|
|
|
2,512 |
|
|
|
2,438 |
|
Selling, general administrative, and other expenses |
|
|
83 |
|
|
|
68 |
|
|
|
83 |
|
|
|
71 |
|
Research and development expenses |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
12 |
|
Provision for depreciation, depletion, and amortization |
|
|
162 |
|
|
|
162 |
|
|
|
162 |
|
|
|
148 |
|
Impairment of goodwill |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
144 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Restructuring and other charges, net |
|
|
18 |
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
18 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
35 |
|
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
35 |
|
|
|
53 |
|
Other (income) expenses, net |
|
|
(126 |
) |
|
|
115 |
|
|
|
(126 |
) |
|
|
(26 |
) |
Total costs and expenses |
|
|
2,694 |
|
|
|
3,381 |
|
|
|
2,694 |
|
|
|
2,701 |
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
499 |
|
|
|
68 |
|
|
|
499 |
|
|
|
668 |
|
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes |
|
|
82 |
|
|
|
(134 |
) |
|
|
82 |
|
|
|
120 |
|
Net income |
|
|
417 |
|
|
|
202 |
|
|
|
417 |
|
|
|
548 |
|
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
|
|
(8 |
) |
|
|
(11 |
) |
|
|
(8 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Net income attributable to Alcoa Corporation |
|
$ |
425 |
|
|
$ |
213 |
|
|
$ |
425 |
|
|
$ |
548 |
|
|
|
Quarter ended |
|
|
Three months ended |
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Selected Financial Metrics |
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
March 31, |
|
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Diluted income per share attributable to Alcoa |
|
$ |
1.60 |
|
|
$ |
0.80 |
|
|
$ |
1.60 |
|
|
$ |
2.07 |
|
Third-party shipments of alumina (kmt) |
|
|
1,611 |
|
|
|
2,324 |
|
|
|
1,611 |
|
|
|
2,105 |
|
Third-party shipments of aluminum (kmt) |
|
|
613 |
|
|
|
667 |
|
|
|
613 |
|
|
|
609 |
|
Average realized price per metric ton of alumina |
|
$ |
324 |
|
|
$ |
341 |
|
|
$ |
324 |
|
|
$ |
575 |
|
Average realized price per metric ton of aluminum |
|
$ |
4,209 |
|
|
$ |
3,749 |
|
|
$ |
4,209 |
|
|
$ |
3,213 |
|
Average Alumina Price Index (API)(1) |
|
$ |
309 |
|
|
$ |
323 |
|
|
$ |
309 |
|
|
$ |
612 |
|
Average London Metal Exchange (LME) 15-day lag(2) |
|
$ |
3,120 |
|
|
$ |
2,790 |
|
|
$ |
3,120 |
|
|
$ |
2,607 |
|
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Overview
Sequential period comparison
Net income attributable to Alcoa Corporation increased $212 primarily a result of:
Partially offset by:
Year-to-date comparison
Net income attributable to Alcoa Corporation decreased $123 primarily a result of:
Partially offset by:
Sales
Sequential period comparison
Sales decreased $256 primarily as a result of:
Partially offset by:
Year-to-date comparison
Sales decreased $176 primarily as a result of:
Partially offset by:
25
Cost of goods sold
Sequential period comparison
Cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales decreased 5 percent primarily as a result of:
Partially offset by:
Year-to-date comparison
Cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales increased 6 percent primarily as a result of:
Partially offset by:
Selling, general administrative, and other expenses
Sequential period comparison
Selling, general administrative, and other expenses increased $15 primarily as a result of higher labor costs, partially offset by decreased fees for professional services.
Year-to-date comparison
Selling, general administrative, and other expenses increased $12 primarily as a result of unfavorable currency impacts and higher labor costs.
Provision for depreciation, depletion, and amortization
The Provision for depreciation, depletion, and amortization did not fluctuate in comparison to the fourth quarter of 2025 and increased $14 in comparison to the first quarter of 2025, primarily as a result of:
Partially offset by:
26
Interest expense
Sequential period comparison
Interest expense increased $19 primarily as a result of:
Year-to-date comparison
Interest expense decreased $18 primarily as a result of:
Partially offset by:
Other (income) expenses, net
Sequential period comparison
Other (income) expenses, net was ($126) in the first quarter of 2026 compared with $115 in the fourth quarter of 2025. The favorable change of $241 was primarily a result of:
Year-to-date comparison
Other (income) expenses, net was ($126) in the first quarter of 2026 compared with ($26) in the first quarter of 2025. The favorable change of $100 was primarily a result of:
Partially offset by:
Restructuring and other charges, net
Sequential period comparison
In the first quarter of 2026, Restructuring and other charges, net of $18 primarily related to:
In the fourth quarter of 2025, Restructuring and other charges, net of $14 primarily related to:
Year-to-date comparison
In the first quarter of 2026, Restructuring and other charges, net of $18 primarily related to:
In the first quarter of 2025, Restructuring and other charges, net of $5 primarily related to:
27
Provision for (benefit from) income taxes
Sequential period comparison
The Provision for income taxes in the first quarter of 2026 was $82 on income before taxes of $499 or 16.4 percent. In comparison, the fourth quarter of 2025 Benefit from income taxes was ($134) on income before taxes of $68 or (197.1 percent).
The increase in tax expense of $216 is primarily due to the absence of a net discrete benefit of $127 related to net benefits recorded at Alcoa World Alumina Brasil Ltda. and ANHBV in the fourth quarter of 2025, primarily for the reversal of valuation allowances on related deferred tax assets. Additionally, tax expense increased as a result of the impact of the annualized effective tax rate when applied to current period earnings, higher income in jurisdictions where taxes are paid, and a valuation allowance of $22 recorded against certain deferred tax assets of a wholly-owned subsidiary in Canada during the first quarter of 2026.
Year-to-date comparison
The Provision for income taxes in the first quarter of 2026 was $82 on income before taxes of $499 or 16.4 percent. In comparison, the first quarter of 2025 Provision for income taxes was $120 on income before taxes of $668 or 18.0 percent.
The decrease in tax expense of $38 is primarily attributable to an overall reduction in income in jurisdictions where taxes are paid, partially offset by a valuation allowance of $22 recorded against certain deferred tax assets of a wholly-owned subsidiary in Canada during the first quarter of 2026.
Noncontrolling interest
On March 31, 2025, Alcoa and Trento Equity Holdings, S.L.U. (Trento EQT) entered into a joint venture agreement with respect to the San Ciprián operations. Alcoa holds a 75% ownership interest and continues as managing operator, while Trento EQT holds the remaining 25% interest. Alcoa began recognizing earnings attributable to Trento EQT’s ownership interest within Noncontrolling interest in the second quarter of 2025.
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest decreased $3 in comparison to the fourth quarter of 2025 and increased $8 in comparison to the first quarter of 2025. The sequential decrease is primarily a result of higher average realized price of aluminum and favorable currency revaluation impacts. The year-to-date increase is a result of the losses incurred at the San Ciprián smelter and refinery in 2026.
28
Segment Information
Alcoa Corporation is a producer of bauxite, alumina, and aluminum products. The Company has two operating and reportable segments: (i) Alumina and (ii) Aluminum. The primary measure of performance is Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) for each segment.
The Company calculates Segment Adjusted EBITDA as Total sales (third-party and intersegment) minus the following items: Cost of goods sold; Selling, general administrative, and other expenses; and Research and development expenses. Alcoa Corporation’s Segment Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. The Chief Operating Decision Maker regularly reviews Segment Adjusted EBITDA to assess performance and allocate resources.
Alumina
Business Update. The average API of $309 per metric ton decreased 4 percent compared to the prior quarter. Compared to the first quarter of 2025, the average API decreased 50 percent year-over-year.
In the first quarter of 2026, vessel constraints related to the Middle East conflict, along with vessel loading issues caused by Cyclone Narelle, delayed alumina shipments from the Australia refineries into April 2026. Subsequent to March 31, 2026, the Company continues to support its customers in managing the logistics for certain alumina shipments.
Capacity. The Alumina segment had a base capacity of 11,653 kmt with 1,014 kmt of curtailed refining capacity. There was no change in curtailed capacity during the quarter.
In the table below, total alumina shipments include metric tons that were not produced by the Alumina segment. Such alumina was purchased to satisfy certain customer commitments. The Alumina segment bears the risk of loss of the purchased alumina until control of the product has been transferred to this segment’s customers.
Adjusted operating costs include all production related costs for alumina produced and shipped: raw materials consumed; conversion costs, such as labor, materials, and utilities; and plant administrative expenses. Other segment items include costs associated with trading activity, the purchase of bauxite from offtake or other supply agreements, and commercial shipping services; other direct and non-production related charges; Selling, general administrative, and other expenses; and Research and development expenses.
|
|
Quarter ended |
|
|
Three months ended |
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|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
March 31, |
|
||||
Bauxite production (mdmt) |
|
|
9.1 |
|
|
|
9.4 |
|
|
|
9.1 |
|
|
|
9.5 |
|
Third-party bauxite shipments (mdmt) |
|
|
2.1 |
|
|
|
2.4 |
|
|
|
2.1 |
|
|
|
3.0 |
|
Alumina production (kmt) |
|
|
2,355 |
|
|
|
2,481 |
|
|
|
2,355 |
|
|
|
2,355 |
|
Third-party alumina shipments (kmt) |
|
|
1,611 |
|
|
|
2,324 |
|
|
|
1,611 |
|
|
|
2,105 |
|
Intersegment alumina shipments (kmt) |
|
|
1,186 |
|
|
|
1,177 |
|
|
|
1,186 |
|
|
|
1,093 |
|
Produced alumina shipments (kmt) |
|
|
2,206 |
|
|
|
2,514 |
|
|
|
2,206 |
|
|
|
2,316 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Third-party bauxite sales |
|
$ |
124 |
|
|
$ |
173 |
|
|
$ |
124 |
|
|
$ |
243 |
|
Third-party alumina sales |
|
|
533 |
|
|
|
806 |
|
|
|
533 |
|
|
|
1,220 |
|
Total segment third-party sales |
|
$ |
657 |
|
|
$ |
979 |
|
|
$ |
657 |
|
|
$ |
1,463 |
|
Intersegment alumina sales |
|
|
445 |
|
|
|
457 |
|
|
|
445 |
|
|
|
712 |
|
Total sales |
|
$ |
1,102 |
|
|
$ |
1,436 |
|
|
$ |
1,102 |
|
|
$ |
2,175 |
|
Adjusted operating costs |
|
|
737 |
|
|
|
789 |
|
|
|
737 |
|
|
|
723 |
|
Other segment items |
|
|
405 |
|
|
|
635 |
|
|
|
405 |
|
|
|
788 |
|
Segment Adjusted EBITDA |
|
$ |
(40 |
) |
|
$ |
12 |
|
|
$ |
(40 |
) |
|
$ |
664 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Average realized third-party price per metric ton of alumina |
|
$ |
324 |
|
|
$ |
341 |
|
|
$ |
324 |
|
|
$ |
575 |
|
Adjusted operating cost per metric ton of produced alumina shipped |
|
$ |
334 |
|
|
$ |
314 |
|
|
$ |
334 |
|
|
$ |
312 |
|
29
Production
Sequential period comparison
Alumina production decreased 5 percent primarily as a result of:
Year-to-date comparison
Alumina production was consistent with the first quarter of 2025.
Third-party sales
Sequential period comparison
Third-party sales decreased $322 primarily as a result of:
Year-to-date comparison
Third-party sales decreased $806 primarily as a result of:
Intersegment alumina sales
Sequential period comparison
Intersegment alumina sales decreased $12 primarily as a result of:
Partially offset by:
Year-to-date comparison
Intersegment alumina sales decreased $267 primarily as a result of:
Partially offset by:
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
Sequential period comparison
Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased $52 primarily as a result of:
Partially offset by:
Year-to-date comparison
Segment Adjusted EBITDA decreased $704 primarily as a result of:
30
Forward Look. For the second quarter of 2026 in comparison to the first quarter of 2026, the Alumina segment expects lower price from bauxite offtake and supply agreements and higher energy costs, primarily related to increased diesel prices associated with the Middle East conflict.
Alcoa expects 2026 total Alumina segment production and shipments to remain unchanged from its prior projection, ranging between 9.7 to 9.9 million metric tons, and between 11.8 and 12.0 million metric tons, respectively. The difference between production and shipments reflects trading volumes and externally sourced alumina to fulfill customer contracts.
Aluminum
Business Update. Aluminum prices increased sequentially with LME prices on a 15-day lag averaging $3,120 per metric ton in the first quarter of 2026. Additionally, the average Midwest premium increased 21 percent sequentially.
In the first quarter of 2026, the Aluminum segment proactively repositioned inventory within North America to provide casthouse flexibility for additional value add product production.
San Ciprián Smelter
The restart of the San Ciprián smelter was completed on April 7, 2026. At March 31, 2026, in connection with the viability agreement reached with the workers’ representatives of the San Ciprián smelter in December 2021 and subsequently updated in February 2023, the Company had restricted cash of $75 available for capital improvement commitments and restart costs incurred (which is subject to review by the workers’ representatives prior to release) at the site.
In the table below, total aluminum third-party shipments include metric tons that were not produced by the Aluminum segment. Such aluminum was purchased by this segment to satisfy certain customer commitments. The Aluminum segment bears the risk of loss of the purchased aluminum until control of the product has been transferred to this segment’s customers. Additionally, Total shipments in 2025 include offtake from a joint venture supply agreement with Ma’aden prior to its termination in the first quarter of 2025. The contract was terminated in accordance with Alcoa’s sale of its 25.1% ownership in the Saudi Arabia joint venture to Ma’aden, which was completed on July 1, 2025.
The average realized third-party price per metric ton of aluminum includes three elements: a) the underlying base metal component, based on quoted prices from the LME; b) the regional premium, which represents the incremental price over the base LME component that is associated with the physical delivery of metal to a particular region (e.g., the Midwest premium for metal sold in the United States); and c) the product premium, which represents the incremental price for receiving physical metal in a particular shape (e.g., billet, slab, rod, etc.) or alloy.
Adjusted operating costs include all production related costs for aluminum produced and shipped: raw materials consumed; conversion costs, such as labor, materials, and utilities; and plant administrative expenses. Other segment items include costs associated with trading activity and energy assets; other direct and non-production related charges, including tariff costs; Selling, general administrative, and other expenses; and Research and development expenses.
|
|
Quarter ended |
|
|
Three months ended |
|
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|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
March 31, |
|
||||
Aluminum production (kmt) |
|
|
607 |
|
|
|
604 |
|
|
|
607 |
|
|
|
564 |
|
Total aluminum shipments (kmt) |
|
|
613 |
|
|
|
667 |
|
|
|
613 |
|
|
|
609 |
|
Produced aluminum shipments (kmt) |
|
|
580 |
|
|
|
625 |
|
|
|
580 |
|
|
|
567 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Third-party aluminum sales |
|
$ |
2,582 |
|
|
$ |
2,499 |
|
|
$ |
2,582 |
|
|
$ |
1,955 |
|
Other(1) |
|
|
(46 |
) |
|
|
(37 |
) |
|
|
(46 |
) |
|
|
(54 |
) |
Total segment third-party sales |
|
$ |
2,536 |
|
|
$ |
2,462 |
|
|
$ |
2,536 |
|
|
$ |
1,901 |
|
Intersegment sales |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
Total sales |
|
$ |
2,541 |
|
|
$ |
2,468 |
|
|
$ |
2,541 |
|
|
$ |
1,905 |
|
Adjusted operating costs |
|
|
1,430 |
|
|
|
1,549 |
|
|
|
1,430 |
|
|
|
1,574 |
|
Other segment items |
|
|
417 |
|
|
|
399 |
|
|
|
417 |
|
|
|
197 |
|
Segment Adjusted EBITDA |
|
$ |
694 |
|
|
$ |
520 |
|
|
$ |
694 |
|
|
$ |
134 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Average realized third-party price per metric ton of aluminum |
|
$ |
4,209 |
|
|
$ |
3,749 |
|
|
$ |
4,209 |
|
|
$ |
3,213 |
|
Adjusted operating cost per metric ton of produced aluminum shipped |
|
$ |
2,468 |
|
|
$ |
2,478 |
|
|
$ |
2,468 |
|
|
$ |
2,775 |
|
31
Production
Sequential period comparison
Production was consistent with the fourth quarter of 2025 primarily as a result of:
Partially offset by:
Year-to-date comparison
Production increased 8 percent primarily as a result of:
Third-party sales
Sequential period comparison
Third-party sales increased $74 primarily as a result of:
Partially offset by:
Year-to-date comparison
Third-party sales increased $635 primarily as a result of:
Partially offset by:
Segment Adjusted EBITDA
Sequential period comparison
Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased $174 primarily as a result of:
Partially offset by:
Year-to-date comparison
Segment Adjusted EBITDA increased $560 primarily as a result of:
Partially offset by:
32
The following table provides consolidated capacity and curtailed capacity (each in kmt) for each smelter owned by Alcoa Corporation:
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2026 |
|
|
December 31, 2025 |
|
|
March 31, 2025 |
|
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Facility |
|
Country |
|
Capacity(1) |
|
|
Curtailed |
|
|
Capacity(1) |
|
|
Curtailed |
|
|
Capacity(1) |
|
|
Curtailed |
|
||||||
Portland(2) |
|
Australia |
|
|
197 |
|
|
|
24 |
|
|
|
197 |
|
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
197 |
|
|
|
33 |
|
São Luís (Alumar)(3) |
|
Brazil |
|
|
268 |
|
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
268 |
|
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
268 |
|
|
|
27 |
|
Baie-Comeau |
|
Canada |
|
|
324 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
324 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
324 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Bécancour |
|
Canada |
|
|
350 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
350 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
350 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Deschambault |
|
Canada |
|
|
287 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
287 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
287 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Fjarðaál |
|
Iceland |
|
|
351 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
351 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
351 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Lista(4) |
|
Norway |
|
|
95 |
|
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
95 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
95 |
|
|
|
31 |
|
Mosjøen |
|
Norway |
|
|
200 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
200 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
200 |
|
|
|
— |
|
San Ciprián(5) |
|
Spain |
|
|
228 |
|
|
|
4 |
|
|
|
228 |
|
|
|
81 |
|
|
|
228 |
|
|
|
214 |
|
Massena West |
|
U.S. |
|
|
130 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
130 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
130 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Warrick |
|
U.S. |
|
|
215 |
|
|
|
54 |
|
|
|
215 |
|
|
|
54 |
|
|
|
215 |
|
|
|
54 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,645 |
|
|
|
112 |
|
|
|
2,645 |
|
|
|
196 |
|
|
|
2,645 |
|
|
|
359 |
|
Forward Look. For the second quarter of 2026 in comparison to the first quarter of 2026, the Aluminum segment expects to benefit from inventory repositioning actions taken in the first quarter of 2026, higher shipments and value add product sales, and lower production costs due to the completion of the San Ciprián smelter restart, partially offset by lower third-party energy sales and increased tariff costs on higher U.S. imports of aluminum from Canada. At recent Midwest premium pricing, tariff costs are fully covered by the Midwest premium revenue.
Alcoa expects 2026 total Aluminum segment production and shipments to remain unchanged from its prior projection, ranging between 2.4 and 2.6 million metric tons, and between 2.6 and 2.8 million metric tons, respectively.
Reconciliations of Certain Segment Information
Reconciliation of Total Segment Third-Party Sales to Consolidated Sales
|
|
Quarter ended |
|
|
Three months ended |
|
||||||||||
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
March 31, |
|
||||
Alumina |
|
$ |
657 |
|
|
$ |
979 |
|
|
$ |
657 |
|
|
$ |
1,463 |
|
Aluminum |
|
|
2,536 |
|
|
|
2,462 |
|
|
|
2,536 |
|
|
|
1,901 |
|
Total segment third-party sales |
|
$ |
3,193 |
|
|
$ |
3,441 |
|
|
$ |
3,193 |
|
|
$ |
3,364 |
|
Other |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
5 |
|
Consolidated sales |
|
$ |
3,193 |
|
|
$ |
3,449 |
|
|
$ |
3,193 |
|
|
$ |
3,369 |
|
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Reconciliation of Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Consolidated Net Income Attributable to Alcoa Corporation
|
|
Quarter ended |
|
|
Three months ended |
|
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|
|
March 31, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
March 31, |
|
|
March 31, |
|
||||
Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA |
|
$ |
654 |
|
|
$ |
532 |
|
|
$ |
654 |
|
|
$ |
798 |
|
Unallocated amounts: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||||
Transformation(1) |
|
|
(27 |
) |
|
|
(27 |
) |
|
|
(27 |
) |
|
|
(12 |
) |
Intersegment eliminations |
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
53 |
|
|
|
7 |
|
|
|
103 |
|
Corporate expenses(2) |
|
|
(39 |
) |
|
|
(26 |
) |
|
|
(39 |
) |
|
|
(37 |
) |
Provision for depreciation, depletion, and amortization |
|
|
(162 |
) |
|
|
(162 |
) |
|
|
(162 |
) |
|
|
(148 |
) |
Impairment of goodwill |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(144 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Restructuring and other charges, net |
|
|
(18 |
) |
|
|
(14 |
) |
|
|
(18 |
) |
|
|
(5 |
) |
Interest expense |
|
|
(35 |
) |
|
|
(16 |
) |
|
|
(35 |
) |
|
|
(53 |
) |
Other income (expenses), net |
|
|
126 |
|
|
|
(115 |
) |
|
|
126 |
|
|
|
26 |
|
Other(3) |
|
|
(7 |
) |
|
|
(13 |
) |
|
|
(7 |
) |
|
|
(4 |
) |
Consolidated income before income taxes |
|
|
499 |
|
|
|
68 |
|
|
|
499 |
|
|
|
668 |
|
(Provision for) benefit from income taxes |
|
|
(82 |
) |
|
|
134 |
|
|
|
(82 |
) |
|
|
(120 |
) |
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest |
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
11 |
|
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
— |
|
Consolidated net income attributable to Alcoa Corporation |
|
$ |
425 |
|
|
$ |
213 |
|
|
$ |
425 |
|
|
$ |
548 |
|
Environmental Matters
See Part I Item 1 of this Form 10-Q in Note N to the Consolidated Financial Statements under caption Environmental Matters.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Management believes that the Company’s cash on hand, projected cash flows, and liquidity options, combined with its strategic actions, will be adequate to fund its short-term (at least 12 months) and long-term operating and investing needs. Further, the Company has flexibility related to its use of cash; ANHBV issued notice to redeem the remaining $219 of outstanding 2028 Notes in May 2026 and the Company has no other significant debt maturities until 2029. Additionally, the Company has no significant cash contribution requirements related to its pension plan obligations.
Although management believes that Alcoa’s projected cash flows and other liquidity options will provide adequate resources to fund operating and investing needs, the Company’s access to, and the availability of, financing on acceptable terms in the future will be affected by many factors, including: (i) Alcoa Corporation’s credit rating; (ii) the liquidity of the overall capital markets; (iii) the current state of the economy and commodity markets, and (iv) short- and long-term debt ratings. There can be no assurances that the Company will continue to have access to capital markets on terms acceptable to Alcoa Corporation.
Changes in market conditions caused by U.S., global, or macroeconomic events, such as ongoing regional conflicts, high inflation, and changing U.S. or global monetary or trade policies could have adverse effects on Alcoa’s ability to obtain additional financing and cost of borrowing. Inability to generate sufficient earnings could impact the Company’s ability to meet the financial covenants in our outstanding debt and revolving credit facility agreements and limit our ability to access these sources of liquidity or refinance or renegotiate our outstanding debt or credit agreements on terms acceptable to the Company. Additionally, the impact on market conditions from such events could adversely affect the liquidity of Alcoa’s customers, suppliers, and joint venture partners and equity method investments, which could negatively impact the collectability of outstanding receivables and our cash flows.
Cash from Operations
Cash used for operations was $179 in the three-month period of 2026 compared with cash provided from operations of $75 in the same period in 2025. Notable changes included:
The Company utilizes a Receivables Purchase Agreement facility to sell up to $175 of certain receivables through a wholly-owned special purpose entity (SPE) to a financial institution on a revolving basis. Alcoa Corporation guarantees the performance obligations of the Company subsidiaries, and unsold customer receivables are pledged as collateral to secure the sold receivables. At March 31, 2026, the SPE held unsold customer receivables of $616 pledged as collateral against the sold receivables.
The Company continues to service the customer receivables and as customer payments are collected by the Company, the SPE transfers additional receivables to the financial institution rather than remitting cash.
In the three-month period of 2026, the Company sold gross customer receivables of $211 and reinvested collections of $211 from previously sold receivables. In the three-month period of 2025, the Company sold gross customer receivables of $199 and reinvested collections of $199 from previously sold receivables. There were no cash remittances to or from the financial institution in either period.
Cash collections from previously sold receivables yet to be reinvested of $42 were included in Accounts payable, trade on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2026. Cash received from sold receivables under the agreement are presented within operating activities in the Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows. See Part I Item 1 of this Form 10-Q in Note H to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Financing Activities
Cash provided from financing activities was $60 in the three-month period of 2026 compared with $77 in the same period in 2025.
The source of cash in the three-month period of 2026 was primarily $100 of net short-term borrowings (see below), partially offset by $27 of dividends paid on stock.
The source of cash in the three-month period of 2025 was primarily $985 net proceeds from the issuance of the 2030 Notes and 2032 Notes and $27 of contributions from Trento EQT (see Noncontrolling interest above), partially offset by $890 to settle tender offers on the 2027 Notes and 2028 Notes and $26 of dividends paid on common stock.
Short-term Borrowings
The Company periodically enters into inventory repurchase agreements whereby the Company sells aluminum to a third party and agrees to subsequently repurchase substantially similar inventory. Upon shipment of inventory, the Company does not record the sale and reflects cash received in Short-term borrowings within Other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The cash received and subsequently paid under these agreements is included in Cash provided from financing activities on the Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows.
During the three-month period of 2026, the Company recorded borrowings of $104 and repurchased $4 of inventory related to these agreements. During the three-month period of 2025, the Company recorded borrowings of $44 and repurchased $49 of inventory related to these agreements.
The net borrowings from inventory repurchase agreements was $109 as of March 31, 2026.
144A Debt
On April 14, 2026, the Company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary ANHBV, issued a notice to redeem the remaining $219 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 2028 Notes. The notes will be redeemed on May 15, 2026 at a price equal to 100 percent of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, using cash on hand.
Credit Facilities
Revolving Credit Facility
The Company and ANHBV, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alcoa Corporation and the borrower, have a $1,250 revolving credit and letter of credit facility in place for working capital and/or other general corporate purposes (the Revolving Credit Facility). The Revolving Credit Facility, established in September 2016, most recently amended and restated in June 2022 and amended in August 2025, is scheduled to mature in June 2027. Subject to the terms and conditions under the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company or ANHBV may borrow funds or issue letters of credit. Under the terms of the January 2024 amendment (Amendment No. 1), the Company agreed to provide collateral for its obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility. In August 2025, Alcoa Corporation, ANHBV, and certain subsidiaries of the Company entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Revolving Credit Facility to allow for certain changes in the Company’s legal structure and update certain exceptions to collateral requirements. See Part II Item 8 of Alcoa Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K in Note M to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 for more information on the Revolving Credit Facility.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants. The Company may access the entire amount of commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility. There were no borrowings outstanding at March 31, 2026, and no amounts were borrowed during the three-month periods of 2026 and 2025 under the Revolving Credit Facility.
Japanese Yen Revolving Credit Facility
At March 31, 2026, the Company and ANHBV had a $200 revolving credit facility available to be drawn in Japanese yen (the Japanese Yen Revolving Credit Facility). See Part II Item 8 of Alcoa Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K in Note M to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 for more information on the Japanese Yen Revolving Credit Facility.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants. There were no borrowings outstanding at March 31, 2026, and no amounts were borrowed during the three-month periods of 2026 and 2025 under the Japanese Yen Revolving Credit Facility.
On April 24, 2026, the Japanese Yen Revolving Credit Facility matured with no amounts outstanding at expiration.
Dividend
On February 26, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of the Company’s common stock to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 10, 2026. In March 2026, the Company paid cash dividends of $27.
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Ratings
Alcoa Corporation’s cost of borrowing and ability to access the capital markets are affected not only by market conditions but also by the short- and long-term debt ratings that the major credit rating agencies assign to Alcoa Corporation’s debt. Each agency’s rating is on a consolidated basis; therefore, the rating assessment applies to Alcoa Corporation, ANHBV, and Alumina Pty Ltd.
On March 11, 2026, Fitch Ratings affirmed Alcoa’s long-term debt rating as BB+ and revised the outlook from stable to positive.
On March 3, 2026, Standard and Poor’s Global Ratings upgraded the rating of Alcoa’s long-term debt to BB+ from BB and revised the outlook from positive to stable.
February 6, 2026, Moody’s Investor Service affirmed the rating of Alcoa’s long-term debt as Ba1 and affirmed the outlook as stable.
Ratings are not a recommendation to buy or hold any of Alcoa’s securities and they may be revised or revoked at any time at the sole discretion of the rating organization.
Investing Activities
Cash used for investing activities was $129 in the three-month period of 2026 compared with $108 for the same period in 2025.
In the three-month period of 2026, the use of cash was primarily attributable to $119 related to capital expenditures and $15 of cash contributions to the ELYSIS® partnership.
In the three-month period of 2025, the use of cash was primarily attributable to $93 related to capital expenditures and $15 of cash contributions to the ELYSIS partnership.
Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Guidance
See Part I Item 1 of this Form 10-Q in Note B to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Dissemination of Company Information
Alcoa Corporation intends to make future announcements regarding company developments and financial performance through its website, https://www.alcoa.com, as well as through press releases, filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, conference calls, media broadcasts, and webcasts. The Company does not incorporate the information contained on, or accessible through, its corporate website into this quarterly report.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
See Part II Item 7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk of Alcoa Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025. Our exposure to market risk has not changed materially since December 31, 2025. See Part I Item 1 of this Form 10-Q in Note L to the Consolidated Financial Statements under caption Derivatives for additional information.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Alcoa Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as of the end of the period covered by this report, and they have concluded that these controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2026.
(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the first quarter of 2026 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II – OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
(dollars in millions)
In the ordinary course of its business, Alcoa is involved in a number of lawsuits and claims, both actual and potential. Various lawsuits, claims, and proceedings have been or may be instituted or asserted against Alcoa Corporation, including those pertaining to environmental, safety and health, commercial, tax, product liability, intellectual property infringement, governance, employment, employee and retiree benefit matters, and other actions and claims arising out of the normal course of business. While the amounts claimed in these other matters may be substantial, the ultimate liability is not readily determinable because of the considerable uncertainties that exist. Accordingly, it is possible that the Company’s liquidity or results of operations in a particular period could be materially affected by one or more of these other matters. However, based on facts currently available, management believes that the disposition of these other matters that are pending or asserted will not have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the financial position of the Company.
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulations require disclosure of certain environmental matters when a governmental authority is a party to the proceedings and such proceedings involve potential monetary sanctions that Alcoa Corporation reasonably believes will exceed a specified threshold. Pursuant to these regulations, the Company uses a threshold of $1 for purposes of determining whether disclosure of any such proceedings is required.
A discussion of our material pending lawsuits and claims can be found in Part I Item 3 Legal Proceedings of Alcoa Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. See Part I Item 1 of this Form 10-Q in Note N to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding legal proceedings.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
We face a number of risks that could materially and adversely affect our business, results of operations, cash flow, liquidity, or financial condition. A full discussion of our risk factors can be found in Part I Item 1A. Risk Factors of Alcoa Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
(dollars in millions, except per-share amounts)
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The table below sets forth information regarding the repurchase of shares of our common stock during the periods indicated.
Period |
|
Total Number of Shares Purchased |
|
|
Weighted Average Price Paid Per Share |
|
|
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Program |
|
|
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program(1) |
|
||||
January 1 to January 31 |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
$ |
500 |
|
February 1 to February 28 |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
500 |
|
March 1 to March 31 |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
500 |
|
Total |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
|
|
As of the date of this report, the Company is currently authorized to repurchase up to a total of $500, in the aggregate, of its outstanding shares of common stock under the July 2022 authorization. Repurchases under this program may be made using a variety of methods, which may include open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions, or pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 plan. This program may be suspended or discontinued at any time and does not have a predetermined expiration date. Alcoa Corporation intends to retire repurchased shares of common stock.
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Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures.
The information concerning mine safety violations or other regulatory matters required by Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR 229.104) is included in Exhibit 95.1 to this report.
Item 5. Other Information.
Trading Arrangements
Item 6. Exhibits.
|
|
31.1 |
Certification of Principal Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) (filed herewith) |
|
|
31.2 |
Certification of Principal Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) (filed herewith) |
|
|
32.1 |
Certification of Principal Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (furnished herewith) |
|
|
32.2 |
Certification of Principal Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code (furnished herewith) |
|
|
95.1 |
Mine Safety Disclosure (filed herewith) |
|
|
101.INS |
Inline XBRL Instance Document – the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document |
|
|
101.SCH |
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema with Embedded Linkbases Document |
|
|
104 |
Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101) |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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|
|
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|
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|
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Alcoa Corporation |
|
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|
|
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April 30, 2026 |
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Molly S. Beerman |
Date |
|
|
|
|
|
Molly S. Beerman |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Principal Financial Officer) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||
April 30, 2026 |
|
|
|
|
|
/s/ Renee R. Henry |
Date |
|
|
|
|
|
Renee R. Henry |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Senior Vice President and Controller |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Principal Accounting Officer) |
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