Century Aluminum Q2 sales rise to $752.1 million; net income falls to $249.3 million
Century Aluminum reported second quarter 2026 results on August 6, 2026. Net sales rose $102.9 million from the first quarter to $752.1 million, but GAAP net income attributable to Century fell $88.2 million to $249.3 million, mainly because the first quarter included a one-time $287.9 million gain on the sale of Hawesville. Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Century rose to $326.9 million, and the company expects third quarter adjusted EBITDA of $325 million to $345 million.
Key points
- Net sales $752.1 million vs. $649.2 million in Q1 2026; aluminum shipments 130,632 tonnes vs. 122,865 tonnes
- Diluted EPS $2.39 vs. $3.23 in Q1 2026; adjusted EPS $2.46 vs. $1.63
- Adjusted EBITDA attributable to Century $326.9 million vs. $231.4 million in Q1 2026
- Q3 2026 outlook: adjusted EBITDA attributable to Century of $325 million to $345 million; liquidity $784.9 million at June 30, 2026
The filing
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