Alcoa Stock Climbs On Q1 Results: Here's Why
Portfolio Pulse from Erica Kollmann
Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) reported Q1 financial results with a loss of 81 cents per share and revenue of $2.6 billion, surpassing the $2.56 billion analyst consensus. The company saw a 6% increase in third-party alumina revenue but a 3% decrease in aluminum revenue. Alumina production fell by 4%, while aluminum production remained steady. Alcoa announced the acquisition of Alumina Limited, aiming for strategic benefits and announced positive outlooks for alumina production and shipments. Alcoa shares rose 3.52% in after-hours trading.
April 17, 2024 | 8:39 pm
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Alcoa Corporation reported better-than-expected Q1 revenue and announced the acquisition of Alumina Limited, with shares rising 3.52% after-hours.
Alcoa's Q1 financial performance exceeded analyst expectations, particularly in revenue, which is a positive signal for investors. The acquisition of Alumina Limited is likely to be viewed positively as it aims to bring strategic and financial flexibility to Alcoa, further boosting investor confidence. The after-hours stock price increase reflects the market's positive reception to these announcements.
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