Insider Buys at Century Aluminum as Stock Trades at $53.55
Jennifer Mary Bush acquired 2,172 shares of Century Aluminum on June 15.
Key Points
- Jennifer Mary Bush purchased 2,172 shares of Century Aluminum on June 15, 2026, as part of an insider transaction.
- Century Aluminum's stock is trading at $53.55 with a market cap of $5.3 billion and a P/E ratio of 15.94.
- Wells Fargo and B. Riley Securities maintain 'buy' ratings on the stock with targets up to $86.
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On June 15, 2026, Jennifer Mary Bush bought 2,172 shares of Century Aluminum Company (NasdaqGS: CENX). The transaction was not part of a pre-planned trading program. This insider purchase adds to the activity around Century Aluminum, a company known for producing primary aluminum and alumina.
Insider Buying and Selling at Century Aluminum Company
Several insiders were active on June 15, 2026. Jennifer Mary Bush, along with Olivier Tamla, Errol Glasser, and Jarl Berntzen, each bought 2,172 shares. Meanwhile, Andrew Michelmore sold 652 shares at an average price of $54.55.
Other Institutional Activity in Century Aluminum
In the broader institutional landscape, Glencore PLC reduced its holdings by 6,315,245 shares, leaving it with about 29.7 million shares worth $1.74 billion. BlackRock, Inc. trimmed its position by 474,188 shares, ending with approximately 9 million shares valued at $528.8 million. State Street Corp increased its stake by 371,829 shares, bringing its total to about 4.67 million shares worth $273.9 million. FMR LLC made a significant addition of 2,651,348 shares, now holding roughly 2.66 million shares valued at $156.1 million.
Century Aluminum Company Stock Up 14.9%
Shares of Century Aluminum (NasdaqGS: CENX) are trading around $53.55. The company has a market cap of approximately $5.3 billion and a P/E ratio of 15.94. Its 52-week range spans from $16.59 to $70.43. The stock's 50-day moving average is $62.14, while its 200-day moving average is $44.54. Century Aluminum has a current ratio of 2.30 and a quick ratio of 1.14, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 42.50.
Recent Earnings
Century Aluminum reported revenues of $2.54 billion, reflecting a growth of 2.4%. The company achieved a net margin of 13.68% and a return on equity of 32.26%. Earnings per share stood at $3.36. The next earnings report is scheduled for August 6, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wells Fargo maintained its 'buy' rating on Century Aluminum, setting a price target of $79 on May 8, 2026. B. Riley Securities also kept a 'buy' rating, with a target of $86 on April 7, 2026. The consensus among analysts is a 'strong buy', with an average price target of $81.33 based on three analyst opinions.
About Century Aluminum
Century Aluminum Company, based in Chicago, Illinois, produces primary aluminum and alumina across the United States and Iceland. It operates aluminum smelters and a carbon anode production facility in the Netherlands. The company also engages in bauxite mining and alumina refining in Jamaica. Founded in 1995, Century Aluminum is led by CEO Jesse E. Gary and employs around 2,906 people.
Bottom Line
Insider transactions like those by Jennifer Mary Bush can offer insights into how those closest to the company view its prospects. Century Aluminum's stock performance, alongside institutional moves and analyst ratings, provides a comprehensive picture of its current market standing. Investors often track these insider and institutional activities for potential indicators of company performance. As always, it's important to remember that 13F filings and insider trades are backward-looking and may not reflect the current position.
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