Alcoa warns that low aluminum supplies could cause problems if there's another crisis.

Oct 16, 2026, 6:55 AM ETResultsRead the original at Benzinga

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Alcoa beat profit-per-share estimates and expects more production and shipments as low inventories may support prices, but sales and adjusted EBITDA fell and costs may rise $30 million. Its $3.1 billion purchase uses cash and bond proceeds, while a site sale may bring up to $315 million, leaving the report without a clear shift in outlook.

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Alcoa has some signs of stronger business ahead: more output is expected, and tight supplies may support aluminum prices. But sales and adjusted EBITDA fell, and planned work may add $30 million in costs. The $3.1 billion purchase also uses cash and bond proceeds, while a site sale could bring in money over several years. These competing signs do not clearly change Alcoa's outlook.

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