Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) stock: analyst price target and their real reliability
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Kaiser Aluminum Corporation · Materials · ref. ETF XLB · 50 calls · price $156.75
What the company does: Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells semi-fabricated specialty aluminum mill products.
📈 Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) stock price
$156.75+99.7% over range
Aug 28, 25low $73.93 · high $195.63Aug 27, 26
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25% recommend buying · 4 analysts
📊 JPI status : Kaiser Aluminum Corporation has never appeared in a JPI ranking (Fair or Risk +) — our methods haven't picked it to date. See the selected stocks →
🎯 KALU price target & analyst consensus — price $157
The price target · all analysts combined (4 targets)
Highest target · 1 firm of 4$183+16.7%
Median target · of 4 targets$174+11.0%
Lowest target · 1 firm of 4$142-9.4%
Current price$156.75
Where these 4 targets sit · versus the current price · 1 target per firm, last 6 months
Above the price
375%
$169 ↔ $183
Below
125%
$142
⭐ What the most reliable analysts say
No reliable analyst is bullish on this stock right now. A “reliable” analyst is a firm that, on this sector, hits more than 55% of its targets and beats its sector. None of them sees upside here — which is exactly why this stock is in no JPI selection.
The consensus · 4 ratings (last 6 months)
Strong Buy00%
Buy125%
Hold125%
Sell250%
Strong Sell00%
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🎯 KALU price target all
All 50 calls, one by one, with our verdict on each firm.
→ See all 50 targets, analyst by analyst💡 The best analysts on KALU most reliable
Their real reliability on KALU, firm by firm: who was right, who was wrong.
→ See their reliability on KALUAll analysts (the consensus) · vs · the best (those who've been right)
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🔎 Detailed analyses
✅ Historical analyst reliability on KALU
Hit rate measured on targets already matured (12 months), replayed against real prices. Click a header to sort.
| Firm ↕ | % right i ↕ | Gain vs sector i ↕ | Calls i ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley ↗ | 100% | +10.9% | 2 |
| Deutsche Bank ↗ | 100% | +9.5% | 2 |
| Keybanc ↗ | 100% | +9.3% | 2 |
| Stifel ↗ | 100% | +6.9% | 2 |
| Goldman Sachs ↗ | 80% | +7.8% | 5 |
| Benchmark ↗ | 50% | +35.4% | 6 |
| B of A Securities ↗ | 0% | -29.0% | 2 |
📊 What $1,000 invested in Kaiser Aluminum Corporation would be worth › open the full page
In short — $1,000 invested in Kaiser Aluminum Corporation 10 years ago would be worth $1,926 today, i.e. +7%/yr on average. Best year: 2025 (+63%), worst: 2022 (-19%). Price performance, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $2,293 | +129% |
| 3 years ago | $2,122 | +112% |
| 5 years ago | $1,630 | +63% |
Return by year (Kaiser Aluminum Corporation)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | +40% | $1,403 (+40%) |
| 2025 | +63% | $2,293 (+129%) |
| 2024 | -1% | $2,264 (+126%) |
⚠️ Past performance, not predictive nor advice. Prices in $, excluding dividends. Yahoo Finance data.
📰 Recent news on Kaiser Aluminum Corporation
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📋 All analyst calls on KALU
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Wells Fargo ↗
Jul 24, 26
▼ Underweight · 🎯$169
Price at call : $161.89 — upside +4%
Today : $156.75 — upside +8%
🎯 on KALU : no call matured yet · 📊 on Materials : 36.1% · -13.0% (61 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 24, 27
matures : Jul 24, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Jul 9, 26
▼ Underweight · 🎯$158
Price at call : $162.96 — upside -3%
Today : $156.75 — upside +1%
🎯 on KALU : no call matured yet · 📊 on Materials : 36.1% · -13.0% (61 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 9, 27
matures : Jul 9, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$179
Price at call : $162.96 — gap to target +10%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target +14%
🎯 on KALU : no call matured yet · 📊 on Materials : 41.4% · -7.5% (58 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 8, 27
matures : Jul 8, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$176
Price at call : $175.92 — gap to target +0%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target +12%
🎯 on KALU : no call matured yet · 📊 on Materials : 41.4% · -7.5% (58 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 5, 27
matures : May 5, 27
▼ Underweight · 🎯$142
Price at call : $173.72 — upside -18%
Today : $156.75 — upside -9%
🎯 on KALU : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Materials : 55.6% · +1.7% (45 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 30, 27
matures : Apr 30, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$183
Price at call : $174.94 — upside +5%
Today : $156.75 — upside +17%
🎯 on KALU : no call matured yet · 📊 on Materials : 44.1% · -2.6% (152 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 24, 27
matures : Apr 24, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Apr 16, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$137
Price at call : $144.06 — gap to target -5%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -13%
🎯 on KALU : no call matured yet · 📊 on Materials : 36.1% · -13.0% (61 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 16, 27
matures : Apr 16, 27
▲ Overweight · 🎯$170
Price at call : $144.06 — upside +18%
Today : $156.75 — upside +8%
🎯 on KALU : no call matured yet · 📊 on Materials : 44.1% · -2.6% (152 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 16, 27
matures : Apr 16, 27
See the other 42 calls, newest to oldest
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$124
Price at call : $128.47 — gap to target -3%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -21%
🎯 on KALU : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Materials : 55.6% · +1.7% (45 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 23, 27
matures : Feb 23, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Feb 20, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$125
Price at call : $125.83 — gap to target -1%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -20%
🎯 on KALU : no call matured yet · 📊 on Materials : 36.1% · -13.0% (61 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 20, 27
matures : Feb 20, 27
Wells Fargo ↗
Jan 13, 26
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$120
Price at call : $126.39 — gap to target -5%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -23%
🎯 on KALU : no call matured yet · 📊 on Materials : 36.1% · -13.0% (61 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 13, 27
matures : Jan 13, 27
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$105
Price at call : $92.63 — gap to target +13%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -33%
🎯 on KALU : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Materials : 55.6% · +1.7% (45 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 28, 26
matures : Oct 28, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Oct 24, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$108
Price at call : $93.08 — upside +16%
Today : $156.75 — upside -31%
🎯 on KALU : no call matured yet · 📊 on Materials : 36.1% · -13.0% (61 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 24, 26
matures : Oct 24, 26
Wells Fargo ↗
Oct 8, 25
▲ Overweight · 🎯$90
Price at call : $82.06 — upside +10%
Today : $156.75 — upside -43%
🎯 on KALU : no call matured yet · 📊 on Materials : 36.1% · -13.0% (61 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Oct 8, 26
matures : Oct 8, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$82
Price at call : $79.61 — gap to target +3%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -48%
🎯 on KALU : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Materials : 55.6% · +1.7% (45 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 28, 26
matures : Jul 28, 26
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$64
Price at call : $64.66 — gap to target -1%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -59%
🎯 on KALU : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Materials : 55.6% · +1.7% (45 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 28, 26
matures : Apr 28, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$74
Price at call : $55.95 — upside +32%
Today : $156.75 — upside -53%
Expected +32% · Actual +191% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on KALU : 50% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Materials : 50% · +25.7% (6 calls)
+191.4%
stock +191% · XLB +27%
matured Apr 21, 26
Wolfe Research ↗
Apr 11, 25
■ Peer Perform neutral · not a buy
🎯 on KALU : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Materials : 22.2% · -17.6% (9 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 11, 26
matures : Apr 11, 26
▲ Buy · 🎯$100
Price at call : $93.49 — upside +7%
Today : $156.75 — upside -36%
Expected +7% · Actual -5% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on KALU : 50% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Materials : 50% · +25.7% (6 calls)
-5.1%
stock -5% · XLB +1%
matured Jul 12, 25
▲ Buy · 🎯$84
Price at call : $89.82 — upside -6%
Today : $156.75 — upside -46%
Expected -6% · Actual -40% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on KALU : 50% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Materials : 50% · +25.7% (6 calls)
-40.3%
stock -40% · XLB -11%
matured Apr 19, 25
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$80
Price at call : $90.62 — gap to target -12%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -49%
🎯 on KALU : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Materials : 55.6% · +1.7% (45 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 10, 25
matures : Apr 10, 25
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$68
Price at call : $72.09 — gap to target -6%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -57%
🎯 on KALU : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Materials : 55.6% · +1.7% (45 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 22, 25
matures : Feb 22, 25
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$67
Price at call : $60.3 — gap to target +11%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -57%
🎯 on KALU : no call matured yet · 📊 on Materials : 41.4% · -7.5% (58 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 15, 25
matures : Jan 15, 25
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$62
Price at call : $63.85 — gap to target -3%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -60%
🎯 on KALU : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Materials : 55.6% · +1.7% (45 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 10, 25
matures : Jan 10, 25
Credit Suisse
Jul 27, 23
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$72
Price at call : $78.96 — gap to target -9%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -54%
🎯 on KALU : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 26, 24
matures : Jul 26, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$84
Price at call : $71.07 — upside +18%
Today : $156.75 — upside -46%
Expected +18% · Actual +26% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on KALU : 50% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Materials : 50% · +25.7% (6 calls)
+25.5%
stock +26% · XLB +9%
matured Jun 14, 24
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$69
Price at call : $63.16 — gap to target +9%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -56%
🎯 on KALU : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Materials : 55.6% · +1.7% (45 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : May 7, 24
matures : May 7, 24
Goldman Sachs ↗
May 1, 23
▼ Sell · 🎯$62
Price at call : $63.6 — upside -3%
Today : $156.75 — upside -60%
Expected -3% · Actual +42% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on KALU : 80% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Materials : 70% · +19.3% (20 calls)
-42.3%
stock +42% · XLB +10%
matured Apr 30, 24
▲ Buy · 🎯$84
Price at call : $63.45 — upside +32%
Today : $156.75 — upside -46%
Expected +32% · Actual +42% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on KALU : 50% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Materials : 50% · +25.7% (6 calls)
+41.6%
stock +42% · XLB +10%
matured Apr 20, 24
Wolfe Research ↗
Apr 12, 23
▼ Underperform
Actual +34% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on KALU : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Materials : 22.2% · -17.6% (9 calls)
-33.9%
stock +34% · XLB +13%
matured Apr 11, 24
Goldman Sachs ↗
Feb 27, 23
▼ Sell · 🎯$70
Price at call : $76.31 — upside -8%
Today : $156.75 — upside -55%
Expected -8% · Actual -7% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on KALU : 80% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Materials : 70% · +19.3% (20 calls)
+7.2%
stock -7% · XLB +6%
matured Feb 27, 24
Goldman Sachs ↗
Feb 14, 23
▼ Sell · 🎯$80
Price at call : $89.01 — upside -10%
Today : $156.75 — upside -49%
Expected -10% · Actual -29% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on KALU : 80% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Materials : 70% · +19.3% (20 calls)
+28.8%
stock -29% · XLB +1%
matured Feb 14, 24
Wolfe Research ↗
Dec 15, 22
■ Peer Perform neutral · not a buy
🎯 on KALU : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Materials : 22.2% · -17.6% (9 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Dec 15, 23
matures : Dec 15, 23
Credit Suisse
Feb 28, 22
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$95
Price at call : $96.5 — gap to target -2%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -39%
🎯 on KALU : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 28, 23
matures : Feb 28, 23
▼ Underweight · 🎯$98
Price at call : $95.14 — upside +3%
Today : $156.75 — upside -37%
Expected +3% · Actual -13% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on KALU : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Materials : 55.6% · +1.7% (45 calls)
+13.1%
stock -13% · XLB -8%
matured Dec 10, 22
Goldman Sachs ↗
Sep 10, 21
▼ Sell · 🎯$122
Price at call : $119.94 — upside +2%
Today : $156.75 — upside -22%
Expected +2% · Actual -30% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on KALU : 80% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Materials : 70% · +19.3% (20 calls)
+30.1%
stock -30% · XLB -6%
matured Sep 10, 22
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$124
Price at call : $113.23 — gap to target +10%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -21%
🎯 on KALU : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Materials : 55.6% · +1.7% (45 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 23, 22
matures : Apr 23, 22
▲ Buy
Actual -1% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on KALU : 50% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Materials : 50% · +25.7% (6 calls)
-0.7%
stock -1% · XLB +21%
matured Dec 4, 21
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$92
Price at call : $77.46 — gap to target +19%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -41%
🎯 on KALU : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Materials : 55.6% · +1.7% (45 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Apr 17, 21
matures : Apr 17, 21
■ Hold neutral · not a buy
🎯 on KALU : 50% (6 calls matureds) · 📊 on Materials : 50% · +25.7% (6 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jan 15, 21
matures : Jan 15, 21
Goldman Sachs ↗
Aug 9, 19
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$97
Price at call : $93.88 — gap to target +3%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -38%
🎯 on KALU : 80% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Materials : 70% · +19.3% (20 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 8, 20
matures : Aug 8, 20
▲ Buy · 🎯$123
Price at call : $98.8 — upside +24%
Today : $156.75 — upside -22%
Expected +24% · Actual -1% · Reason (≥ +15%) : ✗ No
🎯 on KALU : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Materials : 56% · -0.7% (50 calls)
-0.7%
stock -1% · XLB +10%
matured Oct 23, 19
Goldman Sachs ↗
Aug 14, 18
▼ Sell · 🎯$101
Price at call : $108.28 — upside -7%
Today : $156.75 — upside -36%
Expected -7% · Actual -15% · Reason (≤ −15%) : ✓ Yes
🎯 on KALU : 80% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Materials : 70% · +19.3% (20 calls)
+15.3%
stock -15% · XLB -5%
matured Aug 14, 19
Morgan Stanley ↗
Aug 1, 18
■ Equal-Weight neutral · not a buy · 🎯$105
Price at call : $111.99 — gap to target -6%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -33%
🎯 on KALU : no call matured yet · 📊 on Materials : 41.7% · -7.4% (24 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Aug 1, 19
matures : Aug 1, 19
Credit Suisse
Jul 25, 18
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$108
Price at call : $111.45 — gap to target -3%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -31%
🎯 on KALU : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 25, 19
matures : Jul 25, 19
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$122
Price at call : $105.87 — gap to target +15%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -22%
🎯 on KALU : 0% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Materials : 56% · -0.7% (50 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jul 16, 19
matures : Jul 16, 19
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$100
Price at call : $113.5 — gap to target -12%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -36%
🎯 on KALU : 100% (1 call matured) · 📊 on Materials : 55.6% · +1.7% (45 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Jun 15, 19
matures : Jun 15, 19
Goldman Sachs ↗
Mar 20, 18
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$111
Price at call : $103.5 — gap to target +7%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -29%
🎯 on KALU : 80% (5 calls matureds) · 📊 on Materials : 70% · +19.3% (20 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Mar 20, 19
matures : Mar 20, 19
Deutsche Bank ↗
Feb 27, 18
■ Hold neutral · not a buy · 🎯$103
Price at call : $104.66 — gap to target -2%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -34%
🎯 on KALU : no call matured yet · 📊 on Materials : 42.9% · -3.3% (70 calls)
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 27, 19
matures : Feb 27, 19
Credit Suisse
Feb 23, 18
■ Neutral neutral · not a buy · 🎯$102
Price at call : $105.02 — gap to target -3%
Today : $156.75 — gap to target -35%
🎯 on KALU : no call matured yet · 📊 unranked overall
in progress (365j)
matures : Feb 23, 19
matures : Feb 23, 19
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy Kaiser Aluminum Corporation stock?
This isn't buy advice. For Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, the analyst consensus is "Hold", with an average price target of $174 (+11% vs the current price). What matters is their past reliability on this stock: the most reliable one is right 100% of the time (2 calls tracked on Kaiser Aluminum Corporation). We show the numbers — you decide.
Is it too late to buy Kaiser Aluminum Corporation? How high can it go?
The most bullish analyst target on Kaiser Aluminum Corporation is $183 (+17% above today's price); the average is $174. That's the upside they see. Check how reliable those analysts have actually been on Kaiser Aluminum Corporation on our site before trusting it.
Is Kaiser Aluminum Corporation still a good buy?
The most useful "opinion" isn't an opinion — it's a track record: 7 analysts have a real record on Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, the best hitting 100% over 2 calls. Current consensus: "Hold". Make your call on data, not noise.
What has Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's past performance been?
Historical returns and a "how much if I had invested" calculator: KALU performance & returns.
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