Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) Earnings History
Elite Compounder36 years of earnings data (1990–2025) · 5-year EPS CAGR exceeds 18% — top-tier earnings quality
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Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) Earnings Overview
As of October 3, 2026, Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $227M, reflecting +135.9% year-over-year growth. The company earned $13.44 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of 3.3%.
Looking at the long-term picture, KALU's 5-year EPS compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stands at +30.2%, indicating exceptional earnings growth. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $214M in fiscal 1990.
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of 9.5%, operating margin of 5.7%, and net margin of 3.3%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including AA ($1.28B net income, 9.0% margin), CENX ($604M net income, 1.7% margin), HWKN ($81M net income, 7.5% margin), KALU has room to improve margins relative to the peer group. Compare KALU vs AA →
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KALU Historical Earnings Data (1990–2025)
36 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113M | +140.4% | $191M | $6.77 | 3.3% | 5.7% |
| 2024 | $47M | -0.8% | $88M | $2.87 | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| 2023 | $47M | +259.5% | $96M | $2.92 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| 2022 | -$30M | -60.0% | $4M | $-1.86 | -0.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | -$19M | -164.2% | $64M | $-1.17 | -0.7% | 2.5% |
| 2020 | $29M | -53.5% | $81M | $1.81 | 2.5% | 6.9% |
| 2019 | $62M | -32.4% | $126M | $3.83 | 4.1% | 8.3% |
| 2018 | $92M | +102.0% | $144M | $5.43 | 5.8% | 9.1% |
| 2017 | $45M | -50.5% | $151M | $2.63 | 3.2% | 10.8% |
| 2016 | $92M | +138.8% | $178M | $5.09 | 6.9% | 13.4% |
| 2015 | -$237M | -429.5% | -$346M | $-13.76 | -17.0% | -24.9% |
| 2014 | $72M | -31.5% | $138M | $3.86 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| 2013 | $105M | +22.1% | $173M | $5.44 | 8.1% | 13.4% |
| 2012 | $86M | +222.6% | $166M | $4.45 | 6.3% | 12.2% |
| 2011 | $27M | +88.7% | $58M | $1.32 | 2.0% | 4.4% |
| 2010 | $14M | -79.5% | $44M | $0.61 | 1.3% | 4.1% |
| 2009 | $69M | +200.6% | $119M | $3.51 | 7.0% | 12.0% |
| 2008 | -$69M | -167.8% | -$91M | $-3.43 | -4.5% | -6.0% |
| 2007 | $101M | +285.5% | $182M | $4.97 | 6.7% | 12.1% |
| 2006 | $26M | +103.5% | $48M | $1.30 | 3.9% | 7.2% |
| 2005 | -$754M | -0.9% | $60M | $-9.46 | -69.2% | 5.5% |
| 2004 | -$747M | +5.2% | -$818M | $-9.36 | -79.2% | -86.8% |
| 2003 | -$788M | -68.1% | -$739M | $-9.81 | -57.7% | -54.1% |
| 2002 | -$469M | -2.0% | -$406M | $-5.81 | -31.9% | -27.6% |
| 2001 | -$459M | -2834.5% | $65M | $-5.73 | -26.5% | 3.7% |
| 2000 | $17M | +131.1% | $139M | $0.21 | 0.8% | 6.4% |
| 1999 | -$54M | -9116.7% | -$29M | $-0.68 | -2.6% | -1.4% |
| 1998 | $600,000 | -98.8% | $91M | $0.01 | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| 1997 | $48M | +485.4% | $168M | $0.57 | 2.0% | 7.1% |
| 1996 | $8M | -86.4% | $98M | $0.11 | 0.4% | 4.5% |
| 1995 | $60M | +156.5% | $211M | $0.69 | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| 1994 | -$107M | +83.6% | -$56M | $-1.83 | -6.0% | -3.2% |
| 1993 | -$652M | -2524.5% | -$123M | $-11.47 | -37.9% | -7.2% |
| 1992 | $27M | -75.2% | $90M | $0.47 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 1991 | $108M | -49.3% | $216M | $2.03 | 5.4% | 10.8% |
| 1990 | $214M | - | $376M | $4.27 | 10.2% | 18.0% |
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KALU — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying KALU stock.
What is KALU earnings per share (EPS)?
KALU trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $13.44, reflecting +135.9% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is +30.2%. Complete EPS history from 1990 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's net income?
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (KALU) trailing twelve-month net income is $227M as of 2025. Earnings grew +135.9% year-over-year. Kaiser Aluminum Corporation has been profitable for 3 consecutive years.
Is KALU profitable?
Yes, KALU is profitable with a TTM net income of $227M and a net profit margin of +3.3%. Kaiser Aluminum Corporation has generated profits for 3 consecutive years.
What is KALU's earnings growth rate?
KALU compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: +135.9%, 3-Year: N/A, 5-Year: +30.2%, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1990 to 2025.
What are KALU's profit margins?
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation net profit margin is +3.3%, operating margin is +5.7%, and gross margin is +9.5%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is +15.1%.
Is KALU growing earnings?
Yes, KALU earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +135.9% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of +30.2%. TTM net income reached $227M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was KALU's best earnings year?
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation's highest annual net income on record is $214M, achieved in fiscal year 1990. Earnings history on this page spans 1990 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were KALU's earnings last quarter?
KALU's most recent reported quarter was Q2 2026. Net income was $97M with diluted EPS of $5.72. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.