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CENXCentury Aluminum Company
$48.49
Financials
WATCHLIST
Analysis updated: Jan 16, 2026

Investment Thesis

CENX has good technicals (RS 95/99, IN BASE) but fundamentals are declining. potential breakout trade with moderate conviction. Set a price alert and revisit when conditions improve.

Strong RS vs ordinary earnings = Proceed with caution

Key Takeaways

Earnings Momentum

+56%
Q4'24
$0.42
-87%
Q1'25
$0.29
-64%
Q2'25
$-0.05
-67%
Q3'25
$0.15
Earnings Declining

Price Structure

Aligned Uptrend
Price
$48.49
50 DMA
$34.25
100 DMA
$30.90
150 DMA
$27.42
200 DMA
$24.75
Alignment Score: 4/4✓ Confirmed Uptrend

CENX Price Chart

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50 DMA150 DMA200 DMA

Why Not BUY Yet?

EPS Growth
-67%>25% Qtr YoY
Pattern Stage
AT_PIVOTAt pivot or near breakout
RSI (14)
78 (ELEVATED)<70 for safe entry

What Would Change Our Mind?

To turn bullish on CENX, we need:

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Technical Health

RS Rating
95/99
Top 5% ✓
Trend
Aligned Uptrend
Above 200 DMA
RSI (14)
78
ELEVATED
VCP Setup
COOL
Score: 4/9
Volume
2.3M
+6% vs avg
From Entry
+33.9%
$36.21

Fundamental Horsepower

EPS Qtr YoY
-67%
Declining
EPS 3Y CAGR
N/A
Annual Earnings
Revenue Qtr
+17%
MODERATE
F-Score
4/9
Piotroski Quality
ROE
67%
Return on Equity
EPS Rank
19/99
Percentile

Trade Plan

Running

Broke out 4 weeks ago — now +33.9% from entry.

Trail stop at $41.48 (21 EMA or entry). Add on pullback to $44.97 - $41.48 (10-21 EMA).

Breakout Date2025-12-1928 days ago
Entry Price$36.21+33.9% since
Pullback Zone$44.97 - $41.48 (10-21 EMA)Re-entry levels
Trail Stop$41.48Breakeven or 21 EMA
Breakout Quality5/10Normal volume

If/Then Playbook

IF: Price pulls back toward $36.21
THEN: Better entry on pullback to breakout area
IF: Price drops below $33.68 (-7% from entry)
THEN: Breakout failed - exit position
IF: Next earnings shows >25% EPS growth
THEN: Upgrade conviction level
IF: RS Rating drops below 75
THEN: Remove from priority watch

Key Price Levels

Resistance

  • 52W High$49.67+2.4%
  • Pivot$49.67+2.4%
Current$48.49

Support

  • 20 DMA$41.21-15.0%
  • 50 DMA$34.25-29.4%
  • 200 DMA$24.75-49.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CENX stock a buy now?

CENX has good technicals (RS 95/99, IN BASE) but fundamentals are declining. potential breakout trade with moderate conviction. Set a price alert and revisit when conditions improve.

What is the buy point for CENX?

CENX broke out at $36.21 and is now +33.9% extended. Consider waiting for a pullback to the $44.97 - $41.48 (10-21 EMA) for lower-risk entry.

What is CENX's RS Rating?

CENX has an RS Rating of 95/99, meaning it's in the Top 5% of all stocks for relative price performance over the past 12 months. Minervini recommends RS 80+ for momentum trades.

Important Disclosure: This analysis is for educational and informational purposes only. Technical and fundamental indicators are based on historical data and do not guarantee future performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Always conduct your own research and consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.