Dernières nouvelles pour Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU) Stock

Kaiser Aluminum

Kaiser Aluminum Corp produces and sells semi-fabricated specialty aluminum products predominantly to industrial customers. Its products include fabricated aluminum mill products such as flat-rolled (plate, sheet, and coil), extruded (rod, bar, hollows, and shapes), drawn (rod, bar, pipe, tube and wire) and certain cast aluminum products. Geographically, the company generates majority of its revenue from United States.

Kaiser Aluminum Corporation - Common Stock

Kaiser Aluminum Corp

Jack A. Hockema, Executive Chair of the Board of Directors and Chair of the Executive Committee of the Board, notified the Board of his decision to retire as a director of the Company, effective January 1, 2025.&nbsp;
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Kaiser Aluminum Names Keith A. Harvey,  Company's President, CEO And A Director, As Chairman Of The Board

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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.72%</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Vincent Andrews maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $30 to $25 on Nov. 5. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst John McNulty maintained an Outperform rating and raised the price target from $30 to $32 on Oct. 7. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 27, Chemours announced completion of private offering of $600,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 8.000% senior unsecured notes due 2033.</li>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.88%</li>
<li>BMO Capital analyst John McNulty maintained an Outperform rating and slashed the price target from $21 to $17 on Oct. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Mizuho analyst John Roberts initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating and a price target of $22 on June 7. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 25, Tronox Holdings reported worse-than-expected third-quarter adjusted EPS results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KALU#NASDAQ">KALU</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 4.44%</li>
<li>Benchmark analyst Josh Sullivan maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $84 to $100 on July 12. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 86%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Curt Woodworth initiated coverage on the stock with a Neutral rating and a price target of $67 on Jan. 16. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 23, Kaiser Aluminum posted downbeat quarterly earnings.</li>
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China's finance ministry said on Friday it would reduce or cancel export tax rebates for a wide range of commodities and other products, effective Dec. 1.
The country will reduce the export tax rebate rate for some refined oil products, photovoltaics, batteries, and certain non-metallic mineral products from 13% to 9%.
It will also cancel the rebate for aluminum and copper products and chemically modified animal, plant, or microbial oils and fats.
The announcement triggered a jump in aluminium prices on the London Metal Exchange as traders anticipated it may curb a heavy flow of Chinese aluminium abroad.
The news also contributed to a sharp rise in U.S. soyoil prices as it appeared Chinese used cooking oil would be covered by the changes.
Chinese shipments of used cooking oil to the <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/trump-trade-policy-seen-wild-card-us-soybean-farmers-opportunity-crushers-2024-11-13/">United States</a> and Europe for use in biofuel have challenged locally produced feedstocks like soyoil.
China's used cooking oil exports typically fall under the customs category of chemically modified animal, plant, or microbial oils and fats category, for which export rebates will be scrapped.

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Reported Earlier, 'China To Cut Or Cancel Export Tax Rebates For Products Including Aluminum' - Reuters News

As <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/2024-presidential-election">Election Week 2024</a> is upon us, Wall Street is geared up for sector-specific shakeups, with JPMorgan's Bill Peterson spotlighting a decisive split in potential stock moves.
With a Democratic win likely to power up the clean energy sector and a Donald Trump victory poised to boost steel, the stakes are high for investors in metals, mining and clean tech.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">A Harris Win: Green Light For Clean Tech Rally?</h1>
Should Vice-President Kamala Harris take the White House, expect a boost across clean tech stocks, especially those linked to electric vehicles (EV) and hydrogen.
Peterson points to EVgo Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EVGO#NASDAQ">EVGO</a>), ChargePoint Holdings Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHPT#NASDAQ">CHPT</a>) and lithium players like Lithium Americas Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAC#NYSE">LAC</a>) and Piedmont Lithium Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLL#NASDAQ">PLL</a>) as likely to benefit from sustained clean energy initiatives.
Stocks like Plug Power Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) could also rally, riding on investor confidence that government spending won't dry up for sectors heavily backed by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Department of Energy's Loan Programs Office.
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Trump's Win: Steel's Comeback With A Dose Of Protectionism</h1>
A Trump victory could be a bullish setup for the steel sector, especially for domestic players like Nucor Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NUE#NYSE">NUE</a>), Steel Dynamics Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLD#NASDAQ">STLD</a>), and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLF#NYSE">CLF</a>), which would benefit from protectionist policies supporting U.S. steel pricing.
Peterson highlights that Trump's stance against the proposed acquisition of U.S. Steel by Nippon Steel Corp (OTCPK: NISTF) could keep the spotlight on domestic operators, while Trade Expansion Act Section 232 tariffs could make U.S. steel prices attractive.
Kaiser Aluminum Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KALU#NASDAQ">KALU</a>) stands to gain over Constellium SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSTM#NYSE">CSTM</a>) if more tariffs come into play, thanks to Kaiser&#8217;s U.S. footprint.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Rare Earths &amp; Base Metals: Supply Security Takes The Stage</h1>
Regardless of the outcome, Western supply chain security remains a hot-button issue, favorably positioning rare earth and graphite players like MP Materials Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MP#NYSE">MP</a>) and GrafTech International Ltd (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAF#NYSE">EAF</a>).
For base metals, names like Alcoa Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>) and Freeport-McMoRan Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FCX#NYSE">FCX</a>) may see an impact from intensified China tariffs, with pricing ripple effects dependent on global stimulus responses.
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Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KALU#NASDAQ">KALU</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.51 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.83 by 38.55 percent. This is a 10.87 percent increase over earnings of $0.46 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $747.700 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $773.850 million by 3.38 percent. This is a 0.55 percent increase over sales of $743.600 million the same period last year.

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Kaiser Aluminum Q3 2024 Adj. EPS $0.51 Misses $0.83 Estimate, Sales $747.700M Miss $773.850M Estimate

Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KALU#NASDAQ">KALU</a>) is set to give its latest quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2024-10-23. Here's what investors need to know before the announcement.
Analysts estimate that Kaiser Aluminum will report an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.84. 
Kaiser Aluminum bulls will hope to hear the company announce they've not only beaten that estimate, but also to provide positive guidance, or forecasted growth, for the next quarter.
New investors should note that it is sometimes not an earnings beat or miss that most affects the price of a stock, but the guidance (or forecast).
<h3>Earnings History Snapshot</h3>
During the last quarter, the company reported an EPS missed by $0.26, leading to a 15.87% drop in the share price on the subsequent day.
Here's a look at Kaiser Aluminum's past performance and the resulting price change:

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<td>0.91</td>
<td>0.57</td>
<td>-0.12</td>
<td>0.50</td>
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<td>EPS Actual</td>
<td>0.65</td>
<td>1.02</td>
<td>0.60</td>
<td>0.46</td>
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<td>Price Change %</td>
<td>-16.0%</td>
<td>1.0%</td>
<td>7.000000000000001%</td>
<td>-8.0%</td>
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<h3>Performance of Kaiser Aluminum Shares</h3>
Shares of Kaiser Aluminum were trading at $70.71 as of October 21. Over the last 52-week period, shares are up 14.09%. Given that these returns are generally positive, long-term shareholders are likely bullish going into this earnings release. 
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KALU/earnings">To track all earnings releases for Kaiser Aluminum visit their earnings calendar on our site.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Insights Ahead: Kaiser Aluminum's Quarterly Earnings

As every investor knows &#8212; a stock is cheap, and in decline, for a reason.
Over the last 12 months, the NYSE-listed shares of global aluminum giant Constellium (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSTM#NYSE">CSTM</a>) are down 12%, while rivals like Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AA#NYSE">AA</a>), Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KALU#NASDAQ">KALU</a>) and Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CENX#NASDAQ">CENX</a>) are all up. Alcoa is up 55%. CENX is like crypto aluminum, up 155.8% in a year.
Its price-to-earnings ratio is not bad at 12x, and it has a new <a href="https://www.asminternational.org/constelliums-muscle-shoals-facility-receives-department-of-defense-grant-to-increase-casting-capacity/">$65 million investment</a> in a new aluminum plant being built in Alabama, though that is not expected to be operational until the second half of 2026.
What's the problem?
As some in Washington might say – it's Russia's fault.
That's sort of true. Constellium makes aluminum products that it casts from aluminum sheets, some of which it <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/europe/constellium-keep-buying-aluminium-rusal-executive-2022-09-15/">imports</a> from Russian-based aluminum company Rusal. Prior to the war in Ukraine, the Europeans loved Russian aluminum – especially Rusal aluminum – because a lot of it is made in factories powered by a hydroelectric dam. This means it is deemed <a href="https://www.alcircle.com/press-release/rusal-achieves-100-green-aluminium-production-111484">low-carbon friendly aluminum</a>. But Rusal aluminum is facing restrictions and that means Constellium is now paying more for primary aluminum than a year ago and is focusing more on European and U.S. production. European producers are in worse shape as they have reduced primary aluminum production by about 30% over the last five years, likely due to environmental regulations.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Constellation: A Victim of Geopolitics</h3>
In April, the U.S. Government imposed a <a href="https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-takes-action-targeting-russian-aluminum-copper-nickel-2024-04-12/">200% tariff on aluminum</a> products if they contained aluminum sourced from Russia, even if the finished product was made elsewhere. Since March 10, 2023, Washington already had increased tariffs on Russian aluminum products up from the Sectio to 200%, up from the roughly 25% in the Section 232 aluminum tariffs imposed globally by then-president Trump in 2018. The supply of Russian aluminum to the United States is currently zero.
U.S. importers have turned to the Middle East for alternatives, <a href="https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/aluminum">increasing prices</a> by an additional $200 per ton from those sources due to U.S. demand.
Europe is <a href="https://www.euronews.com/business/2024/10/17/europes-tough-choice-sanction-aluminium-or-proceed-with-climate-goals">thinking of doing the same</a>. This weighs heavily on Constellium shares for the near term, at least until the European Commission decides on what to do about Russian aluminum imports.
A March 4 <a href="https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/europe-battle-with-us-aluminium-if-eu-opts-russian-ban-2024-03-04/">article</a> by Reuters put it this way: "The loss of Russian metal would leave Europe with a shortfall of around 500,000 tons. Middle Eastern suppliers will not be able to fully substitute Europe&#8217;s shortfall quickly."
A small group of EU countries keep pushing for <a href="https://www.mining.com/web/aluminum-group-steps-up-call-on-eu-to-bar-imports-of-the-russian-metal/">tougher measures</a> against Russia, led by Poland and the Baltic states. They want U.S.-style restrictions on aluminum imports. Some EU economies are blocking this move, most likely Germany and France, which rely on imports at least in part to manufacture cars and aircraft.
Restrictions on aluminum could pose a threat to domestic industries, which are already losing out in competitiveness to Asia, according to Chris Weafer, the Chief Executive of Macro-Advisory , an investment research firm and consultancy focused on emerging markets with offices in Washington DC. The EU relies on imports for over 90% of its aluminum needs, with 8-9% coming from Russia.
"The EU is walking a tightrope between the need to increase the sanctions pressure on Russia while at the same time…keeping its own economy and domestic enterprises afloat," Weafer wrote in an <a href="https://www.euronews.com/business/2024/10/17/europes-tough-choice-sanction-aluminium-or-proceed-with-climate-goals">op-ed</a> published by Euro News on Oct. 17.
If there are new sanctions, Weafer said in a report to clients last month, there will be some further Russian imports this year because of residual contracts. But after that, Russian imports "eventually fall to zero for the foreseeable future," he wrote. If there are no sanctions – which is still possible if big industry in Western Europe get their way – then Weafer thinks Russian imports will fall gradually as more European companies will either choose domestic production or be pressured to import from elsewhere.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Earnings Call To Reveal More This Week</h3>
Constellium will have their earnings call on Wednesday, Oct. 23 before the market opens.
Investors are likely to wait and see what Europe does about Russia. Constellium's long-term prospects, meanwhile, seem okay.
The company's stock survived the Section 232 steel and aluminum tariffs imposed by the Trump administration in March 2018. Constellium's share price ended the month at $10.85 per share and hit $12.15 per share in May 2018 despite the higher prices associated at the time with the tariff. Constellium today trades closer to $15.
Alcoa stocks rose last week after an earnings beat. JP Morgan <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/alcoa-analysts-increase-their-forecasts-after-upbeat-earnings/ar-AA1ss6dg">raised</a> its price target from $36 to $39.&nbsp; That call is too late for investors now. Alcoa has already surpassed that target and was trading over $41 on Friday.
Constellium could see similar fortunes.
Aluminum is one of the metals required for the energy grid and for new EVs and solar. Global demand is set to reach 85 million tons in 2030, up from 66 million tons in 2020. Given tariffs as they are now, it is clear the U.S. sees aluminum as a critical sector worth protecting, so Constellium's Alabama project should find plenty of demand locally. Longer-term buyers may be rewarded. For now, out of the four big aluminum companies – AA, KALU and CENX – CSTM is the worst performer. Still, it has a better profit margin than Alcoa at 2.35% versus negative 5.14% for Alcoa and Alcoa just got an upgrade.

Constellium Shares Are Falling Behind Competitors As Europe Copes With Aluminum Supply Restraints

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Shares of companies in the broader industrial space are trading higher following the Fed's announcement to cut rates by 50 basis points yesterday, which could support investment and economic growth.

TriMas Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/trs#NASDAQ">TRS</a>) reported second-quarter 2024 adjusted earnings per share of 43 cents (including non-cash compensation expenses), which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 53 cents. The bottom line declined 23.2% from the prior-year quarter.
Including the impacts of one-time items, the company reported an EPS of 27 cents compared with the year-ago quarter&#39;s 26 cents.
The company&#39;s revenues increased 3.1% year over year to $241 million. Organic sales growth in packaging and aerospace product lines helped offset lower market demand for products used in some industrial, and oil and gas applications in the Specialty Products segment. The top line beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $232 million.
Overall, organic sales improved 2.8% in the quarter. Contribution from acquisitions to sales was 0.6% in the quarter.
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<h3>TriMas Corporation Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise</h3>
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<h3>Costs &amp; Margins</h3>
The cost of sales rose 4.4% year over year to $186.5 million in the reported quarter. Gross profit declined 1% year over year to $54 million. The gross margin was 22.5% compared with 23.4% in the prior-year quarter.
Selling, general and administrative expenses rose 4.9% year over year to $36 million. Adjusted operating profit declined 24% year over year to $21 million. The adjusted operating margin contracted to 8.6% from the prior-year quarter&#39;s 11.8%.
<h3>Segment Performances</h3>
Packaging: Net sales came in at $132 million compared with the year-ago quarter&#39;s $117 million. The upside was driven by organic growth within the personal care, beauty and industrial end markets.
The revenue figure was higher than our estimate of $126 million. Organic sales rose 13% year over year. Adjusted operating profit plunged 15.9% year over year to $18.5 million in the reported quarter. We had projected the segment&#39;s adjusted operating profit at $22 million.
Aerospace: Net sales increased 30% year over year to $78 million, attributed to increased production efficiencies and commercial actions. The figure surpassed our estimate of $67 million. Organic sales rose 27.6%.
The segment reported an adjusted operating profit of $10.5 million, marking a substantial jump from the year-ago quarter&#39;s $3.7 million, driven by the company&#39;s operational excellence initiatives and higher conversion rates. We had projected the segment&#39;s adjusted operating profit at $7.5 million.
Specialty Products: The segment&#39;s revenues decreased 45% year over year to $31 million due to lower demand. Revenues were lower than our estimate of $39 million. Operating profit fell 95.2% year over year to $0.58 million.
<h3>Financial Performance</h3>
In the first six months of 2024, TriMas repurchased approximately 671,937 of its outstanding common stock for $16.9 million. The company generated $18.4 million of adjusted cash flow from operations in the quarter under review compared with $16.5 million in the prior-year quarter.
TRS ended the quarter with $35 million of cash on hand compared to $34.8 million reported at the end of 2023. The company had $232.5 million of cash and available borrowing capacity under its revolving credit facility. As of Jun 30, 2024, the total debt was $427 million compared with $396 million as of Dec 31, 2023.
<h3>2024 Guidance</h3>
TriMas lowered its guidance for 2024, anticipating a decline in sales in the Specialty Products segment. The company expects an adjusted EPS of $1.70-$1.90, down from the previously stated $1.95 to $2.15.
<h3>Price Performance</h3>
TRS shares have declined 5.5% in the past year against the industry&#39;s 24.8% growth.
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<h3>Zacks Rank</h3>
TriMas carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) at present.
<h3>Peer Performances</h3>
The Timken Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/tkr#NYSE">TKR</a>) reported an adjusted EPS of $1.63 in second-quarter 2024, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.60. The bottom line declined 19% year over year from $2.01 in the year-ago quarter.
Timken&#39;s revenues in the quarter were $1.18 billion, down 7.1% from the year-ago quarter. The figure was in line with the consensus estimate.
Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kalu#NASDAQ">KALU</a>) reported second-quarter adjusted EPS of 65 cents, which missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 94 cents. The bottom-line figure fell 48% from the year-ago quarter.
Net sales of KALU declined 5% year over year to $773 million and missed the consensus estimate of $793 million.&nbsp;
Northwest Pipe Co. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nwpx#NASDAQ">NWPX</a>) came out with second-quarter earnings of 86 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 67 cents per share. This compares with earnings of 74 cents per share a year ago.&nbsp;
Northwest Pipe posted revenues of $129 million for the quarter ended June 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $120 million. The top line increased 12.1% year over year.
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Shares of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EW#NYSE">EW</a>) fell sharply during Thursday's session after the company reported worse-than-expected second-quarter sales results and issued third-quarter guidance below estimates. Also, the company acquired <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EW/earnings">JenaValve and Endotronix</a>.
Edwards Lifesciences reported quarterly earnings of 70 cents per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of 69 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $1.632 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $1.653 billion.
Edwards Lifesciences shares dipped 26.9% to $63.60 on Thursday.
Here are some other stocks moving in today&#8217;s mid-day session.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Gainers</h3>
<ul>
<li>Predictive Oncology Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/POAI#NASDAQ">POAI</a>) shares jumped 85% to $1.96 after the company entered biomarker discovery market after successful retrospective ovarian cancer study yields compelling results.</li>
<li>Psyence Biomedical Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PBM#NASDAQ">PBM</a>) rose 65.4% to $0.6424 after the company announced the export of nature-derived psilocybin to Australia and said a trial is projected to be initiated shortly following receipt of drug product by trial sites.</li>
<li>Salarius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLRX#NASDAQ">SLRX</a>) jumped 60% to $3.4421.</li>
<li>Goosehead Insurance, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GSHD#NASDAQ">GSHD</a>) rose 29.8% to $85.25 following upbeat second-quarter results.</li>
<li>Viking Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VKTX#NASDAQ">VKTX</a>) shares gained 28.2% to $64.64 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter EPS results.</li>
<li>Exicure, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XCUR#NASDAQ">XCUR</a>) rose 27% to $0.5090.</li>
<li>CERo Therapeutics Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CERO#NASDAQ">CERO</a>) gained 25.4% to $0.2645 after gaining around 8% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>AST SpaceMobile, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>) rose 25.2% to $16.72. The company announced the successful completion of its first five commercial satellites.</li>
<li>Bally&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BALY#NYSE">BALY</a>) gained 24.2% to $16.80. Bally&#8217;s entered into merger agreement with affiliates of Standard General L.P.</li>
<li>Molina Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MOH#NYSE">MOH</a>) climbed 18.3% to $341.39 following better-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>The Shyft Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHYF#NASDAQ">SHYF</a>) gained 16.4% to $13.55 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>Carpenter Technology Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRS#NYSE">CRS</a>) climbed 16.3% to $141.59 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Indivior PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INDV#NASDAQ">INDV</a>) rose 15.4% to $12.56 after the company posted better-than-expected second-quarter results and announced an accelerated $100 million share repurchase program.</li>
<li>Tivic Health Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TIVC#NASDAQ">TIVC</a>) shares climbed 15.4% to $0.3499.</li>
<li>RPC, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RES#NYSE">RES</a>) gained 15.1% to $6.64 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>ServiceNow, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOW#NYSE">NOW</a>) jumped 13.7% to $831.97 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PEGA#NASDAQ">PEGA</a>) rose 13.1% to $69.09 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Helmerich &amp; Payne, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HP#NYSE">HP</a>) climbed 12.5% to $42.46 following third-quarter results.</li>
<li>BloomZ Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMZ#NASDAQ">BLMZ</a>) gained 12.2% to $2.75 after dipping 43% on Wednesday. BloomZ recently priced its IPO at $4.30 per share.</li>
<li>Valmont Industries, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VMI#NYSE">VMI</a>) gained 11.1% to $300.96 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>Plexus Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLXS#NASDAQ">PLXS</a>) rose 10.5% to $128.36 following upbeat earnings.</li>
<li>Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KNX#NYSE">KNX</a>) rose 10.1% to $53.92 following second-quarter results.</li>
<li>Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TYL#NYSE">TYL</a>) gained 9.6% to $565.64 after the company reported better-than-expected second-quarter adjusted EPS and sales.</li>
<li>Mr. Cooper Group Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COOP#NYSE">COOP</a>) rose 9.5% to $94.86 following second-quarter results.</li>
<li>Oceaneering International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OII#NYSE">OII</a>) gained 9.2% to $27.79 following strong sales.</li>
<li>RTX Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RTX#NYSE">RTX</a>) surged 8% to $113.24 following a second-quarter earnings beat.</li>
<li>J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBHT#NASDAQ">JBHT</a>) gained 6.1% to $173.75.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Losers</h3>
<ul>
<li>2U, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TWOU#NASDAQ">TWOU</a>) shares dipped 60% to $1.65. 2U announced a strategic agreement with debtholders to eliminate half of debt and infuse $110 million in new capital.</li>
<li>EZFill Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EZFL#NASDAQ">EZFL</a>) tumbled 40.3% to $3.73.</li>
<li>Kindly MD, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDLY#NASDAQ">KDLY</a>) fell 37.5% to $2.04 after the company submitted comment to the Department of Justice regarding cannabis rescheduling.</li>
<li>Cheetah Net Supply Chain Service Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTNT#NASDAQ">CTNT</a>) dipped 34% to $0.3185. Cheetah Net Supply Chain Service announced pricing of $1.49 million follow-on public offering.</li>
<li>MaxLinear, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MXL#NYSE">MXL</a>) shares fell 30.7% to $15.45 after the company reported worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Sol-Gel Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLGL#NASDAQ">SLGL</a>) dipped 30% to $0.4750. Sol-Gel announced the signing of six exclusive license agreements to commercialize TWYNEO&#xAE; and EPSOLAY&#xAE; in Europe and South Africa.</li>
<li>Regencell Bioscience Holdings Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RGC#NASDAQ">RGC</a>) fell 29.7% to $9.49 after declining 10% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Agape ATP Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ATPC#NASDAQ">ATPC</a>) fell 27% to $0.1159.</li>
<li>Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORN#NYSE">ORN</a>) declined 21.9% to $8.62 after the company reported worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Ostin Technology Group Co., Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OST#NASDAQ">OST</a>) shares declined 20.3% to $0.35 after gaining around 19% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Ribbon Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBBN#NASDAQ">RBBN</a>) tumbled 19.2% to $3.1450 after the company reported worse-than-expected quarterly revenue.</li>
<li>Ford Motor Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>) shares fell 16.6% to $11.40 following a second-quarter earnings miss.</li>
<li>Hoth Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOTH#NASDAQ">HOTH</a>) fell 15.1% to $0.9103. Hoth Therapeutics shares gained around 11% on Wednesday after the company signed an agreement with LTS Therapy Systems to develop and manufacture the HT-ALZ oral film prototype for Alzheimer&#8217;s disease.</li>
<li>Garrett Motion Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GTX#NASDAQ">GTX</a>) declined 13.8% to $7.86 after the company reported worse-than-expected quarterly financial results and lowered its FY24 guidance.</li>
<li>Selina Hospitality PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLNA#NASDAQ">SLNA</a>) shares fell 13.4% to $0.0396 after jumping over 75% on Wednesday.</li>
<li>Kaiser Aluminum Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KALU#NASDAQ">KALU</a>) declined 13.3% to $79.76 after the company reported worse-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Hut 8 Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HUT#NYSE">HUT</a>) declined 12.8% to $15.71.</li>
<li>LKQ Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LKQ#NASDAQ">LKQ</a>) fell 12.1% to $39.10 after the company reported worse-than-expected quarterly adjusted EPS and sales. Additionally, the company lowered its FY24 adjusted EPS outlook.</li>
<li>STMicroelectronics N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) shares fell 12% to $34.81 after the company reported a second-quarter EPS miss and issued soft third-quarter guidance.</li>
<li>Teradyne, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TER#NASDAQ">TER</a>) dipped 9.7% to $129.30 following soft third-quarter guidance.</li>
<li>West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WST#NYSE">WST</a>) fell 9.5% to $292.91 after the company reported a quarterly earnings miss and cut its guidance.</li>
<li>FormFactor, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FORM#NASDAQ">FORM</a>) fell 8.2% to $52.26.</li>
<li>Lululemon Athletica Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LULU#NASDAQ">LULU</a>) tumbled 8.2% to $249.52 after Citigroup downgraded the stock from a Buy to a Neutral and lowered its price target from $415 to $300.</li>
<li>Robert Half Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RHI#NYSE">RHI</a>) declined 7% to $60.32 after the company reported worse-than-expected second-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Stellantis N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STLA#NYSE">STLA</a>) fell 6.8% to $18.27 following H1 results.</li>
<li>QuantumScape Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QS#NYSE">QS</a>) shares fell 6.2% to $7.01 after the company reported worse-than-expected EPS results.</li>
<li>Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HON#NASDAQ">HON</a>) declined 4.1% to $204.82 after the company lowered FY24 EPS guidance.</li>
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Why Edwards Lifesciences Shares Are Trading Lower? Here Are Other Stocks Moving In Thursday's Mid-Day Session

Kaiser Aluminum shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expected Q2 financial results.

Kaiser Aluminum Expects FY24 Conversion Revenue To Be Flat To Up 1% And Adjusted EBITDA Margins To Improve 50 To 100 Basis Points Over 2023

Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KALU#NASDAQ">KALU</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.65 per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $0.91 by 28.57 percent. The company reported quarterly sales of $773.400 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $773.650 million by 0.03 percent. This is a 5.00 percent decrease over sales of $814.100 million the same period last year.

Kaiser Aluminum Q2 2024 Adj EPS $0.65 Misses $0.91 Estimate, Sales $773.400M Miss $773.650M Estimate

Kaiser Aluminum's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KALU#NYSE">KALU</a>) short percent of float has risen 22.73% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 654 thousand shares sold short, which is 5.94% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.7 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Kaiser Aluminum Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1721843111_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Kaiser Aluminum has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Kaiser Aluminum's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Kaiser Aluminum's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 6.03%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Looking Into Kaiser Aluminum's Recent Short Interest

Benchmark analyst Josh Sullivan maintains Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KALU#NASDAQ">KALU</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $84 to $100.

Benchmark Maintains Buy on Kaiser Aluminum, Raises Price Target to $100

In the world of aerospace, when a giant like Boeing Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>) hits turbulence — the shockwaves are felt far and wide. One such ripple effect has landed squarely on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/insights/short-sellers/24/06/39338181/kalu-analyzing-kaiser-aluminums-short-interest">Kaiser Aluminum Corp</a> (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KALU#NASDAQ">KALU</a>).
Kaiser has a long-term contract with Boeing. Kaiser supplies sheet and light gauge aluminum plate for use in Boeing commercial aircraft products. 
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Boeing&#8217;s plight in recent months has led investors to cast a doubt on its suppliers&#8217; prospects. A prime example of this is seen in Kaiser Aluminium&#8217;s stock. Kaiser&#8217;s short interest has surged to a 12-month high, according to JPMorgan analyst Bill Peterson&#8217;s latest Short Interest Tracker.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">High-Flying Concerns</h3>
As of the June 28 settlement, Kaiser Aluminum&#8217;s short interest had rocketed 23% to 4.2% — a significant leap from its one-year average of 2.9%. The reasons? Mounting concerns over Boeing&#8217;s de-stocking and an overstretched stock momentum have investors on edge.
Numbers That Speak
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<li>KALU's short interest: 4.2%, up 23% in two weeks, 25% over four weeks</li>
<li>Stock price (as of July 10): $90.19</li>
<li>Analyst rating: Neutral (N)</li>
<li>Price target: $85.00, indicating a 6% downside</li>
<li>Price movements: +2.2% over one week, -2.1% over one month</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Boeing Effect</h3>
Peterson points out that the catalyst for this spike in short interest is the increased risk surrounding Boeing.
As Boeing grapples with its own set of challenges, the ripple effect has not only impacted its stock but also put suppliers like Kaiser Aluminum. Boeing&#8217;s de-stocking fears have made investors wary, prompting them to bet against Kaiser Aluminum stock in anticipation of further declines.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Short Sellers In The Cockpit</h3>
With the average days-to-cover falling to 3.3 days from 5.1 days, short sellers are clearly in the cockpit. They are clearly navigating this volatile landscape with heightened activity. The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KALU/short-interest">jump in short interest</a> is a stark reminder of the cautious sentiment pervading the market as investors brace for potential fallout from Boeing&#8217;s woes.
In the ever-turbulent skies of aerospace investments, Kaiser Aluminum finds itself in a precarious position. As Boeing battles its own demons, the reverberations continue to unsettle its suppliers, making Kaiser Aluminum a focal point for short sellers betting on further instability. 
Whether this turbulence will lead to a smoother landing or more rough skies ahead remains to be seen.
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Boeing's Turbulence Sends Kaiser Aluminum's Short Interest Soaring To 12-Month High

Kaiser Aluminum's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KALU#NYSE">KALU</a>) short percent of float has risen 13.4% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 522 thousand shares sold short, which is 4.74% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.21 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Kaiser Aluminum Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1718387121_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Kaiser Aluminum has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Kaiser Aluminum's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Kaiser Aluminum's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 5.67%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

(KALU) - Analyzing Kaiser Aluminum's Short Interest

SiteOne Landscape (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/site#NYSE">SITE</a>) has acquired Cohen &amp; Cohen Natural Stone, thus expanding its capacity to provide a full range of hardscape products and landscape supplies to its customers in eastern Canada. 
Cohen and Cohen Natural Stone provides a range of natural stone, concrete, masonry and landscape accessories. It has one location in Ottawa, Canada and is an authorized dealer for brands such as Unilock, Best Way Stone, Porcea Stone and Banas Stone. Cohen and Cohen also provides in-house fabrication services, such as ripping, cutting and coring, to ensure that every piece of stone is tailor-made to the client&#39;s specific requirements. 
This is the fourth acquisition for SiteOne Landscape so far in 2024. Earlier this month, the company announced the acquisition of AC Florida Pavers, LLC, which operates under the trade name Hardscape.com. This buyout will expand SITE&#39;s ability to provide hardscape products to its Florida customers and is a significant addition to its existing premium hardscapes offerings nationally. 
On Apr 29, 2024, SiteOne Landscape announced the acquisition of Eggemeyer, a wholesale distributor of bulk landscape supplies.&nbsp; It caters to the greater central and south Texas market from a location in New Braunfels, TX. This addition strengthens SITE&#39;s position as the leading bulk landscape distributor in the rapidly growing central Texas region.
On Apr 30, the company announced that it purchased a majority stake in Devil Mountain Wholesale Nursery, LLC (Devil Mountain), with the option to purchase the remaining interest in future years. Devil Mountain is the largest wholesale distributor of landscape trees and plants in California. It has eight wholesale nursery distribution branches and six growing facilities across the state.
In addition to the 11 acquisitions completed in 2023, the company&#39;s recent buyouts reflect its ongoing expansion strategy to broaden its presence across various markets.
As of the end of the first quarter, SiteOne Landscape had more than 690 branches and four distribution centers covering 45 U.S. states and six Canadian provinces. Despite being the industry leader and three times larger than its closest competitor, SITE currently holds only a 17% share of the $25 billion wholesale landscaping products distribution market. Backed by its solid acquisition pipeline and strong balance sheet, the company has the potential to capture a larger share of the market.
In the first quarter, the company&#39;s net sales increased 8% year over year to $904.8 million. Organic daily sales increased 1% compared with the prior-year quarter due to solid demand. However, pricing declined 4% as double-digit deflation in commodity products like fertilizer, seed and PVC pipe more than offset modest cost increases in other product lines. SiteOne Landscape reported a loss of 43 cents per share against a loss of 10 cents in the year-ago quarter as higher net sales were offset by a lower gross margin and increased SG&amp;A expense.&nbsp; 
SiteOne Landscape anticipates prices to be down approximately 2% in 2024. However, improved volumes will reflect solid end-market demand. The company thus expects organic daily sales growth in the low single digits. SITE expects EBITDA margins to improve aided by operational initiatives, SG&amp;A management and contribution from acquisitions. Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be in the range of $420 - $455 million.
<h3>Price Performance</h3>
Shares of SiteOne Landscape have lost 14.9% over the past year compared with the industry&#39;s 11.3% decline.
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<h3>Zacks Rank &amp; Stocks to Consider</h3>
SiteOne Landscape currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). 
Some better-ranked stocks from the Industrial Products sector are Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/kalu#NASDAQ">KALU</a>), Northwest Pipe Company (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/nwpx#NASDAQ">NWPX</a>) and Zebra Technologies (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/zbra#NASDAQ">ZBRA</a>). Each of these stocks sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Kaiser Aluminium&#39;s 2024 earnings is pegged at $4.12 per share, which indicates year-over-year growth of 50.4%. The consensus estimate for earnings has gone up 15% in the past 60 days. The company has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 137%. KALU shares have gained 32.8% in the past year.
Northwest Pipe has an average trailing four-quarter earnings surprise of 11.48%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NWPX&#39;s 2024 earnings is pinned at $2.46 per share, which indicates year-over-year growth of 17.7%. Estimates have moved 6% north in the past 60 days. The company&#39;s shares have gained 11% in the past year.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Zebra Technologies&#39; 2024 earnings is pegged at $12.11 per share. The consensus estimate for earnings has moved up by 9% in the past 60 days. The estimate indicates year-over-year growth of 23%. The company has a trailing four-quarter average earnings surprise of 8.56%. ZBRA shares have gained 8% in the past year.
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