Alcoa Corp (AA) Stock AnalysisAAAlcoa Corp

Alcoa Corporation is a vertically integrated aluminum company comprised of bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminum production (smelting and casting), and energy generation. The Company's operations are comprised of two business segments: Alumina and Aluminum. The Alumina segment primarily consists of its bauxite mines and alumina refineries, and its operations include the mining of bauxite and other aluminous ores, as well as the refining, production, and sale of smelter grade and non-metallurgical alumina. The alumina produced by this segment is sold primarily to internal and external aluminum smelter customers; a portion of the alumina is sold to external customers who process it into industrial chemical products. The Aluminum segment consists of the Company's aluminum smelting and casting operations along with the Company's energy production assets in Brazil, Canada, and the United States. It has direct and indirect ownership of over 25 operating locations across eight countries. It operates in the Basic Materials sector (PRIMARY PRODUCTION OF ALUMINUM industry).

Alcoa Corp is a good buy right now due to its recent earnings report showing an EPS of $1.82, exceeding expectations of $1.54, and a significant year-over-year sales growth of 23.7%. The current price of $41.45 presents a favorable entry point, especially considering the forward P/E ratio of 8.04, which suggests the stock is undervalued relative to its earnings potential. However, a risk to consider is the recent downgrade in price targets by analysts, with the lowest target set at $50, indicating potential volatility ahead.

14 analysts cover AA: 9 rate it Buy, 5 Hold and 0 Sell. The average price target is 57.63.