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Century Aluminum (CENX) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Century Aluminum gave guidance in 4 earnings releases on file since May 7, 2026.
Capital expenditures
Every guided period is still to be reported.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 | $180M–$190M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
Adjusted EBITDA
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2026 | $275M–$300M (Nov 5, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| Q3 2026 | $325M–$345M (Aug 6, 2026) | — | — | — |
| Q2 2026 | $315M–$335M (May 7, 2026) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Century Aluminum, Q3 2026: revenue $961M (+52% year over year), operating margin 30.4%, net earnings $303M, operating cash flow $395M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Century Aluminum beat its guidance?
Century Aluminum gave guidance in 4 earnings releases on file since May 7, 2026.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.