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Century Aluminum (CENX) operating margin by quarter
Century Aluminum's operating margin was 30.4% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +2.3 pts from Q2 2026. Over the last 5 quarters it ranged from 7.3% (Q1 2025) to 57.6% (Q1 2026).
| Quarter | Operating margin | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026 | 30.4% | +2.3 pts | +21.6 pts |
| Q2 2026 | 28.1% | -29.5 pts | — |
| Q1 2026 | 57.6% | +48.8 pts | +50.3 pts |
| Q3 2025 | 8.8% | +1.6 pts | — |
| Q1 2025 | 7.3% | — | — |
Q3 2026 at a glance
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
What is Century Aluminum's operating margin?
Century Aluminum's operating margin was 30.4% in Q3 2026 (third quarter 2026), +2.3 pts from Q2 2026.
How has Century Aluminum's operating margin changed?
Over the last 5 quarters it ranged from 7.3% (Q1 2025) to 57.6% (Q1 2026).