Core Insights - Ahold and Kaiser Aluminum are identified as high-growth stocks with strong value, trading under 16X forward earnings and 0.3X forward sales [1][2] Ahold's Growth Strategy - Ahold is expanding rapidly under its "Growing Together" strategy, aiming to deliver affordable food and non-food products across the U.S. and Europe by 2028 [4] - The company operates supermarkets, convenience stores, and gas stations, focusing on own-brand development and healthy food options [5] - Ahold's financial targets include achieving 80% omnichannel loyalty sales penetration, 30 million monthly active users, a 4% net sales CAGR, and high-single-digit EPS growth [6] Ahold's Financial Projections - Ahold's total sales are expected to increase by 13% in fiscal 2025 and by another 2% in FY26, reaching $111.54 billion [9] - Annual earnings are projected to grow by 11% in FY25 and by 9% in FY26, reaching $3.33 per share [10] Kaiser Aluminum's Market Focus - Kaiser Aluminum is focusing on high-growth markets such as aerospace, automotive, general engineering, and packaging [7] - The company has made significant upgrades to facilities to enhance capacity for aerospace and general engineering products [7] Kaiser Aluminum's Business Model - Kaiser’s business model emphasizes converting aluminum rather than speculating on raw material prices, focusing on value-added services [8] Kaiser Aluminum's Financial Projections - Kaiser's top line is expected to grow by 15% this year and by 19% in FY26, reaching $4.12 billion [12] - EPS is projected to increase by 85% in FY25 to $4.64 and by another 35% in FY26 to $6.28 [12] Dividends - Both Ahold and Kaiser offer generous annual dividend yields of 3.01% and 4.21%, respectively [14] Investment Outlook - Ahold and Kaiser are currently benefiting from positive earnings estimate revisions for fiscal 2025 and FY26, with Ahold holding a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) and Kaiser a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) [17]

The Zacks Metal Products - Procurement and Fabrication industry is well-positioned from strong demand across its varied end markets. Recent improvements in order levels, combined with strategic pricing and cost-control initiatives, are expected to help companies maintain margins despite the impact of tariffs.  Companies in the industry like ESAB Corporation (ESAB) , TriMas Corporation TRS and Kaiser Aluminum KALU are expected to gain from improvement in end-market demand, efforts to gain market share and in ...

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 FORM 10-Q ☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from __________ to __________ Commission File Number: 1-09447 KAISER ALUMINUM CORPORATION (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 94-3030279 (State of inc ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Kaiser Aluminum reported second quarter conversion revenue of $374 million, an increase of approximately $5 million or 1% compared to the prior year period [12] - Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter was $68 million, down approximately $6 million from the prior year period [18] - Reported net income for the second quarter was $23 million or $1.41 net income per diluted share, compared to net income of $19 million or $1.15 net income per diluted share in the prior year quarter [17] - Free cash flow for full year 2025 is now projected to be between $50 million and $70 million, revised down from an initial expectation of $100 million [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Aerospace and high strength conversion revenue totaled $127 million, down $6 million or approximately 5%, primarily due to a 4% decline in shipments [12] - Packaging conversion revenue totaled $130 million, up $11 million or approximately 9% year over year, despite a 3% decline in shipments [13] - General engineering conversion revenue for the second quarter was $86 million, up $3 million or 3% year over year on a 5% increase in shipments [13] - Automotive conversion revenue of $32 million declined 4% year over year on a 15% decrease in shipments [14] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Demand for aerospace and high strength applications, including business jet, defense, and space, remained strong despite a decline in commercial aircraft OEM production patterns [12][13] - Broader market factors, including reshoring opportunities, continue to create a favorable operating environment in the general engineering end market [13] - North American demand for packaging far exceeds available supply, expected to continue beyond 2025 [24] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Kaiser Aluminum is focused on long-term goals to achieve mid to high 20% EBITDA margins, with expectations for continued progress as demand cycles advance [6] - Investments in Trentwood and Warrick rolling mills are seen as foundational for margin expansion, with completion of the Trentwood Phase seven investment expected in the fourth quarter [9] - The company is committed to quality and maintaining its position as North America's leading coated supplier for aluminum packaging solutions [10] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that customer sentiment was impacted by tariff-related uncertainty, particularly in the automotive segment, but conditions improved late in the second quarter [7] - The broader policy and geopolitical landscape remains fluid, introducing volatility in ordering patterns [8] - The outlook for total conversion revenue for 2025 remains unchanged at a 5% to 10% year-over-year improvement, with a raised full-year EBITDA outlook of 10% to 15% growth [29] Other Important Information - The company finalized a key multiyear packaging customer contract for coated products, reflecting customer confidence and market strength [11] - Total cash as of June 30, 2025, was approximately $13 million, with a strong liquidity position of approximately $538 million [19] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is driving the delay in the commissioning of the packaging line? - The delay is attributed to typical startup issues with complex equipment, with multiple coatings being qualified simultaneously [33] Question: When do you foresee the destocking in aerospace inventory coming to an end? - The destocking is expected to dissipate by the end of the year, with a healthier supply chain anticipated in 2026 [40] Question: How should we think about the cadence of EBITDA in the back half of the year? - The second half is expected to align with previous predictions, with a slight decline in aerospace but an increase in packaging offsetting it [42] Question: How exposed is the company to specific defense programs? - The company is well-positioned across various platforms, maintaining a consistent supply to multiple defense programs [56]

Financial Performance Highlights - Second Quarter 2025 EBITDA was $68 million, with an EBITDA margin of 18.1%[18] - First Half 2025 EBITDA margin improved by 180 basis points year-over-year compared to First Half 2024[30] - Kaiser Aluminum is raising its full year 2025 EBITDA expectations, anticipating a 10% - 15% year-over-year increase[16, 18] End Market Analysis - Aero/HS shipments decreased by 4% from 2Q24 to 2Q25[22] - Aero/HS conversion revenue decreased by 5% from 2Q24 to 2Q25[24] - Packaging shipments increased by 3% from 2Q24 to 2Q25[22] - Packaging conversion revenue increased by 9% from 2Q24 to 2Q25[24] - General Engineering shipments increased by 5% from 2Q24 to 2Q25[22] - General Engineering conversion revenue increased by 3% from 2Q24 to 2Q25[24] - Automotive shipments decreased by 15% from 2Q24 to 2Q25[22] - Automotive conversion revenue decreased by 4% from 2Q24 to 2Q25[24] Outlook and Investments - Full run-rate for the Warrick roll coat line is expected in late 4Q 2025[18, 40] - Trentwood Phase VII is on track for completion in early 4Q 2025[18] - Kaiser Aluminum anticipates capital expenditures for FY 2025 to be in the range of $120 to $130 million[50] - Free Cash Flow for FY 2025 is expected to be in the range of $50 to $70 million[50]

Group 1 - Kaiser Aluminum reported quarterly earnings of $1.21 per share, significantly exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.49 per share, representing an earnings surprise of +146.94% [1] - The company posted revenues of $823.1 million for the quarter ended June 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4.07% and showing an increase from $773.4 million year-over-year [2] - Over the last four quarters, Kaiser has surpassed consensus EPS estimates two times and topped consensus revenue estimates twice [2] Group 2 - The stock has gained approximately 31.5% since the beginning of the year, outperforming the S&P 500's gain of 7.3% [3] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $0.88 on revenues of $855.09 million, and for the current fiscal year, it is $4.17 on revenues of $3.3 billion [7] - The Zacks Industry Rank for Metal Products - Procurement and Fabrication is in the top 15% of over 250 Zacks industries, indicating a favorable outlook for the industry [8]

Exhibit 99.1 Kaiser Aluminum Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results Second Quarter 2025 Highlights: (In millions of dollars, except shipments, realized price, and per share amounts) | | | | Quarter Ended | | | | Six Months Ended | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | | | June 30, | | | | June 30, | | | | | | | 1 2024 | | | 2024 | 1 | | | 2025 | | | (As Adjusted) | | 2025 | | (As Adjusted) | | Shipments (millions of lbs.) | | 288 | | 297 | | 564 | | 588 | | Net sal ...

Group 1 - The article expresses a beneficial long position in the shares of NHYDY, indicating a positive outlook on the company's stock performance [1] - The author emphasizes the importance of conducting due diligence and research prior to any investment, highlighting the risks associated with short-term trading and options trading [2] - The article clarifies that past performance is not indicative of future results, and no specific investment recommendations are provided [3]

Core Viewpoint - Momentum investing focuses on "buying high and selling higher" rather than the traditional "buying low and selling high" approach, aiming for quicker profits [1] Group 1: Momentum Investing Characteristics - Fast-moving trending stocks can be difficult to enter at the right time, as they may lose momentum if future growth does not justify their high valuations [2] - A safer strategy involves investing in bargain stocks that exhibit recent price momentum, utilizing tools like the Zacks Momentum Style Score to identify such opportunities [3] Group 2: Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) Analysis - Kaiser Aluminum (KALU) has shown a four-week price change of 5%, indicating growing investor interest [4] - KALU has gained 15% over the past 12 weeks, with a beta of 1.43, suggesting it moves 43% more than the market [5] - KALU holds a Momentum Score of B, indicating a favorable time to invest based on momentum [6] Group 3: Earnings Estimates and Valuation - KALU has a Zacks Rank 1 (Strong Buy) due to upward revisions in earnings estimates, which attract more investors and drive the stock price up [7] - The stock is trading at a Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.40, suggesting it is undervalued, as investors pay only 40 cents for each dollar of sales [7] Group 4: Additional Opportunities - Besides KALU, there are other stocks that meet the criteria of the 'Fast-Paced Momentum at a Bargain' screen, presenting further investment opportunities [8]