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Century Aluminum Company is projected to rise to $58.38 by 2027, a +31% move from its current price of $44.67. CENX is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14 | $43.17 | $44.67 | $46.23 | +0.01% |
| Jul 15 | $42.57 | $44.68 | $46.89 | +0.02% |
| Jul 16 | $42.11 | $44.68 | $47.40 | +0.02% |
| Jul 17 | $41.73 | $44.68 | $47.84 | +0.03% |
| Jul 18 | $41.40 | $44.69 | $48.23 | +0.04% |
| Jul 19 | $41.11 | $44.69 | $48.59 | +0.05% |
| Jul 20 | $40.83 | $44.70 | $48.92 | +0.06% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $40.83 | $44.70 | $48.92 | +0.06% |
| Week 2 | $39.36 | $44.72 | $50.82 | +0.12% |
| Week 3 | $38.27 | $44.75 | $52.33 | +0.17% |
| Week 4 | $37.37 | $44.77 | $53.64 | +0.23% |
| Week 5 | $36.60 | $44.80 | $54.83 | +0.29% |
| Week 6 | $35.93 | $44.82 | $55.93 | +0.35% |
| Week 7 | $35.31 | $44.85 | $56.96 | +0.40% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Century Aluminum Company, together with its subsidiaries, produces primary aluminum and alumina in the United States and Iceland. The company engages in the production of standard-grade and value-added primary aluminum products. It also owns and operates a carbon anode production facility in Vlissingen, the Netherlands; and operates aluminum reduction facilities or smelters; and bauxite mining and alumina refining in Jamaica.
The company was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Century Aluminum operates in the Basic Materials sector, focusing on primary aluminum and related products as its core business activities. The description reflects its production footprint across multiple regions and its integrated aluminum-related facilities.
As a diversified aluminum producer, Century Aluminum positions itself through a mix of standard-grade and value-added offerings within the metal components market, serving customers with primary aluminum products and related refining capabilities.
Century Aluminum Company (CENX) trades at $44.50 per share and has a market cap of $4.4B. It ranks 1464, reflecting its size within the broader market universe.
The near-term price outlook shows bullish sentiment, with a 30-day range of $34.10 to $58.07, and a defined technical framework featuring a support level at $44.50 and a resistance at $68.77.
Key price anchors are the SMA50 at $60.43 and the SMA200 at $45.23, while annualized volatility runs high at 80%.
Overall, the combination of bullish sentiment and a wide trading range suggests meaningful upside potential, albeit within a volatile environment.
A major floor 40.9% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 3.7% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 54.0% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 74.4% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key CENX support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of CENX market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $45.29 | Sell | $45.00 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $45.21 | Sell | $45.89 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $48.79 | Sell | $48.85 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $56.73 | Sell | $53.67 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $56.76 | Sell | $53.33 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $46.33 | Sell | $47.20 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 35.86 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 74.80 | Neutral |
| CCI (20) | -61.97 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -74.77 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.09 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | -5.62 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.31 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 25.23 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -1.08 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -9.91 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 37.94 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -1.29 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -76.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 45.02 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 25.98 | Sell |
| ATR (14) | 1.62 | Info |
The near term presents mixed signals within a bullish backdrop. RSI(14) is at 30, which indicates room to move, even as sentiment is labeled bullish.
The 30-day range spans $34.10 to $58.07, with a defined support at $44.50 and a resistance at $68.77. These levels provide a framework for potential short-term pullbacks or advances around the current price area.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40.94 | $44.67 | $57.94 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $45.39 | $58.38 | $80.04 | +31% | Bullish | |
| $56.41 | $75.19 | $107.80 | +68% | Bullish | |
| $58.98 | $81.00 | $120.24 | +81% | Bullish | |
| $59.83 | $84.40 | $128.96 | +89% | Bullish | |
| $60.02 | $86.75 | $135.95 | +94% | Bullish | |
| $66.12 | $97.78 | $156.72 | +119% | Bullish | |
| $75.34 | $113.84 | $186.21 | +155% | Bullish | |
| $85.97 | $132.60 | $220.99 | +197% | Bullish | |
| $97.04 | $152.66 | $258.86 | +242% | Bullish | |
| $134.63 | $232.00 | $422.72 | +419% | Bullish | |
| $175.33 | $355.39 | $718.23 | +696% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $40.94 | $44.67 | $54.63 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $39.28 | $46.67 | $57.16 | +4.47% |
| September 2026 | $37.54 | $45.01 | $55.89 | -3.56% |
| October 2026 | $35.99 | $43.47 | $54.61 | -3.42% |
| November 2026 | $36.75 | $44.68 | $56.67 | +2.78% |
| December 2026 | $37.02 | $45.28 | $57.94 | +1.35% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month CENX forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
Expect CENX to range from $40.94 to $57.94 through 2026. The $44.67 average target implies a 0% move from current prices. A consolidation phase looks the most probable path here.
The CENX price prediction for 2027 points to an average of $58.38 (low $45.39, high $80.04) — a potential gain of +31% on today's $44.67. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2028, CENX is projected to trade between $56.41 and $107.80, averaging $75.19 — a potential gain of +68% from today's $44.67. That is up +29% on the projected 2027 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Century Aluminum Company's 2029 outlook centres on $81.00, within a $58.98 to $120.24 range. That is up +8% on the projected 2028 average. That marks a +81% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2030, CENX could reach as high as $128.96, with a base case around $84.40 and support toward $59.83 — roughly +89% from $44.67. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect CENX to range from $60.02 to $135.95 through 2031. The $86.75 average target implies a +94% move from current prices. That is up +3% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The CENX price prediction for 2032 points to an average of $97.78 (low $66.12, high $156.72) — a potential gain of +119% on today's $44.67. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2033, CENX is projected to trade between $75.34 and $186.21, averaging $113.84 — a potential gain of +155% from today's $44.67. That is up +16% on the projected 2032 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Century Aluminum Company's 2034 outlook centres on $132.60, within a $85.97 to $220.99 range. That is up +16% on the projected 2033 average. That marks a +197% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2035, CENX could reach as high as $258.86, with a base case around $152.66 and support toward $97.04 — roughly +242% from $44.67. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect CENX to range from $134.63 to $422.72 through 2040. The $232.00 average target implies a +419% move from current prices. That is up +52% on the projected 2035 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The CENX price prediction for 2050 points to an average of $355.39 (low $175.33, high $718.23) — a potential gain of +696% on today's $44.67. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in CENX today (≈ 22.386389 CENX) could be worth
$7,956
+$6,956 (+696%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CENX price of $355.39 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in CENXwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in CENX on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 51.519836 CENX) would be worth
$2,301.39
+$1,301.39 (+130.1%) today · 2.30× · US Dollar
Based on a CENX entry price of $19.41 vs. today's $44.67.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $43.76 | $1,020.8 | +2.1% |
| 1 month ago | $59.04 | $756.61 | -24.3% |
| 3 months ago | $66.96 | $667.11 | -33.3% |
| 6 months ago | $47.01 | $950.22 | -5.0% |
| 1 year ago | $19.41 | $2,301.39 | +130.1% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $11.79 | $3,788.8 | +278.9% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $89.00 around 2032.
Implied market cap at $89.00: $8.81B
The multi-year forecast shows a clear upward trajectory in average prices across the years. In 2026 the avg is $44.50 with an ROI of 0%. By 2027 the avg rises to $62.29 with an ROI of 40%.
The sequence continues higher, with 2028 at $83.04 (86.6%), 2029 at $84.36 (89.6%), and 2030 at $90.85 (104.2%). Through 2031 to 2035 the averages reach $95.73, $103.02, $128.42, $152.59, and $170.37 with ROIs of 115.1%, 131.5%, 188.6%, 242.9%, and 282.9% respectively.
The forecast extends into the 2040s and beyond, with 2040 avg at $273.88 (515.5%) and 2050 avg at $398.26 (795%). Overall, the longer horizon shows strong upside potential, underscored by bullish sentiment and rising average prices. However, these figures are estimates, not guarantees, and the path depends on market conditions and macro factors; volatility remains a meaningful risk given the high annualized volatility of 80%.
Tap a question to reveal the answer.
The 2030 forecast shows an average price of $90.85 with a min of $61.65 and a max of $145.13, and an ROI of 104.2%. The sentiment is bullish.
Yes. The forecast shows a bullish trajectory with rising averages and positive ROIs from 2027 onward, including $62.29 average in 2027 and continuing gains to 2050 (e.g., $398.26 average with 795% ROI).
Yes. The forecast indicates the average price reaches $103.02 by 2032 and $128.42 by 2033, surpassing $100 in those years.
Current price is $44.50 and the market cap is $4.4B.
For 2050 the forecast shows an average price of $398.26 with a min of $179.21 and a max of $867.79, yielding an ROI of 795% and a bullish sentiment.
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