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Century Aluminum Company is projected to rise to $110.26 by 2027, a +68% move from its current price of $65.72. CENX is currently trading above its 50-day average (a bullish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong buy.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 5/28/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29 | $63.65 | $65.76 | $67.94 | +0.06% |
| May 30 | $62.83 | $65.80 | $68.91 | +0.12% |
| May 31 | $62.22 | $65.84 | $69.67 | +0.18% |
| Jun 1 | $61.72 | $65.88 | $70.32 | +0.24% |
| Jun 2 | $61.28 | $65.92 | $70.91 | +0.30% |
| Jun 3 | $60.89 | $65.96 | $71.44 | +0.36% |
| Jun 4 | $60.54 | $66.00 | $71.95 | +0.42% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $60.54 | $66.00 | $71.95 | +0.42% |
| Week 2 | $58.66 | $66.28 | $74.88 | +0.85% |
| Week 3 | $57.32 | $66.56 | $77.29 | +1.28% |
| Week 4 | $56.25 | $66.84 | $79.43 | +1.71% |
| Week 5 | $55.35 | $67.13 | $81.41 | +2.14% |
| Week 6 | $54.57 | $67.41 | $83.28 | +2.57% |
| Week 7 | $53.88 | $67.70 | $85.06 | +3.01% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Century Aluminum Company, symbol CENX, is a Basic Materials company that produces primary aluminum and alumina in the United States and Iceland.
It 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 Company (CENX) is a Basic Materials stock with a current price of $65.05.
Its market capitalization is $6.44B and it is ranked 1163.
The year-by-year forecast shows upside across the horizon: the 2026 average price is $65.05 with a min of $40.94 and a max of $92.59, ROI 0, and sentiment NEUTRAL. The forecast proceeds with bullish outlook in subsequent years, including an average of $110.98 in 2027, $175.55 in 2030, and $1,198.72 in 2050, with maximums up to $2,421.81 in 2050 and ROI figures rising accordingly.
A major floor 31.4% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 16.4% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
Price is pressing into resistance (1.8% away) — a breakout level to watch.
A major ceiling 13.3% 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 | $63.38 | Buy | $63.95 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $61.28 | Buy | $62.42 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $60.89 | Buy | $61.52 | Buy |
| MA 50 | $59.83 | Buy | $59.27 | Buy |
| MA 100 | $54.83 | Buy | $53.97 | Buy |
| MA 200 | $41.76 | Buy | $45.08 | Buy |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 59.02 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 88.35 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 131.60 | Buy |
| Williams %R (14) | -9.70 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.61 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | 11.56 | Buy |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.91 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 90.30 | Sell |
| TRIX (15) | 0.05 | Buy |
| Awesome (5,34) | 1.55 | Buy |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 68.34 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 2.45 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | 20.00 | Buy |
| Hull MA (9) | 67.04 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 12.44 | Neutral |
| ATR (14) | 1.96 | Info |
The 30-day technical picture is bullish overall. RSI14 sits at 60, suggesting room to move higher without overbought pressure.
The price is above the SMA50 of $59.39 and well above the SMA200 of $41.32, indicating a constructive near-term trend. Key support sits at $54.92 and resistance at $67.94, helping define near-term risk/reward.
The 30-day price range spans from a low of $51.98 to a high of $81.41, signaling room for upside within the short term.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40.94 | $65.72 | $92.31 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $85.79 | $110.26 | $151.05 | +68% | Bullish | |
| $104.27 | $138.52 | $197.79 | +111% | Bullish | |
| $106.06 | $144.88 | $213.73 | +120% | Bullish | |
| $125.31 | $175.48 | $266.10 | +167% | Bullish | |
| $133.46 | $191.22 | $297.00 | +191% | Bullish | |
| $147.90 | $216.48 | $343.55 | +229% | Bullish | |
| $198.36 | $296.26 | $479.40 | +351% | Bullish | |
| $217.55 | $331.24 | $545.68 | +404% | Bullish | |
| $236.96 | $367.54 | $615.61 | +459% | Bullish | |
| $386.24 | $652.27 | $1,170.91 | +893% | Bullish | |
| $610.34 | $1,198.34 | $2,378.01 | +17.2x | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $40.94 | $65.72 | $77.59 | +0.00% |
| June 2026 | $58.35 | $68.81 | $83.30 | +4.71% |
| July 2026 | $58.29 | $69.45 | $85.42 | +0.92% |
| August 2026 | $55.81 | $67.02 | $83.44 | -3.50% |
| September 2026 | $55.99 | $67.68 | $85.10 | +0.99% |
| October 2026 | $58.13 | $70.69 | $89.69 | +4.45% |
| November 2026 | $57.99 | $70.89 | $90.66 | +0.29% |
| December 2026 | $58.31 | $71.65 | $92.31 | +1.07% |
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 $92.31 through 2026. The $65.72 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 $110.26 (low $85.79, high $151.05) — a potential gain of +68% on today's $65.72. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2028, CENX is projected to trade between $104.27 and $197.79, averaging $138.52 — a potential gain of +111% from today's $65.72. That is up +26% on the projected 2027 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Century Aluminum Company's 2029 outlook centres on $144.88, within a $106.06 to $213.73 range. That is up +5% on the projected 2028 average. That marks a +120% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2030, CENX could reach as high as $266.10, with a base case around $175.48 and support toward $125.31 — roughly +167% from $65.72. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect CENX to range from $133.46 to $297.00 through 2031. The $191.22 average target implies a +191% move from current prices. That is up +9% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The CENX price prediction for 2032 points to an average of $216.48 (low $147.90, high $343.55) — a potential gain of +229% on today's $65.72. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2033, CENX is projected to trade between $198.36 and $479.40, averaging $296.26 — a potential gain of +351% from today's $65.72. That is up +37% on the projected 2032 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Century Aluminum Company's 2034 outlook centres on $331.24, within a $217.55 to $545.68 range. That is up +12% on the projected 2033 average. That marks a +404% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2035, CENX could reach as high as $615.61, with a base case around $367.54 and support toward $236.96 — roughly +459% from $65.72. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect CENX to range from $386.24 to $1,170.91 through 2040. The $652.27 average target implies a +893% move from current prices. That is up +77% 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 $1,198.34 (low $610.34, high $2,378.01) — a potential gain of +17.2x on today's $65.72. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in CENX today (≈ 15.216068 CENX) could be worth
$18,234.06
+$17,234.06 (+1723%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CENX price of $1,198.34 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 May 27, 2025 (≈ 61.124692 CENX) would be worth
$4,017.11
+$3,017.11 (+301.7%) today · 4.02× · US Dollar
Based on a CENX entry price of $16.36 vs. today's $65.72.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $58.78 | $1,118.07 | +11.8% |
| 1 month ago | $61.63 | $1,066.36 | +6.6% |
| 3 months ago | $52.21 | $1,258.76 | +25.9% |
| 6 months ago | $29.97 | $2,192.86 | +119.3% |
| 1 year ago | $16.36 | $4,017.11 | +301.7% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $13.22 | $4,971.26 | +397.1% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
Enter a price to see how it sits against our CENX forecast.
Our base-case forecast reaches $130.00 around 2028.
Implied market cap at $130.00: $12.87B
The multi-year forecast points to a bullish trajectory beyond 2026, with the average price rising from $65.05 in 2026 to $110.98 in 2027 and then to $175.55 by 2030, eventually reaching $1,198.72 on average by 2050. The associated maximums and upswings imply substantial upside, including a max of $269.01 by 2030 and $2,421.81 by 2050, with a long-run ROI of 1742.8 noted in 2050 and a 892 figure by 2040.
Sentiment shifts from Neutral in 2026 to Bullish in later years, reflecting strong expected expansion. By 2040 the forecast shows an average of $645.30 and a max of $1,176.32, with an ROI of 892. By 2050 the average is $1,198.72 and the max $2,421.81, with an ROI of 1742.8.
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Avg $175.55, min $124.13, max $269.01; ROI 169.9; sentiment BULLISH.
Forecasts show bullish sentiment in most years after 2026, with the average price rising toward $110.98 in 2027, $175.55 in 2030, and $1,198.72 by 2050. ROI climbs to as high as 1742.8 by 2050, though 2026 is Neutral with ROI 0. These are estimates, not guarantees.
Yes. The forecast max reaches $487.65 in 2033 and $269.01 in 2030, with higher tops of $1,176.32 in 2040 and $2,421.81 in 2050.
Current price is $65.05 and market cap is $6.44B.
The 30-day range is from $51.98 to $81.41.
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