Earnings Results Alcoa (NYSE:AA) reported quarterly earnings results on July 16, 2026 that fell short of analyst expectations. The Basic Materials company reported earnings per…
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) reported quarterly earnings results on July 16, 2026 that fell short of analyst expectations.
The Basic Materials company reported earnings per share of $2.12, missing the consensus estimate of $2.35 by $0.23 per share. Revenue came in at $4.0B, missing the estimate of $4.0B.
Alcoa's stock moved following the earnings release. The stock currently trades at $46.87 with a market capitalization of $16.1B.
Missing analyst estimates puts pressure on a stock as investors reassess their growth assumptions. The market's reaction to an earnings miss depends heavily on the magnitude of the shortfall, the company's forward guidance, and whether the miss was driven by temporary or structural factors.
Earnings reports are most useful when viewed as part of a trend rather than in isolation. Investors tracking Alcoa should compare this quarter's results against both year-over-year figures and sequential performance to identify whether the business is accelerating, stabilizing, or decelerating. The earnings calendar on Smart Investors Daily tracks upcoming report dates across all publicly traded companies.
| Quarter | EPS Actual | EPS Est. | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 (Jul 2026) | $2.12 | $2.35 | -9.8% |
| Q1 (Apr 2026) | $1.40 | $1.54 | -9.1% |
| Q4 (Jan 2026) | $1.26 | $0.99 | +27.3% |
Related Tools: Earnings Calendar | View AA Stock Page
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See the full Q2 results including EPS actual vs estimate on our AA earnings page.
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