Alcoa Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Alcoa Corporation reported a net loss attributable to Alcoa Corporation of $252 million, or $1.41 per share, for the first quarter of 2024. The company's revenue remained consistent with the prior quarter at $2,599 million. Alcoa is also progressing with its acquisition of Alumina Limited and implementing productivity and competitiveness programs.
Entered into a binding agreement to acquire Alumina Limited in an all-stock transaction.
Initiated the process for the potential sale of the San Ciprián complex.
Completed the restart of one potline at Warrick Operations.
Announced the curtailment of the Kwinana refinery in Australia, expected to be completed in the second quarter of 2024.
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Forward Guidance
Alcoa expects 2024 total Alumina segment production and shipments to remain unchanged from the prior projection, ranging between 9.8 and 10.0 million metric tons, and between 12.7 and 12.9 million metric tons, respectively. Alcoa expects 2024 total Aluminum segment production and shipments to remain unchanged from the prior projection, ranging between 2.2 and 2.3 million metric tons, and between 2.5 and 2.6 million metric tons, respectively.
Positive Outlook
- Alumina segment production and shipments are projected to remain unchanged.
- Aluminum segment production and shipments are projected to remain unchanged.
- Favorable raw material prices in Aluminum segment Adjusted EBITDA.
- Favorable production costs in Aluminum segment Adjusted EBITDA.
Challenges Ahead
- Sequential unfavorable impacts of $20 million related to higher seasonal maintenance and other mining costs for the Australia operations in Alumina Segment Adjusted EBITDA.
- Higher energy costs in Aluminum segment Adjusted EBITDA.
- Alumina costs in the Aluminum segment are expected to be unfavorable by $15 million sequentially.
- Interest expense to approximate $145 million for the year, an increase from the prior projection as a result of the green bond issuance.
- Second quarter operational tax expense to approximate $40 million to $50 million, which may vary with market conditions and jurisdictional profitability.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income