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Century Aluminum Company is projected to rise to $60.54 by 2027, a +35% move from its current price of $44.88. CENX is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/31/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | $43.59 | $44.90 | $46.25 | +0.04% |
| Aug 2 | $43.08 | $44.92 | $46.84 | +0.09% |
| Aug 3 | $42.70 | $44.94 | $47.30 | +0.13% |
| Aug 4 | $42.38 | $44.96 | $47.70 | +0.17% |
| Aug 5 | $42.10 | $44.98 | $48.05 | +0.22% |
| Aug 6 | $41.85 | $45.00 | $48.38 | +0.26% |
| Aug 7 | $41.63 | $45.02 | $48.68 | +0.31% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $41.63 | $45.02 | $48.68 | +0.31% |
| Week 2 | $40.43 | $45.15 | $50.44 | +0.61% |
| Week 3 | $39.56 | $45.29 | $51.86 | +0.92% |
| Week 4 | $38.85 | $45.43 | $53.12 | +1.23% |
| Week 5 | $38.26 | $45.57 | $54.28 | +1.54% |
| Week 6 | $37.74 | $45.71 | $55.36 | +1.85% |
| Week 7 | $37.28 | $45.85 | $56.39 | +2.16% |
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. 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, symbol CENX, is in Basic Materials. The stock’s current price is $42.66 and it has a market cap of $4.22B, ranking 1507 in size. The current price and market position place it within a broader metals and materials landscape.
A major floor 24.0% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 7.5% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 21.0% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 53.2% 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 | $44.52 | Buy | $44.35 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $44.34 | Buy | $44.50 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $44.58 | Buy | $45.50 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $52.31 | Sell | $49.69 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $55.66 | Sell | $51.15 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $47.41 | Sell | $46.83 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 45.13 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 89.29 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | 18.26 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -30.45 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.53 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | -2.60 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.55 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 69.55 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -0.74 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -2.46 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 49.13 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | 2.28 | Buy |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -36.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 43.64 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 20.99 | Sell |
| ATR (14) | 1.36 | Info |
The near-term technical picture is bullish. RSI14 is 40, and the stock trades with a 30-day range of $35.30 to $51.55. The SMA50 is $52.51, and the SMA200 is $47.34, with a defined support at $41.50 and resistance at $54.31. The current price of $42.66 sits between these levels, suggesting potential for near-term movement as momentum shifts.
The price is below the SMA50 of $52.51, which can imply resistance ahead unless momentum improves. The 30-day range indicates volatility within a broad band, while the RSI around 40 shows modest momentum rather than overbought conditions. Keeping an eye on the $41.50 support and $54.31 resistance will help gauge near-term resilience.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40.94 | $44.88 | $58.23 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $47.92 | $60.54 | $81.10 | +35% | Bullish | |
| $57.79 | $75.30 | $105.00 | +68% | Bullish | |
| $64.20 | $85.82 | $123.47 | +91% | Bullish | |
| $67.18 | $91.85 | $135.63 | +105% | Bullish | |
| $66.21 | $92.41 | $139.60 | +106% | Bullish | |
| $77.07 | $109.64 | $169.03 | +144% | Bullish | |
| $89.45 | $129.56 | $203.45 | +189% | Bullish | |
| $99.03 | $145.90 | $233.03 | +225% | Bullish | |
| $114.18 | $171.00 | $277.42 | +281% | Bullish | |
| $164.16 | $264.90 | $458.83 | +490% | Bullish | |
| $241.74 | $444.12 | $845.81 | +890% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $40.94 | $44.88 | $52.38 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $39.45 | $46.39 | $55.87 | +3.36% |
| September 2026 | $39.36 | $46.70 | $57.06 | +0.68% |
| October 2026 | $37.61 | $44.95 | $55.55 | -3.75% |
| November 2026 | $37.25 | $44.78 | $55.86 | -0.37% |
| December 2026 | $38.30 | $46.30 | $58.23 | +3.38% |
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 $58.23 through 2026. The $44.88 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 $60.54 (low $47.92, high $81.10) — a potential gain of +35% on today's $44.88. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2028, CENX is projected to trade between $57.79 and $105.00, averaging $75.30 — a potential gain of +68% from today's $44.88. That is up +24% on the projected 2027 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Century Aluminum Company's 2029 outlook centres on $85.82, within a $64.20 to $123.47 range. That is up +14% on the projected 2028 average. That marks a +91% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2030, CENX could reach as high as $135.63, with a base case around $91.85 and support toward $67.18 — roughly +105% from $44.88. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect CENX to range from $66.21 to $139.60 through 2031. The $92.41 average target implies a +106% move from current prices. That is up +1% on the projected 2030 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The CENX price prediction for 2032 points to an average of $109.64 (low $77.07, high $169.03) — a potential gain of +144% on today's $44.88. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2033, CENX is projected to trade between $89.45 and $203.45, averaging $129.56 — a potential gain of +189% from today's $44.88. That is up +18% on the projected 2032 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Century Aluminum Company's 2034 outlook centres on $145.90, within a $99.03 to $233.03 range. That is up +13% on the projected 2033 average. That marks a +225% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2035, CENX could reach as high as $277.42, with a base case around $171.00 and support toward $114.18 — roughly +281% from $44.88. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect CENX to range from $164.16 to $458.83 through 2040. The $264.90 average target implies a +490% move from current prices. That is up +55% 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 $444.12 (low $241.74, high $845.81) — a potential gain of +890% on today's $44.88. Momentum favours further upside here.
Investing $1,000 in CENX today (≈ 22.28164 CENX) could be worth
$9,895.82
+$8,895.82 (+890%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected CENX price of $444.12 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 30, 2025 (≈ 46.904316 CENX) would be worth
$2,105.07
+$1,105.07 (+110.5%) today · 2.11× · US Dollar
Based on a CENX entry price of $21.32 vs. today's $44.88.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $46.36 | $968.08 | -3.2% |
| 1 month ago | $46.01 | $975.44 | -2.5% |
| 3 months ago | $58.98 | $760.94 | -23.9% |
| 6 months ago | $45.33 | $990.07 | -1.0% |
| 1 year ago | $21.32 | $2,105.07 | +110.5% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $14.39 | $3,118.83 | +211.9% |
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 $90.00 around 2030.
Implied market cap at $90.00: $8.91B
The multi-year forecast shows a bullish trajectory after a neutral 2026 start. The 2027 average is $55.95 with a max of $74.67 and ROI of 31.2%. In 2028 the average is $69.08 (max $95.87, ROI 61.9%), and 2029’s average climbs to $78.10 (max $111.74, ROI 83.1%).
By 2030, the average is $82.92 (min $60.98, max $121.71) with ROI of 94.4% and bullish sentiment. The forecast continues higher in 2031–2035, with 2031 at $83.19 (ROI 95%), 2032 at $97.40 (ROI 128.3%), 2033 at $113.41 (ROI 165.8%), 2034 at $127.67 (ROI 199.3%), and 2035 at $149.01 (ROI 249.3%). Beyond that, 2040 shows an average of $225.67 (ROI 429%) and 2050 an average of $372.85 (ROI 774%), both with bullish sentiment.
These are estimates and not guarantees, and actual results may differ due to market conditions and other factors.
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2030: min $60.98, avg $82.92, max $121.71; ROI 94.4%; sentiment bullish.
The long-run forecast is bullish with rising averages and increasing ROI up to 774% by 2050; 2026 starts neutral with ROI 0% and sentiment Neutral, but from 2027 onward the outlook is bullish.
Yes. The forecast shows 2029 avg $78.10 and 2030 avg $82.92, with 2030 min $60.98 and max $121.71, indicating $80 is plausible within 2029–2030.
$4.22B.
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