Century Aluminum Co.
- CENX · Nasdaq
- Primary Production of Aluminum
- Chicago, IL
- 2,906 employees
- CIK 0000949157
Updated from SEC filings through
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Executives
- Jesse E. Gary President and CEO 4, 2026-03-17
- Peter A. Trpkovski EVP, CFO 4, 2026-03-27
- Peter Trpkovski Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 10-K, 2026-03-03
- Agust F. Hafberg SVP & Chief Commercial Officer 4, 2026-03-03
- Robert Hoffman Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer 10-K, 2026-03-03
- Kenneth L. Calloway SVP, Human Resources 4, 2026-03-13
Century Aluminum Co is a U.S. public company in primary production of aluminum (SIC 3334), headquartered in Chicago, IL. It trades as CENX on Nasdaq. Revenue was $2.5B in the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, +13.9% from the year before. It reported about 2,906 employees. Jesse E. Gary is President and CEO.
Five-year financials
| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $2.5B 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $2.2B 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $2.2B 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $2.8B 10-K, 2025-03-03 | $2.2B 10-K, 2024-03-15 |
| Operating income | $158M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $108M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $27.5M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | -$150M 10-K, 2025-03-03 | $66.0M 10-K, 2024-03-15 |
| SG&A | $79.9M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $56.8M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $44.3M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $37.5M 10-K, 2025-03-03 | $57.6M 10-K, 2024-03-15 |
| Net income | $41.8M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | $337M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | -$43.1M 10-K, 2026-03-03 | -$14.1M 10-K, 2025-03-03 | -$167M 10-K, 2024-03-15 |
Annual figures from XBRL in each company's own filings. Click a figure to open the filing. SG&A marked derived is general and administrative plus selling and marketing.
Leadership and board
| Name | Title | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Jesse E. Gary Chief Executive Officer at Century Aluminum | President and CEO | 4, 2026-03-17 |
| Peter A. Trpkovski Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer | EVP, CFO | 4, 2026-03-27 |
| Peter Trpkovski | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | 10-K, 2026-03-03 |
| Agust F. Hafberg Senior Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer at Century Aluminum | SVP & Chief Commercial Officer | 4, 2026-03-03 |
| Robert Hoffman | Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer | 10-K, 2026-03-03 |
| Kenneth L. Calloway Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Century Aluminum Company | SVP, Human Resources | 4, 2026-03-13 |
| Robert F. Hoffman | SVP, IT and CAO | 4, 2026-03-13 |
| Matt Aboud Senior VP - Strategy and Business Development | SVP, Strategy & Business Dev't | 4, 2026-03-04 |
| Gunnar Gudlaugsson | EVP - Global Operations | 4, 2026-02-27 |
| John DeZee EVP, General Counsel, & Corporate Secretary at Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ: CENX) | Corporate Governance & ESG | Global Compliance | Transactions & Contrac | EVP, GC and Secretary | 4, 2026-02-25 |
| Andrew Michelmore | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-24 |
| JESSE GARY | Board member (per proxy) bio: director nominee | DEF 14A, 2026-04-24 |
| Tamla A. Olivier | Board member (per proxy) bio: Director | DEF 14A, 2026-04-24 |
| Errol Glasser | Director | 10-K, 2026-03-03 |
| Jarl Berntzen | Director | 10-K, 2026-03-03 |
| Jennifer Bush | Director | 10-K, 2026-03-03 |
What Century Aluminum Co does
Century Aluminum Company is a global producer of primary aluminum and operates aluminum reduction facilities, or "smelters," in the United States and Iceland. Aluminum is an internationally traded commodity, and its price is effectively determined on the London Metal Exchange (the "LME"), plus applicable regional and value-added product premiums. Our smelters produce standard-grade and value-added primary aluminum products. Our current annual production capacity was approximately 770,000 tonnes per year ("tpy") as of December 31, 2025.
Item 1. Business, 10-K for the year ending December 31, 2025
Shares and governance
| Shares outstanding | 99.0 million (as of November 2, 2026) | 10-Q, November 5, 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Public float | $946M (as of June 30, 2025) | 10-K, March 3, 2026 |
| Reportable segments | 1 (period ending September 30, 2026) | 10-Q, November 5, 2026 |
| Latest proxy statement | Meeting June 15, 2026 (filed April 24, 2026) | DEF 14A, April 24, 2026 |
| Auditor | Deloitte & Touche LLP (Chicago, Illinois) | Latest 10-K |
Insider trades
Open-market buys and sales by officers and directors, from Forms 4 and 5. One row per filing.
| Date | Insider | Trade | Shares | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | Peter A. Trpkovski EVP, CFO | Sale | 16,739 | $845K | Form 4, March 27, 2026 |
| March 16, 2026 | Jesse E. Gary President and CEO | Sale | 150,000 | $8.3M | Form 4, March 17, 2026 |
| March 12, 2026 | Kenneth L. Calloway SVP, Human Resources | Sale | 18,000 | $1.0M | Form 4, March 13, 2026 |
| March 11, 2026 | Robert F. Hoffman SVP, IT and CAO | Sale | 10,529 | $595K | Form 4, March 13, 2026 |
| March 4, 2026 | Robert F. Hoffman SVP, IT and CAO | Sale | 10,000 | $563K | Form 4, March 6, 2026 |
| March 3, 2026 | Matt Aboud SVP, Strategy & Business Dev't | Sale | 15,097 | $793K | Form 4, March 4, 2026 |
| February 27, 2026 | Agust F. Hafberg SVP & Chief Commercial Officer | Sale | 22,884 | $1.2M | Form 4, March 3, 2026 |
| February 25, 2026 | Gunnar Gudlaugsson EVP - Global Operations | Sale | 43,000 | $2.3M | Form 4, February 27, 2026 |
Recent 8-K events
- 8-K filed 2026-11-05
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-08-06
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-06-17
- Item 5.07 Submission of matters to a vote of security holders
- 8-K filed 2026-05-07
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-03-03
- Item 4.02 Non-reliance on previously issued financial statements
- 8-K filed 2026-02-19
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
- 8-K filed 2026-02-02
- Item 1.01 Entry into a material definitive agreement
- Item 2.01 Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2025-11-06
- Item 2.01 Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets
- 8-K filed 2025-10-22
- Item 7.01 Regulation FD disclosure
- 8-K filed 2025-08-07
- Item 2.02 Results of operations and financial condition (earnings release)
Frequently asked questions about Century Aluminum Co
- What does Century Aluminum Co do?
- In its own words, from Item 1 of its 10-K: "Century Aluminum Company is a global producer of primary aluminum and operates aluminum reduction facilities, or "smelters," in the United States and Iceland. Aluminum is an internationally traded commodity, and its price is effectively determined on the London Metal Exchange (the "LME"), plus applicable regional and value-added product premiums. Our smelters produce standard-grade and value-added primary aluminum products. Our current annual production capacity was approximately 770,000 tonnes per year ("tpy") as of December 31, 2025."
- What is Century Aluminum Co's revenue?
- $2.5B for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, from its 10-K filed March 3, 2026.
- Is Century Aluminum Co profitable?
- Century Aluminum Co reported net income of $41.8M for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025.
- How many employees does Century Aluminum Co have?
- About 2,906 as of December 31, 2025, as stated in its annual report.
- Who is the CEO of Century Aluminum Co?
- Jesse E. Gary, President and CEO, as named in a 4 filed March 17, 2026.
- Who is the CFO of Century Aluminum Co?
- Peter A. Trpkovski, EVP, CFO, as named in a 4 filed March 27, 2026.
- Where is Century Aluminum Co headquartered?
- Chicago, IL.
- What is Century Aluminum Co's stock ticker?
- CENX on Nasdaq.
- What industry is Century Aluminum Co in?
- Primary Production of Aluminum, SIC code 3334.
- What is Century Aluminum Co's website?
- centuryaluminum.com.
- When does Century Aluminum Co report earnings next?
- February 4, 2027. Source: estimate_8k_pattern.
- Is Century Aluminum Co a public company?
- Yes. Century Aluminum Co files with the SEC under CIK 0000949157 and trades as CENX.
- Who audits Century Aluminum Co?
- Deloitte & Touche LLP, Chicago, Illinois, as named in its latest annual report (10-K).
- How many shares of Century Aluminum Co are outstanding?
- 99.0 million shares as of November 2, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 5, 2026.
- What is Century Aluminum Co's public float?
- $946M as of June 30, 2025, as reported on the cover of its 10-K filed March 3, 2026.
- How many business segments does Century Aluminum Co report?
- 1 reportable segment for the period ending September 30, 2026, from its 10-Q filed November 5, 2026.
- When is Century Aluminum Co's annual shareholder meeting?
- June 15, 2026, per its proxy statement (DEF 14A) filed April 24, 2026.
- Have Century Aluminum Co insiders traded stock recently?
- Since August 12, 2025, officers and directors reported 13 open-market sales worth about $27.2M and 0 purchases on Forms 4 and 5. The most recent: Peter A. Trpkovski (EVP, CFO) sold 16,739 shares on March 25, 2026.