B. Riley Securities Cuts Alcoa (AA) Price Target to $63
Key Points
- B. Riley Securities maintained a Buy rating on Alcoa Corporation AA while reducing its price target from $80.00 to $63.00 on October 20, 2026.
- B. Riley Securities's $63 price target implies 63.04% upside from Alcoa Corporation's ($AA) current $38.64 share price.
- Alcoa Corporation recently traded at $38.64, holding a trailing-twelve-month EPS of $5.75 and a P/E ratio of 7.1.
- Major institutional investors like Eagle Capital Management and AQR Capital Management adjusted their stakes earlier in the year.
Since the rating, $AA is down 4.9% to date (from the $40.79 close on Oct 20, 2026).
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B. Riley's Call on Alcoa Corporation
On October 20, 2026, B. Riley Securities reaffirmed its Buy rating on Alcoa Corporation AA, keeping a positive outlook while cutting its price target from $80.00 to $63.00. Alcoa Corporation closed at $40.79 on the day of the rating update. The firm's forward-looking rating reflects confidence in the aluminum producer despite changing market conditions.
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Other Institutional Activity in Alcoa Corporation
Other large funds have recently adjusted their positions in the aluminum company. Eagle Capital Management LLC reduced its holdings by 2,217,508 shares, ending with 11,879,807 shares worth about $458,857,545 in its report for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. AQR Capital Management, LLC also trimmed its stake, cutting 1,085,026 shares to hold 4,086,691 shares valued at roughly $157,848,439.
Alcoa Corporation Stock Down 5.3%
Alcoa Corporation recently traded around $38.64 as of October 22, 2026, sitting below its 50-day moving average of $46.26 and its 200-day moving average of $57.28. The stock's 52-week range spans from a low of $35.12 to a high of $84.38.
$AA price target
Alcoa Corporation daily closes and this analyst's $63 target. Not advice.
Recent Earnings
Alcoa Corporation reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of $14,311,994,880 alongside basic earnings per share of $5.75. The company posted a return on equity of 20.6% and a net profit margin of 10.7%. Its next earnings report is scheduled for January 21, 2027.
Dividend
Alcoa Corporation pays an annual dividend rate of $0.40 per share, giving it a dividend yield of 0.98%. The payout is supported by a dividend payout ratio of 8.3%, meaning the company uses a small fraction of its earnings to distribute cash dividends to shareholders.
Insider Buying and Selling at Alcoa Corporation
Company insiders executed several stock sales over the summer months. Chief Operating Officer Matthew T. Reed sold 4,600 shares on July 22, 2026, at an average price of $46.82 for a total value of $215,372. General Counsel Andrew Hastings sold 6,000 shares on August 17, 2026, at $50.90 per share, totaling $305,412. Officer Tammi A. Jones sold 15,628 shares on August 27, 2026, at $50.60 per share for $790,733. Finally, Officer Renato Bacchi sold 700 shares on August 31, 2026, at $51.02 per share, bringing in $35,714.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street firms have actively updated their views on the stock. JP Morgan maintained a Neutral rating with a target of $50.00 on October 7, 2026. Barclays initiated coverage with an Overweight rating and a $55.00 target on October 14, 2026. On October 20, 2026, Citigroup maintained a Buy rating while lowering its target from $76.00 to $56.00, and Freedom Broker maintained a Buy rating while cutting its target from $76.00 to $62.00. Across 13 analyst opinions, the stock carries a consensus buy recommendation with a mean price target of $55.90.
About Alcoa Corporation
Alcoa Corporation operates in the basic materials sector, focusing on bauxite mining, alumina refining, and aluminum production across multiple international markets. The Pittsburgh-based company runs through two main segments centered on alumina and aluminum, supplying vital materials for industrial applications worldwide.
Bottom Line
B. Riley's decision to maintain a Buy rating despite lowering its price target shows continued support even as the share price trades well below its previous highs. Investors will look toward the company's next earnings report on January 21, 2027, for further updates on operational performance.
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