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Alcoa reports record Q2 2026 revenue and South32 asset acquisition

27 Jul 2026 16:32 reported by Joy Liu

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Alcoa Corp., a leading aluminum producer in the US, posted record second quarter 2026 results with a 24% sequential revenue increase to US$4 billion, a net income of US$407 million, and an adjusted net income of US$562 million.

Adjusted EBITDA excluding special items rose by 51% sequentially to US$901 million, accompanied by US$608 million in cash from operations and US$422 million in free cash flow.

Strategic milestones included signing a definitive agreement to acquire South32's bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets, reaching a final investment decision for an Australian gallium plant, and approving a US$65 million upgrade at the Mosjøen smelter in Norway.

Alumina production dropped by 6% to 2.2 million metric tons due to the Pinjarra refinery instability and gas disruptions from Cyclone Narelle, while aluminum production grew by 5% to 636,000 metric tons driven by the San Ciprián smelter restarts.