PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa Corporation (NYSE: AA; ASX: AAI) (Alcoa or the Company) today reported results for the third quarter 2026, a period that included strong cash generation and continued progress on the Company’s operational and strategic priorities.

Financial Results and Highlights

• Generated revenue of $3.7 billion
• Net income attributable to Alcoa Corporation increased to $483 million, or $1.81 per share
• Adjusted net income attributable to Alcoa Corporation was $485 million, or $1.82 per share
• Adjusted EBITDA excluding special items was $789 million
• Generated $643 million in cash from operations; free cash flow was $472 million
• Finished the third quarter 2026 with a cash balance of $4.4 billion, including $2.6 billion of financing obtained for the acquisition of South32 Limited’s (South32) interests in its bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets (referred to as AliGroup)
• Increased aluminum production for the sixth consecutive quarter; set year-to-date production records at five smelters and one refinery
• Completed the restart of the Alumar, Brazil smelter
• Advanced AliGroup acquisition; South32 received shareholder approval on October 15, 2026
• Entered into definitive sale agreements for portions of the Massena East, New York site, with potential proceeds of up to $315 million

“During the third quarter, we advanced the AliGroup acquisition, delivered improved refinery performance, and increased production across our smelting portfolio,” said Alcoa President and CEO William F. Oplinger. “As we look ahead, we remain focused on strengthening safety performance, sustaining operational stability, and building on this momentum as we work toward closing the AliGroup acquisition in the first half of 2027.”

Third Quarter 2026 Results

• Production: Alumina production increased 11 percent sequentially to 2.5 million metric tons primarily due to improved stability at the Pinjarra, Australia refinery. In the Aluminum segment, production increased 2 percent sequentially to 649,000 metric tons primarily due to capacity restarts completed in the second quarter 2026 and the completion of the Alumar smelter restart in the third quarter 2026.
• Shipments: In the Alumina segment, third-party shipments of alumina increased 2 percent sequentially primarily due to higher production. In Aluminum, total shipments decreased 5 percent sequentially following elevated second quarter 2026 shipment volumes associated with first quarter inventory repositioning.
• Revenue: The Company generated third-party revenue of $3.7 billion, a 7 percent sequential decrease. Alumina segment third-party revenue increased 7 percent, supported by higher average realized alumina prices and shipments. Aluminum segment third-party revenue reflected lower shipments and average realized prices, resulting in a 9 percent sequential decrease.
• Net income attributable to Alcoa Corporation was $483 million, or $1.81 per share. Sequentially, the results reflect favorable mark-to-market changes on the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) shares and energy contracts, improved production costs, and higher alumina prices, partially offset by lower aluminum prices and shipments.
• Adjusted net income attributable to Alcoa Corporation was $485 million, or $1.82 per share, excluding the impact from net special items of $2 million. Notable special items include mark-to-market gains on energy contracts of $32 million, a mark-to-market gain on the Ma’aden shares of $28 million, demolition and remediation costs at closed locations of $25 million, and external costs related to the AliGroup acquisition of $14 million.
• Adjusted EBITDA excluding special items was $789 million, as improved production costs in both the Aluminum and Alumina segments and higher alumina prices were more than offset by lower aluminum prices and shipments, resulting in a sequential decrease of $112 million.
• Cash: Cash provided from operations was $643 million. Cash provided from financing activities was $2.6 billion, reflecting financing obtained for the AliGroup acquisition. Cash used for investing activities was $183 million, including capital expenditures of $171 million. Free cash flow was $472 million. Alcoa ended the quarter with a cash balance of $4.4 billion.
• Working capital: For the third quarter, Receivables from customers of $1.3 billion, Inventories of $2.6 billion and Accounts payable, trade of $1.9 billion comprised DWC working capital. Alcoa reported 50 days working capital, reflecting a sequential increase of 4 days primarily on an increase in inventory days due to higher aluminum volumes. Days working capital was consistent with the third quarter 2025.

Key Actions

• AliGroup acquisition:
  • During the third quarter 2026, Alcoa continued to advance the AliGroup acquisition, progressing regulatory approvals as well as transition and integration planning. On October 15, 2026, South32 shareholders approved the acquisition. The transaction remains on track to close in the first half of 2027.
  • On September 23, 2026, Alcoa completed offerings of $1.5 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.625 percent senior notes due 2034 and $1.1 billion aggregate principal amount of 6.875 percent senior notes due 2036 (the Notes). The Company intends to use the proceeds, together with cash on hand, to fund the cash consideration of approximately $3.1 billion for the AliGroup acquisition as well as related fees and expenses. Upon completion of the debt offerings, the Company terminated the remaining outstanding commitments for bridge financing.
• Massena East agreement: During the third quarter 2026, Alcoa entered into definitive agreements to sell portions of the Massena East site. The transaction creates the potential for meaningful cash proceeds as approved data center capacity is developed by the buyer. Closing is expected within the next six months. At closing, Alcoa expects to receive approximately $50 million to $65 million, depending on the amount of approved data center capacity. Alcoa may receive an additional approximately $60 million to $250 million for approved capacity expansions and capacity-based installment payments as approved capacity is commissioned during the seven-year period following closing, with most of the proceeds expected to be received during the first five years. Closing is subject to permitting and regulatory approvals, satisfaction of the conditions required to begin construction, and other customary closing conditions.

2026 Outlook

The Company does not provide reconciliations of the forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Net Income, including transformation, intersegment eliminations and other corporate Adjusted EBITDA; operational tax expense; and other expense; each excluding special items, to the most directly comparable forward-looking GAAP financial measures because it is impractical to forecast certain special items, such as restructuring charges and mark-to-market contracts, without unreasonable efforts due to the variability and complexity associated with predicting the occurrence and financial impact of such special items. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.

Alcoa reaffirms its 2026 Alumina segment production and shipment projection of 9.5 to 9.6 million metric tons and 11.5 to 11.6 million metric tons, respectively. The difference between production and shipments reflects trading volumes and externally sourced alumina to fulfill customer contracts.

Alcoa reaffirms its 2026 Aluminum segment production and shipment projection of 2.4 to 2.6 million metric tons and 2.6 to 2.8 million metric tons, respectively.

For the fourth quarter 2026, the Company expects to maintain the strong operational performance delivered in the third quarter 2026. Higher production and shipments are expected in both segments, as improved refining system stability is maintained and the smelting portfolio continues to deliver incremental output.

Within the fourth quarter 2026 Alumina Segment Adjusted EBITDA, the Company expects performance to be consistent sequentially.

Within the fourth quarter 2026 Aluminum Segment Adjusted EBITDA, the Company expects higher raw material costs and planned maintenance, intended to support continued operational stability, to result in unfavorable impacts of approximately $30 million sequentially. Alumina costs in the Aluminum segment are expected to be unfavorable by approximately $30 million sequentially.

Other income is expected to increase by approximately $20 million in the fourth quarter 2026 due to higher interest earned on cash held for the AliGroup acquisition.

Alcoa expects Interest expense to approximate $185 million for the year, an increase from the prior projection, as a result of the Notes issuance.

Based on current alumina and aluminum market conditions, Alcoa expects fourth quarter 2026 operational tax expense to approximate $65 million to $75 million, which may vary with market conditions and jurisdictional profitability.

Conference Call

Alcoa will hold its quarterly conference call at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) / 8:00 a.m. Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) on Thursday, October 15, 2026 / Friday, October 16, 2026, to present third quarter 2026 financial results and discuss the business, developments, and market conditions.

The call will be webcast via the Company’s homepage on www.alcoa.com. Presentation materials for the call will be available for viewing on the same website at approximately 4:15 p.m. EDT on October 15, 2026 / 7:15 a.m. AEDT on October 16, 2026. Call information and related details are available under the “Investors” section of www.alcoa.com.

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About Alcoa Corporation

Alcoa is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products with a Vision to build a legacy of excellence for future generations. Since developing the process that made aluminum an affordable and vital part of modern life, our talented Alcoans have developed breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to greater safety, efficiency, sustainability and stronger communities wherever we operate.

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Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Although Alcoa believes that the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that these expectations will be attained and it is possible that actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (a) the non-satisfaction or non-waiver, on a timely basis or otherwise, of one or more closing conditions to the Transaction; (b) the prohibition or delay of the completion of the Transaction by a governmental entity; (c) the risk that the Transaction may not be completed in the expected time frame or at all; (d) unexpected costs, charges or expenses, including financing commitment fees, resulting from the Transaction; (e) uncertainty of the expected financial performance following completion of the Transaction; (f) uncertainty of any contingent payment required to be made in connection with the Transaction following completion; (g) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the Transaction; (h) the occurrence of any event that could give rise to termination of the Transaction; (i) potential litigation in connection with the Transaction or other settlements or investigations that may affect the timing or occurrence of the Transaction or result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability; (j) the impact of global economic conditions on the aluminum industry and aluminum end-use markets; (k) volatility and declines in aluminum and alumina demand and pricing, including global, regional, and product-specific prices, or significant changes in production costs which are linked to the London Metal Exchange (LME) or other commodities; (l) the disruption of market-driven balancing of global aluminum supply and demand by non-market forces; (m) competitive and complex conditions in global markets; (n) our ability to obtain, maintain, or renew permits or approvals necessary for our mining operations; (o) rising energy costs and interruptions or uncertainty in energy supplies; (p) unfavorable changes in the cost, quality, or availability of raw materials or other key inputs, or by disruptions in the supply chain; (q) economic, political, and social conditions, including the impact of trade policies, tariffs, and adverse industry publicity; (r) legal proceedings, investigations, or changes in foreign and/or U.S. federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or policies; (s) changes in tax laws or exposure to additional tax liabilities; (t) climate change, climate change legislation or regulations, and efforts to reduce emissions and build operational resilience to extreme weather conditions; (u) disruptions in the global economy caused by ongoing regional conflicts and wars; (v) fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, inflation and other economic factors in the countries in which we operate; (w) global competition within and beyond the aluminum industry; (x) our ability to achieve our strategies or expectations relating to environmental, social, and governance considerations; (y) claims, costs, and liabilities related to health, safety and environmental laws, regulations, and other requirements in the jurisdictions in which we operate; (z) liabilities resulting from impoundment structures, which could impact the environment or cause exposure to hazardous substances or other damage; (aa) dilution of the ownership position of Alcoa’s stockholders (including as a result of the Transaction), price volatility, and other impacts on the price of Alcoa common stock by the secondary listing of the Alcoa common stock on the Australian Securities Exchange; (bb) our ability to obtain or maintain adequate insurance coverage; (cc) our ability to execute on our strategy to reduce complexity and optimize our asset portfolio and to realize the anticipated benefits from announced plans, programs, initiatives relating to our portfolio, capital investments, and developing technologies; (dd) our ability to integrate and achieve intended results from joint ventures, other strategic alliances, and strategic business transactions; (ee) significant declines in the market value of our marketable securities; (ff) our ability to fund capital expenditures; (gg) deterioration in our credit profile or increases in interest rates; (hh) impacts on our current and future operations due to our indebtedness and our ability to reduce indebtedness; (ii) our ability to continue to return capital to our stockholders through the payment of cash dividends and/or the repurchase of our common stock; (jj) cyber attacks, security breaches, system failures, software or application vulnerabilities, or other cyber incidents; (kk) labor market conditions, union disputes and other employee relations issues; and (ll) the other risk factors discussed in Alcoa’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, Alcoa’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, and other reports filed by Alcoa with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Certain illustrative pro forma information included in certain investor materials may differ materially from pro forma information included in SEC filings, including the Registration Statement (as defined below). Alcoa cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. These risks, as well as other risks associated with the Transaction, are also more fully discussed in the Registration Statement referred to below. Alcoa disclaims any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether in response to new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Neither Alcoa nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements.

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This press release relates to the Transaction. In connection with the Transaction, Alcoa filed a Registration Statement on Form S-4 on September 1, 2026 (including documents incorporated by reference therein, the Registration Statement), with the SEC. The Registration Statement was declared effective and the related final prospectus was filed on September 8, 2026. This communication is not a substitute for the Registration Statement or any other document that Alcoa may file with the SEC in connection with the Transaction. Before making any investment decision, investors are urged to read the Registration Statement and all relevant documents filed or to be filed with the SEC, as well as any amendments or supplements to those documents, when they become available, because they contain important information about Alcoa and the Transaction.

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