Alcoa Corporation (AA) Q4 2009 Earnings Results

Alcoa Misses on EPS, Stock Up 2.53%

Alcoa's earnings report shows a significant miss on EPS, indicating ongoing challenges in profitability. Despite this, the stock rose by 2.53%, likely due to market optimism or other factors unrelated to earnings. Investors may be looking for signs of recovery in the coming quarters, especially given management's focus on cost control.

The print

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Actual vs. consensus

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$-0.27	N/A	-600.00%
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A

Management

Management commentary

Tone: Defensive

Management expressed concern over the current economic environment but highlighted efforts to manage costs. They did not provide specific guidance for future quarters.

Management acknowledged the challenging market conditions.

They emphasized a focus on cost control and operational efficiency.

Alcoa Misses on EPS, Stock Up 2.53%

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Alcoa Misses on EPS, Stock Up 2.53%

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