Century Aluminum Company (CENX) Q3 2012 Earnings Results

Century Alum Co Beats on EPS, Stock Up 6.74%

The earnings report shows that Century Alum Co managed to exceed expectations on EPS, which likely contributed to the stock's positive reaction, rising 6.74%. However, the lack of revenue data and guidance may leave investors cautious about future performance. The management's comments suggest they are aware of market challenges but are working on improving efficiency.

The print

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Actual vs. consensus

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$-0.14	N/A	+48.34%
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A

Management

Management commentary

Tone: Cautiously Optimistic

Overall, management conveyed a cautious optimism about the company's performance. They acknowledged the difficulties in the market while emphasizing their focus on cost management.

Management expressed satisfaction with the EPS performance despite the lack of revenue guidance.

They highlighted ongoing challenges in the market but noted improvements in operational efficiency.

Century Alum Co Beats on EPS, Stock Up 6.74%

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Century Alum Co Beats on EPS, Stock Up 6.74%

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Management commentary