Century Aluminum Company (CENX) Q4 2008 Earnings Results

Century Alum Co Misses on EPS, Stock Down 9.46%

Century Alum Co's significant earnings miss reflects ongoing challenges in the aluminum market, which likely contributed to the stock's 9.46% decline. Investors may be concerned about the lack of guidance and the company's ability to navigate these difficulties moving forward. The drastic EPS figure suggests that the company is struggling to maintain profitability in a tough economic environment.

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Actual vs. consensus

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$-14.27	N/A	-2777.02%
Revenue	N/A	N/A	N/A

Management

Management commentary

Tone: Defensive

Management expressed concerns about the ongoing difficulties in the aluminum market. They did not offer any forward guidance, indicating uncertainty about future performance.

Management did not provide specific guidance for the upcoming quarters.

The company is facing significant challenges in the current market environment.

Century Alum Co Misses on EPS, Stock Down 9.46%

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Century Aluminum Company

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Century Alum Co Misses on EPS, Stock Down 9.46%

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Management commentary