Neal West, who serves as both Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Kaiser Aluminum (NASDAQ:KALU), disposed of 5,000 shares of the company's common stock on February 23, 2026, receiving approximately $608,600 in aggregate proceeds.
The divestiture was executed across several transactions at prices that ranged from $120.00 to $125.69 per share. The combined sales yield a weighted average price of $121.72 per share.
Since those trades, Kaiser Aluminum’s share price has moved higher and is currently at $132.12, marking a 93% advance over the trailing twelve months. Following the disposition, West retains direct ownership of 18,960 shares and holds an additional 12,775 shares indirectly through the West Family Trust.
Valuation note and research access
Analysis from InvestingPro indicates that Kaiser Aluminum currently trades above its Fair Value. For investors seeking deeper coverage, the company’s Pro Research Report is available through InvestingPro, which offers comprehensive reports for Kaiser Aluminum and more than 1,400 other U.S. publicly traded companies.
Quarterly results and market reaction
Kaiser Aluminum reported fourth-quarter 2025 results that topped Wall Street estimates. The company posted earnings per share of $1.53 versus the consensus expectation of $1.39, representing a 10.07% upside to forecasts. Revenue for the quarter was $929 million, above the $901.5 million analysts had anticipated.
Despite beating expectations on both EPS and revenue, Kaiser Aluminum shares declined in pre-market trading. The drop in early trading reflects broader investor concern over the company’s forward outlook, even in the face of a report that surpassed near-term estimates.
Contextual summary
The insider sale, the company’s positive earnings surprise, and the stock’s elevated valuation present multiple data points for investors weighing Kaiser Aluminum. West’s residual direct and indirect holdings remain material, while InvestingPro’s valuation assessment and the market’s muted response to the earnings beat highlight competing signals about near-term sentiment and longer-term valuation.