Why is CENX Down Today?

CENX
$39.40
▼ -3.31% ($-1.31)
Last updated: Sep 18, 2026 8:34 PM ET

About Century Aluminum Co

Century Aluminum Co produces primary aluminum standard grade and value-added products. The firm operates smelter facilities in the United States and Iceland. The majority of revenue is generated from Glencore, which agreed to purchase nearly all of Century Aluminum's North American production. Centu...

Sector: PRIMARY PRODUCTION OF ALUMINUM
Market Cap: $2.74B
Forward P/E: 6.9
52-Week Range: $25.40 - $70.43
Employees: 2,971

Overall Confidence: 50%

50% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

MOMENTUM 50% Confidence
🎯 CENX showing strong bearish momentum
CENX is down 3.3% today on 0.5x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.5x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

Market Comparison

CENX is significantly underperforming the market (-3.2% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
-0.12%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.63%
CENX
This Stock
-3.31%
vs S&P 500: -3.19%
vs Nasdaq: -3.94%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, CENX is expected to trade between:
$38.22 - $40.19

Key Level to Watch

$37.43 support
Watch for breakdown below $39.40

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Last updated: Sep 18, 2026 8:34 PM (-82 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bullish
Options Sentiment
0.62
Put/Call Ratio
83.4%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 6,770
Put Volume: 4,214
Total: 10,984

Historical Context

CENX has moved more than 3.0% down on 48 occasions in the past year.

45.8%
Continuation Rate
22/48 times continued down
+0.73%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 15, 2026 (-4.4%) → Next day: +0.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is CENX stock down today?

CENX is down 3.3% today on 0.5x average volume. The move appears to be driven by general market sentiment and momentum traders.

Is CENX stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, CENX shows 50% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the CENX stock price target?

CENX is currently trading at $39.40. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $38.22 - $40.19. See long-term price prediction →

Will CENX stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that CENX's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $37.43 (support).

Is CENX stock oversold or overbought?

CENX's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 32.0. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for CENX stock?

CENX's 10-day momentum indicator is at -8.5. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is CENX outperforming or underperforming the market?

CENX (-3.31%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-3.2% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is down -0.12%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.63%.

What does MACD indicate for CENX?

CENX's MACD (-1.61) is currently below the signal line (-0.87), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 19.4) is weak.

Is CENX in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, CENX is in a bearish trend. The price ($39.40) is trading below both the 20-day SMA ($44.36) and 50-day SMA ($45.19). This alignment typically indicates sustained downward pressure.

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