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KALU KAISER ALUMINUM CORP Insider Trading

Latest: President & CEO Sold $8.2M of Shares · Apr 2026

Multiple insiders have been active at KAISER ALUMINUM CORP (KALU): 4 distinct insiders account for 1 buy filing and 6 sell filings as of May 2026. Its highest-significance filing in the last 90 days: President & CEO Harvey Keith sold $8.2M, transaction dated Apr 2026.

7 filings analyzed · Latest 2026-05-01

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1
Sells
6
Insiders
4
Direction
Net selling

KAISER ALUMINUM CORP leadership

CEO
Keith A. Harvey — Chief Executive Officer
CFO
Neal E. West — Chief Financial Officer
General Counsel
John M. Donnan — Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
Chair
Keith A. Harvey — Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer

Historically, stocks have lagged the S&P 500 by a median ~3% over the 90 days after a low insider sell (n ≈ 1,162, 2024-2026). Past results don't predict the future. How we measure this ↗

May 2026
2026-05-01
low
President & CEO
3,031 shares
$524,757
@ $173.13
Significance 4

CEO Harvey Keith sold 3,031 shares of KALU at $173.13 on 2026-04-29; stock now $173.72, up +41.7% in 90 days.

Harvey Keith, President & CEO of Kaiser Aluminum, sold 3,031 shares (3.0K shares) at $173.13 on 2026-04-29, reducing his holdings from 97,339 shares to 94,308 shares—a -3.1% reduction. The sale price of $173.13 sits -2.3% below the 52-week high of $177.86, and the stock currently trades at $173.72, indicating minimal price movement since the transaction. In the broader context, KALU has appreciated +41.7% over 90 days and +32.6% over 30 days, positioning this sale within a strong uptrend. Harvey Keith's prior trades at KALU (two buys on 2024-07-29) both underperformed at the 90-day mark (-3.7% and -4.9%), and his cross-ticker track record shows a 0% win rate on 90-day holds across 2 prior buys and 1 prior sell. The company itself presents modest fundamentals: $1.1B in latest quarterly revenue, $62.5M net income, +11.5% annual revenue growth, and a P/E of 18.50. The modest scale of this sale (3.0K shares from a 94.3K base) and lack of recent insider buying activity suggest this is routine portfolio management rather than a material signaling event.

April 2026
2026-04-29
medium
15,000 shares
$2,616,600
@ $174.44
Significance 5

Director Brett Wilcox sells 60% stake in Kaiser Aluminum for $2.6M

Brett Wilcox, a Kaiser Aluminum board director, liquidated the majority of his shareholding—more than three-fifths of his position—in a single transaction totaling $2.6 million. This represents a significant exit from a director's equity stake. The company's fundamentals show it is operationally healthy and profitable, with revenues reflecting strong momentum, suggesting the sale is driven by portfolio rebalancing or liquidity needs rather than distress signals. However, a director reducing exposure at this magnitude warrants attention: it may signal that Wilcox sees limited upside from current levels, reduced conviction in upcoming company direction, or simply a personal capital allocation decision. Without visibility into his historical trading patterns, recent board deliberations, or the broader insider trading window context, the move sits in a gray zone—neither a clear red flag nor a vote of confidence.

2026-04-29
medium
EVP & CFO
5,000 shares
$866,450
@ $173.29
Significance 5

CFO Neal West sells $866k in KALU stock, divesting roughly one-fifth of holdings

CFO Neal West sold 5,000 shares—representing about one-fifth of his holdings—in a transaction totaling approximately $866,000. This sale occurred at a time when Kaiser Aluminum demonstrates solid financial fundamentals: the company is profitable with growing revenue and strong earnings power. However, the size and proportion of this divestiture merit attention, as C-suite sales of this magnitude can signal either portfolio rebalancing or a shift in executive conviction about near-term prospects. The timing and scale relative to West's total holdings suggest this warrants closer examination of whether broader capital allocation or insider sentiment has changed. Investors should monitor whether this represents an isolated rebalancing action or part of a pattern among other company leaders.

2026-04-29
medium
President & CEO
47,001 shares
$8,229,405
@ $175.09
Significance 6

Kaiser Aluminum CEO Harvey Keith sells 47,001 shares ($8.2M) — 32.6% of holdings

Harvey Keith, Kaiser Aluminum's President and CEO, executed a substantial sale of nearly 47,000 shares representing about one-third of his personal holdings. The company operates profitably with solid fundamentals—demonstrating strong revenue growth and consistent earnings—which suggests the business itself remains healthy. The timing and scale of this executive reduction warrants attention: while profit-taking by a CEO is common, selling a material block of equity after a company shows financial strength can signal either personal liquidity needs, portfolio diversification, or potential concern about near-term prospects. As the company's top operational officer, Keith's conviction level—measured by the pace at which he's been reducing his stake—is the critical interpretive lens here. Investors should track whether this is an isolated transaction or part of a broader exit pattern, and cross-reference it against forward guidance and market conditions.

February 2026
2026-02-25
medium
EVP & CFO
5,000 shares
$608,600
@ $121.72
Significance 4

EVP & CFO West Neal sold 5,000 shares of KAISER ALUMINUM (KALU) at $121.72; retains 12.8K shares post-transaction.

Neal West, EVP & CFO of Kaiser Aluminum, sold 5,000 shares (representing -28.1% of his pre-transaction holdings of 17.8K shares) at $121.72 on 2026-02-23, generating $608.6K in proceeds. The stock has since risen to $132.12 (8.7% above transaction price), and the broader 90-day trend shows +37.9% appreciation. Kaiser's fundamentals show robust growth: annual revenue increased +11.5% year-over-year to $843.5M most recently, with net income of $39.5M and a P/E of 13.63. The executive retained a meaningful 12.8K-share position after the sale, indicating continued material ownership. The absence of any scheduled trading plan notation suggests this was a discretionary transaction.

2026-02-25
medium
EVP, CAO and GC
18,461 shares
$2,309,024
@ $125.08
Significance 5

EVP John Malcolm Donnan sells 18,461 KALU shares at $125.08; stock at $132.12 current price

JOHN MALCOLM DONNAN, EVP, CAO and GC, sold 18,461 shares of KAISER ALUMINUM CORP at $125.08 on 2026-02-23 for a total value of $2,309,024.34, reducing his holdings from 40,666 shares to 22,205 shares, a reduction of 45.4% relative to pre-transaction holdings. The sale occurred at a price 5.4% below the current market price of $132.12 and well below the 52-week high of $144.71. Kaiser Aluminum is currently valued at $2,141,723,729.16 with a P/E of 13.63, trailing revenue of $843,500,000.00, and net income of $39,500,000.00, supported by annual revenue growth of 11.5%. The stock has appreciated 7.0% over the past 30 days and 37.9% over the past 90 days. The scale and proportion of this transaction—a significant reduction of a named executive's equity stake during a period of positive momentum—merits standard monitoring to understand the underlying rationale for the divestment.

July 2024
2024-07-29
medium
President & CEO
2,588 shares
$199,871
@ $77.23
Significance 5

CEO Harvey Keith buys 2,588 shares for $199,871.00; stock down 13% in 30 days, 24.4% from 52-week high

Harvey Keith, President & CEO of Kaiser Aluminum, executed 2 separate purchases on 2024-07-29 totaling 2,588 shares for $199,871.00 at a blended average price of $77.23. The transaction occurred at a backdrop of significant recent price weakness: the stock is trading at $76.48, down 13.0% over 30 days and 24.4% from its 52-week high of $101.20. His post-transaction holdings reached 103,550 shares, a 2.6% increase from prior holdings. The company's fundamentals present a mixed picture: annual revenue growth is -9.9% year-over-year, net income stands at $3.1M on $773.4M revenue (a very thin 0.4% margin), and the P/E ratio of 30.23 is notably elevated. This purchase by the CEO following sharp near-term price declines occurs in a context of operational contraction and stretched valuation metrics.

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