Algoma Central Corporation has seen a notable uptick in its stock price over the past week, buoyed by its recent financial results.
Algoma Central Corporation (ALC.TO) has experienced a positive price movement this week, closing at C$25.17, reflecting a 7.24% increase over the past week. This follows the announcement of its financial results for fiscal 2025, which reported substantial revenue and earnings figures.
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Algoma Central Corporation
ALC.TO
ALC.TO
Algoma Central Corporation
WealthAwesomeMarket cap
$940.36M
P/E
5.6x
Div. yield
3.54%
Div. / share
$0.82
52W high
$25.29
52W low
$15.69
1W change
+3.35%
Beta
0.41
Analyst Price Targets
Based on analyst covering ALC
Wall Street analysts forecast ALC stock price to fall 20.0% over the next 12 months.
Consensus
BearishBased on avg. target vs last close (formal rating unavailable for Canadian listings)
Avg. Target
C$19.00
-20.0% Upside
Current Price
C$23.74
Last close
Analyst ratings and price targets are updated periodically. Not financial advice.
Wealth Awesome Price Forecast
WA ModelStatistical 90-day price range based on ALC's historical volatility
30-Day Vol
28.3%
Annualized
90-Day Vol
25.8%
Annualized
Trend (90d)
+39.5%
Annualized drift
90d Mean
C$27.34
Expected price
| Horizon | Expected | 68% Range (1ฯ) |
|---|---|---|
| 30 trading days | C$24.88 | C$22.56 โ C$27.44 |
| 60 trading days | C$26.08 | C$22.71 โ C$29.95 |
| 90 trading days | C$27.34 | C$23.08 โ C$32.38 |
Methodology: Range is calculated using 30-day realized volatility via geometric Brownian motion (log-normal model). 68% band = ยฑ1ฯ, 95% band = ยฑ2ฯ. This is a statistical model, not a prediction. Past volatility does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.
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Investor takeaway: Investors may find Algoma's strong financial performance and its positive price action encouraging, though analysts remain cautious with a bearish outlook based on average target prices.
Algoma Central Corporation Reports Revenues of $761 Million and Net Earnings of $143 Million for Fiscal 2025
The company reported an impressive EBITDA of $231 million, showcasing its ability to generate strong cash flows.
Bull case
Algoma's solid profit margins and return on equity indicate effective management and operational efficiency. This suggests that the company could continue to grow in the future.
Bear case
Despite recent gains, analysts have set an average target price that is significantly lower than the current stock price. This raises concerns about potential overvaluation.
Recent Price Action
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Algoma Central Corporation's stock closed at C$25.17, reflecting a 0.64% increase for the day and a 7.24% rise over the past week. The stock has been on an upward trajectory, with a year-to-date increase of 32.54%. This performance follows the announcement of its fiscal 2025 financial results.
Company News and Financial Performance
On March 5, 2026, Algoma Central Corporation reported its financial results for fiscal 2025, revealing revenues of $761 million and net earnings of $143 million. The company also reported an EBITDA of $231 million, highlighting its strong operational performance. Additionally, Algoma is set to issue its second-quarter financial results on August 7, 2026, which may provide further insights into its ongoing performance.
Technical Picture
Currently, Algoma Central's stock is trading above its 50-day moving average of C$22.75 by approximately 10.6% and its 200-day moving average of C$20.98 by about 20%. The stock's 52-week range has been between C$15.83 and C$25.50, indicating it is trading near the upper end of this range. With a beta of 0.41, the stock exhibits low volatility compared to the market, and the latest trading volume of 7,536 shares exceeds the 20-day average volume of 6,593 shares, suggesting increased investor interest.
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