Alcoa Corp
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed Apr 30, 2026.
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Mar 31, 2026 · Filed Apr 30, 2026
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Item 1. Financial Statements
Statement of Consolidated Operations (unaudited)
(in millions, except per-share amounts)
| First quarter ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Sales (E) | $3,193 | $3,369 |
| Cost of goods sold (exclusive of expenses below) | 2,512 | 2,438 |
| Selling, general administrative, and other expenses | 83 | 71 |
| Research and development expenses | 10 | 12 |
| Provision for depreciation, depletion, and amortization | 162 | 148 |
| Restructuring and other charges, net (D) | 18 | 5 |
| Interest expense | 35 | 53 |
| Other income, net (O) | (126) | (26) |
| Total costs and expenses | 2,694 | 2,701 |
| Income before income taxes | 499 | 668 |
| Provision for income taxes | 82 | 120 |
| Net income | 417 | 548 |
| Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | (8) | — |
| NET INCOME ATTRIBUTABLE TO ALCOA CORPORATION | $425 | $548 |
| EARNINGS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE TO ALCOA CORPORATION COMMON SHAREHOLDERS (F): | ||
| Basic | $1.61 | $2.08 |
| Diluted | $1.60 | $2.07 |
Statement of Consolidated Comprehensive Income (unaudited)
| Alcoa Corporation · Noncontrolling interest · Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First quarter ended March 31, | First quarter ended March 31, | First quarter ended March 31, | ||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Net income (loss) | $425 | $548 | $(8) | $— | $417 | $548 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (G): | ||||||
| Change in unrecognized net actuarial gain/loss and prior service cost/benefit related to pension and other postretirement benefits | 11 | 5 | — | — | 11 | 5 |
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | 141 | 185 | (3) | — | 138 | 185 |
| Net change in unrecognized gains/losses on cash flow hedges | 156 | 16 | — | — | 156 | 16 |
| Total Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 308 | 206 | (3) | — | 305 | 206 |
| Comprehensive income (loss) | $733 | $754 | $(11) | $— | $722 | $754 |
Consolidated Balance Sheet (unaudited)
| March 31,2026 | December 31,2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| ASSETS | ||
| Current assets: | ||
| Cash and cash equivalents (L) | $1,353 | $1,597 |
| Receivables from customers (H) | 1,192 | 1,064 |
| Other receivables | 209 | 204 |
| Inventories (I) | 2,297 | 2,177 |
| Fair value of derivative instruments (L) | 122 | 49 |
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 505 | 378 |
| Total current assets | 5,678 | 5,469 |
| Properties, plants, and equipment | 21,045 | 20,537 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization | 14,184 | 13,837 |
| Properties, plants, and equipment, net | 6,861 | 6,700 |
| Investments | 491 | 477 |
| Noncurrent marketable securities (C & L) | 1,485 | 1,397 |
| Deferred income taxes | 663 | 687 |
| Fair value of derivative instruments (L) | 42 | 34 |
| Other noncurrent assets (O) | 1,420 | 1,365 |
| Total assets | $16,640 | $16,129 |
| LIABILITIES | ||
| Current liabilities: | ||
| Accounts payable, trade | $1,771 | $1,938 |
| Accrued compensation and retirement costs | 349 | 383 |
| Taxes, including income taxes | 310 | 294 |
| Fair value of derivative instruments (L) | 567 | 467 |
| Other current liabilities | 828 | 718 |
| Long-term debt due within one year (J & L) | 1 | 1 |
| Total current liabilities | 3,826 | 3,801 |
| Long-term debt, less amount due within one year (J & L) | 2,441 | 2,438 |
| Accrued pension benefits (K) | 248 | 257 |
| Accrued other postretirement benefits (K) | 421 | 427 |
| Asset retirement obligations | 1,094 | 1,120 |
| Environmental remediation (N) | 203 | 206 |
| Fair value of derivative instruments (L) | 916 | 1,134 |
| Noncurrent income taxes | 87 | 65 |
| Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits | 513 | 487 |
| Total liabilities | 9,749 | 9,935 |
| CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS (N) | ||
| MEZZANINE EQUITY | ||
| Noncontrolling interest (C) | 65 | 76 |
| EQUITY | ||
| Common stock | 3 | 3 |
| Additional capital | 11,577 | 11,575 |
| Retained earnings (deficit) | 127 | (271) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss (G) | (4,881) | (5,189) |
| Total equity | 6,826 | 6,118 |
| Total liabilities, mezzanine equity, and equity | $16,640 | $16,129 |
Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows (unaudited)
| Three months ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| CASH FROM OPERATIONS | ||
| Net income | $417 | $548 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash from operations: | ||
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | 162 | 148 |
| Deferred income taxes | 76 | 50 |
| Equity loss (income), net of dividends | 6 | (9) |
| Restructuring and other charges, net (D) | 18 | 5 |
| Net (gain) loss from investing activities – asset sales (O) | (1) | 3 |
| Mark-to-market gain on noncurrent marketable securities (O) | (88) | — |
| Net periodic pension benefit cost (K) | 6 | 5 |
| Stock-based compensation | 13 | 11 |
| Gain on mark-to-market derivative financial contracts | (2) | (5) |
| Other | 9 | 35 |
| Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of divestitures and foreign currency translation adjustments: | ||
| Increase in receivables | (117) | (85) |
| Increase in inventories | (183) | (155) |
| (Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets | (7) | 87 |
| Decrease in accounts payable, trade | (195) | (206) |
| Decrease in accrued expenses | (94) | (206) |
| Decrease in taxes, including income taxes | (26) | (27) |
| Pension contributions (K) | (3) | (12) |
| Increase in noncurrent assets | (68) | (47) |
| Decrease in noncurrent liabilities | (102) | (65) |
| CASH (USED FOR) PROVIDED FROM OPERATIONS | (179) | 75 |
| FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Additions to debt (J) | 104 | 1,033 |
| Payments on debt (J) | (4) | (946) |
| Dividends paid on Alcoa preferred stock | — | — |
| Dividends paid on Alcoa common stock | (27) | (26) |
| Payments related to tax withholding on stock-based compensation awards | (11) | (5) |
| Financial contributions for the divestiture of businesses | — | (2) |
| Contributions from noncontrolling interest (C) | — | 27 |
| Other | (2) | (4) |
| CASH PROVIDED FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | 60 | 77 |
| INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||
| Capital expenditures | (119) | (93) |
| Proceeds from the sale of assets | 4 | — |
| Additions to investments | (15) | (15) |
| Other | 1 | — |
| CASH USED FOR INVESTING ACTIVITIES | (129) | (108) |
| EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH | 3 | 12 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | (245) | 56 |
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year | 1,692 | 1,234 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH AT END OF PERIOD | $1,447 | $1,290 |
Statement of Changes in Consolidated Mezzanine Equity and Equity (unaudited)
| Mezzanine equity · Alcoa Corporation shareholders | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-controllinginterest | Preferredstock | Commonstock | Additionalcapital | Retained (deficit) earnings | Accumulatedothercomprehensive(loss) income | Totalequity | |
| Balance at January 1, 2025 | $— | $— | $3 | $11,587 | $(1,323) | $(5,110) | $5,157 |
| Net income | — | — | — | — | 548 | — | 548 |
| Other comprehensive income (G) | — | — | — | — | — | 206 | 206 |
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | 11 |
| Net effect of tax withholding for compensation plans and exercise of stock options | — | — | — | (5) | — | — | (5) |
| Dividends paid on Alcoa preferred stock ($0.10 per share) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Dividends paid on Alcoa common stock ($0.10 per share) | — | — | — | — | (26) | — | (26) |
| Joint venture formation (C) | 103 | — | — | (45) | — | (31) | (76) |
| Balance at March 31, 2025 | $103 | $— | $3 | $11,548 | $(801) | $(4,935) | $5,815 |
| Balance at January 1, 2026 | $76 | $— | $3 | $11,575 | $(271) | $(5,189) | $6,118 |
| Net (loss) income | (8) | — | — | — | 425 | — | 425 |
| Other comprehensive (loss) income (G) | (3) | — | — | — | — | 308 | 308 |
| Stock-based compensation | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | 13 |
| Net effect of tax withholding for compensation plans and exercise of stock options | — | — | — | (11) | — | — | (11) |
| Dividends paid on Alcoa common stock ($0.10 per share) | — | — | — | — | (27) | — | (27) |
| Balance at March 31, 2026 | $65 | $— | $3 | $11,577 | $127 | $(4,881) | $6,826 |
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
(dollars in millions, except per-share amounts; metric tons in thousands (kmt))
A. Basis of Presentation– The interim Consolidated Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation and its subsidiaries (Alcoa Corporation, Alcoa, or the Company) are unaudited. These Consolidated Financial Statements include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary by management to fairly state the Company’s results of operations, financial position, and cash flows. The results reported in these Consolidated Financial Statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year. The 2025 year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025, which includes disclosures required by GAAP.
In accordance with GAAP, certain situations require management to make estimates based on judgments and assumptions, which may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. They also may affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Management uses historical experience and all available information to make these estimates. Management regularly evaluates the judgments and assumptions used in its estimates, and results could differ from those estimates upon future events and their effects or new information.
Principles of Consolidation. The Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company include the accounts of Alcoa Corporation and companies in which Alcoa Corporation has a controlling interest, including those that comprise the San Ciprián (Spain) joint venture (see Note C). Intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The equity method of accounting is used for investments in affiliates and other joint ventures over which the Company has significant influence but does not have effective control. Investments in affiliates in which Alcoa Corporation cannot exercise significant influence are accounted for at cost less any impairment, a measurement alternative in accordance with GAAP.
B. Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Guidance
In December 2025, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standard Update (ASU) No. 2025-10 which establishes authoritative guidance on the accounting for government grants received by business entities. The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2028, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. Management does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03 which requires detailed disclosures about the types of expenses (including purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, amortization, and depletion) included within commonly presented expense captions (including cost of goods sold; selling, general administrative, and other expense; and research and development expenses). The guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this guidance will not have a material impact on the Company’s financial position or results of operations and will provide enhanced disclosures regarding expenses beginning in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2027.
C. Acquisitions and Divestitures
Saudi Arabia Joint Venture
On July 1, 2025, Alcoa completed the sale of its 25.1% ownership interest in the Saudi Arabia joint venture, comprised of the Ma’aden Bauxite and Alumina Company (MBAC) and the Ma’aden Aluminium Company (MAC), to Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) in exchange for total consideration of $1,350, comprised of 85,977,547 shares of Ma’aden (valued at SAR 52.35 per share at closing, or $1,200) and $150 in cash (related to taxes and transaction costs).
The shares of Ma’aden are presented as Noncurrent marketable securities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, as they are subject to transfer and sale restrictions, including a restriction requiring Alcoa to hold the shares for a minimum ofthree years, withone-third of the shares becoming transferable after each of the third, fourth, and fifth anniversaries of the closing of the transaction (the Holding Period). During the Holding Period, Alcoa is permitted, under certain conditions, to hedge and borrow against its Ma’aden shares. Under certain circumstances, such minimum Holding Period may be reduced.
Subsequent to July 1, 2025, the fair value of the shares is based on the unadjusted quoted price on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul). For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, the Company recorded a mark-to-market gain of $88 in Other income, net (see Note O) on the Statement of Consolidated Operations related to changes in fair value of the shares. At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the shares of Ma’aden were valued at SAR 64.80 per share, or $1,485, and SAR 60.95 per share, or $1,397, respectively.
San Ciprián Joint Venture
On March 31, 2025, Alcoa and Trento Equity Holdings, S.L.U. (Trento EQT), formerly known as IGNIS Equity Holdings, SL, entered into a joint venture agreement (the Agreement) with respect to the San Ciprián operations, whereby Alcoa holds a 75% ownership interest and continues as the managing operator and Trento EQT holds the remaining 25% interest.
Under the terms of the Agreement, Alcoa and Trento EQT contributed $81 (€75) and $27 (€25), respectively, to form the joint venture. The formation of the joint venture was accounted for as an equity transaction where Trento EQT’s noncontrolling interest was reflected as a decrease to Additional capital on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. Noncontrolling interest was measured at 25 percent of the net assets included in the joint venture at formation ($103), which included the initial contributions described above ($108). Additionally, certain amounts related to foreign currency translation adjustments previously included within Accumulated other comprehensive loss ($31) were reclassified to Additional capital.
The Agreement also provides Trento EQT a put option, pursuant to which Trento EQT may require the Company to purchase its 25% interest at the then fair market value upon certain change in control provisions. Noncontrolling interest is classified within Mezzanine equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, as Trento EQT’s redemption of the put option is not solely within the Company’s control. Subsequent to the formation of the joint venture, changes in the carrying value of Noncontrolling interest on the Consolidated Balance Sheet were solely comprised of the comprehensive loss attributable to Trento EQT’s 25% interest, as a change in control of the San Ciprián operations was not deemed probable.
D. Restructuring and Other Charges, Net
In the first quarter of 2026, Alcoa Corporation recorded Restructuring and other charges, net, of $18 which were primarily comprised of take-or-pay power contract costs at previously closed sites.
In the first quarter of 2025, Alcoa Corporation recorded Restructuring and other charges, net, of $5 which were primarily comprised of:
A charge of $3 for certain employee obligations related to the February 2023 updated viability agreement reached with the workers’ representatives of the San Ciprián aluminum smelter related to the restart of the smelter; and,
A charge of $2 for take-or-pay power contract costs at a previously closed site.
Alcoa Corporation does not include Restructuring and other charges, net in the results of its reportable segments. The impact of allocating such charges to segment results would have been as follows:
| First quarter ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Alumina | $— | $— |
| Aluminum | — | 3 |
| Segment total | — | 3 |
| Corporate | 18 | 2 |
| Total Restructuring and other charges, net | $18 | $5 |
Activity and reserve balances for Restructuring and other charges, net related to Severance and employee termination costs and Other costs were as follows:
| Severanceandemployeeterminationcosts | Othercosts | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $13 | $168 | $181 |
| Restructuring and other charges, net | 2 | 107 | 109 |
| Cash payments | (4) | (208) | (212) |
| Reversals and other | — | 7 | 7 |
| Balance at December 31, 2025 | 11 | 74 | 85 |
| Restructuring and other charges, net | — | 18 | 18 |
| Cash payments | (6) | (11) | (17) |
| Reversals and other | — | 1 | 1 |
| Balance at March 31, 2026 | $5 | $82 | $87 |
Restructuring and other charges, net related to Accrued pension benefits, Accrued other postretirement benefits, Asset retirement obligations, Environmental remediation, and Other noncurrent assets are excluded from the above activity and balances. Reversals and other includes reversals of previously recorded liabilities and foreign currency translation impacts.
The noncurrent portion of the reserve was $37 and $34 at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
E. Segment Information – Alcoa Corporation is a producer of bauxite, alumina, and aluminum products. The Company hastwo operating and reportable segments: (i) Alumina and (ii) Aluminum. The primary measure of performance reported to Alcoa Corporation’s President and Chief Executive Officer, identified as the Company’s chief operating decision maker (CODM), is Adjusted EBITDA (Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) for each segment.
The Company calculates Segment Adjusted EBITDA as Total sales (third-party and intersegment) minus the following items: Cost of goods sold; Selling, general administrative, and other expenses; and Research and development expenses. Alcoa Corporation’s Segment Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. The CODM regularly reviews Segment Adjusted EBITDA to assess performance and allocate resources (including employees, property, and financial or capital resources) in the planning and strategic review process. The CODM evaluates actual results versus the annual plan, most recent forecast, and prior period results when making decisions about allocating resources.
The operating results, capital expenditures, and assets of Alcoa Corporation’s reportable segments were as follows (differences between segment totals and consolidated amounts are in Corporate):
| Alumina | Aluminum | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales: | |||
| Third-party sales | $657 | $2,536 | $3,193 |
| Intersegment sales | 445 | 5 | 450 |
| Total sales | $1,102 | $2,541 | $3,643 |
| Adjusted operating costs(1) | 737 | 1,430 | 2,167 |
| Other segment items(2) | 405 | 417 | 822 |
| Segment Adjusted EBITDA | $(40) | $694 | $654 |
| Supplemental information: | |||
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $86 | $71 | $157 |
| Equity income | — | — | — |
| Capital expenditures | 64 | 46 | 110 |
| Sales: | |||
| Third-party sales | $1,463 | $1,901 | $3,364 |
| Intersegment sales | 712 | 4 | 716 |
| Total sales | $2,175 | $1,905 | $4,080 |
| Adjusted operating costs(1) | 723 | 1,574 | 2,297 |
| Other segment items(2) | 788 | 197 | 985 |
| Segment Adjusted EBITDA | $664 | $134 | $798 |
| Supplemental information: | |||
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $76 | $67 | $143 |
| Equity income (loss) | 15 | (6) | 9 |
| Capital expenditures | 53 | 37 | 90 |
| Assets: | |||
| Equity investments | $247 | $240 | $487 |
| Segment assets | 5,806 | 6,704 | 12,510 |
| Assets: | |||
| Equity investments | $243 | $230 | $473 |
| Segment assets | 5,671 | 6,151 | 11,822 |
(1)
Adjusted operating costs include all production related costs for alumina or aluminum produced and shipped: raw materials consumed; conversion costs, such as labor, materials, and utilities; and plant administrative expenses.
(2)
Other segment items include costs associated with trading activity, the Alumina segment’s purchase of bauxite from offtake or other supply agreements, the Alumina segment’s commercial shipping services, and the Aluminum segment’s energy assets; other direct and non-production related charges, including tariff costs; Selling, general administrative, and other expenses; and Research and development expenses.
The following table reconciles Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA to Consolidated net income attributable to Alcoa Corporation:
| First quarter ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Total Segment Adjusted EBITDA | $654 | $798 |
| Unallocated amounts: | ||
| Transformation(1) | (27) | (12) |
| Intersegment eliminations | 7 | 103 |
| Corporate expenses(2) | (39) | (37) |
| Provision for depreciation, depletion, and amortization | (162) | (148) |
| Restructuring and other charges, net (D) | (18) | (5) |
| Interest expense | (35) | (53) |
| Other income, net (O) | 126 | 26 |
| Other(3) | (7) | (4) |
| Consolidated income before income taxes | 499 | 668 |
| Provision for income taxes | (82) | (120) |
| Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest | 8 | — |
| Consolidated net income attributable to Alcoa Corporation | $425 | $548 |
(1)
Transformation includes, among other items, the Adjusted EBITDA of previously closed operations.
(2)
Corporate expenses are composed of general administrative and other expenses of operating the corporate headquarters and other global administrative facilities, as well as research and development expenses of the corporate technical center.
(3)
Other includes certain items that are not included in the Adjusted EBITDA of the reportable segments.
The following table details Alcoa Corporation’s Sales by product division:
| First quarter ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Aluminum | $2,582 | $1,955 |
| Alumina | 521 | 1,211 |
| Bauxite | 118 | 242 |
| Energy | 77 | 33 |
| Other(1) | (105) | (72) |
| $3,193 | $3,369 | |
(1)
Other includes realized gains and losses related to embedded derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges of forward sales of aluminum (see Note L).
F. Earnings Per Share
For the first quarter of 2026, basic earnings per share (EPS) amounts were computed by dividing earnings by the average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted EPS amounts assume the issuance of common stock for all potentially dilutive share equivalents outstanding.
For the first quarter of 2025, basic EPS was calculated using the two-class method and earnings were allocated to Alcoa common stock and preferred stock based on the pro-rata share of each class outstanding and resulted in undistributed earnings of $9 allocated to preferred stock. Diluted EPS assumes the issuance of common stock for all potentially dilutive share equivalents outstanding. Diluted EPS was calculated under both the two-class and if-converted methods, and the more dilutive amount is reported.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, all issued and outstanding shares of preferred stock were converted into common stock, andno preferred stock remained issued and outstanding at December 31, 2025.
The share information used to compute basic and diluted EPS attributable to Alcoa Corporation common shareholders was as follows (shares in millions):
| First quarter ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Average shares outstanding – basic | 264 | 259 |
| Effect of dilutive securities: | ||
| Stock options | — | — |
| Stock units | 2 | 1 |
| Average shares outstanding – diluted | 266 | 260 |
G. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following table details the activity of the three components that comprise Accumulated other comprehensive loss for Alcoa Corporation’s shareholders and Noncontrolling interest:
| Alcoa Corporation · Noncontrolling interest | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First quarter ended March 31, | First quarter ended March 31, | |||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |
| Pension and other postretirement benefits (K) | ||||
| Balance at beginning of period | $(74) | $(11) | $— | $— |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||
| Unrecognized net actuarial gain/loss and prior service cost/benefit | 1 | (1) | — | — |
| Tax expense(2) | — | (1) | — | — |
| Total Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax | 1 | (2) | — | — |
| Amortization of net actuarial gain/loss and prior service cost/benefit(1) | 10 | 7 | — | — |
| Total amount reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax(5) | 10 | 7 | — | — |
| Total Other comprehensive income | 11 | 5 | — | — |
| Balance at end of period | $(63) | $(6) | $— | $— |
| Foreign currency translation | ||||
| Balance at beginning of period | $(3,780) | $(4,194) | $11 | $— |
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | 141 | 185 | (3) | — |
| Joint venture formation (C) | — | (31) | — | — |
| Balance at end of period | $(3,639) | $(4,040) | $8 | $— |
| Cash flow hedges (L) | ||||
| Balance at beginning of period | $(1,335) | $(905) | $— | $— |
| Other comprehensive income: | ||||
| Net change from periodic revaluations | 42 | (85) | — | — |
| Tax (expense) benefit(2) | (2) | 23 | — | — |
| Total Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax | 40 | (62) | — | — |
| Net amount reclassified to earnings: | ||||
| Aluminum contracts(3) | 131 | 93 | — | — |
| Financial contracts(4) | 11 | — | — | — |
| Foreign exchange contracts(3) | (1) | 2 | — | — |
| Sub-total | 141 | 95 | — | — |
| Tax expense(2) | (25) | (17) | — | — |
| Total amount reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax(5) | 116 | 78 | — | — |
| Total Other comprehensive income | 156 | 16 | — | — |
| Balance at end of period | $(1,179) | $(889) | $— | $— |
| Total Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | $(4,881) | $(4,935) | $8 | $— |
(1)
These amounts were included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost for pension and other postretirement benefits (see Note K).
(2)
These amounts were reported in Provision for income taxes on the accompanying Statement of Consolidated Operations.
(3)
These amounts were reported in Sales on the accompanying Statement of Consolidated Operations.
(4)
These amounts were reported in Cost of goods sold on the accompanying Statement of Consolidated Operations.
(5)
A positive amount indicates a corresponding charge to earnings and a negative amount indicates a corresponding benefit to earnings.
H. Receivables
A wholly-owned special purpose entity (SPE) of the Company has an agreement with a financial institution to transfer up to $175 of certain customer receivables without recourse on a revolving basis. The agreement was entered into in 2023, most recently amended in November 2025, and matures on November 13, 2026. Company subsidiaries sell customer receivables to the SPE, which then transfers the receivables to the financial institution. The Company does not maintain effective control over the transferred receivables and accounts for the transfers as sales of receivables.
Alcoa Corporation guarantees the performance obligations of the Company subsidiaries, and unsold customer receivables are pledged as collateral to secure the sold receivables. The SPE held unsold customer receivables of $616 and $486 pledged as collateral against the sold receivables as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.
The Company continues to service the customer receivables and as customer payments are collected by the Company, the SPE transfers additional receivables to the financial institution rather than remitting cash.
In the first quarter of 2026, the Company sold gross customer receivables of $211 and reinvested collections of $211 from previously sold receivables. In the first quarter of 2025, the Company sold gross customer receivables of $199 and reinvested collections of $199 from previously sold receivables. There wereno cash remittances to or from the financial institution in either period.
Cash collections from previously sold receivables yet to be reinvested of $42 and $69 were included in Accounts payable, trade on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Cash received from sold receivables under the agreement are presented within operating activities in the Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows.
I. Inventories
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Finished goods | $442 | $394 |
| Work-in-process | 332 | 282 |
| Bauxite and alumina | 604 | 580 |
| Purchased raw materials | 608 | 633 |
| Operating supplies | 311 | 288 |
| $2,297 | $2,177 |
J. Debt
Short-term Borrowings
Inventory Repurchase Agreements
The Company periodically enters into inventory repurchase agreements whereby the Company sells aluminum to a third party and agrees to subsequently repurchase substantially similar inventory. Upon shipment of inventory, the Company does not record the sale and reflects cash received in Short-term borrowings within Other current liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The cash received and subsequently paid under these agreements is included in Cash provided from financing activities on the Statement of Consolidated Cash Flows.
During the first quarter of 2026, the Company recorded borrowings of $104 and repurchased $4 of inventory related to these agreements. During thefirst quarter of 2025, the Company recorded borrowings of $44 and repurchased $49 of inventory related to these agreements.
The net borrowings from inventory repurchase agreements was $109 and $9 as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The associated inventory sold and not yet repurchased was reflected in Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.
144A Debt
Redemption
On April 14, 2026, the Company announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V. (ANHBV), issued a notice to redeem the remaining $219 aggregate principal amount of its outstanding 6.125% notes due in 2028. The notes will be redeemed on May 15, 2026 at a price equal to 100 percent of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest, using cash on hand.
Credit Facilities
Revolving Credit Facility
The Company and ANHBV, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alcoa Corporation and the borrower, have a $1,250 revolving credit and letter of credit facility in place for working capital and/or other general corporate purposes (the Revolving Credit Facility). The Revolving Credit Facility, established in September 2016, most recently amended and restated in June 2022 and amended in August 2025, is scheduled to mature in June 2027. Subject to the terms and conditions under the Revolving Credit Facility, the Company or ANHBV may borrow funds or issue letters of credit. Under the terms of the January 2024 amendment (Amendment No. 1), the Company agreed to provide collateral for its obligations under the Revolving Credit Facility. In August 2025, Alcoa Corporation, ANHBV, and certain subsidiaries of the Company entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Revolving Credit Facility to allow for certain changes in the Company’s legal structure and update certain exceptions to collateral requirements. See Part II Item 8 of Alcoa Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K in Note M to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 for more information on the Revolving Credit Facility.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants. The Company may access the entire amount of commitments under the Revolving Credit Facility. There wereno borrowings outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, andno amounts were borrowed during the first quarters ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025 under the Revolving Credit Facility.
Japanese Yen Revolving Credit Facility
At March 31, 2026, the Company and ANHBV had a $200 revolving credit facility available to be drawn in Japanese yen (the Japanese Yen Revolving Credit Facility). See Part II Item 8 of Alcoa Corporation’s Annual Report on Form 10-K in Note M to the Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2025 for more information on the Japanese Yen Revolving Credit Facility.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company was in compliance with all financial covenants. There wereno borrowings outstanding at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, andno amounts were borrowed during the first quarters ended March 31, 2026 and March 31, 2025 under the Japanese Yen Revolving Credit Facility.
On April 24, 2026, the Japanese Yen Revolving Credit Facility matured withno amounts outstanding at expiration.
K. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits
The components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows:
| Pension benefits | Other postretirement benefits | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First quarter ended March 31, | 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 |
| Service cost | $2 | $2 | $— | $— |
| Interest cost(1) | 23 | 25 | 5 | 5 |
| Expected return on plan assets(1) | (30) | (31) | — | — |
| Recognized net actuarial loss(1) | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Amortization of prior service benefit(1) | — | — | (2) | (3) |
| Net periodic benefit cost | $6 | $5 | $4 | $3 |
(1)
These amounts were reported in Other income, net on the accompanying Statement of Consolidated Operations (see Note O).
Funding and Cash Flows. It is Alcoa’s policy to fund amounts for defined benefit pension plans sufficient to meet the minimum requirements set forth in each applicable country’s benefits laws and tax laws, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) for U.S. plans. From time to time, the Company contributes additional amounts as deemed appropriate.
Under ERISA regulations, a plan sponsor that establishes a pre-funding balance by making discretionary contributions to a U.S. defined benefit pension plan may elect to apply all or a portion of this balance toward its minimum required contribution obligations to the related plan in future years.
In the first quarter of 2026, management made such elections related to the Company’s U.S. plans and intends to do so for the remainder of 2026. As a result, Alcoa’s minimum required contribution to defined benefit pension plans in 2026 is estimated to be approximately $12, of which $3 was contributed to non-U.S. plans during thefirst quarter of 2026.
In the first quarter of 2025, $12 was contributed to non-U.S. plans.
L. Derivatives and Other Financial Instruments
Fair Value
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy distinguishes between (i) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and (ii) an entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The fair value hierarchy consists of three levels, which gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;
Level 2—Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates); and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means; and,
Level 3—Inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.
Derivatives
Alcoa Corporation is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations, including the risks of changing commodity prices, foreign currency exchange rates, and interest rates. Alcoa Corporation’s commodity and derivative activities include aluminum, alumina, energy, foreign exchange, and interest rate contracts, which are held for purposes other than trading. They are used to mitigate uncertainty and volatility, and to cover underlying exposures. While Alcoa does not generally enter into derivative contracts to mitigate the risk associated with changes in aluminum or alumina prices, the Company may do so in isolated cases to address discrete commercial or operational conditions. Alcoa is not involved in trading activities for energy, weather derivatives, or other nonexchange commodities.
Alcoa Corporation’s commodity and derivative activities are subject to the management, direction, and control of the Strategic Risk Management Committee (SRMC), which consists of at least three members, including the chief executive officer, the chief financial officer, and the chief commercial officer. The remaining member(s) are other officers and/or employees of the Company as the chief executive officer may designate from time to time. The SRMC meets on a periodic basis to review derivative positions and strategy and reports to the Audit Committee of Alcoa Corporation’s Board of Directors on the scope of its activities.
Alcoa Corporation’s aluminum, alumina, foreign exchange, natural gas, and electricity contracts are predominantly classified as Level 1 or Level 2 under the fair value hierarchy, and are predominantly designated as either fair value or cash flow hedging instruments. Alcoa Corporation also has several derivative instruments classified as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy, which are either designated as cash flow hedges or undesignated.
The following tables present the detail for Level 1, 2, and 3 derivatives (see additional Level 3 information in further tables below):
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | Liabilities | Assets | Liabilities | |
| Level 1 and 2 derivative instruments | $94 | $233 | $15 | $246 |
| Level 1 derivative instruments (undesignated) | 30 | 2 | 48 | 1 |
| Level 3 derivative instruments | 40 | 1,248 | 20 | 1,354 |
| Total | $164 | $1,483 | $83 | $1,601 |
| Less: Current | 122 | 567 | 49 | 467 |
| Noncurrent | $42 | $916 | $34 | $1,134 |
| 2026 | 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First quarter ended March 31, | Unrealized gain (loss) recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss) | Realized loss reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings | Unrealized gain (loss) recognized in Other comprehensive income (loss) | Realized loss reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings |
| Level 1 and 2 derivative instruments | $50 | $(25) | $24 | $(2) |
| Level 3 derivative instruments | (8) | (116) | (109) | (93) |
| Total | $42 | $(141) | $(85) | $(95) |
For the first quarter of 2026, the realized loss of $25 on Level 1 and 2 cash flow hedges was comprised of a $14 loss recognized in Sales and a $11 loss recognized in Cost of goods sold. For the first quarter of 2025, the realized loss of $2 on Level 1 and 2 cash flow hedges was recognized in Sales.
The following table presents the outstanding quantities of derivative instruments classified as Level 1 or Level 2:
| Classification | March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (in kmt) | Commodity buy forwards | 219 | 173 |
| Aluminum (in kmt) | Commodity sell forwards | 449 | 458 |
| Alumina (in kmt) | Commodity sell forwards | 97 | — |
| Foreign currency (in millions of euro) | Foreign exchange buy forwards | 265 | 163 |
| Foreign currency (in millions of euro) | Foreign exchange sell forwards | 5 | 11 |
| Foreign currency (in millions of euro) (undesignated) | Foreign exchange buy forwards | 616 | 852 |
| Foreign currency (in millions of Norwegian krone) | Foreign exchange buy forwards | — | 20 |
| Foreign currency (in millions of Brazilian real) | Foreign exchange buy forwards | 29 | 160 |
| Foreign currency (in millions of Australian dollar) | Foreign exchange buy forwards | 768 | 41 |
| Foreign currency (in millions of Saudi riyal) (undesignated) | Foreign exchange swap | 273 | — |
| Natural gas (in millions of megawatt hours) | Commodity buy forwards | 4 | 2 |
| Electricity (in millions of megawatt hours) | Commodity buy forwards | 5 | — |
Alcoa Corporation routinely uses Level 1 aluminum derivative instruments to manage exposures to changes in the fair value of firm commitments for the purchases or sales of aluminum. Additionally, Alcoa uses alumina derivative instruments to manage exposures to changes in the fair value of certain firm commitments for the purchases or sales of alumina (expires December 2026) and aluminum derivative instruments to manage LME exposures related to the San Ciprián smelter (expires December 2027). Alcoa used aluminum derivative instruments to manage LME exposures related to profitability improvement actions (expired December 2025).
Alcoa Corporation uses Level 1 foreign exchange forward and swap contracts to mitigate the risk of foreign exchange exposure related to euro power purchases in Norway (expires December 2028), euro expenses (primarily energy and labor) (expires December 2027), U.S. dollar alumina and aluminum sales in Brazil (expires October 2026), U.S. dollar alumina sales in Australia (expires December 2032), and Saudi riyal expenses (expires May 2026). Additionally, Alcoa used Level 1 foreign exchange forward contracts to mitigate the risk of foreign exchange exposure related to U.S. dollar aluminum sales in Norway (expired June 2025).
Alcoa Corporation uses Level 1 and 2 natural gas and electricity forward contracts to mitigate the risk of price fluctuations on associated purchases in Spain (expires December 2027).
Additional Level 3 Disclosures
The following table presents quantitative information related to the significant unobservable inputs described above for Level 3 derivative instruments (megawatt hours in MWh; megawatts in MW):
| March 31, 2026 · Unobservable Input · Unobservable Input Range | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asset Derivatives | ||||
| Financial contracts (undesignated) | $19 | Interrelationship of forward energy price, LME forward price and the Consumer Price Index | Electricity(per MWh) | 2026: $31.472026: $94.952026: $66.34 |
| LME (per mt) · 2026: $3,521 | ||||
| Financial contract (undesignated) | 21 | Interrelationship of forward energy price and the contract price, and the | Electricity(per MWh) | 2026: $17.152028: $44.75 |
| estimated MW of renewable energy produced (per month) · Electricity · 2026: 56 MW2028: 84 MW | ||||
| Power contract(1) | — | MWh of energy needed to produce the forecasted mt of aluminum | LME (per mt) | 2026: $3,5212026: $3,504 |
| Electricity · Rate of 2 million MWh per year | ||||
| Total Asset Derivatives | $40 | |||
| Liability Derivatives | ||||
| Power contract | $130 | MWh of energy needed to produce the forecasted mt of aluminum | LME (per mt) | 2026: $3,5212027: $3,034 |
| Electricity · Rate of 4 million MWh per year | ||||
| Power contracts | 1,116 | MWh of energy needed to produce the forecasted mt of aluminum | LME (per mt) | 2026: $3,5212029: $2,7782036: $2,933 |
| Midwest premium(per pound) · 2026: $1.16002029: $1.06002036: $1.0600 | ||||
| Electricity · Rate of 18 million MWh per year | ||||
| Power contract (undesignated) | 2 | Estimated spread between the 30-year debt yield of Alcoa and the counterparty | Credit spread | 1.09%: 30-year debt yield spread6.78%: Alcoa (estimated)5.69%: counterparty |
| Total Liability Derivatives | $1,248 | |||
(1)
In the first quarter of 2026, the embedded derivative associated with the existing power contract expired and a new embedded derivative was recognized for the new power contract effective April 1, 2026 (entered into in October 2025).
The fair values of Level 3 derivative instruments recorded in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet were as follows:
| Asset Derivatives | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | ||
| Current—financial contract | $35 | $15 |
| Noncurrent—financial contract | 5 | 5 |
| Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | $40 | $20 |
| Total Asset Derivatives | $40 | $20 |
| Liability Derivatives | ||
| Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: | ||
| Current—power contracts | $421 | $353 |
| Noncurrent—power contracts | 825 | 1,001 |
| Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments | $1,246 | $1,354 |
| Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: | ||
| Current—embedded credit derivative | $1 | $— |
| Noncurrent—embedded credit derivative | 1 | — |
| Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | $2 | $— |
| Total Liability Derivatives | $1,248 | $1,354 |
Assuming market rates remain constant with the rates at March 31, 2026, a realized loss of $421 related to power contracts is expected to be recognized in Sales over the next 12 months.
At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the embedded derivatives in power contracts designated as cash flow hedges of forward sales of aluminum hedge 949 kmt and 1,005 kmt of aluminum, respectively.
The following tables present a reconciliation of activity for Level 3 derivative instruments:
| Assets | |
|---|---|
| First quarter ended March 31, 2026 | Financial contracts |
| January 1, 2026 | $20 |
| Total gains or losses included in: | |
| Other income, net (unrealized/realized) | 11 |
| Settlements and other | 9 |
| March 31, 2026 | $40 |
| Change in unrealized gains or losses included in earnings for derivative instruments held at March 31, 2026: | |
| Other income, net | $11 |
| Liabilities | ||
|---|---|---|
| First quarter ended March 31, 2026 | Power contracts | Embedded credit derivative |
| January 1, 2026 | $1,354 | $— |
| Total gains or losses included in: | ||
| Sales (realized) | (116) | — |
| Other expenses, net (unrealized/realized) | — | 2 |
| Other comprehensive loss (unrealized) | 8 | — |
| March 31, 2026 | $1,246 | $2 |
| Change in unrealized gains or losses included in earnings for derivative instruments held at March 31, 2026: | ||
| Other expenses, net | $— | $2 |
There were no purchases, sales, or settlements of Level 3 derivative instruments in the periods presented.
Other Financial Instruments
The carrying values and fair values of Alcoa Corporation’s other financial instruments were as follows:
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying value | Fair value | Carrying value | Fair value | |
| Cash and cash equivalents | $1,353 | $1,353 | $1,597 | $1,597 |
| Restricted cash | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 |
| Noncurrent marketable securities | 1,485 | 1,485 | 1,397 | 1,397 |
| Short-term borrowings | 109 | 109 | 9 | 9 |
| Long-term debt due within one year | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Long-term debt, less amount due within one year | 2,441 | 2,515 | 2,438 | 2,545 |
The following methods were used to estimate the fair values of other financial instruments:
Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash. The carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of the instruments. The fair value amounts for Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash were classified in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
Noncurrent marketable securities. Noncurrent marketable securities represent shares of Ma’aden acquired by Alcoa in July 2025 (see Note C). The fair value of the shares is based on the unadjusted quoted price on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul). The fair value amounts for Noncurrent marketable securities were classified in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
Short-term borrowings and Long-term debt, including amount due within one year. The fair value of Long-term debt, less amount due within one year was based on quoted market prices for public debt and on interest rates that are currently available to Alcoa Corporation for issuance of debt with similar terms and maturities for non-public debt. The fair value amounts for all Short-term borrowings and Long-term debt were classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
M. Income Taxes – Alcoa Corporation’s estimated annualized effective tax rate (AETR) for 2026 as of March 31, 2026 differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 21 percent primarily due to losses in foreign jurisdictions with higher statutory tax rates as well as income in certain jurisdictions with full valuation allowances resulting in no incremental tax expense.
| First quarter ended March 31, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 · 2025 | ||||
| Income before income taxes | $499 | $668 | ||
| Estimated annualized effective tax rate | 14.4 | % | 19.3 | % |
| Income tax expense | $72 | $129 | ||
| Favorable tax impact related to losses in jurisdictions with no tax benefit | (3) | (11) | ||
| Discrete tax expense | 13 | 2 | ||
| Provision for income taxes | $82 | $120 | ||
The Company benefits from certain income tax credits available under Section 45X of the Advanced Manufacturing Tax Credit, enacted as part of the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). On October 24, 2024, the U.S. Treasury finalized the Proposed Regulations under Section 45X with important modifications including the ability to include the cost of certain direct and indirect materials in the cost base of the credit. The Proposed Regulation on the definition of aluminum was not finalized; however, management believes that commercial grade aluminum continues to qualify for the Section 45X credit. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (“OBBBA”), enacted on July 4, 2025, provides for a progressive phase-out of Section 45X credits beginning in 2031 and fully eliminates such credits beginning in 2034.
In the first quarters of 2026 and 2025, the Company recorded total benefits of $13 and $14, respectively, in Cost of goods sold related to its Massena West (New York) smelter and its Warrick smelter (Indiana). As of March 31, 2026, benefits (including accrued interest income) of $90 and $96 were included in Other receivables and Other noncurrent assets, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. As of December 31, 2025, benefits (including accrued interest income) of $90 and $83 were included in Other receivables and Other noncurrent assets, respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
In March 2026, the Company recorded a valuation allowance of $22 against certain net deferred tax assets of a wholly-owned subsidiary in Canada related to the outside basis difference in the Manicouagan Power Limited Partnership equity investment. Due to the amendment to the partnership agreement executed during the first quarter of 2026, management concluded that it was more likely than not that tax benefits associated with a capital loss upon a future disposition of the investment would not be realized.
N. Contingencies
Environmental Matters
Alcoa Corporation participates in environmental assessments and cleanups at several locations. These include currently or previously owned or operated facilities and adjoining properties, and waste sites, including Superfund (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)) sites.
Alcoa Corporation’s environmental remediation reserve balance reflects the most probable costs to remediate identified environmental conditions for which costs can be reasonably estimated. The following table details the changes in the carrying value of recorded environmental remediation reserves:
| Balance at December 31, 2024 | $220 | |
|---|---|---|
| Liabilities incurred | 85 | |
| Cash payments | (25) | |
| Reversals of previously recorded liabilities | (2) | |
| Foreign currency translation and other | 4 | |
| Balance at December 31, 2025 | 282 | |
| Liabilities incurred | 4 | |
| Cash payments | (6) | |
| Foreign currency translation and other | 3 | |
| Balance at March 31, 2026 | $283 |
At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the current portion of theremediation reserve balance was $80 and $76, respectively.
During the first quarter of 2026, the Company incurred liabilities of $4 for increases in estimated scope and costs associated with ongoing remediation work at various sites which was recorded in Cost of goods sold.
Payments related to remediation expenses applied against the reserve were $6 and $8 in the first quarters of 2026 and 2025, respectively. These amounts include mandated expenditures as well as those not required by any regulatory authority or third party.
The estimated timing of cash outflows from the environmental remediation reserve at March 31, 2026 was as follows:
| 2026 (excluding the three months ended March 31, 2026) | $76 |
| 2027 – 2031 | 134 |
| Thereafter | 73 |
| Total | $283 |
Reserve balances at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, associated with significant sites with active remediation underway or for future remediation were $208 and $202, respectively. In management’s judgment, the Company’s reserves are sufficient to satisfy the provisions of the respective action plans. Upon changes in facts or circumstances, a change to the reserve may be required. The Company’s significant sites include:
Huntly, Australia—The reserve associated with enforceable undertakings with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) relates to mining activities for the period from 2019 to 2025 at the Huntly mine. Under the terms of the enforceable undertakings, Alcoa is required to provide $38 (A$55) for investments in environmental offsets to counterbalance impacts caused by mine development and the funding of various conservation programs. Associated cash outlays are expected in 2026.
Kwinana, Australia—The reserve associated with the 2025 closure of the Kwinana refinery is for subsurface remediation, investigation of potential site contamination, transportation of refinery waste, and ground water monitoring. Remediation work is expected in 2026. The final remediation plan is currently being developed, which may result in a change to the existing reserve.
Suriname—The reserve associated with the 2017 closure of the Suralco refinery and bauxite mine is for treatment and disposal of refinery waste and soil remediation. The work began in 2017 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2030.
Massena, New York—The reserve associated with the 2015 closure of the Massena East smelter by the Company’s subsidiary, Reynolds Metals Company, is for subsurface soil remediation to be performed after demolition of the structures. Remediation work commenced in 2021 and will take up toeight years to complete.
Point Comfort, Texas—The reserve associated with the 2019 closure of the Point Comfort alumina refinery is for disposal of industrial wastes contained at the site, subsurface remediation, and post-closure monitoring and maintenance. The final remediation plan is currently being developed, which may result in a change to the existing reserve.
Addy, Washington—The reserve associated with the 2022 closure of the Addy magnesium smelter facility is for site-wide remediation and investigation and post-closure monitoring and maintenance. Remediation work is not expected to begin until 2027 and will take three tofive years to complete. The final remediation plan is currently being developed, which may result in a change to the existing reserve.
Ferndale, Washington—The reserve associated with the 2023 closure of the Intalco aluminum smelter in Ferndale, Washington is for subsurface remediation and post-closure maintenance and monitoring. The final remediation plan is under review.
Other Sites—The Company is in the process of decommissioning various other plants and remediating sites in several countries for potential redevelopment or to return the land to a natural state. In aggregate, there are remediation projects at 28 other sites that are planned or underway. These activities will be completed at various times in the future over the next two to four years, after which ongoing monitoring and other activities may be required. At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the reserve balance associated with these activities was $75 and $80, respectively.
Tax
Brazil (AWAB)—In 2012, Alcoa World Alumina Brasil Ltda. (AWAB) requested monetization of value added tax credits of $136 (R$273) related to fixed assets and export sales associated with the Juruti bauxite mine and Alumar refinery expansion for tax years 2009 through 2011. In 2013, the Brazilian Federal Revenue Office (RFB) disallowed credits of $110 (R$220) asserting that certain credits should have been claimed by the Alumar consortium rather than AWAB and raising challenges related to apportionment methods, use of credits, and documentation. AWAB received $41 (R$82) of cash in 2013 related to the disallowed amounts, and the remainder related to disallowed amounts was offset against other federal taxes.
Separately, during 2022 through 2024, the RFB completed inspections of credits claimed for 2012 through 2014, allowing certain credits which were similar to those disallowed for 2009 through 2011. The decisions on the 2012 through 2014 credits provide support for management’s view that there is no basis for the disallowance of the credits for tax years 2009 through 2011. Additionally, in connection with these inspections, the RFB disallowed credits of $19 (R$92) related to the 2012 through 2014 tax years. AWAB continues to dispute the credits disallowed through an administrative process and maypursue judicial remedies if necessary.
The Company is unable to reasonably predict the outcome for these matters. The estimated range of reasonably possible loss is $0 to $59 (R$312).
General
In addition to the matters discussed above, various other lawsuits, claims, and proceedings have been or may be instituted or asserted against Alcoa Corporation, including those pertaining to environmental, safety and health, commercial, tax, product liability, intellectual property infringement, governance, employment, and employee and retiree benefit matters, and other actions and claims arising out of the normal course of business. While the amounts claimed in these other matters may be substantial, the ultimate liability is not readily determinable because of the considerable uncertainties that exist. Accordingly, it is possible that the Company’s liquidity or results of operations in a particular period could be materially affected by one or more of these other matters. However, based on facts currently available, management believes that the disposition of these other matters that are pending or asserted will not have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the financial position of the Company.
O. Other Financial Information
Other Income, Net
| First quarter ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Equity loss | $15 | $6 |
| Foreign currency gains, net | (30) | (17) |
| Net (gain) loss from asset sales | (1) | 3 |
| Mark-to-market gain on noncurrent marketable securities | (88) | — |
| Net loss (gain) on mark-to-market derivative instruments | 3 | (7) |
| Non-service costs – pension and other postretirement benefits | 8 | 6 |
| Other, net | (33) | (17) |
| $(126) | $(26) | |
In the first quarter of 2026, Other, net primarily related to an insurance settlement reached during the quarter for property damage incurred in 2024 and interest income on interest bearing accounts. Proceeds from the insurance settlement are expected to be received in the second quarter of 2026 and were included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31, 2026.
In the first quarter of 2025, Other, net primarily related to interest income on interest bearing accounts.
Other Noncurrent Assets
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value added tax credits | $269 | $251 |
| Deferred mining costs, net | 257 | 240 |
| Prepaid gas transmission contract | 243 | 234 |
| Gas supply prepayment | 204 | 207 |
| Prepaid pension benefit | 134 | 131 |
| IRA Section 45X credit | 96 | 83 |
| Noncurrent restricted cash | 70 | 70 |
| Intangibles, net | 34 | 34 |
| Other | 113 | 115 |
| $1,420 | $1,365 |
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $1,353 | $1,597 |
| Current restricted cash | 24 | 25 |
| Noncurrent restricted cash | 70 | 70 |
| $1,447 | $1,692 |
Restricted cash primarily relates to commitments included in the viability agreement reached with the workers’ representatives of the San Ciprián smelter in December 2021 and updated in February 2023. At March 31, 2026, the Company had restricted cash of $75 available for capital improvement commitments and smelter restart costs incurred (which is subject to review by the workers’ representatives prior to release) at the site.
Supplier Finance Programs
At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, qualifying supplier invoices outstanding under supplier finance programs were $115 and $157, respectively, and have payment terms ranging from 50 to 110 days. These obligations are included in Accounts payable, trade on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet.
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