About ALCOA Inc. (AA)

ALCOA Inc. trades on the stock market under the ticker symbol AA in the Basic Materials sector, specifically within the Aluminum industry. This stock research page provides a comprehensive snapshot of fundamental data, trading activity, and analyst sentiment.

Key Data Points Explained

• P/E Ratio: Price-to-earnings ratio measures the stock price relative to its earnings per share — a core valuation metric.
• Dividend Yield: The annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current stock price.
• Volatility: Historical volatility over 20, 50, 100, and 250-day windows shows how much the stock price fluctuates — essential for option pricing.
• Put/Call Ratio: Compares put option volume to call option volume, indicating market sentiment (above 1.0 = bearish, below 1.0 = bullish).
• Broker Recommendations: Aggregated analyst ratings from strong buy to strong sell, plus week-over-week changes.

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