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title: "Alcoa’s Strategic Gallium Initiative and Market Positioning Drive Buy Rating"
description: "Carlos De Alba has issued a Buy rating for Alcoa, citing its strategic gallium initiative and favorable market positioning. The company's gallium project in Western Australia, supported by the US and "
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published_at: "2025-10-21T10:26:27.000Z"
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# Alcoa’s Strategic Gallium Initiative and Market Positioning Drive Buy Rating

> Carlos De Alba has issued a Buy rating for Alcoa, citing its strategic gallium initiative and favorable market positioning. The company's gallium project in Western Australia, supported by the US and Australian governments, aims to boost production amid rising semiconductor demand. With China controlling gallium production and imposing export restrictions, Alcoa could gain a competitive advantage. De Alba, who covers the Basic Materials sector, has a 13.4% average return and a 53.68% success rate on stock recommendations. Citi also maintains a Buy rating with a $42.00 price target.

Carlos De Alba has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors surrounding Alcoa’s strategic initiatives and market positioning. The company’s recent announcement of government support from the US and Australia for its gallium project in Western Australia is a significant development. This project, which involves a joint venture with Japanese entities, is expected to enhance Alcoa’s production capabilities in a market where demand is driven by the growing need for semiconductors and advanced electronics.  
Furthermore, the gallium market is characterized by its reliance on semiconductor demand, with applications in critical technologies such as 5G/6G networks and electric vehicles. Given that China dominates gallium production and has recently imposed export controls, Alcoa’s project could position it as a key player in a market with constrained supply. This strategic move is anticipated to provide Alcoa with a competitive edge, potentially driving further upside to the company’s financial performance, which supports the Buy rating.

De Alba covers the Basic Materials sector, focusing on stocks such as Teck Resources, Freeport-McMoRan, and MP Materials. According to TipRanks, De Alba has an average return of 13.4% and a 53.68% success rate on recommended stocks.

In another report released yesterday, Citi also maintained a Buy rating on the stock with a $42.00 price target.

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