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发表于 12-1-2010 13:02:51|来自：新加坡
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本帖最后由 fireleg6688 于 12-1-2010 13:08 编辑
to 金星：它的销量变动不大，盈利下滑。
Alcoa Sales Slide Though Net Loss Shrinks
Alcoa Inc. on Monday reported a smaller net loss for the fourth quarter, though revenue shrank as higher metal prices were offset by ongoing weakness in aerospace, construction and gas turbines businesses.
Alcoa's quarterly performance marks the unofficial beginning of the earnings season for S&P 500 companies, and it can be a sign of things to come. The report was released after the market closed and Alcoa's shares fell in aftermarket activity.
The Pittsburgh company reported a net loss of $277 million, or 28 cents per share, compared with a loss of $1.19 billion, or $1.49 per share, a year ago.
The most recent quarter included $275 million, or 28 cents a share, in special charges, including restructuring items and charges stemming from production that was idled at two Italian smelters.
Revenue fell to $5.43 billion from $5.68 billion.
Alcoa said free cash flow turned positive for the first time since the second quarter of 2008, a sign the company was able to generate money from operations and not solely through cost-cutting.
In a conference call with analysts, CEO Klaus Kleinfeld said he expects key end markets to improve in 2010 but "levels are still not at the historic norm.
"The aluminum market is in a modest surplus, and the currency and energy headwinds will persist," he said.
Alcoa struggled as the recession dried up demand and metals prices plummeted. It has cut jobs and capacity at its plants.
In the fourth quarter, Alcoa saw a 9 percent increase in the realized price of alumina yet that was offset by higher energy prices and the effects of the weaker dollar in its overseas operations.
Analysts had been looking for better sales in the company's aerospace and construction businesses after a year in which major corporations salvaged profits with severe cost cuts.
For the year, Alcoa reported a net loss of $1.15 billion, or $1.23 per share, compared with a net loss of $74 million, or 10 cents per share, in 2008. Revenue fell to $18.4 billion from $26.9 billion in 2008.
Alcoa reported results after the market closed and shares tumbled 88 cents, or 5 percent, to $16.57 in aftermarket activity. The stock earlier rose 43 cents, or 2.5 percent, to end regular trading at $17.45. Shares set a new year high of $17.60 during the day's trading session.
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