Alcoa Corporation reported a robust recovery in Q4 2024, achieving a revenue of $3.486 billion, a substantial 20% increase sequentially driven by higher alumina prices and increased shipments. The company recorded a net income of $202 million, which is a significant turnaround from $90 million in the previous quarter. CEO William Oplinger emphasized the successful execution of the $645 million profitability improvement program and the company's commitment to debt reduction strategies. With safety metrics improving and production increasing across smelters, Alcoa is setting a positive trajectory for growth entering 2025, despite existing market pressures and potential tariff uncertainties.