Albemarle Corp (ALB)

Currency in USD
115.38
-2.15(-1.83%)
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Fair Value
Day's Range
114.27117.00
52 wk Range
77.50221.00
Key Statistics
Prev. Close
117.52
Open
115.5
Day's Range
114.27-117
52 wk Range
77.5-221
Volume
878.55K
Average Vol. (3m)
2.36M
1-Year Change
51.8952%
Book Value / Share
68.17
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Fair Price
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Price Target
172.56
Upside
+49.56%
Members' Sentiments
Bearish
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ProTips
Has raised its dividend for 32 consecutive years

Albemarle Corp News & Analysis

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Technical Analysis

Summary
Strong Sell
Sell
Neutral
Buy
Strong Buy
Strong Sell
Technical Indicators
Strong Sell
Moving Averages
Sell

Analyst Ratings

13 Buy
9 Hold
0 Sell
Ratings:
22 analysts
Overall Consensus
Buy

Analysts 12-Month Price Target:

Average 172.56
(+49.56% Upside)
Firm
ArticlePositionPrice TargetUpside / DownsideFrom Price TargetActionDate
JPMorgan
Hold140.00+21.54%160.00MaintainAug 25, 2026
Morgan Stanley
Hold161.00+39.77%189.00MaintainAug 10, 2026
Scotiabank
Buy190.00+64.94%200.00MaintainAug 10, 2026
RBC Capital
Buy157.00+36.30%166.00MaintainAug 10, 2026
UBS
Buy175.00+51.92%205.00MaintainAug 07, 2026

Albemarle Corp SWOT Analysis


Cost Discipline
Comprehensive rationalization initiatives and capital spending efficiency position the company for enhanced free cash flow generation across multiple lithium price scenarios through 2027
Segment Dynamics
Energy Storage margins anticipated to expand from 19.1% to 22.7% while Specialties faces structural headwinds from weakening industrial demand and unfavorable mix shifts
Analyst Perspectives
Price targets range from $147 to $210, reflecting diverse views on lithium sustainability and operational execution amid market transformation
Lithium Recovery
Albemarle navigates specialty chemicals sector as lithium prices surge from $11 to $16 per kilogram, with improved supply discipline creating favorable market dynamics
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Albemarle Corp Earnings Call Summary for Q2/2026

  • Albemarle Q2 adjusted EPS of $3.75 beat estimates by 23.8%; revenue of $1.74B topped forecasts by 9.4%, driving shares up 4.3% premarket.
  • Net sales rose 31% YoY; adjusted EBITDA more than doubled to $858M with 49% margin; free cash flow reached $638M on strong cash generation.
  • Management maintained full-year outlook at high end of ranges; raised specialties guidance to $1.4B-$1.6B sales and $275M-$325M EBITDA.
  • Greenbushes CGP3 fire delayed lithium production; plant restarted Aug. 1 with full run rate expected Q1 2027, pressuring near-term volumes.
  • Global lithium consumption up 45% YoY through May; tight supply and record-low inventories supporting pricing despite $70M-$90M supply chain disruption costs.
Last Updated: 08/06/2026, 09:21 AM
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Albemarle investor slides for Q2/2026
Albemarle Q2 2026 slides
Last Update: Aug 06, 2026
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Earnings

Latest Release
Aug 05, 2026
EPS / Forecast
3.75 / 3.03
Revenue / Forecast
1.74B / 1.59B
EPS Revisions
Last 90 days

Dividends

Payout Ratio
Payout ratio (TTM)
Earnings retained
EPS 0.49%
Dividend Yield
1.34%
Industry Median 2.30%
Annualized Payout
1.64
Paid quarterly
5-Years Growth
+0.89%
Growth Streak

ALB Income Statement

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P/E Ratio
235.9x38.6x4.4x
PEG Ratio
2.29−0.940.00
Price / Book
1.7x2.3x1.6x
Price / LTM Sales
2.3x4.0x1.3x
Upside (Analyst Target)
46.8%62.4%37.4%
Fair Value Upside
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Albemarle Corporation provides energy storage solutions worldwide. It operates through three segments: Energy Storage, Specialties, and Ketjen. The Energy Storage segment offers lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and lithium chloride for use in lithium batteries used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles; power grids and solar panels; high-performance greases; and specialty glass used in consumer appliances and electronics. The Specialties segment provides bromine and highly specialized lithium solutions for various industries, such as energy, mobility, connectivity, and health comprising fire safety compounds; bromine-based specialty chemical products, including elemental bromine, alkyl bromides, inorganic bromides, brominated powdered activated carbon, and various bromine fine chemicals; lithium specialties, such as butyllithium and lithium aluminum hydride; cesium products for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries; and zirconium, barium, and titanium products for pyrotechnical applications, including airbag initiators. This segment also provides organic synthesis processes in the areas of steroid chemistry and vitamins, and various life science applications, as well as intermediates for the pharmaceutical industry; technical services, including handling and use of reactive lithium products; and recycling services for lithium-containing by-products. The Ketjen segment offers clean fuels technologies, including hydroprocessing catalysts together with isomerization and alkylation catalysts; fluidized catalytic cracking catalysts and additives; and performance catalyst solutions comprising organometallics and curatives. It serves the grid storage, automotive, aerospace, conventional energy, electronics, construction, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and medical device industries. Albemarle Corporation was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Industry
Chemicals
Employees
7800

Ownership

Ownership Overview

Type
Common Stock Held% of Shares OutstandingMarket Value
Mutual Funds & ETFs
63.82M54.08%7.50B
Other Institutional Investors
53.95M45.72%6.34B
Public Companies & Retail Investors
231.11K0.20%27.16M
Total
118.01M100.00%13.87B

Top Holders

Holder
% of holding
Shares Held
Date Reported
Value (In 1,000s)
Capital Research and Management Company8.41%9,918,3691,165,607
BlackRock, Inc.8.05%9,501,5871,116,627

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FAQ

What Is the Albemarle (ALB) Stock Price Today?

The Albemarle stock price today is 115.38 USD.

What Stock Exchange Does Albemarle Trade On?

Albemarle is listed and trades on the New York Stock Exchange.

What Is the Stock Symbol for Albemarle?

The stock symbol for Albemarle is "ALB."

Does Albemarle Pay Dividends? What’s The Current Dividend Yield?

The Albemarle dividend yield is 1.34%.

What Is the Albemarle Market Cap?

As of today, Albemarle market cap is 13.61B USD.

What Is Albemarle's Earnings Per Share (TTM)?

The Albemarle EPS (TTM) is 0.49.

When Is the Next Albemarle Earnings Date?

Albemarle will release its next earnings report on Nov 04, 2026.

From a Technical Analysis Perspective, Is ALB a Buy or Sell?

Based on moving averages and other technical indicators, the daily buy/sell signal is Strong Sell.

How Many Times Has Albemarle Stock Split?

Albemarle has split 1 times.

How Many Employees Does Albemarle Have?

Albemarle has 7800 employees.

What is the current trading status of Albemarle (ALB)?

As of Sep 14, 2026, Albemarle (ALB) is trading at a price of 115.38 USD, with a previous close of 117.52 USD. The stock has fluctuated within a day range of 114.27 USD to 117.00 USD, while its 52-week range spans from 77.50 USD to 221.00 USD.

What Is Albemarle (ALB) Price Target According to Analysts?

The average 12-month price target for Albemarle is 172.56 USD, with a high estimate of 225 USD and a low estimate of 83.28 USD. 13 analysts recommend buying the stock, while 0 suggest selling, leading to an overall rating of Buy. The stock has an +49.56% Upside potential.

What Is the ALB Premarket Price?

ALB's last pre-market stock price is 115.68 USD. The pre-market share volume is 25,850.00, and the stock has decreased by -1.84, or -1.57%.

What Is the ALB After Hours Price?

ALB's last after hours stock price is 117.00 USD, the stock has decreased by -0.52, or -0.44%.
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