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ALB Stock Chart & Stats
$197.75
-$2.80(-3.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$197.75
-$2.80(-3.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$64.95 - $221.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume436.05K
Average Volume (3M)2.32M
Market Cap
$14.24B
Enterprise Value$24.70K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.09B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.88B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.70
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
3.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.34%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-3.40
Shares Outstanding117,934,654
10 Day Avg. Volume1,823,523
30 Day Avg. Volume2,324,884
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.51
Price to Book (P/B)1.75
Price to Sales (P/S)3.24
P/FCF Ratio24.04
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$207.22Price Target Upside4.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering18
EPS Forecast (FY)12.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.38B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance-sheet StrengtheningMaterial debt reduction and lower leverage provide durable financial flexibility: reduced interest expense, stronger covenant headroom and capacity to fund capex, productivity programs or strategic investments. This improves resilience across commodity cycles and supports longer-term capital allocation choices.
Improving Cash GenerationSustained positive operating and free cash flow demonstrates the company's improving ability to convert earnings into spendable cash. Reliable cash generation enables continued debt paydown, funded capex for capacity ramps, and productivity programs, reducing reliance on external financing during downturns.
Operational Ramp And Strong Lithium DemandHigher volumes, realization gains and on-schedule asset ramps reflect structural demand growth for EV and storage batteries. Improved production and commercialization of key assets increase long-term revenue base and margin potential, supporting sustained cash flow as capacity comes online.
Bears Say
Negative Net ProfitabilityPersistently negative net margins and uneven profitability erode return metrics and limit internal reinvestment. Until margins sustainably convert to positive net income, ROE and shareholder returns will lag peers and the company remains vulnerable to commodity price swings and non-cash accounting effects.
Geopolitical/supply-chain Cost HeadwindsStructural logistics and geopolitical cost pressures add sustained margin volatility and raise operating costs. These recurring expense shocks can compress cash conversion, complicate multi-year planning, and require higher working capital or capex to mitigate, weakening long-term margin visibility.
Project & JV Execution RiskExecution and partner-related risks at major mines can delay volume growth and raise remediation costs. Uncertainty around project approvals, ore quality and JV disputes undermines predictable capacity additions, elongates payback periods and increases the risk that expected long-term supply and margin benefits are deferred.
Albemarle News
ALB FAQ
What was Albemarle Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Albemarle Corporation lowest stock price was $64.95 and its highest was $221.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Albemarle Corporation’s market cap?
Albemarle Corporation’s market cap is $14.24B.
When is Albemarle Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Albemarle Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 16 days.
How were Albemarle Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Albemarle Corporation released its earnings results on May 06, 2026. The company reported $2.95 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.194 by $1.756.
Is Albemarle Corporation overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Albemarle Corporation’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Albemarle Corporation pay dividends?
Albemarle Corporation pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.405 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.34%. See more information on Albemarle Corporation dividends here
What is Albemarle Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Albemarle Corporation’s EPS estimate is 3.19.
How many shares outstanding does Albemarle Corporation have?
Albemarle Corporation has 117,934,654 shares outstanding.
What happened to Albemarle Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Albemarle Corporation reported an EPS of $2.95 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $1.194. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.98%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Albemarle Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ALB
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Albemarle Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$207.22 (4.79% Upside)
$207.22 (4.79% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ALB Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 71%
Sector Average 71%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
61.62%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.34%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-10.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Albemarle Corporation
Albemarle Corporation stands as a global innovator, producing and distributing a diverse portfolio of engineered specialty chemicals. Its business operations are divided into three principal segments: Lithium, Bromine, and Catalysts. The Lithium division supplies a variety of lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, hydroxide, and chloride, alongside critical reagents like butyllithium. These materials are vital for manufacturing lithium-ion batteries found in electric vehicles and consumer electronics, as well as for high-performance greases, thermoplastic elastomers used in tires and plastics, and as catalysts for chemical reactions, organic synthesis in areas like steroid chemistry, vitamins, and the pharmaceutical industry. This segment also delivers cesium products for chemical and pharmaceutical applications, zirconium, barium, and titanium for pyrotechnic devices such as airbag initiators, offers expert technical services for the safe handling of reactive lithium products, and provides recycling solutions for lithium-containing by-products. The Bromine segment focuses on bromine and bromine-based fire safety compounds. It produces an array of specialty chemicals, including elemental bromine, various bromides, and brominated powdered activated carbon, which are utilized in chemical synthesis, fluids for oil and gas drilling, mercury emission control, water purification, and food processing. Additionally, it provides tertiary amines, which serve as key ingredients in surfactants, biocides, and sanitizers. Finally, the Catalysts segment offers a range of catalytic agents, including those for hydroprocessing, isomerization, and alkylation, alongside fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts and additives, as well as organometallics and curatives. Albemarle's products are integral to numerous industries, including energy storage, petroleum refining, consumer electronics, construction, automotive, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, and crop protection. Established in 1887, the company's headquarters are located in Charlotte, North Carolina.
ALB Net sales Breakdown
52.70% Energy Storage
26.57% Specialties
20.73% Ketjen
ALB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$207.22
▲(4.79% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.27% Insiders
27.13% Mutual Funds
0.97% Other Institutional Investors
40.83% Public Companies and Individual Investors