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ALB Stock Chart & Stats
$133.18
-$0.02(-0.02%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$133.18
-$0.02(-0.02%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$88.01 - $221.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume258.61K
Average Volume (3M)2.55M
Market Cap
$11.30B
Enterprise Value$21.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.63B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.99B
Price to Earnings (P/E)196.8
Beta1.65
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
2.52Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.72%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.48
Shares Outstanding118,005,060
10 Day Avg. Volume2,533,953
30 Day Avg. Volume2,547,399
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 Cap1.88
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.60
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.06
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.69
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$154.73Price Target Upside16.18% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)11.23
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.10B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Lower LeverageSubstantial debt reduction has strengthened Albemarle’s financial flexibility and reduced balance-sheet pressure. Low debt relative to equity leaves more capacity to fund strategic projects, manage lithium-cycle volatility, and absorb weaker periods without relying as heavily on external financing.
Strong Recent Cash GenerationThe sharp improvement in operating cash flow and free cash flow provides tangible funding for debt reduction, capital investment, and operational priorities. If execution remains strong, this cash generation can improve resilience even though historical cash flow has been cyclical.
DLE Technology ProgressSuccessful direct lithium extraction testing could improve resource recovery and water efficiency relative to conventional methods. The long pilot run and high recovery result provide a technical foundation for potential future capacity, subject to permitting and commercial execution.
Bears Say
Cyclical Earnings QualityThe rebound in profitability remains vulnerable to lithium pricing and demand cycles, as shown by the sharp swing from prior losses to only modest current margins. This volatility can make earnings less predictable and limit the durability of returns on Albemarle’s asset base.
CGP3 Fire Delayed VolumesThe CGP3 incident delays planned volume recovery and limits near-term contribution from the Greenbushes operation. The revised ramp timing can constrain energy storage sales, disrupt operating leverage, and keep results exposed to execution risk while the facility returns to full production.
Spodumene Cost And Pricing LagInput-cost timing and contract pricing mechanics can create a persistent mismatch between Albemarle’s realized lithium prices and current market levels. When spodumene prices move sharply, this lag can raise cost of goods sold and compress margins even if underlying demand remains firm.
Albemarle News
ALB FAQ
What was Albemarle’s price range in the past 12 months?
Albemarle lowest stock price was $88.01 and its highest was $221.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Albemarle’s market cap?
Albemarle’s market cap is $11.30B.
When is Albemarle’s upcoming earnings report date?
Albemarle’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were Albemarle’s earnings last quarter?
Albemarle released its earnings results on Aug 05, 2026. The company reported $3.75 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $3.203 by $0.547.
Is Albemarle overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Albemarle’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Albemarle pay dividends?
Albemarle pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.41 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.72%. See more information on Albemarle dividends here
What is Albemarle’s EPS estimate?
Albemarle’s EPS estimate is 2.52.
How many shares outstanding does Albemarle have?
Albemarle has 118,005,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Albemarle’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Albemarle reported an EPS of $3.75 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $3.203. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.537%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Albemarle?
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:
$154.73 (16.18% Upside)
$154.73 (16.18% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ALB Sentiment 80%
Sector Average 68%
Sector Average 68%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 16.3K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
4.61%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.26%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-8.02%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
Albemarle
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 Company Deck
ALB Earnings Call
Q2 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed a strong operational and financial quarter highlighted by robust top‑line growth (net sales +31%), outsized EBITDA expansion (+155%), exceptional cash generation (Q2 cash from operations $710M and $638M FCF) and meaningful cost/productivity gains. Management raised Specialties outlook, advanced DLE pilot results (>90% recoveries) and signaled disciplined capital allocation with attractive brownfield growth options. Offsetting risks include a June fire at Greenbushes (CGP3) that delayed some volume, tight industry inventories and spodumene supply constraints, supply chain impacts from Middle East disruptions (estimated $70–$90M effect), and near‑term margin sensitivity from spodumene price timing. Overall, the positive operational execution, strong cash flow and upgraded outlooks outweigh the near‑term operational and market headwinds.View all ALB earnings summariesALB Net sales Breakdown
52.70% Energy Storage
26.57% Specialties
20.73% Ketjen
ALB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$154.73
▲(16.18% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.29% Insiders
27.11% Mutual Funds
1.47% Other Institutional Investors
37.32% Public Companies and Individual Investors