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Albemarle (ALB)
NYSE:ALB
ALB Stock Chart & Stats
$96.23
-$2.80(-3.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$96.23
-$2.80(-3.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$49.43 - $113.91
Previous CloseN/A
Volume436.05K
Average Volume (3M)3.40M
Market Cap
$12.43B
Enterprise Value$11.81B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.81B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.72B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.58
Next Earnings
Nov 05, 2025EPS Estimate
-0.85Last Dividend Ex-Date
Sep 12, 2025Dividend Yield1.68%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.11
Shares Outstanding117,682,930
10 Day Avg. Volume3,321,524
30 Day Avg. Volume3,401,601
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.05
Price to Book (P/B)1.02
Price to Sales (P/S)1.88
P/FCF Ratio-10.28
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.95
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.36
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit30.48
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-41.93
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$91.71Price Target Upside-4.70% Downside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering20
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost ManagementThe company has done a commendable job of finding and implementing cost-cutting measures, with run-rate savings already at $315mm/yr and moving towards $400mm/yr by YE25.
Financial PerformanceAlbemarle’s 2Q EBITDA of $336mn was well above the Street’s estimate of $194mn, driven largely by achieving the 2025 cost savings goal six months early.
Free Cash FlowAnalysts are increasingly confident that Albemarle will achieve free cash flow positivity with disciplined capital expenditure management.
Bears Say
Investor MisinterpretationInvestors have misread recent news as positive for Albemarle, driving shares near the price objective and leaving little upside.
Market ConditionsSlightly lower estimates are given due to a price pullback, reflecting lower second-half lithium pricing after recent moderation.
Market ValuationRecent lithium equity traction limits upside as shares are fairly valued following strength on the back of a US Government investment in Thacker Pass and export restriction headlines on Chinese lithium batteries.
Albemarle News
ALB FAQ
What was Albemarle’s price range in the past 12 months?
Albemarle lowest stock price was $49.43 and its highest was $113.91 in the past 12 months.
What is Albemarle’s market cap?
Albemarle’s market cap is $12.43B.
When is Albemarle’s upcoming earnings report date?
Albemarle’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 05, 2025 which is in 7 days.
How were Albemarle’s earnings last quarter?
Albemarle released its earnings results on Jul 30, 2025. The company reported $0.11 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.837 by $0.947.
Is Albemarle overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Albemarle’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Albemarle pay dividends?
Albemarle pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.405 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.68%. See more information on Albemarle dividends here
What is Albemarle’s EPS estimate?
Albemarle’s EPS estimate is -0.85.
How many shares outstanding does Albemarle have?
Albemarle has 117,682,930 shares outstanding.
What happened to Albemarle’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Albemarle reported an EPS of $0.11 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.837. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.518%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Albemarle?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ALB
Albemarle Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$91.71 (-4.70% Downside)
$91.71 (-4.70% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ALB Sentiment 93%
Sector Average 67%
Sector Average 67%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▲ 14.5%
Last 30 Days ▲ 14.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
5.14%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-8.66%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Albemarle
Albemarle Corporation is a global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. It operates primarily in three segments: Lithium, Bromine Specialties, and Catalysts. Albemarle is a leading provider of lithium for electric vehicle batteries and energy storage, producing a range of lithium compounds and derivatives. The company also manufactures bromine and bromine-based products for various applications, including flame retardants and oil and gas production. Additionally, its Catalysts segment develops advanced catalysts for refining and petrochemical industries, contributing to cleaner fuels and sustainable processes.
ALB Company Deck
ALB Earnings Call
Q2 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a balanced view with strong operational performance and cost management highlighted against the backdrop of declining lithium prices and market uncertainties. The company's ability to achieve positive free cash flow and improve financial flexibility amidst these challenges is a positive takeaway.View all ALB earnings summariesALB Net sales Breakdown
56.07% Energy Storage
24.66% Specialties
19.27% Ketjen
ALB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$91.71
▼(-4.70% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.36% Insiders
32.55% Mutual Funds
0.16% Other Institutional Investors
35.90% Public Companies and Individual Investors