Albemarle Corporation (ALB)
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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$55.90 - $221.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume436.05K
Average Volume (3M)2.16M
Market Cap
$20.10B
Enterprise Value$21.60B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.09B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.88B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.62
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS Estimate
3.07Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.1%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-3.40
Shares Outstanding117,934,654
10 Day Avg. Volume2,336,946
30 Day Avg. Volume2,160,274
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.67
Price to Book (P/B)1.75
Price to Sales (P/S)3.24
P/FCF Ratio24.04
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.07
Enterprise Value/Revenue3.93
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit21.21
Enterprise Value/Ebitda36.65
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$221.29Price Target Upside11.91% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering17
EPS Forecast (FY)12.19
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.26B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Meaningfully Stronger Balance Sheet And Lower LeverageSignificant debt reduction and lower average interest costs materially improve financial flexibility. Reduced leverage and ~1x net debt/EBITDA lower refinancing and interest-rate sensitivity, enabling the company to fund capex, absorb commodity shocks, and prioritize strategic investments over the medium term.
Improved And Positive Operating And Free Cash FlowSustained positive OCF and FCF after prior negative periods indicate stronger cash generation capability. Reliable cash flow supports debt paydown, disciplined capex ($550–$600M FY guidance), productivity programs and potential shareholder returns, reducing dependence on external financing across cycles.
Scale And Operational Progress In Lithium AssetsOperational ramps, a high‑recovery DLE pilot and permitting progress expand the company’s scalable resource base. This strengthens supply reliability and customer qualification in the battery supply chain, supporting durable volume capacity and competitive positioning as EV and grid storage demand grows.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Net Margin And Earnings VolatilityDespite recent operating improvements, TTM net margin remains negative and historical boom‑to‑bust swings undermine earnings quality. Continued inconsistent profitability constrains return on equity, limits retained-earnings growth, and reduces the company’s ability to steadily return capital or build reserves through commodity cycles.
Realized Price Lag And Product-mix Dilution Of Lithium RealizationContract timing and sales of lower‑value feedstock (spodumene) create structural pressure on realized prices. This weakens margin sensitivity to spot rallies and ties profitability to index timing and mix, increasing revenue volatility and limiting the firm's ability to fully capture favorable lithium market moves.
Project And Resource Execution RisksNear‑term dips in ore quality and multiple projects needing permits or final investment decisions introduce execution and timing risk for volume growth. These uncertainties can cap near‑term production upside, complicate long‑range supply planning and delay anticipated margin improvements tied to scale.
Albemarle News
ALB FAQ
What was Albemarle Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Albemarle Corporation lowest stock price was $55.90 and its highest was $221.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Albemarle Corporation’s market cap?
Albemarle Corporation’s market cap is $20.10B.
When is Albemarle Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Albemarle Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 51 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 1.1%. See more information on Albemarle Corporation dividends here
What is Albemarle Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Albemarle Corporation’s EPS estimate is 3.07.
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?
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Albemarle Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$221.29 (11.91% Upside)
$221.29 (11.91% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ALB Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.6%
News Sentiment
Bullish
Bullish news 79%
Bearish news 25%
Bearish news 25%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
178.25%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-2.35%
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 Company Deck
ALB Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed strong operational and financial momentum: robust revenue (+33% YoY), large adjusted EBITDA gains (+148% YoY), significant cash generation ($346M operating cash flow) and decisive balance sheet actions (paid down $1.3B debt). Management raised Specialties guidance and highlighted successful productivity delivery and asset ramp progress (Wodgina, Greenbushes, Salar pilot). Offsetting these positives are tangible near-term headwinds from Middle East-related supply chain costs (~$70–$90M), pricing lag effects that compress realized lithium prices, sequential margin pressure in Energy Storage, JV safety/grade questions at Greenbushes, and limited visibility into the back half of the year. Overall, the positive financial results, cash generation and balance sheet improvements materially outweigh the operational and geopolitical risks discussed.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
$221.29
▲(11.91% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.28% Insiders
26.94% Mutual Funds
24.28% Other Institutional Investors
19.18% Public Companies and Individual Investors