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Albemarle (ALB)
NYSE:ALB
ALB Stock Chart & Stats
$125.19
-$2.80(-3.11%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$125.19
-$2.80(-3.11%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$49.43 - $132.90
Previous CloseN/A
Volume436.05K
Average Volume (3M)3.79M
Market Cap
$14.73B
Enterprise Value$13.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.93B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$3.76B
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.74
Next Earnings
Feb 18, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.67Next Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 12, 2025Dividend Yield1.29%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.19
Shares Outstanding117,697,540
10 Day Avg. Volume3,044,415
30 Day Avg. Volume3,793,848
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 Cap0.94
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.81
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit22.80
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.20
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$112.44Price Target Upside-10.18% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.86
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.06B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Earnings ExpectationsThe analyst upgrades ALB to Buy from Neutral, with an increased price target reflecting expectations of higher future earnings.
Lithium Market DeficitA combination of higher energy storage demand and years of slower western capacity additions are pushing lithium markets into deficit, which should be a positive driver for ALB stock.
Price Increase ScenarioAn upside scenario exists if the US views lithium as strategic and considers a price floor to support new projects, which could benefit a significant portion of ALB's production.
Bears Say
Market MisinterpretationInvestors have misread news about US Government investment and Chinese export restrictions as positive for Albemarle Corporation, limiting further share price growth.
Realized Price DeclineRealized prices are expected to fall due to mix headwinds, with a shift in sales towards China.
Supply UncertaintyThere is some uncertainty regarding the supply picture in China due to government involvement in production.
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 $132.90 in the past 12 months.
What is Albemarle’s market cap?
Albemarle’s market cap is $14.73B.
When is Albemarle’s upcoming earnings report date?
Albemarle’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 18, 2026 which is in 72 days.
How were Albemarle’s earnings last quarter?
Albemarle released its earnings results on Nov 05, 2025. The company reported -$0.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.861 by $0.671.
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 1.29%. See more information on Albemarle dividends here
What is Albemarle’s EPS estimate?
Albemarle’s EPS estimate is -0.67.
How many shares outstanding does Albemarle have?
Albemarle has 117,697,540 shares outstanding.
What happened to Albemarle’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Albemarle reported an EPS of -$0.19 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.861. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.761%.
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
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$112.44 (-10.18% Downside)
$112.44 (-10.18% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ALB Sentiment 93%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 1.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
26.51%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-0.21%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-1.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Albemarle
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is a global specialty chemicals company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. The company operates primarily in three business segments: Lithium, Bromine Specialties, and Catalysts. Albemarle is a leading producer of lithium compounds, which are essential for battery production in electric vehicles and energy storage solutions. The company also produces bromine and bromine-based derivatives used in various applications, including flame retardants and water treatment, as well as catalysts that enhance the performance of petroleum refining and petrochemical processes.
ALB Company Deck
ALB Earnings Call
Q3 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call reflected a mixed performance with significant achievements in cost management and operational efficiency, leading to a strong cash flow and enhanced outlook. However, the company faced challenges with a decline in net sales and a reported net loss. The demand in energy storage and EV markets remained robust, but the lower lithium pricing affected overall sales performance.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
$112.44
▼(-10.18% Downside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.36% Insiders
32.08% Mutual Funds
11.33% Other Institutional Investors
25.40% Public Companies and Individual Investors