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ALB Stock Chart & Stats
$114.85
-$0.02(-0.02%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$114.85
-$0.02(-0.02%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$71.25 - $221.00
Previous CloseN/A
Volume258.61K
Average Volume (3M)2.30M
Market Cap
$15.40B
Enterprise Value$21.25K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.63B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.99B
Price to Earnings (P/E)283.6
Beta1.72
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
2.75Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.19%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.48
Shares Outstanding118,005,060
10 Day Avg. Volume2,064,833
30 Day Avg. Volume2,298,695
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
$184.33Price Target Upside60.50% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering15
EPS Forecast (FY)11.75
Revenue Forecast (FY)$6.25B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationA sustained rebound in operating and free cash flow provides durable liquidity to fund brownfield growth, pay down debt, and support disciplined capital allocation. Over the next 2–6 months stronger cash conversion reduces refinancing risk and increases optionality for strategic investment or buybacks.
Balance Sheet LeverageMaterial debt reduction and low net leverage strengthen financial resilience through the cycle. Lower interest and covenant pressure improve capacity for capital spending and M&A, and provide a buffer against commodity-driven revenue swings over the medium term.
Operational Execution & MarginsStrong quarter reflects improved pricing, volume execution and cost saves, showing the business can scale profitability when market conditions permit. Sustained margin expansion and raised Specialties guidance signal durable operating leverage and structural margin improvement potential.
Bears Say
Volatile Earnings & Low ReturnsCyclical swings and low ROIC indicate the asset base currently delivers weak returns versus capital employed. If lithium pricing or demand softens, earnings and cash flow could quickly reverse, limiting sustainable shareholder returns over the next several quarters.
Operational Disruption RiskA major plant incident that delays production materially affects volume delivery and near-term revenue. Recovery timelines and ramp risks can persist for months, creating durable downside to volume forecasts and putting pressure on contracted customer supply commitments.
Tight Physical Market & Price TimingExtremely low inventories and volatile spodumene pricing raise the risk of margin dilution from input timing lags and sourcing disruptions. Structural tightness can amplify cyclical swings and make earnings and cash flows more sensitive to feedstock cost movements over the coming 2–6 months.
Albemarle News
ALB FAQ
What was Albemarle Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Albemarle Corporation lowest stock price was $71.25 and its highest was $221.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Albemarle Corporation’s market cap?
Albemarle Corporation’s market cap is $15.40B.
When is Albemarle Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
Albemarle Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 81 days.
How were Albemarle Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Albemarle Corporation 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 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 $0.41 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.19%. See more information on Albemarle Corporation dividends here
What is Albemarle Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Albemarle Corporation’s EPS estimate is 2.75.
How many shares outstanding does Albemarle Corporation have?
Albemarle Corporation has 118,005,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Albemarle Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Albemarle Corporation 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 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:
$184.33 (60.50% Upside)
$184.33 (60.50% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ALB Sentiment 79%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 1.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.5%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
40.61%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
1.19%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-8.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Albemarle Corporation
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is a global specialty chemicals company best known as a major producer of lithium products used in rechargeable batteries, serving electric vehicle and energy storage markets. The company operates primarily through its Energy Storage segment (lithium), and also has a Ketjen segment that supplies catalysts used in refining and petrochemical applications, including catalyst solutions for cleaner fuels. Albemarle markets a range of lithium chemicals (e.g., lithium carbonate and lithium hydroxide) and catalyst products to industrial customers worldwide.
ALB Company Deck
ALB Earnings Call
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
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
$184.33
▲(60.50% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
0.27% Insiders
27.11% Mutual Funds
22.69% Other Institutional Investors
17.77% Public Companies and Individual Investors