Albemarle Corporation (ALB)
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- symbol ALB
- Rev/Share 42.031
- Book/Share 87.2589
- PB 1.9845
- Debt/Equity 0.3766
- CurrentRatio 2.273
- ROIC -0.0093
- MktCap 19839097342.0
- FreeCF/Share 0.8864
- PFCF 190.19
- PE -937.6528
- Debt/Assets 0.2195
- DivYield 0.0096
- ROE -0.0021
- Rating C-
- Score 1
- Recommendation Strong Sell
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 1
- P/B Score 3
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
| Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upgrade | ALB | Truist | Hold | Buy | -- | $205 | Jan. 21, 2026 |
| Upgrade | ALB | HSBC Securities | Hold | Buy | -- | $200 | Jan. 20, 2026 |
| Upgrade | ALB | Deutsche Bank | Hold | Buy | -- | $185 | Jan. 13, 2026 |
| Upgrade | ALB | Scotiabank | Sector Perform | Sector Outperform | -- | $200 | Jan. 12, 2026 |
| Upgrade | ALB | Robert W. Baird | Neutral | Outperform | -- | $210 | Jan. 7, 2026 |
| Upgrade | ALB | Morgan Stanley | Underweight | Equal Weight | -- | $147 | Dec. 16, 2025 |
| Upgrade | ALB | UBS | Neutral | Buy | -- | $185 | Dec. 5, 2025 |
| Upgrade | ALB | Robert W. Baird | Underperform | Neutral | -- | $113 | Dec. 2, 2025 |
| Initiation | ALB | Rothschild & Co Redburn | -- | Buy | -- | $135 | Oct. 24, 2025 |
| Reiterated | ALB | Truist | -- | Hold | $72 | $87 | Oct. 20, 2025 |
News
Should You Buy Albemarle Stock After a 61% Rally in 3 Months
Published: February 10, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ALB has surged nearly 61% in three months on earnings beats, lithium price recovery, project ramp-ups and strong earnings outlook, making it an attractive pick.
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Is Albemarle (ALB) a Buy as Wall Street Analysts Look Optimistic?
Published: February 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
When deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock, investors often rely on analyst recommendations. Media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts often influence a stock's price, but are they really important?
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Countdown to Albemarle (ALB) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS
Published: February 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Evaluate the expected performance of Albemarle (ALB) for the quarter ended December 2025, looking beyond the conventional Wall Street top-and-bottom-line estimates and examining some of its key metrics for better insight.
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Albemarle to Post Q4 Earnings: What's in the Offing for the Stock?
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ALB is likely to have gained from its cost and productivity actions, higher volumes and a recovery in lithium prices in Q4.
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3 Chemical Stocks Poised to Outshine Q4 Earnings Estimates
Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ALB, SQM and MEOH face weak end-market demand, but self-help measures, including cost cuts and productivity gains, position them to beat Q4 earnings estimates.
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Albemarle (ALB) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: Can the Stock Move Higher?
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Albemarle (ALB) possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
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Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: February 04, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Albemarle (ALB). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
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Are Basic Materials Stocks Lagging Albemarle (ALB) This Year?
Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Here is how Albemarle (ALB) and Buenaventura (BVN) have performed compared to their sector so far this year.
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Rare earth stocks jump after Trump launches $12 billion critical minerals stockpile
Published: February 03, 2026 by: CNBC
Sentiment: Positive
The moves come shortly after President Donald Trump announced the establishment of a U.S. critical mineral reserve.
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Albemarle (ALB) Stock Falls Amid Market Uptick: What Investors Need to Know
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Albemarle (ALB) closed the most recent trading day at $164.93, moving 3.34% from the previous trading session.
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Are You Looking for a Top Momentum Pick? Why Albemarle (ALB) is a Great Choice
Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Does Albemarle (ALB) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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Harbor Mid Cap Value ETF Q4 2025 Performance Drivers And Trading Highlights
Published: January 30, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Harbor Mid Cap Value ETF returned 2.00% (NAV), outperforming its benchmark, the Russell Midcap® Value Index. We added Eagle Materials to the portfolio during the quarter, a U.S.-focused manufacturer of essential construction materials, including cement, wallboard, and aggregates. We sold Sealed Air Corporation during the quarter due to crowding out, a packaging solutions company providing protective, food, and specialty packaging products.
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MP, Rare Earth Stocks Sink on Price-Floor Fears. This Could Be a Buying Opportunity.
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive
Rare-earth mining stocks slid after a report suggested the U.S. may rethink price-floor support—but analysts say government backing remains intact.
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Rare Earth Stocks Get Rocked: Here Are The Facts
Published: January 29, 2026 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Negative
The rare earth sector got a shock Wednesday evening when Reuters reported that the Trump administration is walking back previous promises to guarantee price floors for domestic critical mineral projects.
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China's Stranglehold on Critical Minerals Creates Massive Opportunity in These 5 Stocks
Published: January 26, 2026 by: 24/7 Wall Street
Sentiment: Positive
Oil built the 20th century. Rare earths and critical minerals is building the 21st.
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Is It Worth Investing in Albemarle (ALB) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Investors often turn to recommendations made by Wall Street analysts before making a Buy, Sell, or Hold decision about a stock. While media reports about rating changes by these brokerage-firm employed (or sell-side) analysts often affect a stock's price, do they really matter?
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2 Rare Earth Stocks Hot Amid Greenland Gridlock
Published: January 20, 2026 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
MP Materials Corp (NYSE:MP) and USA Rare Earth Inc (NASDAQ:USAR) shares are on the rise today, as investors monitor the rare earths sector while the U.S. and Europe clash over the sale of Greenland.
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3 Momentum Anomaly Stocks to Buy as Geopolitical Risks Drag Markets
Published: January 20, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
KSS, ALB, and AA show strong yearlong momentum despite recent dips, making them timely bets as markets whipsaw.
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REMX: Big Policy Tailwinds, Bigger Volatility
Published: January 16, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
REMX: Big Policy Tailwinds, Bigger Volatility
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Albemarle (ALB) is a Great Momentum Stock: Should You Buy?
Published: January 14, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Does Albemarle (ALB) have what it takes to be a top stock pick for momentum investors? Let's find out.
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Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for Jan. 13
Published: January 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ALB, KNOP and LINC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on Jan.13, 2026.
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Critical Metals' 100% Run Puts Rare Earth Stocks In Play For 2026's Top Trade
Published: January 12, 2026 by: Benzinga
Sentiment: Positive
The first two weeks of 2026 have opened the year with a bull run in rare earth stocks, driven by geopolitical tension and aggressive industrial policies. The upward momentum could continue as the U.S. makes definitive moves toward mineral sovereignty.
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Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: January 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Albemarle (ALB) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
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Albemarle Stock Upgraded on Lithium Demand, Higher Prices
Published: January 07, 2026 by: Schaeffers Research
Sentiment: Positive
Albemarle Corp (NYSE:ALB) stock is up 2.5% to trade at $162.03 at last glance, after an upgrade at Baird to "outperform" from "neutral," with a price-target hike to $210 from $113.
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Why Albemarle (ALB) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
Published: January 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
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Best Dividend Aristocrats For January 2026
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF (NOBL) underperformed SPY in 2025, gaining 7.2% versus SPY's 18.42%. Despite average underperformance, select Aristocrats like CAH (+74.18%), ALB (+66.90%), and CHRW (+61.22%) delivered strong double-digit returns. Dividend growth for the Aristocrats slowed to 5.52% in 2025, down from 5.78% in 2024, with 68 of 69 raising payouts.
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4 Stocks Positioned to Benefit From Lithium Rebound in 2026
Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Lithium demand is set to rebound in 2026 as EVs, BESS and AI-driven energy lift demand, putting LAC, RIO, ALB and SQM in the spotlight.
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Investors Heavily Search Albemarle Corporation (ALB): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: December 29, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Albemarle (ALB) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
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Albemarle Shares Rally 81% in 3 Months: What's Driving the Stock?
Published: December 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
ALB has surged 81% in three months as forecast-topping earnings, Energy Storage volume growth and cost cuts offset pressure from weak lithium prices.
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3 Chemicals Stocks Set to Continue Their Winning Streaks in 2026
Published: December 16, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
While 2025 brought challenges for the chemical industry, PRM, ALB and SQM showed resilience and delivered solid returns on the bourses.
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About Albemarle Corporation (ALB)
- IPO Date 1994-02-22
- Website https://www.albemarle.com
- Industry Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO Jerry Kent Jr.
- Employees 8300