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- symbol ALB
- Rev/Share 42.4476
- Book/Share 89.2513
- PB 0.7794
- Debt/Equity 0.3538
- CurrentRatio 2.3106
- ROIC -0.0752
- MktCap 7983298850.0
- FreeCF/Share -0.4665
- PFCF -145.4868
- PE -8.5873
- Debt/Assets 0.2095
- DivYield 0.0239
- ROE -0.0919
- Rating C
- Score 2
- Recommendation Sell
- P/E Score 1
- DCF Score 1
- P/B Score 4
- D/E Score 2
Recent Analyst Ratings
Type | Ticker | Analyst Firm | Previous Rating | Current Rating | Previous Price Target | Current Price Target | Date |
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Downgrade | ALB | KeyBanc Capital Markets | Overweight | Sector Weight | -- | -- | July 30, 2025 |
Downgrade | ALB | Robert W. Baird | Neutral | Underperform | -- | $60 | July 29, 2025 |
Downgrade | ALB | UBS | Neutral | Sell | -- | $57 | July 11, 2025 |
Downgrade | ALB | Evercore ISI | Outperform | In-line | -- | -- | Feb. 5, 2025 |
Initiation | ALB | Truist | -- | Hold | -- | $96 | Jan. 28, 2025 |
Initiation | ALB | Clarksons Platou | -- | Buy | -- | $112 | Jan. 14, 2025 |
News
Albemarle posts surprise Q2 profit on lithium demand
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Proactive Investors
Sentiment: Positive
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB, ETR:AMC) reported an unexpected second-quarter profit on Thursday, as steady demand for lithium used in electric vehicles and energy storage helped offset a volatile pricing environment. The US-based lithium producer posted adjusted earnings of $0.11 per share, beating analysts' expectations of a $0.78 loss.
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Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 31, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Jerry Kent Masters - Chairman, President & CEO Meredith H. Bandy - Vice President of Investor Relations & Sustainability Neal R.
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Albemarle's Earnings & Revenues Surpass Estimates in Q2
Published: July 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
ALB tops Q2 earnings estimates despite a 7% revenue dip, as lower lithium prices weigh on results.
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Albemarle: Now It's Really Time To Look At Lithium (Rating Upgrade)
Published: July 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Lithium has likely bottomed after a brutal selloff, with supply cuts and project halts setting the stage for a multi-year recovery. Albemarle is financially resilient, has cut costs, and trades near book value, offering a compelling risk/reward for contrarian investors. Supply/demand dynamics are improving, and lithium demand remains a secular trend, though macroeconomic and regulatory risks persist.
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Act Fast: These 3 Undervalued Stocks Won't Stay Low for Long
Published: July 29, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Neutral
With new all-time high valuations for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100 in full swing, more and more investors are growing wary of buying new names for their portfolios, and for good reason. Buying near the top of the valuation cycle is always a scary thing.
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Earnings Preview: Albemarle (ALB) Q2 Earnings Expected to Decline
Published: July 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Albemarle (ALB) doesn't possess 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 Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: July 22, 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: Was A Cyclical Lithium Bottom Reached In June?
Published: July 21, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Albemarle is my top lithium sector pick, offering industry leadership, global scale, and a strong balance sheet at the bottom of the lithium price cycle. Lithium prices may have just bottomed after a 90% plunge since late 2022, with recent supply cuts and global EV buying trends setting up a potential multi-year rebound. Technical momentum/accumulation trends in many lithium miners, including Albemarle, have been excellent since June.
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Top Stock Movers Now: Spotify, Albemarle, Nvidia, and More
Published: July 11, 2025 by: Investopedia
Sentiment: Neutral
U.S. equities were lower at midday after President Donald Trump made more tariff announcements. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, S&P 500, and Nasdaq all declined.
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Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: July 08, 2025 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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Albemarle (ALB) Stock Drops Despite Market Gains: Important Facts to Note
Published: July 03, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
In the most recent trading session, Albemarle (ALB) closed at $67.21, indicating a -1.15% shift from the previous trading day.
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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Basic Materials Stocks Now
Published: July 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
The Zacks Earnings ESP is a great way to find potential earnings surprises. Why investors should take advantage now.
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Investors Heavily Search Albemarle Corporation (ALB): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: June 23, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Albemarle (ALB) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
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Albemarle's Lithium Reset: Strong Buy Amid Cyclical Downturn And Structural Rebirth
Published: June 19, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
We Initiate Albemarle at Strong Buy, $125 PT, citing deep undervaluation and robust volume growth from project ramps and cost discipline. ALB's volume-led strategy, contract coverage, and supply chain optimization position it for margin outperformance even in a flat lithium price environment. Disciplined capital allocation and cost savings drive strong cash conversion and liquidity, supporting free cash flow breakeven in FY25.
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3 Growth Stocks Too Small for Institutions to Buy
Published: June 19, 2025 by: MarketBeat
Sentiment: Positive
Most retail investors fall to the default belief that they do not have any competitive advantage compared to the world of hedge funds and investment banks, otherwise known as the smart money institutional players on Wall Street. While this is mostly true across the board, access to information, leverage of connections, and industry insights are not the only factors that can help retail investors get ahead every single time.
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3 Diversified Chemical Stocks to Watch Amid Demand Headwinds
Published: June 18, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Soft demand in specific markets and the sluggishness in China and Europe pose headwinds for the Zacks Chemicals Diversified industry. DD, ALB and KRO are poised to navigate the industry challenges.
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Albemarle Stock: Lithium Glut Remains, But A Turn May Be Near (Rating Upgrade)
Published: June 10, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Lithium glut persists, pressuring Albemarle Corporation's revenue and share price. China's low-cost production continues to dominate and disrupt global lithium markets. Cost-cutting efforts have restored positive free cash flow and EBITDA for ALB.
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Here is What to Know Beyond Why Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is a Trending Stock
Published: June 10, 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 Publishes 2024 Sustainability Report, Updates Efforts to Reduce Carbon Footprint, Manage Freshwater Responsibly and Support Customers' Sustainability Goals
Published: June 03, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health, today published its 2024 Sustainability Report.
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Is Trending Stock Albemarle Corporation (ALB) a Buy Now?
Published: May 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Albemarle (ALB) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
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Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: May 19, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Albemarle (ALB) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
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Albemarle: Finally Poised For Growth Again
Published: May 18, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Albemarle's Q1'25 results showed resilience with strong cost cuts and adjusted EBITDA despite a cycle low in sales. Lithium prices are unsustainably low, with a return to higher prices needed to grow long-term supply to meet ultimate demand levels. The stock is at a prime valuation of 3x EV/EBITDA targets, based on lithium returning to just Q4'23 prices.
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Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: May 06, 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 Corporation (ALB) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB ) Q1 2025 - Earnings Conference Call May 1, 2025 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Meredith Bandy - VP, IR and Sustainability Kent Masters - Chairman and CEO Neal Sheorey - EVP and CFO Eric Norris - EVP and CCO Conference Call Participants Rock Hoffman - Bank of America John Roberts - Mizuho Securities Colin Rusch - Oppenheimer Aleksey Yefremov - KeyBanc Chris Perrella - UBS Joel Jackson - BMO Vincent Andrews - Morgan Stanley David Deckelbaum - TD Cowen Arun Viswanathan - RBC Pete Osterland - Truist Andres Castanos - Berenberg Operator Hello, and welcome to …
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Albemarle's Q1 Earnings Beat Estimates, Revenues Miss on Lower Prices
Published: May 01, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral
Lower prices in the Energy Storage segment hurt ALB's top line in the first quarter, offsetting higher volumes in Specialties.
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An Opportunity To Buy Albemarle At Pre-EV Boom Price Levels
Published: April 30, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Albemarle's stock price decline offers a unique opportunity to invest in the EV trend at pre-boom levels, driven by a steep drop in lithium prices. Albemarle's long-term fundamentals remain strong, with potential upside from spending cuts and a future rebound in lithium prices. The steep drop in lithium prices since late 2022 was triggered by the perception that the global EV market is stagnating. Factors such as crude oil scarcity may revive lithium demand.
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Investors Heavily Search Albemarle Corporation (ALB): Here is What You Need to Know
Published: April 23, 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 (ALB) Stock Jumps 19.1%: Will It Continue to Soar?
Published: April 10, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Albemarle (ALB) was a big mover last session on higher-than-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions might not help the stock continue moving higher in the near term.
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Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: March 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive
Albemarle (ALB) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
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Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: March 18, 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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About Albemarle Corporation (ALB)
- IPO Date 1994-02-22
- Website https://www.albemarle.com
- Industry Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO Jerry Kent Masters Jr.
- Employees 8300