Albemarle Corporation (ALB)
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- symbol ALB
- Rev/Share 43.3124
- Book/Share 87.3646
- PB 0.6966
- Debt/Equity 0.363
- CurrentRatio 2.1124
- ROIC -0.0862
- MktCap 6989063400.0
- FreeCF/Share -1.187
- PFCF -50.0667
- PE -6.1248
- Debt/Assets 0.2142
- DivYield 0.0273
- ROE -0.1101
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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'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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Why Is Albemarle (ALB) Down 8.6% Since Last Earnings Report?
Published: March 14, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Albemarle (ALB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Published: March 05, 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 Announces Quarterly Common Stock Dividend
Published: February 27, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) announced today that it declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.405 per share.
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My Best Dividend Aristocrats For March 2025
Published: February 27, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
The ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrat ETF kicks off 2025 on a bright note with a gain of 2.81% in January. I present 3 strategies that can theoretically beat the dividend aristocrat index in the long term. After 43 months of tracking these strategies, one strategy is generating a CAGR superior to NOBL.
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Playing Both Sides Of An Energy Barbell With Average Dividend Yields Over 10%
Published: February 25, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral
This thesis represents two high yield plays that are not fund-centric. The first is a small-cap contract rig driller and gas play Unit Corporation, with an 18+% yield. The second is Albemarle Preferred shares, currently yielding 9.15%.
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Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
Published: February 20, 2025 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 Corporation to Participate in February 2025 Investor Conferences
Published: February 17, 2025 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral
CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, today announced that Kent Masters, chairman and CEO, is scheduled to present at the BMO Capital Markets 2025 Global Metals, Mining & Critical Materials Conference on Monday, Feb. 24, at 3 p.m.
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Albemarle: Breaking Free
Published: February 13, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
Albemarle faced a tough year with a 50% revenue drop due to reduced EV demand and lower lithium prices but maintained liquidity and positive cash flows. Despite short-term challenges, the long-term outlook for Albemarle remains strong, driven by global electrification and potential recovery in lithium prices. The company plans to reduce capex significantly in 2025, aiming for breakeven free cash flow even if lithium prices stay low.
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Albemarle's Q4 Earnings and Sales Miss Estimates on Lower Pricing
Published: February 13, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative
Lower prices and volumes in the Energy Storage segment hurt ALB's top line in Q4.
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Albemarle: Stock Lines Up For A Secular Buy
Published: February 11, 2025 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Positive
If you bought Albemarle for its low P/E ratio when it was at $300, you should sell now as earnings will be negative. But investors who understand cyclicality look at the price-to-sales ratio and would buy Albemarle today and avoid NVIDIA. We go over how a flat price generates a 22% annualized yield here and also look at the convertible shares yielding 9.6%.
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About Albemarle Corporation (ALB)
- IPO Date 1994-02-22
- Website https://www.albemarle.com
- Industry Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO Mr. Jerry Kent Masters Jr.
- Employees 8300