Albemarle
Price: 147.22Company and Business Model
Albemarle Corporation is a global leader in specialty chemicals, primarily focused on lithium, bromine, and catalysts. The company operates in three major segments: Lithium, Bromine Specialties, and Catalysts. Its core products include lithium compounds for electric vehicle batteries, bromine-based flame retardants, and catalysts for refining and petrochemical processes. The main revenue sources are derived from lithium sales, which have seen significant growth due to increasing demand in the electric vehicle market.
Investment Profile
The investment profile of Albemarle is more aligned with growth investors, given its focus on expanding lithium production and the potential for increased demand in the renewable energy sector. The company offers a modest dividend yield, appealing to those seeking some income, but its primary attractiveness lies in growth potential. The stock may suit medium to long-term investors looking for exposure to the materials sector.
Fundamental metrics (experimental)
- EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
- -3.40 Risk
- Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
- 0.0% ≈
- EPS surprise
- -32.5% worse than expected
- 20d volatility
- 2.5% stable
- Dividend yield
- 1.2% moderate last ex-date: 2026-03-13
Forecast impact
neutralTrack in portfolio
Price chart
| Date | Before | After | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 02:54 | Hold | Sell | Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise significant concerns. |
| 2026-05-08 15:07 | — | Hold | Strong momentum, but fundamentals show weakness. |
| 2026-05-08 06:44 | Hold | Buy | Компания демонстрирует сильный рост за последние 120 дней, что указывает на высокий потенциал. Однако отрицательный EPS и высокая волатильность требуют осторожности. |
| Date | Analyst | Action | Target | Price Then |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-26 12:54 | RBC Capital | Target Raised | 253 → 257 | 177.4 |
| 2026-05-26 11:07 | Vertical Research | Update | — → 224 | 171.58 |
| 2026-05-14 14:12 | Scotiabank | Target Raised | 200 → 215 | 191 |