Ticker: ALB

Albemarle

Materials Materials Chemicals - Specialty
Price 114.85
Reco Sell Potential 21 Risk 82 Updated 2026-07-27

Forecast impact

negative
Target +44.5% target fill 69.2%
Reaction D5 +1.72% · D10 pending market trust
Impact Potential -4 · Risk +3 valid until 2026-08-16

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Description

Company 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) Updated: 2026-07-27
EPS (TTM) — earnings per share for the last 12 months, $
-3.40
Revenue QoQ — quarter-over-quarter revenue growth
0.0%
EPS surprise
-32.5%
20d volatility
1.6%
Dividend yield
1.2%
last ex-date
2026-03-13
AI recommendation changes
Date Before After Reason
2026-06-21 Hold Sell Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise significant concerns.
2026-06-13 Sell Hold Weak fundamentals and high risk offset recent price momentum.
2026-06-05 Hold Sell Weak fundamentals and negative momentum raise significant concerns.
Analyst forecasts
Date Analyst Action Target Price Then
2026-07-17 RBC Capital Target Lowered 257 → 166 118.83
2026-05-26 RBC Capital Target Raised 253 → 257 177.4
2026-05-26 Vertical Research Update — → 224 171.58
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