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Albemarle (ALB)
NYSE:ALB
ALB Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$49.43 - $137.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume436.05K
Average Volume (3M)3.43M
Market Cap
$6.79B
Enterprise Value$15.06B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$267.32M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$805.68M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.46
Next Earnings
Apr 30, 2025EPS Estimate
-0.57Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 14, 2025Dividend Yield2.8%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-11.20
Shares Outstanding117,650,566
10 Day Avg. Volume3,252,058
30 Day Avg. Volume3,429,885
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG RatioN/A
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)1.70
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)3382.40
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market Cap2.22
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit240.86
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-14.96
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$86.48Price Target Upside49.80% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering21
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Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cost ImprovementsALB is making significant cost and productivity improvements, targeting $300-400 million in savings by the end of 2025, which could benefit the company when market conditions improve.
Lithium Demand GrowthGlobal lithium demand projected to grow 26% in 2025 – bolstered by EV demand growth and further upside in BESS applications.
Operational EfficiencyAlbemarle is enhancing its operational efficiency in FY25 by optimizing capacity, increasing customer prepayments, and improving inventory management.
Bears Say
Chinese Market InfluenceChinese domestic lithium prices remain near historical lows, posing downside risks to prices due to weak demand outlooks for electric vehicles outside China.
Earnings RevisionEPS estimates have been revised downwards for 2025 and 2026 based on updated historical data.
Lithium Pricing EnvironmentThe ongoing weak demand and pricing environment for lithium is expected to continue impacting lithium demand and limiting potential price increases.
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Ownership Overview
0.34% Insiders
32.01% Mutual Funds
0.82% Other Institutional Investors
35.34% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
ALB FAQ
What was Albemarle’s price range in the past 12 months?
Albemarle lowest stock price was $49.43 and its highest was $137.50 in the past 12 months.
What is Albemarle’s market cap?
Albemarle’s market cap is $6.79B.
When is Albemarle’s upcoming earnings report date?
Albemarle’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 30, 2025 which is in 2 days.
How were Albemarle’s earnings last quarter?
Albemarle released its earnings results on Feb 12, 2025. The company reported -$1.09 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -$0.69 by -$0.4.
Is Albemarle overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Albemarle’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Albemarle pay dividends?
Albemarle pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.405 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.8%. See more information on Albemarle dividends here
What is Albemarle’s EPS estimate?
Albemarle’s EPS estimate is -0.57.
How many shares outstanding does Albemarle have?
Albemarle has 117,650,566 shares outstanding.
What happened to Albemarle’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Albemarle reported an EPS of -$1.09 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -$0.69. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.466%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Albemarle?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ALB
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Albemarle Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
$86.48 (49.80% Upside)
$86.48 (49.80% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
ALB Sentiment 82%
Sector Average 73%
Sector Average 73%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 504.7K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $255.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.6%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.2%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-48.88%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-12.18%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.09%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Albemarle
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is a global leader in the production of specialty chemicals, with a focus on lithium, bromine, and catalysts. The company operates in three main segments: Lithium, Bromine Specialties, and Catalysts. Albemarle's lithium products are critical components in batteries for electric vehicles, consumer electronics, and energy storage systems. Its bromine products are used in fire safety solutions, oilfield services, and other industrial applications. The Catalysts segment provides products and services that are essential for the petroleum refining process.
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ALB Company Deck
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ALB Earnings Call
Q4 2025
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mixed outlook with strong operational improvements and strategic initiatives being counterbalanced by lower sales due to lithium market challenges. While the company has made significant strides in cash flow and cost management, market dynamics continue to pose challenges.Read More>---
ALB Net sales Breakdown
56.07% Energy Storage
24.66% Specialties
19.27% Ketjen
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ALB Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$86.48
▲(49.80% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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