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ALB·Albemarle Corporation

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After Hours
High
$129.10
Open
$128.99
Market Cap
14.95B
52W High
$221.00
Low
$125.92
P. Close
$126.06
P/E
-
52W Low
$64.95
Fwd P/E
9.69
DailyIQ Est.
$216.00
Technical Score (1D)
27
SELL
News Sentiment
51
MIXED
Albemarle shares fell, trailing major indices, as investors digest the company’s upcoming earnings on August 5, 2026, where analysts project EPS of $3.21 and revenue of $1.53 billion. This decline reflects short‑term business trend revisions that analysts have recently made, suggesting a cautious outlook on the company’s near‑term performance. The earnings release will be a key catalyst for the next 1–10 trading days, as it will confirm whether the company can meet or beat those consensus figures. In addition to the earnings, Zacks has named Albemarle a bullish pick, indicating that longer‑term fundamentals, particularly rising battery‑metal demand, remain supportive. The bullish sentiment is driven by expectations of higher lithium prices and expanding EV adoption, which could lift the company’s revenue profile beyond the current forecast. Analysts also see potential upside from long‑term TiO2 demand and cost‑control actions, which could improve margins if the company can sustain its production efficiencies. Traders should watch for any regulatory updates that could impact the specialty‑chemicals sector, as changes in environmental or trade policy could alter the cost structure or market access for Albemarle. Supply‑chain developments will also be important, as any disruptions or improvements in raw‑material sourcing could affect the company’s ability to meet demand and maintain pricing power. Finally, monitoring lithium price movements will provide insight into the broader battery‑metal market, which directly influences Albemarle’s top‑line growth prospects.
Earnings Summary
Albemarle Corporation is a global specialty chemicals producer focused on lithium compounds for energy storage, bromine-based chemicals, and clean fuel catalysts, positioning it within the growing electric‑vehicle and grid‑storage markets. In the most recent two quarters, Albemarle’s revenue rose from $1.3078 B in Q3 2025 to $1.4280 B in Q1 2026, a 9.4 % increase, while EPS swung from a modest $0.11 in Q2 2025 to $2.95 in Q1 2026, reflecting a sharp turnaround from the prior negative earnings. The company beat analyst expectations in three of the last four quarters, with Q2 2025 and Q3 2025 EPS exceeding forecasts and Q1 2026 surpassing the $1.31 EPS estimate, though it missed in Q4 2025 when EPS fell to –$0.53 versus a positive estimate. Historically, Albemarle has shown steady revenue growth year over year, even as earnings have fluctuated between negative and positive territory, indicating resilience in its core lithium and specialty segments. Recent news highlights a 3 % year‑over‑year increase in silver output, suggesting operational gains that could support future revenue, while UBS’s price‑target cut to $205 reflects concerns over profitability, potentially weighing on investor sentiment. Investors should watch the upcoming Q2 2026 earnings for updates on the cost‑saving program and lithium demand guidance, as these factors will be key to understanding whether the company can sustain its recent earnings rebound and whether the silver‑output upgrade translates into tangible revenue growth.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-1.47$-0.18$1.10$2.39$3.68Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$3.08 - -
Q1'26$1.31$2.95+124.6%
Q4'25$0.10$-0.53-621.0%
Q3'25$-0.88$-0.19+78.3%
Q2'25$-0.81$0.11+113.5%
Q1'25$-0.68$-0.18+73.5%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$996M$1.2B$1.3B$1.5B$1.7BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$1.6B - -
Q1'26$1.3B$1.4B+8.5%
Q4'25$1.4B$1.4B+5.7%
Q3'25 - $1.3B -
Q2'25 - $1.3B -
Q1'25 - $1.1B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

ALB Stock Snapshot

ALB is currently trading at $126.18, giving Albemarle Corporation a market cap of 14.95B. Today's range spans $125.92–$129.10, with shares opening at $128.99 and moving up $0.12 (0.1%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 27/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 51/100.

Over the past year ALB has traded between $64.95 and $221.00 - the current price is +94.3% off the 52-week low and -42.9% from the high. 30 analysts cover the stock with a Buy consensus and a mean 12-month target of $204.46 (range $83.28–$260.00), implying upside of +62.0%.

Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is at $126.18 (in the lower half of its 52-week range in $64.95–$221.00), carrying a SELL signal (27/100) and neutral sentiment (51/100). The 14.95B market cap in Basic Materials means this name is well-covered by analysts who can accelerate the downside through rating cuts and target reductions - a feedback loop that smaller stocks with less coverage don't face to the same degree.

When a large-cap Basic Materials name with 14.95B in capitalization prints a SELL signal (27/100) alongside neutral news sentiment (51/100), the risk isn't just price depreciation — it's the loss of institutional sponsorship that makes recovery harder. At $126.18 (in the lower half of its 52-week range in the $64.95–$221.00 range), the structural support levels are where that sponsorship question gets answered.