Where it trades today
trading 22% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
What to weigh before acting
What Matters Now
- Albemarle Corporation should be monitored through the lens of its industry cycle, capital allocation, and relative positioning against listed peers.
- ALB trades at 426.6x earnings, well above the basic materials average of 14.0x, so the market is already pricing in above-consensus execution.
- Recent realized volatility is running around 49.2%, above the sector norm of 28.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- ALB remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 49.8% below its high, which raises the bar for any thesis that depends on fast multiple expansion.
Portfolio Use Case
- ALB is more useful for investors comparing conviction names inside basic materials than for someone looking for a passive “set and forget” holding.
- This name works better as a satellite or higher-conviction growth position because it can amplify market swings in both directions.
- This page is most useful for deciding whether the stock deserves a permanent slot in the portfolio or just a place on the watchlist.
What Would Change the View
- A reset in earnings expectations or a faster peer catch-up could compress the premium valuation currently embedded in ALB.
- A recovery in price alone would not be enough to improve the view; the thesis needs confirmation from improving business or valuation signals.
- Volatility is already above the sector norm, so even a correct long-term thesis can be painful if the position size is too aggressive.
Methodology
- Price, market cap, beta, yield, and liquidity fields for ALB come from Yahoo Finance quote and summary data.
- 30-day volatility is calculated from recent daily returns and annualized using a 252-trading-day convention.
- Sector context uses stored benchmark averages for Basic Materials so each page compares the ticker against a stable peer baseline rather than against the whole market.
- Peer comparisons use the Portfolio Terminal coverage set and highlight nearby listed alternatives such as LIN, APD, ECL.
Sources
- Yahoo Finance quote dataopen →
Live quote, valuation, beta, yield, and volume fields used for ALB. Last refresh: Sep 18, 2026, 10:57 PM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
Explains how analytics, refresh cadence, and portfolio interpretation work across the product.
- Peer set and coverage context
Comparative context for this page is anchored around nearby tracked names such as LIN, APD, ECL.
What Albemarle Corporation does
Albemarle Corporation provides energy storage solutions worldwide. It operates through three segments: Energy Storage, Specialties, and Ketjen. The Energy Storage segment offers lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and lithium chloride for use in lithium batteries used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles; power grids and solar panels; high-performance greases; and specialty glass used in consumer appliances and electronics. The Specialties segment provides bromine and highly specialized lithium solutions for various industries, such as energy, mobility, connectivity, and health comprising fire safety compounds; bromine-based specialty chemical…
What analysts expect
ALB carries a buy consensus from 20 analysts, with an average price target of $172.56 versus $110.91 today (+55.6%). Targets are estimates and can move quickly after earnings.
Consensus aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Targets are estimates, not forecasts.
How the business is doing
ALB generated $5.91B in trailing revenue (31.1% year over year), with a 3.8% net margin, and $1.33B of free cash flow, against $367.25M of net debt.
The numbers, year by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Gross profit | Operating income | Net income | EPS | Free cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5.14B | $668.72M | $67.28M | -$510.63M | -$5.76 | $692.47M |
| 2024 | $5.38B | $62.54M | -$642.23M | -$1.18B | -$11.20 | -$992.65M |
| 2023 | $9.62B | $1.19B | $190.18M | $1.57B | $13.41 | -$827.96M |
| 2022 | $7.32B | $3.07B | $2.48B | $2.69B | $22.97 | $646.20M |
When it reports next
Estimates aggregated by Yahoo Finance. Dates move and estimates change until the report lands.
How it sits in basic materials
Commodity-driven sector including mining, chemicals, and construction materials.
The companies it competes with
ALB beside the basic materials names it is usually measured against.
What the chart is saying
Albemarle Corporation trades at $110.91, 49.8% below its 52-week high. With a beta of 1.33, it shows more sensitivity to what the wider market does.
Questions people ask about it
Is ALB a good buy right now?
Albemarle Corporation trades at 426.6x earnings. This is above market average, reflecting growth expectations. Current risk level is High based on 49.2% volatility.
Does ALB pay dividends?
Yes, Albemarle Corporation offers a dividend yield of 1.43%. That is roughly $1.59 per share a year.
How volatile is ALB?
With 30-day annualized volatility of 49.2% and beta of 1.33, ALB is classified as High risk. Expect larger swings than the broader market during volatile periods.
What is the analyst price target for ALB?
The average analyst price target for Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is $172.56 based on 20 analyst estimates, about 55.6% above the current price of $110.91. The published range runs from $83.28 to $225.00.
How much revenue does ALB generate?
Albemarle Corporation reported $5.91B in trailing twelve-month revenue. Revenue growth is running at 31.1% year over year. Net margin sits at 3.8%. Figures are aggregated from company filings by Yahoo Finance and refresh on an hourly cadence.