Key facts, as of
As of October 8, 2026, Albemarle Corporation (ALB) trades at $102.75, up 13.5% over the past year. Its 52-week range runs from $88.01 to $221.00; the price is 53.5% below that high. It is 69.3% below its all-time high of $334.55, reached in November 2022. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +41.3%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY). It sits 33.7% below its 200-day average of $154.89, the usual sign of a long-term downtrend. Its 30-day volatility is 40.2% annualized, which we rate high risk. It has a trailing P/E of 380.6 and a dividend yield of 1.60%.
Cite: Portfolio Terminal, "Albemarle Corporation (ALB) stock analysis", 2026-10-08. https://portfolio-terminal.com/analyse/alb
Where it trades today
trading 11% of the way up its 52-week range
How the price has moved
How far it is from its record
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is 69.3% below its all-time high of $334.55, reached in November 2022. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +41.3%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
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 380.6x 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 40.2%, above the sector norm of 28.0%, so position sizing matters more than usual.
- ALB remains in a bearish short-term trend and sits 53.5% 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: Oct 8, 2026, 10:10 AM.
- Portfolio Terminal methodologyopen →
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- 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 $168.56 versus $102.75 today (+64.1%). 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.
Which ETFs hold it
ALB is in 6 of the 30 ETFs we track. It weighs most in VIG: 0.07% of the fund, holding #159 of 333.
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
In a downtrend, with $88.39 the next floor.
downtrend- Price is 15.9% below its 50-day average and 33.7% below its 200-day.
- The 50-day crossed below the 200-day on 2026-07-24 (a “death cross”).
- RSI at 33 is neither stretched nor washed out.
- The nearest ceiling is $107.43 (+4.6%), the nearest floor $88.39 (-14.0%).
A description of the chart, not advice. Indicators describe what the price has done; none of them knows what it does next.
Questions people ask about it
Is ALB a good investment in 2026?
Albemarle Corporation trades at a P/E ratio of 380.6, with high volatility (40.2% annualized). Recent trend shows weakness.
What is the risk level of ALB?
Based on 30-day volatility of 40.2%, ALB has HIGH risk. Beta of 1.36 indicates higher sensitivity to market movements than average.
Does ALB pay dividends?
Yes, Albemarle Corporation has a dividend yield of 1.60%.
How far is ALB from its all-time high?
Albemarle Corporation is 69.3% below its all-time high of $334.55, reached in November 2022. Over the 10 years to the end of September 2026, with dividends reinvested, it returned +41.3%, against +312.9% for the S&P 500 (SPY).
Which ETFs hold ALB?
6 of the 30 popular ETFs we track hold Albemarle Corporation. The largest weights: VIG (0.07%), VYM (0.06%), VOO (0.02%), VTI (0.02%) and SPY (0.02%). Measured on each issuer's full holdings file, dated August 31 to September 24, 2026.
How much of VOO is ALB?
0.02%, as of August 31, 2026: ALB is holding #424 of 505 in Vanguard's file for VOO. $1,000 in VOO puts about $0.24 in Albemarle Corporation.
What is the analyst price target for ALB?
The average analyst price target for Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is $168.56 based on 20 analyst estimates, about 64.1% above the current price of $102.75. 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.
Compare ALB with anything
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