Albemarle Corporation (ALB)

NYSE: ALB · Real-Time Price · USD
94.05
-3.44 (-3.53%)
At close: Jan 21, 2025, 4:00 PM
94.20
+0.15 (0.16%)
After-hours: Jan 21, 2025, 7:18 PM EST
-3.53%
Market Cap 11.05B
Revenue (ttm) 6.50B
Net Income (ttm) -1.97B
Shares Out 117.54M
EPS (ttm) -16.75
PE Ratio n/a
Forward PE n/a
Dividend $1.62 (1.72%)
Ex-Dividend Date Dec 13, 2024
Volume 1,919,487
Open 97.10
Previous Close 97.49
Day's Range 93.89 - 97.10
52-Week Range 71.97 - 143.19
Beta 1.59
Analysts Hold
Price Target 114.86 (+22.13%)
Earnings Date Feb 12, 2025

About ALB

Albemarle Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets engineered specialty chemicals 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; technical services for the handling and use of reactive lithium products; and lithium-containing by-products recycling services. The Specialties segment provides bromine-based specialty chemicals, including elemental bromine, alkyl and inorganic bromi... [Read more]

Sector Materials
IPO Date Feb 17, 1994
Employees 9,000
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol ALB
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2023, Albemarle's revenue was $9.62 billion, an increase of 31.38% compared to the previous year's $7.32 billion. Earnings were $1.57 billion, a decrease of -41.50%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 22 analysts, the average rating for ALB stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is $114.86, which is an increase of 22.13% from the latest price.

Price Target
$114.86
(22.13% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Hold
Stock Forecasts

News

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COQUITLAM, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 21, 2025 / Grid Battery Metals Inc. (the "Company" or "Grid") (TSXV:CELL)(OTCQB:EVKRF)(FRA:W47) is pleased to announce the results of its fall 2024 reverse ci...

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15 hours ago - Accesswire

Albemarle Corporation to Release Fourth-Quarter 2024 Earnings Results on Wednesday, February 12, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, announced today that i...

12 days ago - PRNewsWire

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21 days ago - Seeking Alpha

Lamb Weston, Albemarle Rise as Stock Market's Biggest Losers Become Its Winners

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25 days ago - Barrons

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Albemarle Stock Is My Top Pick For Next Year And For The Rest Of The Decade

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6 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Albemarle Corporation to Participate in Virtual Fireside Chat at the Deutsche Bank 9th Annual Lithium & Battery Supply Chain Conference

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health, announced today that ...

7 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Albemarle: Financial Resiliency And A Strong Industry Outlook Justify A Bullish Outlook

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7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

Albemarle Preferred Shares Are Awful, Get Better Yield This Way

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7 weeks ago - Seeking Alpha

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2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Albemarle: Don't Lose Faith Now

Albemarle is adjusting its business model due to slow EV demand, leading to reduced new mine construction and potential future price boosts. The lithium miner reported Q3'24 revenues dropped 39% to $1...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript

Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) Q3 2024 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2024 8:00 AM ET Company Participants Kent Masters - Chairman, President, and CEO Neal Sheorey - EVP and CFO Netha Johnson...

2 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Albemarle loses more than $1 billion in Q3 on falling lithium prices

Albemarle , the world's largest lithium producer, said on Thursday it lost more than $1 billion in the third quarter and that it would slash its capital budget amid a 71% drop in prices for the electr...

2 months ago - Reuters

Albemarle Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

CHARLOTTE, N.C. , Nov. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, today announced its res...

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Albemarle: Navigating Stormy Seas With Limited Visibility

Albemarle Corporation's stock remains a “Sell” due to declining revenue, profitability issues, and significant overvaluation despite a 17% price drop since January. Lithium prices have halved over the...

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3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Here's Why Albemarle Stock Rose 5% To Lead the S&P 500 on Monday

Shares of Albemarle (ALB), the world's largest lithium producer, surged 5% on Monday, earning the top performance in the S&P 500. The gains followed the U.S. government's approval late last week of a ...

3 months ago - Investopedia

Albemarle Announces Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, announced today that it...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Lithium Miners News For The Month Of October 2024

Lithium prices were flat the past month. Lithium market news - The US government is reportedly examining price support mechanisms for domestic critical mineral projects. BloombergNEF forecasts lithium...

3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Albemarle May Be The Next Lithium Stock To Surge

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3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Top 5 Beaten Down Lithium Companies To Buy Now

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3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

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3 months ago - CNBC Television

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3 months ago - Seeking Alpha

Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Announces Leadership Changes Amid New Operating Structure

Albemarle Corporation (ALB, Financial), a global leader in specialty chemicals, has announced significant changes in its leadership team as part of a strategic shift to a new operating structure. This...

3 months ago - GuruFocus