Albemarle Corporation (ALB)

NYSE: ALB · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
92.80
+1.80 (1.98%)
At close: Jul 26, 2024, 4:00 PM
92.82
+0.02 (0.02%)
After-hours: Jul 26, 2024, 7:59 PM EDT
1.98%
Market Cap 10.91B
Revenue (ttm) 8.40B
Net Income (ttm) 325.76M
Shares Out 117.53M
EPS (ttm) 2.77
PE Ratio 33.50
Forward PE 26.12
Dividend $1.62 (1.75%)
Ex-Dividend Date Sep 13, 2024
Volume 1,711,059
Open 92.54
Previous Close 91.00
Day's Range 90.60 - 93.16
52-Week Range 90.02 - 215.82
Beta 1.58
Analysts Buy
Price Target 144.67 (+55.89%)
Earnings Date Jul 31, 2024

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 23 analysts, the average rating for ALB stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $144.67, which is an increase of 55.89% from the latest price.

Price Target
$144.67
(55.89% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

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8 days ago - Market Watch

Albemarle Announces Quarterly Common Stock Dividend

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) announces that it has declared a quarterly common stock dividend of $0.405 per share.

10 days ago - PRNewsWire

Albemarle Stock Is Lower Again. Now It's Been Downgraded.

Wells Fargo analyst Michael Sison downgraded shares of lithium producer Albemarle to Hold from Buy, and cut his price target to $100 from $145.

15 days ago - Barrons

Albemarle stock hits new 52-week low amid falling lithium prices: Time to sell?

Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a prominent player in the lithium market, has been witnessing a significant drop in its stock value recently, hitting new 52-week lows every day. On July 9th, 2024, ...

16 days ago - Invezz

S&P 500 Gains and Losses Today: Albemarle Stock Pressured by Weak Lithium Prices

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17 days ago - Investopedia

Why Albemarle's Stock Price Tumbled to Its Lowest Level Since 2020

Shares of Albemarle (ALB), the world's biggest lithium producer, tumbled as Baird slashed its price target on the stock, pointing to depressed lithium prices.

17 days ago - Investopedia

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25 days ago - Schwab Network

Albemarle Corporation to Release Second-Quarter 2024 Earnings Results on Wednesday, July 31, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, announced today that it ...

25 days ago - PRNewsWire

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27 days ago - Market Watch

Albemarle's Annual Sustainability Day Highlights Progress Toward Building a More Resilient World

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health, announces the release ...

4 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Albemarle concerned about lithium prices, but sees strong long-term demand

Albemarle , the world's largest lithium producer, is concerned about current prices for the metal used to make electric vehicle batteries but believes long-term demand will remain strong, an executive...

4 weeks ago - Reuters

Ketjen Announces the Appointment of Henri Tausch as Chief Commercial Officer

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ketjen announces the appointment of Chief Commercial Officer, Henri Tausch.

5 weeks ago - Business Wire

All the Elements for a Better World: Albemarle Publishes 2023 Sustainability Report

CHARLOTTE, N.C., June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health, today published its 20...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Albemarle Introduces Project Plan for the Kings Mountain Mine to Community

Plan includes responsible land and material use, environmental protection measures and ongoing community engagement CHARLOTTE, N.C. , June 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a...

6 weeks ago - PRNewsWire

Albemarle Corporation and lithium: Breaking free from the bearish grip?

Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB)'s recent journey on the stock market mirrors the rollercoaster ride of the lithium industry. From commanding over $300 a share to plummeting to around $110 between No...

2 months ago - Invezz

ALBEMARLE AND MARTIN MARIETTA SIGN INNOVATIVE AGREEMENT FOR BENEFICIAL USE OF MATERIAL FROM KINGS MOUNTAIN MINE

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2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Albemarle Announces Quarterly Dividend

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB) announces that it has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per share.

2 months ago - PRNewsWire

Lithium giant Albemarle's plans to reopen a rich mine in North Carolina will take years to complete

Eric Norris, president of energy storage at Albemarle, said progress has slowed as the company faces headwinds from a collapse in lithium prices.

3 months ago - CNBC

Albemarle Beats Earnings Estimates. Investors Hope for a Commodity Trough.

Albemarle reports first-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 26 cents, beating estimates by 1 cent.

3 months ago - Barrons

Albemarle Reports First Quarter 2024 Results

CHARLOTTE, N.C., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, today announced its resul...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

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3 months ago - Invezz

ALBEMARLE DONATES $1 MILLION TO CLEVELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO FURTHER SUPPORT WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS

Donation to support training and apprenticeship programs for growing regional industries CHARLOTTE, N.C. , April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providin...

3 months ago - PRNewsWire

Calls of the Day: Albemarle, General Motors, Broadcom, Disney and ServiceNow

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3 months ago - CNBC Television

Albemarle Stock Is Jumping After Upgrade. Lithium Pricing Is Bottoming.

BofA Securities analyst Matthew DeYoe upgrade shares of lithium miner Albemarle to Buy from Hold.

3 months ago - Barrons

Albemarle Corporation to Release First-Quarter 2024 Earnings Results on Wednesday, May 1, 2024

CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, announced today that it...

4 months ago - PRNewsWire