Albemarle Corp (ALB) Stock Price & Analysis
Albemarle Corp (ALB) rose 1.97% to USD 152.79 as of June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
ALB last closed at USD 149.84; the session ranged USD 147.7–156.59 on volume of 2,031,501 shares. Market capitalization is $18.02B, with a 52-week range of USD 55.9–221 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC)
| Price | USD 152.79 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 1.97% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 149.84 |
| Open | USD 155.44 |
| Day Range | USD 147.7 – 156.59 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 55.9 – 221 |
| Volume | 2,031,501 shares |
| Market Cap | $18.02B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (ALB)
Nexqual's technical model rates ALB "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 124 daily candles, as of June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 30.12 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 183.17) |
| MACD | -8.28 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (ALB)
Wall Street analysts rate ALB "Buy" based on 22 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 214.51 (range USD 83.28–264), per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 22 |
| Mean Target | USD 214.51 |
| High Target | USD 264 |
| Low Target | USD 83.28 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 13 / 11 / 0 |
Earnings (ALB)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-07-29 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 3.07 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.55B |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | USD 2.95 vs est 1.31 ▲ beat |
| 2025-12-31 | USD -0.53 vs est -0.49 ▼ miss |
| 2025-09-30 | USD -0.19 vs est -0.88 ▲ beat |
| 2025-06-30 | USD 0.11 vs est -0.81 ▲ beat |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (ALB)
| Total Revenue | $5.49B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (YoY) | +32.70% |
| Gross Margin | +18.53% |
| Operating Margin | +24.79% |
| Profit Margin | -4.24% |
| ROE | -1.82% |
| Debt / Equity | 19.85 |
| Current Ratio | 2.07 |
| Total Cash | $1.09B |
| Total Debt | $2.01B |
| Free Cash Flow | $716.71M |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
Financial Health Score (ALB)
Nexqual rates Albemarle Corp's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -4% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 19% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $1.09B cash vs $2.01B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — FCF $717M, 14% margin |
| Efficiency | Critical — ROE -2%, ROA 1.6% |
Ownership (ALB)
| Insider Ownership | +0.19% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +96.50% |
| Shares Outstanding | 117.93M |
| Float | 117.55M |
| Short % of Float | +0.09% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
Leadership (ALB)
Albemarle Corp is led by Jerry Kent Masters (age 65), Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
| Chairman, President & CEO | Jerry Kent Masters (age 65) |
|---|---|
| Executive VP & COO | Mark R. Mummert (age 56) |
| Vice President of Investor Relations & Sustainability | Meredith H. Bandy C.F.A. |
Major Backers & Investors (ALB)
Notable institutional backers of Albemarle Corp include Capital Group, AMERICAN BALANCED FUND, GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA, according to Nexqual as of June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Capital Group | 8.34% |
| AMERICAN BALANCED FUND | 3.39% |
| GROWTH FUND OF AMERICA | 3.39% |
| Bank of America Corporation | 2.52% |
| Primecap Management Company | 2.26% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 1.97% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| Vanguard Group | 21.18% |
| BlackRock | 8.7% |
| State Street | 5.62% |
| Geode Capital | 2.91% |
Source: Nexqual, June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC.
From Albemarle Corp's Latest SEC 10-K Filing (filed 2026-02-11)
Key Strengths & Strategy (as disclosed to the SEC)
- 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, specialty glass used in consumer appliances and electronics.
- This segment also provides organic synthesis processes in the areas of steroid chemistry and vitamins, and various life science applications, as well as intermediates in the pharmaceutical industry; technical services, including handling and use of reactive lithium products; and recycling services for lithium-containing by-products.
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K, official filing. Curated by Nexqual.
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Data source: Nexqual — real-time market data, technical indicators, analyst consensus, earnings, SEC EDGAR filings. Last updated: June 9, 2026 at 22:41 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.