Albemarle Corp (ALB) Stock Price & Analysis
Albemarle Corp (ALB) fell 1.76% to USD 114.85 as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC, according to Nexqual real-time market data.
ALB last closed at USD 116.91; the session ranged USD 114.75–119.6 on volume of 1,398,863 shares. Market capitalization is $13.54B, with a 52-week range of USD 64.95–221 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
Key Statistics (as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC)
| Price | USD 114.85 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▼ 1.76% (down) |
| Previous Close | USD 116.91 |
| Open | USD 116.62 |
| Day Range | USD 114.75 – 119.6 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 64.95 – 221 |
| Volume | 1,398,863 shares |
| Market Cap | $13.54B |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (ALB)
Nexqual's technical model rates ALB "SELL" based on 2 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 125 daily candles, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 28.55 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 150.5) |
| MACD | -10.09 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (ALB)
Wall Street analysts rate ALB "Buy" based on 20 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 187.91 (range USD 83.28–250), per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Buy |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 20 |
| Mean Target | USD 187.91 |
| High Target | USD 250 |
| Low Target | USD 83.28 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 13 / 9 / 0 |
Earnings (ALB)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-08-05 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD 3.26 |
| Revenue Estimate | $1.62B |
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, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 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, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
Financial Health Score (ALB)
Nexqual rates Albemarle Corp's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 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 | +96.07% |
| Shares Outstanding | 117.93M |
| Float | 117.54M |
| Short % of Float | +0.07% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
Leadership (ALB)
Albemarle Corp is led by Jerry Kent Masters (age 65), Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC.
| Chairman, President & CEO | Jerry Kent Masters (age 65) |
|---|---|
| CFO, Executive VP & Interim Principal Accounting Officer | Neal R. Sheorey (age 48) |
| 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 July 25, 2026 at 01:13 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 | 8.73% |
| State Street | 5.64% |
| Geode Capital | 2.91% |
Source: Nexqual, July 25, 2026 at 01:13 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; and 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 for 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: July 25, 2026 at 01:13 UTC. This page is informational and not investment advice.