Rating Change
Barclays reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) on November 06, 2026.
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Barclays Reiterates Equal-Weight Rating on Albemarle Corporation (ALB)
Barclays reiterated its Equal-Weight rating on Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) on November 06, 2026.
At publication ·
What changed
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) · reiterate
- Firm
- Barclays
- Rating
- Equal-Weight to Equal-Weight
- Price at event
- $99.25
- Market capitalization
- $21.1B
At a glance
Key takeaways
- Barclays maintained an Equal-Weight rating on Albemarle Corporation, suggesting the stock is fairly valued relative to market expectations.
Market Context
Albemarle Corporation operates in the Basic Materials sector. The stock currently trades at $99.25 with a market capitalization of $21.1B. The stock has declined 37.9% over the past 52 weeks.
Analyst coverage from Barclays provides professional research and price targets that many institutional investors reference when making allocation decisions. The consensus of analyst opinions — along with the range of price targets — helps frame market expectations for Albemarle Corporation.
Analyst ratings and price targets are one input among many for investment decisions. Historical studies show that consensus analyst recommendations have mixed predictive power on their own, but significant changes in consensus — such as multiple upgrades or downgrades in a short period — can be more meaningful signals.
Recent Analyst Activity for Albemarle Corporation
Among the 10 most recent ratings: 8 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Price Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 06, 2026 | Barclays | Equal-Weight | N/A |
| Nov 06, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | N/A |
| Nov 06, 2026 | Truist Securities | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 22, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | N/A |
| Oct 20, 2026 | Truist Securities | Buy | N/A |
Related Tools: Analyst Ratings Dashboard | View ALB Stock Page
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Equal-Weight rating mean for ALB?
A rating of Equal-Weight from Barclays reflects the analyst's outlook on Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB). Analyst ratings are one factor investors consider alongside earnings, valuation, and sector trends.
Where can I find more analyst ratings?
Browse recent upgrades and downgrades on our Analyst Ratings Dashboard or the ALB forecast page.