Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026
Albemarle (ALB) Stock Sinks As Market Gains: Here's Why
Albemarle (ALB) reached $110.91 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -3.6% change compared to its last close.
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NYSE · ALB
Albemarle Corporation
Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty
$108.25
Up+$1.48 (+1.37%)
Updated Sep 25, 2026, 11:08 PM
SID Score
4.6/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
54/100
Neutral
- Market cap
- 21.06B
- P/E ratio
- -41.18
- Dividend yield
- 1.87%
- 52-week range
- $107.90 – $221.00
- Volume
- 2.5M
- Avg. volume
- 3.15M
Price performance
ALB price history
1M range · 20 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
ALB closed at $108.25 after 20 trading sessions, down 20.27% for the selected period.
- Last close
- $108.25
- Period change
- -20.27%
- Period low
- $108.25
- Period high
- $137.75
Daily close
View OHLC price history
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | $110.00 | $110.50 | $108.21 | $108.25 | 2.5M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $114.17 | $115.075 | $112.3075 | $113.47 | 2.2M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $113.62 | $117.59 | $112.80 | $116.80 | 4.1M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $113.50 | $114.49 | $111.57 | $112.92 | 1.91M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $115.10 | $115.1275 | $110.42 | $110.91 | 4.97M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $112.50 | $116.30 | $112.50 | $115.05 | 2.16M |
| Sep 16, 2026 | $114.00 | $114.63 | $107.90 | $109.47 | 2.75M |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $115.28 | $115.75 | $112.50 | $113.45 | 2.34M |
| Sep 14, 2026 | $116.06 | $117.00 | $114.27 | $115.03 | 2.1M |
| Sep 11, 2026 | $121.00 | $121.555 | $117.235 | $117.52 | 2.39M |
| Sep 10, 2026 | $123.54 | $125.57 | $122.00 | $122.11 | 2.01M |
| Sep 9, 2026 | $130.48 | $131.30 | $123.935 | $125.91 | 2.59M |
| Sep 8, 2026 | $126.06 | $131.31 | $125.43 | $129.57 | 4.96M |
| Sep 4, 2026 | $126.90 | $129.25 | $122.45 | $126.28 | 3.24M |
| Sep 3, 2026 | $135.99 | $138.045 | $131.93 | $132.16 | 2.87M |
| Sep 2, 2026 | $133.94 | $138.05 | $132.93 | $137.75 | 2.4M |
| Sep 1, 2026 | $132.00 | $138.08 | $131.41 | $135.54 | 1.55M |
| Aug 31, 2026 | $137.58 | $138.015 | $133.54 | $134.97 | 1.98M |
| Aug 28, 2026 | $138.75 | $141.2199 | $135.7264 | $137.36 | 1.45M |
| Aug 27, 2026 | $134.91 | $136.89 | $132.44 | $135.77 | 1.11M |
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Company profile
Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers. In the lithium industry, the majority of demand comes from batteries, where lithium is used as the energy storage material, particularly in electric vehicles. Albemarle is a fully integrated lithium producer. Its upstream resources include salt brine deposits in Chile and the US and two hard rock mines in Australia, both of which are joint ventures. The company operates lithium refining plants in Chile, the US, Australia, and China. Albemarle is a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants.
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- Consensus
- Hold
- Average target
- $114.13
- Implied upside
- —
- Analysts
- 31
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | JP Morgan | Neutral | — |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Scotiabank | Sector Outperform | — |
| Aug 10, 2026 | RBC Capital | Outperform | — |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Truist Securities | Buy | — |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Citigroup | Buy | — |
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Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026
Albemarle (ALB) Stock Sees Fair Value Cut As Analysts Reset Lithium Assumptions
The fair value estimate for Albemarle has been revised from US$187.16 to US$172.56, a reduction of about 7.8% that reflects updated modeling assumptions. This reset aligns with recent analyst commentary, which combines caution on lithium pricing and sector trends with continued focus on Albemarle’s execution and longer term demand drivers. As you read on, you will see how these shifting targets fit into the broader narrative and how to keep track of where the story goes next. Stay updated as...
Yahoo · Sep 18, 2026
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
Albemarle (ALB) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
Benzinga · Sep 17, 2026
Albemarle Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
On Thursday, Albemarle (NYSE:ALB) discussed second-quarter financial results during its earnings call. The full transcript is provided below. Benzinga APIs provide real-time access to earnings call transcripts and
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