• Consensus Rating: Hold
  • Consensus Price Target: $175.05
  • Forecasted Upside: 55.88%
  • Number of Analysts: 20
  • Breakdown:
  • 2 Sell Ratings
  • 8 Hold Ratings
  • 10 Buy Ratings
  • 0 Strong Buy Ratings
$112.30
▼ -2.97 (-2.58%)

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Analyst Price Target for ALB

Analyst Price Target is $175.05
▲ +55.88% Upside Potential
This price target is based on 20 analysts offering 12 month price targets for Albemarle in the last 3 months. The average price target is $175.05, with a high forecast of $300.00 and a low forecast of $112.00. The average price target represents a 55.88% upside from the last price of $112.30.

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Current Consensus is Hold

The current consensus among 20 polled investment analysts is to hold stock in Albemarle. This Hold consensus rating has held steady for over two years.

Past Monthly Recommendations

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11/1/2022
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1/30/2023
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10/27/2023
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1/25/2024
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DateBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetImpact on Share PriceDetails
4/11/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$135.00 ➝ $145.00Low
4/11/2024Berenberg BankUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$130.00 ➝ $160.00Low
4/10/2024CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$125.00 ➝ $135.00Low
4/10/2024Bank of AmericaUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$137.00 ➝ $156.00Low
3/15/2024Loop CapitalLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$168.00 ➝ $162.00Low
3/8/2024Vertical ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$145.00Low
3/7/2024KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$178.00 ➝ $159.00Low
3/7/2024MizuhoLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$115.00 ➝ $112.00Low
3/1/2024Wolfe ResearchInitiated CoveragePeer PerformLow
2/27/2024MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$105.00 ➝ $115.00Low
2/16/2024Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$140.00 ➝ $135.00Low
2/16/2024Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$140.00 ➝ $138.00Low
2/16/2024OppenheimerLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$191.00 ➝ $188.00Low
2/16/2024KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$199.00 ➝ $178.00Low
2/15/2024UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$137.00 ➝ $125.00Low
2/9/2024CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$175.00 ➝ $120.00Low
1/30/2024UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$142.00 ➝ $137.00Low
1/29/2024TD CowenDowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform$220.00 ➝ $130.00Low
1/23/2024MizuhoLower TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$152.00 ➝ $130.00Low
1/17/2024OppenheimerLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$308.00 ➝ $191.00Low
1/11/2024UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$130.00 ➝ $142.00Low
1/11/2024Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$155.00 ➝ $135.00Low
1/9/2024KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$200.00 ➝ $199.00Low
12/12/2023Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$154.00 ➝ $149.00Low
12/5/2023Piper SandlerDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$140.00 ➝ $128.00Low
11/7/2023BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$265.00 ➝ $180.00Low
11/6/2023Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$212.00 ➝ $163.00Low
11/6/2023UBS GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$253.00 ➝ $140.00Low
11/3/2023OppenheimerLower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$344.00 ➝ $308.00Low
11/3/2023KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$254.00 ➝ $200.00Low
10/25/2023Piper SandlerDowngradeOverweight ➝ Neutral$255.00 ➝ $155.00Low
10/18/2023Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$212.00 ➝ $161.00Low
10/9/2023Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingOutperform ➝ Outperform$260.00Low
10/9/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$260.00 ➝ $210.00Low
10/4/2023CitigroupLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$265.00 ➝ $215.00Low
10/3/2023KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$291.00 ➝ $254.00Low
9/8/2023Evercore ISILower TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$295.00 ➝ $280.00Low
9/1/2023Piper SandlerLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$275.00 ➝ $255.00Low
8/8/2023Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform ➝ Outperform$255.00 ➝ $260.00Low
8/7/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy ➝ Buy$260.00 ➝ $250.00Low
8/4/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$270.00 ➝ $260.00Low
8/4/2023Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$200.00 ➝ $212.00Low
8/4/2023MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral ➝ Neutral$225.00 ➝ $227.00Low
8/3/2023Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetUnderperform ➝ Underperform$163.00 ➝ $185.00Low
7/18/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$250.00 ➝ $270.00Low
6/26/2023KeyCorpBoost TargetOverweight$270.00 ➝ $291.00Low
6/23/2023HSBCLower Target$360.00 ➝ $300.00Low
6/13/2023CitigroupInitiated CoverageBuy$260.00Low
5/18/2023UBS GroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$196.00 ➝ $225.00Low
5/15/2023Robert W. BairdUpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$222.00 ➝ $288.00Low
5/11/2023KeyCorpUpgradeSector Weight ➝ Overweight$270.00Low
5/10/2023ScotiabankDowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector PerformLow
5/9/2023ScotiabankUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Sector Outperform$250.00Low
5/8/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$240.00 ➝ $205.00Low
5/8/2023Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Neutral$195.00 ➝ $200.00Low
5/5/2023BMO Capital MarketsLower Target$325.00 ➝ $300.00Low
5/2/2023MizuhoLower Target$328.00 ➝ $224.00Low
4/20/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetBuy$325.00 ➝ $240.00Low
4/17/2023Berenberg BankLower TargetHold$290.00 ➝ $225.00Low
4/6/2023Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetOverweight$350.00 ➝ $277.00Low
4/5/2023Bank of AmericaDowngradeNeutral ➝ Underperform$262.00 ➝ $195.00Low
3/17/2023Loop CapitalBoost Target$397.00 ➝ $403.00Low
2/21/2023Piper SandlerBoost TargetOverweight$310.00 ➝ $330.00Low
2/21/2023CICC ResearchInitiated CoverageMarket PerformLow
2/17/2023MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral$325.00 ➝ $328.00Low
2/17/2023OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$497.00 ➝ $498.00Low
2/17/2023BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$315.00 ➝ $325.00Low
2/16/2023Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingUnderperform$240.00Low
1/31/2023Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetUnderperform$200.00 ➝ $240.00Low
1/26/2023MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral$300.00 ➝ $325.00Low
1/26/2023Piper Sandler CompaniesInitiated CoverageOverweightLow
1/25/2023ScotiabankReiterated RatingSector PerformLow
1/25/2023Piper SandlerInitiated CoverageOverweight$310.00Low
1/25/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$290.00 ➝ $305.00Low
1/25/2023Royal Bank of CanadaBoost Target$340.00 ➝ $362.00Low
1/25/2023OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$461.00 ➝ $497.00Low
1/25/2023Robert W. BairdBoost TargetNeutral$298.00 ➝ $305.00Low
1/12/2023MizuhoLower TargetNeutral$325.00 ➝ $300.00Low
1/11/2023UBS GroupLower TargetNeutral$297.00 ➝ $250.00Low
1/10/2023Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$325.00 ➝ $290.00Low
1/4/2023Vertical ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$275.00Low
12/15/2022CitigroupLower TargetBuy$345.00 ➝ $295.00Low
11/28/2022Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$145.00 ➝ $155.00Low
11/8/2022Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$371.00 ➝ $380.00Low
11/7/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$305.00 ➝ $325.00Low
11/4/2022MizuhoBoost TargetNeutral$300.00 ➝ $325.00Low
11/3/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetUnderperform$196.00 ➝ $200.00Low
10/26/2022OppenheimerReiterated RatingOutperform$440.00Low
10/13/2022Berenberg BankDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$260.00 ➝ $270.00Low
10/4/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$270.00 ➝ $305.00Low
10/3/2022Bank of AmericaBoost TargetNeutral$262.00 ➝ $332.00Low
9/30/2022Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$350.00Low
9/9/2022CitigroupBoost TargetBuy$294.00 ➝ $345.00Low
9/8/2022Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetOutperform$357.00 ➝ $371.00Low
8/9/2022CitigroupBoost Target$294.00N/A
8/8/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$255.00 ➝ $270.00Low
8/8/2022OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$368.00 ➝ $440.00Low
8/4/2022Credit Suisse GroupBoost TargetUnderperform$185.00 ➝ $196.00Low
8/4/2022UBS GroupBoost TargetNeutral$218.00 ➝ $265.00Low
7/20/2022KeyCorpUpgradeUnderweight ➝ Sector WeightLow
7/13/2022UBS GroupLower Target$260.00 ➝ $218.00Low
7/6/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower Target$320.00 ➝ $255.00N/A
6/27/2022Credit Suisse GroupInitiated CoverageUnderperform$185.00Low
6/2/2022UBS GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$300.00 ➝ $260.00High
5/24/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$290.00 ➝ $320.00Medium
5/24/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetOverweight$285.00 ➝ $320.00Medium
5/24/2022Royal Bank of CanadaBoost Target$300.00 ➝ $314.00Medium
5/24/2022KeyCorpBoost TargetUnderweight$215.00 ➝ $217.00Medium
5/16/2022Jefferies Financial GroupReiterated RatingBuy ➝ Buy$290.00Low
5/11/2022Wells Fargo & CompanyUpgradeEqual Weight ➝ Overweight$215.00 ➝ $285.00Low
5/10/2022Royal Bank of CanadaBoost Target$276.00 ➝ $300.00Low
5/6/2022CowenBoost Target$275.00 ➝ $300.00High
5/6/2022CowenBoost Target$275.00 ➝ $300.00High
5/6/2022OppenheimerBoost Target$307.00 ➝ $368.00High
5/6/2022Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost Target$250.00 ➝ $290.00High
5/6/2022MizuhoBoost Target$243.00 ➝ $293.00High
5/6/2022CitigroupBoost Target$262.00 ➝ $279.00High
4/5/2022KeyCorpBoost TargetUnderweight$163.00 ➝ $198.00N/A
2/22/2022Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetOutperform$290.00 ➝ $270.00Medium
2/22/2022Robert W. BairdLower Target$245.00 ➝ $228.00Low
2/18/2022Bank of AmericaLower Target$230.00 ➝ $216.00N/A
2/18/2022BMO Capital MarketsLower Target$300.00 ➝ $280.00Medium
2/18/2022CitigroupLower Target$280.00 ➝ $244.00Medium
2/18/2022MizuhoLower TargetNeutral$281.00 ➝ $243.00High
2/18/2022KeyCorpBoost TargetUnderweight$153.00 ➝ $163.00High
2/1/2022Bank of AmericaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ NeutralLow
1/26/2022HSBCUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$250.00 ➝ $280.00Low
1/11/2022CitigroupLower Target$323.00 ➝ $280.00High
1/10/2022KeyCorpBoost TargetUnderweight$144.00 ➝ $153.00High
12/15/2021The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$199.00 ➝ $205.00High
11/19/2021Evercore ISIReiterated RatingBuy$295.00Medium
11/19/2021Berenberg BankUpgradeBuy$280.00 ➝ $298.00High
11/8/2021Bank of AmericaBoost TargetUnderperform$211.00 ➝ $220.00High
11/5/2021MizuhoBoost TargetBuy ➝ Neutral$247.00 ➝ $281.00Low
11/5/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetUnderweight$131.00 ➝ $144.00Low
11/4/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$296.00 ➝ $307.00Low
10/19/2021Royal Bank of CanadaUpgradeSector Perform ➝ Outperform$246.00 ➝ $280.00High
10/12/2021MizuhoInitiated CoverageNeutral$247.00High
10/12/2021CitigroupBoost TargetTop Pick ➝ Buy$262.00 ➝ $266.00Low
10/11/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetUnderweight$127.00 ➝ $131.00Low
10/4/2021Loop CapitalBoost TargetBuy$253.00 ➝ $280.00Medium
9/17/2021HSBCDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
9/13/2021UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$240.00 ➝ $290.00High
9/13/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$245.00 ➝ $270.00High
9/13/2021OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$250.00 ➝ $296.00High
9/13/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$265.00 ➝ $290.00High
9/13/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$225.00 ➝ $270.00High
9/13/2021Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$218.00 ➝ $246.00High
9/8/2021Berenberg BankUpgradeSell ➝ Buy$115.00 ➝ $280.00High
8/30/2021CowenBoost TargetOutperform$180.00 ➝ $260.00Medium
8/23/2021Loop CapitalBoost TargetBuy$208.00 ➝ $253.00Medium
8/9/2021Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$200.00 ➝ $218.00High
8/6/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$175.00 ➝ $225.00High
8/6/2021Bank of AmericaBoost TargetUnderperform$121.00 ➝ $140.00High
8/6/2021BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetIn-Line ➝ Outperform$205.00 ➝ $250.00High
8/6/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetUnderweight$117.00 ➝ $127.00High
8/6/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$190.00 ➝ $245.00High
7/20/2021Loop CapitalBoost TargetBuy$199.00 ➝ $208.00High
5/13/2021Royal Bank of CanadaUpgradeUnderperform ➝ Sector Perform$135.00 ➝ $168.00Medium
5/12/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$162.00 ➝ $175.00High
5/10/2021CitigroupBoost Target$174.00 ➝ $191.00High
5/10/2021Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$50.00 ➝ $80.00Medium
5/7/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetUnderweight$107.00 ➝ $117.00High
5/7/2021JPMorgan Chase & Co.UpgradeUnderweight ➝ Neutral$125.00 ➝ $152.00High
4/19/2021Evercore ISIUpgradeIn-Line ➝ Outperform$160.00 ➝ $200.00High
3/15/2021CowenInitiated CoverageOutperform$180.00N/A
3/9/2021CowenInitiated CoverageOutperform$180.00 ➝ $180.00High
3/1/2021Loop CapitalUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$174.00 ➝ $186.00Low
2/25/2021Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$125.00 ➝ $162.00Medium
2/23/2021Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetUnderperform$130.00 ➝ $135.00Low
2/22/2021Vertical ResearchUpgradeSell ➝ HoldMedium
2/22/2021ArgusBoost TargetBuy$140.00 ➝ $177.00Medium
2/15/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$175.00 ➝ $190.00Low
2/12/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetUnderweight$101.00 ➝ $107.00Low
2/12/2021CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$184.00Low
2/4/2021Loop CapitalBoost TargetReduce ➝ Hold$148.00 ➝ $174.00High
2/3/2021Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$120.00 ➝ $175.00Medium
1/15/2021KeyCorpBoost TargetUnderweight$89.00 ➝ $101.00Low
1/6/2021Smith Barney CitigroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$132.00 ➝ $175.00N/A
1/5/2021Vertical ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ SellN/A
11/13/2020ArgusBoost TargetBuy$98.00 ➝ $140.00Medium
11/10/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$90.00 ➝ $120.00Low
11/9/2020Smith Barney CitigroupUpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy$99.00 ➝ $132.00Low
11/9/2020Vertical ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldMedium
11/6/2020Morgan StanleyBoost TargetUnderweight$40.00 ➝ $50.00Medium
11/6/2020BMO Capital MarketsBoost TargetOutperform$115.00 ➝ $120.00High
11/6/2020KeyCorpBoost TargetUnderweight$60.00 ➝ $89.00High
11/5/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$105.00 ➝ $114.00High
10/21/2020HSBCUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$121.00Medium
10/19/2020Truist FinancialBoost Target$87.00 ➝ $95.00Low
10/15/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$85.00 ➝ $100.00Medium
10/14/2020Royal Bank of CanadaDowngradeSector Perform ➝ Underperform$80.00 ➝ $78.00High
10/6/2020UBS GroupBoost TargetBuy$97.00 ➝ $105.00High
9/29/2020Vertical ResearchUpgradeHold ➝ Buy$92.00 ➝ $98.00Low
9/22/2020Evercore ISIInitiated CoverageUnderperform$86.00Low
8/10/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$70.00 ➝ $80.00Low
8/10/2020CitigroupBoost TargetNeutral$78.00 ➝ $87.00Medium
8/10/2020Truist FinancialBoost TargetHold$65.00 ➝ $87.00Medium
7/30/2020Jefferies Financial GroupBoost TargetBuy$81.00 ➝ $100.00Medium
7/27/2020Berenberg BankDowngradeHold ➝ Sell$65.00 ➝ $68.00Medium
6/26/2020CitigroupUpgradeSell ➝ HoldMedium
6/26/2020Loop CapitalUpgradeSell ➝ Hold$48.00 ➝ $73.00High
6/22/2020KeyCorpDowngradeSector Weight ➝ Underweight$60.00High
5/28/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetBuy$65.00 ➝ $80.00Low
5/12/2020CitigroupBoost TargetSell$49.00 ➝ $59.00High
5/12/2020The Goldman Sachs GroupDowngradeBuy ➝ Neutral$67.00 ➝ $61.00High
5/11/2020SunTrust BanksLower TargetHold$90.00 ➝ $65.00Low
5/11/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$64.00 ➝ $66.00Medium
5/7/2020UBS GroupLower TargetBuy$98.00 ➝ $90.00Medium
4/29/2020Loop CapitalDowngradeBuy ➝ Sell$99.00 ➝ $48.00Medium
4/16/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$62.00 ➝ $68.00Medium
4/9/2020CitigroupLower TargetCautious$70.00 ➝ $49.00High
4/8/2020UBS GroupLower TargetBuy$108.00 ➝ $98.00High
4/6/2020BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform$115.00 ➝ $80.00Medium
4/3/2020CfraLower TargetBuy ➝ Hold$100.00 ➝ $70.00Medium
3/30/2020Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$50.00 ➝ $40.00Low
3/27/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetEqual Weight$105.00 ➝ $68.00High
3/25/2020KeyCorpInitiated CoverageSector Weight ➝ Sector WeightLow
3/25/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$96.00 ➝ $62.00High
3/23/2020UBS GroupLower TargetBuy$118.00 ➝ $108.00High
2/21/2020OppenheimerBoost TargetOutperform$86.00 ➝ $116.00Low
2/21/2020SunTrust BanksBoost TargetHold$68.00 ➝ $90.00Low
2/21/2020Vertical ResearchDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
2/21/2020Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftBoost TargetHold$72.00 ➝ $96.00Low
2/21/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$80.00 ➝ $105.00Low
2/21/2020Royal Bank of CanadaBoost TargetSector Perform$71.00 ➝ $84.00Low
2/21/2020BMO Capital MarketsReiterated RatingOutperform$115.00Low
2/20/2020CfraBoost TargetStrong-Buy ➝ Buy$80.00 ➝ $100.00High
2/5/2020Robert W. BairdDowngradeOutperform ➝ Neutral$90.00 ➝ $100.00Low
1/22/2020HSBCDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$89.00Low
1/15/2020Wells Fargo & CompanyBoost TargetEqual Weight$75.00 ➝ $80.00High
1/3/2020Berenberg BankDowngradeBuy ➝ HoldLow
12/17/2019Robert W. BairdReiterated RatingBuy$78.00Low
12/15/2019Royal Bank of CanadaReiterated RatingHold$71.00Low
11/22/2019Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$60.00 ➝ $50.00Low
11/13/2019CitigroupDowngradeNeutral ➝ Sell$62.00 ➝ $58.00Medium
11/12/2019Royal Bank of CanadaDowngradeOutperform ➝ Sector Perform$77.00 ➝ $71.00Medium
11/8/2019JPMorgan Chase & Co.DowngradeNeutral ➝ Underweight$68.00 ➝ $60.00High
11/8/2019Credit Suisse GroupReiterated RatingBuy$85.00High
10/28/2019Deutsche Bank AktiengesellschaftLower TargetHold$80.00 ➝ $70.00Medium
10/28/2019Bank of AmericaDowngradeBuy ➝ UnderperformMedium
10/25/2019SunTrust BanksDowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$68.00High
10/25/2019BMO Capital MarketsLower TargetOutperform$95.00 ➝ $80.00High
10/25/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyLower TargetMarket Perform$75.00 ➝ $65.00High
10/15/2019Wells Fargo & CompanyInitiated CoverageMarket Perform$75.00 ➝ $75.00Low
10/9/2019CitigroupLower TargetNeutral$80.00 ➝ $73.00Low
10/3/2019Buckingham ResearchLower TargetNeutral$80.00 ➝ $75.00Medium
10/2/2019UBS GroupLower TargetBuy$110.00 ➝ $105.00Low
9/13/2019Loop CapitalLower TargetBuy$98.00Low
9/12/2019G.ResearchReiterated RatingBuyLow
9/12/2019GabelliInitiated CoverageBuy$109.00Low
8/15/2019Morgan StanleyLower TargetUnderweight$65.00 ➝ $60.00Medium
8/14/2019Vertical ResearchLower Target$58.50 ➝ $39.50High
8/14/2019Royal Bank of CanadaLower TargetOutperform$83.00High
8/12/2019Berenberg BankSet TargetHold$75.00High
8/12/2019Bank of AmericaLower TargetBuy$95.00 ➝ $83.00Low
8/9/2019Credit Suisse GroupSet TargetBuy$106.00Low
8/9/2019OppenheimerLower TargetOutperform$157.00 ➝ $128.00Low
8/9/2019SunTrust BanksLower TargetBuy$120.00 ➝ $100.00Medium
8/9/2019Nomura SecuritiesBoost TargetNeutral$70.00 ➝ $71.00High
7/9/2019KeyCorpReiterated RatingOverweight$100.00 ➝ $94.00Medium
5/20/2019Jefferies Financial GroupLower TargetBuy$114.00 ➝ $90.00Low
5/16/2019Loop CapitalLower TargetBuy$108.00Medium
5/10/2019KeyCorpLower TargetOverweight ➝ Overweight$110.00 ➝ $100.00Low
(Data available from 4/25/2019 forward)

News Sentiment Rating

0.66 (Buy)

Our news sentiment rating is based on the average sentiment of articles about this company published in the media in the last 30 days of headlines and can range from 2 (very positive sentiment) to -2 (very negative sentiment).

News Sentiment Over Time

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  • 4 very positive mentions
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9/28/2023
  • 3 very positive mentions
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10/28/2023
  • 3 very positive mentions
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11/27/2023
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12/27/2023
  • 3 very positive mentions
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1/26/2024
  • 11 very positive mentions
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2/25/2024
  • 27 very positive mentions
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3/26/2024
  • 23 very positive mentions
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  • 6 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
4/25/2024

Current Sentiment

  • 23 very positive mentions
  • 3 positive mentions
  • 6 negative mentions
  • 0 very negative mentions
Albemarle logo
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 bromides, brominated powdered activated carbon, and other bromine fine chemicals; lithium specialties, such as butyllithium and lithium aluminum hydride; develops and manufactures cesium products for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries; and zirconium, barium, and titanium products for pyrotechnical applications that include airbag initiators. The Ketjen segment offers clean fuels technologies (CFT), which is composed of hydroprocessing catalysts (HPC) together with isomerization and akylation catalysts; fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts and additives; and performance catalyst solutions (PCS), which is composed of organometallics and curatives. The company serves the energy storage, petroleum refining, consumer electronics, construction, automotive, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, and crop protection markets. Albemarle Corporation was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Today's Range

Now: $112.30
Low: $111.05
High: $114.50

50 Day Range

MA: $122.95
Low: $109.41
High: $142.92

52 Week Range

Now: $112.30
Low: $106.69
High: $247.44

Volume

440,309 shs

Average Volume

3,224,618 shs

Market Capitalization

$13.20 billion

P/E Ratio

8.42

Dividend Yield

1.40%

Beta

1.62

Frequently Asked Questions

What sell-side analysts currently cover shares of Albemarle?

The following Wall Street analysts have issued stock ratings on Albemarle in the last twelve months: Bank of America Co., Berenberg Bank, BMO Capital Markets, Citigroup Inc., Credit Suisse Group AG, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore ISI, HSBC Holdings plc, KeyCorp, Loop Capital, Mizuho, Oppenheimer Holdings Inc., Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, StockNews.com, TD Cowen, TheStreet, UBS Group AG, Vertical Research, Wells Fargo & Company, and Wolfe Research.
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What is the current price target for Albemarle?

20 Wall Street analysts have set twelve-month price targets for Albemarle in the last year. Their average twelve-month price target is $175.05, suggesting a possible upside of 55.9%. HSBC Holdings plc has the highest price target set, predicting ALB will reach $300.00 in the next twelve months. Mizuho has the lowest price target set, forecasting a price of $112.00 for Albemarle in the next year.
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What is the current consensus analyst rating for Albemarle?

Albemarle currently has 2 sell ratings, 8 hold ratings and 10 buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. The stock has a consensus analyst rating of "Hold." A "hold" rating indicates that analysts believe investors should keep any existing positions they have in ALB, but not buy more shares or sell existing shares.
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How do I contact Albemarle's investor relations team?

Albemarle's physical mailing address is 4250 CONGRESS STREET SUITE 900, CHARLOTTE NC, 28209. The specialty chemicals company's listed phone number is (980) 299-5700 and its investor relations email address is [email protected]. The official website for Albemarle is www.albemarle.com. Learn More about contacing Albemarle investor relations.