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Albemarle (ALB) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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ALB Stock Forecast

Albemarle (ALB) stock forecast, based on 45 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $199.00, with a high of $264.00 and a low of $136.00. This represents a -2.22% decline from the last price of $203.52.

$50 $100 $150 $200 $250 $300 High: $264 Avg: $199 Low: $136 Last Closed Price: $203.52

ALB Stock Rating

Albemarle stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 45 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 18 Buy (40.00%), 21 Hold (46.67%), 6 Sell (13.33%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 45 0 6 21 18 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

ALB Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAlbemarle-2.22%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks 8.57%
IdeaElectric Vehicle Stocks List16.14%
IdeaEV Battery Stocks List20.73%
IdeaLithium Stocks List-4.45%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts61445
Avg Price Target$240.17$210.71$158.04
Last Closing Price$203.52$203.52$203.52
Upside/Downside18.01%3.53%-22.35%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
May, 262913--24
Apr, 2621111--24
Mar, 2621112--25
Feb, 2621014--26
Jan, 261718--26
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
May 11, 2026RBC Capital$253.00$216.2017.02%24.31%
May 11, 2026Argus Research$230.00$215.006.98%13.01%
May 08, 2026UBS$264.00$198.0133.33%29.72%
May 08, 2026Truist Financial$260.00$198.3531.08%27.75%
Apr 24, 2026RBC Capital$245.00$185.3832.16%20.38%
Apr 14, 2026Morgan Stanley$189.00$186.221.49%-7.13%
Apr 09, 2026UBS$230.00$172.3533.45%13.01%
Mar 06, 2026Peter OsterlandTruist Financial$210.00$158.9132.15%3.18%
Feb 23, 2026Andres Castanos-MollorBerenberg Bank$153.00$168.42-9.16%-24.82%
Feb 18, 2026Evercore ISI$180.00$173.463.77%-11.56%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
May 08, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Apr 24, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Apr 21, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Apr 09, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Feb 17, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Feb 13, 2026CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Jan 21, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 21, 2026OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 19, 2026HSBCHoldBuyupgrade
Jan 12, 2026Deutsche BankHoldBuyupgrade

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-15 $-6 $3 $12 $21 $30 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$1.07$22.97$13.41$-11.20$-5.76---
Avg Forecast$4.05$21.52$21.39$-1.89$-0.07$3.11$5.59$5.55
High Forecast$4.91$27.73$22.05$0.23$0.19$4.70$5.96$7.96
Low Forecast$3.21$17.18$20.16$-2.68$-0.23$1.36$5.21$4.06
Surprise %-73.58%6.74%-37.31%492.59%8128.57%---

Revenue Forecast

$3B $4B $6B $8B $9B $11B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.33B$7.32B$9.62B$5.38B----
Avg Forecast$3.33B$7.32B$9.44B$5.47B$5.33B$6.21B$7.39B$8.21B
High Forecast$3.88B$8.94B$9.57B$5.64B$6.06B$6.35B$9.86B$10.95B
Low Forecast$2.80B$6.18B$9.36B$5.35B$4.35B$6.06B$5.87B$6.52B
Surprise %-0.14%0.03%1.92%-1.77%----

Net Income Forecast

$-2B $-500M $500M $2B $3B $4B Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$123.67M$2.69B$1.57B$-1.18B$-677.38M---
Avg Forecast$190.84M$201.62M$1.57B$-144.19M$-2.05M$356.59M$657.72M$653.60M
High Forecast$334.16M$374.71M$3.46B$27.26M$22.93M$553.59M$701.35M$937.22M
Low Forecast$47.53M$28.53M$-314.83M$-315.64M$-27.03M$159.60M$614.10M$478.69M
Surprise %-35.20%1234.10%-717.98%32899.99%---

ALB Forecast FAQ

Is Albemarle stock a buy?

Albemarle stock has a consensus rating of Hold, based on 45 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 18 Buy, 21 Hold, 6 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell, reflecting a consensus that Albemarle is a neutral investment for most analysts.

What is Albemarle's price target?

Albemarle's price target, set by 45 Wall Street analysts, averages $199 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $136 at the low end to $264 at the high end, suggesting a potential -2.22% change from the previous closing price of $203.52.

How does Albemarle stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Albemarle's stock forecast shows a -2.22% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (8.57%), leading the lithium stocks list (-4.45%) investment idea while trailing the Electric Vehicle Stocks List (16.14%) and EV Battery Stocks List (20.73%) investment ideas.

What is the breakdown of analyst ratings for Albemarle over the past three months?

  • May 2026: 8.33% Strong Buy, 37.50% Buy, 54.17% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • April 2026: 8.33% Strong Buy, 45.83% Buy, 45.83% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • March 2026: 8.00% Strong Buy, 44.00% Buy, 48.00% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Albemarle’s EPS forecast?

Albemarle's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $3.11, marking a -153.99% decrease from the reported $-5.76 in 2025. Estimates for the following years are $5.59 in 2027, and $5.55 in 2028.

What is Albemarle’s revenue forecast?

Albemarle's average annual revenue forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2026 is $6.21B, reflecting a 0% decrease from the reported $0 in 2025. The forecast for 2027 is $7.39B, and $8.21B for 2028.

What is Albemarle’s net income forecast?

Albemarle's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2026 stands at $356.59M, representing a -152.64% decrease from the reported $-677M in 2025. Projections indicate $657.72M in 2027, and $653.6M in 2028.