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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 $80.57, with a high of $92.00 and a low of $68.00. This represents a -16.27% decline from the last price of $96.23.

$65 $81 $97 $113 $129 $145 High: $92 Avg: $80.57 Low: $68 Last Closed Price: $96.23

ALB Stock Rating

Albemarle stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 45 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 14 Buy (31.11%), 24 Hold (53.33%), 7 Sell (15.56%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 45 7 24 14 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

ALB Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAlbemarle-16.27%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks 17.08%
IdeaElectric Vehicle Stocks List5.64%
IdeaEV Battery Stocks List8.34%
IdeaLithium Stocks List0.86%

Price Target Trends

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# Anlaysts4815
Avg Price Target$88.50$80.63$81.87
Last Closing Price$96.23$96.23$96.23
Upside/Downside-8.03%-16.21%-14.92%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Oct, 2516162-25
Sep, 2516162-25
Aug, 2526153-26
Jul, 2536171-27
Jun, 2536171-27
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Oct 20, 2025Truist Financial$87.00$92.74-6.19%-9.59%
Oct 15, 2025Wells Fargo$90.00$96.24-6.48%-6.47%
Oct 06, 2025UBS$85.00$92.69-8.30%-11.67%
Oct 03, 2025Mizuho Securities$92.00$87.615.01%-4.40%
Aug 29, 2025Ben KalloRobert W. Baird$68.00$87.08-21.91%-29.34%
Aug 26, 2025Joshua SpectorUBS$89.00$82.717.60%-7.51%
Aug 04, 2025Deutsche Bank$74.00$68.567.93%-23.10%
Jul 29, 2025Ben KalloRobert W. Baird$60.00$71.58-16.18%-37.65%
Jul 15, 2025John RobertsMizuho Securities$76.00$71.825.82%-21.02%
Jul 11, 2025Joshua SpectorUBS$57.00$74.27-23.25%-40.77%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Oct 09, 2025Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Aug 26, 2025UBSSellNeutralupgrade
Aug 04, 2025Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold
Jul 29, 2025Piper SandlerUnderweightNeutraldowngrade
Jul 11, 2025UBSUnderperformSelldowngrade
May 14, 2025Piper SandlerUnderweightUnderweighthold
Apr 15, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Feb 18, 2025Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Nov 12, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 07, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold

Financial Forecast

EPS Forecast

$-15 $-6 $3 $12 $21 $30 Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.53$1.07$17.44$13.41$-11.20----
Avg Forecast$4.02$4.05$21.52$21.39$-1.89$-0.07$3.11$5.59$5.55
High Forecast$4.88$4.91$27.73$22.05$0.23$0.19$4.70$5.96$7.96
Low Forecast$3.19$3.21$17.18$20.16$-2.68$-0.23$1.36$5.21$4.06
Surprise %-12.19%-73.58%-18.96%-37.31%492.59%----

Revenue Forecast

$3B $4B $6B $8B $9B $11B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$3.13B$3.33B$7.32B$9.62B$5.38B----
Avg Forecast$3.09B$3.33B$7.32B$9.44B$5.47B$5.33B$6.21B$7.39B$8.21B
High Forecast$3.60B$3.88B$8.94B$9.57B$5.64B$6.06B$6.35B$9.86B$10.95B
Low Forecast$2.60B$2.80B$6.18B$9.36B$5.35B$4.35B$6.06B$5.87B$6.52B
Surprise %1.20%-0.14%0.03%1.92%-1.77%----

Net Income Forecast

$-2B $-500M $500M $2B $3B $4B Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Dec 23 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 27 Dec 28
Dec 20Dec 21Dec 22Dec 23Dec 24Dec 25Dec 26Dec 27Dec 28
Reported$375.76M$123.67M$2.04B$1.57B$-1.32B----
Avg Forecast$294.10M$190.84M$201.62M$1.57B$-144.19M$-2.05M$356.59M$657.72M$653.60M
High Forecast$352.93M$334.16M$374.71M$3.46B$27.26M$22.93M$553.59M$701.35M$937.22M
Low Forecast$235.28M$47.53M$28.53M$-314.83M$-315.64M$-27.03M$159.60M$614.10M$478.69M
Surprise %27.77%-35.20%913.22%-812.75%----

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, 14 Buy, 24 Hold, 7 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 $80.57 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $68 at the low end to $92 at the high end, suggesting a potential -16.27% change from the previous closing price of $96.23.

How does Albemarle stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Albemarle's stock forecast shows a -16.27% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (17.08%), trailing the Electric Vehicle Stocks List (5.64%), EV Battery Stocks List (8.34%), and Lithium Stocks List (0.86%) investment ideas.

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

  • October 2025: 4.00% Strong Buy, 24.00% Buy, 64.00% Hold, 8.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • September 2025: 4.00% Strong Buy, 24.00% Buy, 64.00% Hold, 8.00% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • August 2025: 7.69% Strong Buy, 23.08% Buy, 57.69% Hold, 11.54% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.

What is Albemarle’s EPS forecast?

Albemarle's average annual EPS forecast for its fiscal year ending in December 2025 is $-0.07, marking a -99.38% decrease from the reported $-11.2 in 2024. Estimates for the following years are $3.11 in 2026, $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 2025 is $5.33B, reflecting a -0.88% decrease from the reported $5.38B in 2024. The forecast for 2026 is $6.21B, followed by $7.39B for 2027, and $8.21B for 2028.

What is Albemarle’s net income forecast?

Albemarle's net income forecast for the fiscal year ending in December 2025 stands at $-2.053M, representing a -99.84% decrease from the reported $-1.316B in 2024. Projections indicate $356.59M in 2026, $657.72M in 2027, and $653.6M in 2028.