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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 $114.13, with a high of $185.00 and a low of $85.00. This represents a -15.22% decline from the last price of $134.62.

$50 $80 $110 $140 $170 $200 High: $185 Avg: $114.13 Low: $85 Last Closed Price: $134.62

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%), 25 Hold (55.56%), 6 Sell (13.33%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 45 6 25 14 0 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

ALB Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAlbemarle-15.22%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks 7.06%
IdeaElectric Vehicle Stocks List10.37%
IdeaEV Battery Stocks List19.47%
IdeaLithium Stocks List-2.34%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts4918
Avg Price Target$139.75$110.89$91.28
Last Closing Price$134.62$134.62$134.62
Upside/Downside3.81%-17.63%-32.19%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Dec, 2516172-26
Nov, 2516172-26
Oct, 2516162-25
Sep, 2516162-25
Aug, 2526153-26
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Dec 05, 2025UBS$185.00$119.1455.28%37.42%
Dec 03, 2025David BegleiterDeutsche Bank$125.00$128.14-2.45%-7.15%
Dec 02, 2025Robert W. Baird$113.00$128.33-11.95%-16.06%
Nov 19, 2025Joel JacksonBMO Capital$136.00$121.3912.04%1.03%
Nov 10, 2025Scotiabank$85.00$103.65-17.99%-36.86%
Oct 20, 2025Truist Financial$87.00$92.74-6.19%-35.37%
Oct 15, 2025Wells Fargo$90.00$96.24-6.48%-33.15%
Oct 06, 2025UBS$85.00$92.69-8.30%-36.86%
Oct 03, 2025Mizuho Securities$92.00$87.615.01%-31.66%
Aug 29, 2025Ben KalloRobert W. Baird$68.00$87.08-21.91%-49.49%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Dec 05, 2025UBSNeutralBuyupgrade
Dec 03, 2025Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold
Nov 19, 2025BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Nov 10, 2025ScotiabankSector PerformSector Performhold
Oct 09, 2025Cowen & Co.HoldHoldhold
Aug 26, 2025UBSSellNeutralupgrade
Aug 04, 2025Deutsche BankHoldHoldhold
Jul 29, 2025Piper SandlerUnderweightNeutraldowngrade
Jul 11, 2025UBSUnderperformSelldowngrade
May 14, 2025Piper SandlerUnderweightUnderweighthold

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, 25 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 $114.13 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $85 at the low end to $185 at the high end, suggesting a potential -15.22% change from the previous closing price of $134.62.

How does Albemarle stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Albemarle's stock forecast shows a -15.22% downside, underperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (7.06%), trailing the Electric Vehicle Stocks List (10.37%), EV Battery Stocks List (19.47%), and Lithium Stocks List (-2.34%) investment ideas.

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

  • December 2025: 3.85% Strong Buy, 23.08% Buy, 65.38% Hold, 7.69% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • November 2025: 3.85% Strong Buy, 23.08% Buy, 65.38% Hold, 7.69% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • October 2025: 4.00% Strong Buy, 24.00% Buy, 64.00% Hold, 8.00% 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.