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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 $184.00, with a high of $210.00 and a low of $136.00. This represents a 9.10% increase from the last price of $168.66.

$50 $90 $130 $170 $210 $250 High: $210 Avg: $184 Low: $136 Last Closed Price: $168.66

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
StockAlbemarle9.10%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks -1.04%
IdeaElectric Vehicle Stocks List25.71%
IdeaEV Battery Stocks List31.73%
IdeaLithium Stocks List15.53%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts102033
Avg Price Target$194.20$165.80$130.76
Last Closing Price$168.66$168.66$168.66
Upside/Downside15.14%-1.70%-22.47%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Feb, 2621014--26
Jan, 261718--26
Dec, 2516172-26
Nov, 2516172-26
Oct, 2516162-25
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Jan 26, 2026Wells Fargo$174.00$189.51-8.18%3.17%
Jan 21, 2026Arun ViswanathanRBC Capital$200.00$178.4112.10%18.58%
Jan 21, 2026Oppenheimer$207.00$176.5617.24%22.73%
Jan 21, 2026Peter OsterlandTruist Financial$205.00$172.5418.81%21.55%
Jan 19, 2026HSBC$200.00$163.0422.67%18.58%
Jan 12, 2026David BegleiterDeutsche Bank$185.00$169.339.25%9.69%
Jan 12, 2026Mizuho Securities$156.00$167.82-7.04%-7.51%
Jan 12, 2026Joshua SpectorUBS$205.00$167.5922.32%21.55%
Jan 12, 2026Scotiabank$200.00$161.2924.00%18.58%
Jan 07, 2026Robert W. Baird$210.00$158.1532.79%24.51%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Jan 21, 2026RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 21, 2026OppenheimerOutperformOutperformhold
Jan 19, 2026HSBCHoldBuyupgrade
Jan 12, 2026Deutsche BankHoldBuyupgrade
Jan 12, 2026UBSBuyBuyhold
Jan 12, 2026ScotiabankSector PerformOutperformupgrade
Jan 05, 2026JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Dec 19, 2025Morgan StanleyEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Dec 18, 2025RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Dec 18, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold

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$17.44$13.41$-11.20----
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%-18.96%-37.31%492.59%----

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$2.04B$1.57B$-1.32B----
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%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, 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 $184 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $136 at the low end to $210 at the high end, suggesting a potential 9.10% change from the previous closing price of $168.66.

How does Albemarle stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Albemarle's stock forecast shows a 9.10% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (-1.04%), trailing the Electric Vehicle Stocks List (25.71%), EV Battery Stocks List (31.73%), and Lithium Stocks List (15.53%) investment ideas.

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

  • February 2026: 7.69% Strong Buy, 38.46% Buy, 53.85% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • January 2026: 3.85% Strong Buy, 26.92% Buy, 69.23% Hold, 0% Sell, 0% Strong Sell.
  • December 2025: 3.85% Strong Buy, 23.08% Buy, 65.38% Hold, 7.69% 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.