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Albemarle (ALB) Stock Forecast, Price Target & Predictions

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ALB Stock Forecast

Albemarle (ALB) stock forecast, based on 41 Wall Street analysts, predicts a 12-month average price target of $95.50, with a high of $127.00 and a low of $68.00. This represents a 80.50% increase from the last price of $52.91.

$50 $69 $88 $107 $126 $145 High: $127 Avg: $95.5 Low: $68 Last Closed Price: $52.91

ALB Stock Rating

Albemarle stock's rating consensus is Hold, based on 41 Wall Street analysts. The breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy (0.00%), 16 Buy (39.02%), 21 Hold (51.22%), 4 Sell (9.76%), and 0 Strong Sell (0.00%).

Hold
Total 41 0 4 21 16 Strong Sell Sell Hold Buy Strong Buy

ALB Price Target Upside V Benchmarks

TypeNameUpside
StockAlbemarle80.50%
SectorBasic Materials Stocks 20.73%
IdeaElectric Vehicle Stocks List49.06%
IdeaEV Battery Stocks List71.86%
IdeaLithium Stocks List62.39%

Price Target Trends

1M3M12M
# Anlaysts-218
Avg Price Target-$76.50$119.83
Last Closing Price$52.91$52.91$52.91
Upside/Downside-44.59%126.48%
Ratings Trends
DateStrong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong SellTotal
Apr, 2537171129
Mar, 2537171129
Feb, 2538161129
Jan, 2538161129
Dec, 2438151128
Analyst Price Target Forecasts
DateAnalystCompanyPrice TargetPrice when PublishedPrice Target/Price when PublishedPrice Target/Last Closing Price
Mar 07, 2025Mizuho Securities$85.00$75.5112.57%60.65%
Feb 18, 2025Vincent AndrewsMorgan Stanley$68.00$81.21-16.27%28.52%
Nov 13, 2024Andres Castanos-MollorBerenberg Bank$102.00$81.6524.92%92.78%
Nov 12, 2024Aleksey YefremovKeyBanc$127.00$98.5728.84%140.03%
Sep 27, 2024Laurence AlexanderJefferies$120.00$96.0524.93%126.80%
Aug 16, 2024Joel JacksonBMO Capital$150.00$77.8192.78%183.50%
Aug 08, 2024Charles NeivertPiper Sandler$90.00$80.4011.94%70.10%
Aug 06, 2024Arun ViswanathanRBC Capital$111.00$81.0536.95%109.79%
Aug 05, 2024Aleksey YefremovKeyBanc$132.00$83.8057.52%149.48%
Jul 31, 2024Andres Castanos-MollorBerenberg Bank$83.00$92.51-10.28%56.87%
Analyst Rating Forecasts
DateCompanyPrevious RatingNew RatingRating Change
Apr 15, 2025CitigroupNeutralNeutralhold
Feb 18, 2025Morgan StanleyUnderweightUnderweighthold
Nov 12, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Oct 07, 2024Wells FargoEqual-WeightEqual-Weighthold
Sep 27, 2024JefferiesBuyBuyhold
Aug 16, 2024BMO CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Aug 08, 2024Piper SandlerUnderweightUnderweighthold
Aug 06, 2024RBC CapitalOutperformOutperformhold
Aug 05, 2024KeyBancOverweightOverweighthold
Jul 31, 2024Wells FargoSector PerformSector Performhold

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 41 Wall Street analysts. The rating breakdown includes 0 Strong Buy, 16 Buy, 21 Hold, 4 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 41 Wall Street analysts, averages $95.5 over the next 12 months. The price target range spans from $68 at the low end to $127 at the high end, suggesting a potential 80.50% change from the previous closing price of $52.91.

How does Albemarle stock forecast compare to its benchmarks?

Albemarle's stock forecast shows a 80.50% upside, outperforming the average forecast for the basic materials stocks sector (20.73%), leading the electric vehicle stocks list (49.06%), ev battery stocks list (71.86%), and lithium stocks list (62.39%) investment ideas.

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

  • April 2025: 10.34% Strong Buy, 24.14% Buy, 58.62% Hold, 3.45% Sell, 3.45% Strong Sell.
  • March 2025: 10.34% Strong Buy, 24.14% Buy, 58.62% Hold, 3.45% Sell, 3.45% Strong Sell.
  • February 2025: 10.34% Strong Buy, 27.59% Buy, 55.17% Hold, 3.45% Sell, 3.45% 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.