Albemarle Corp [ALB] stock is trading at $161.57, up 2.16%. Until recently, the best way to gauge how the stock has performed was to look at its short-term value. The ALB shares have gain 13.77% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 29.06%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.
From an analyst’s perspective:
Albemarle Corp [NYSE: ALB] stock has seen the most recent analyst activity on January 07, 2026, when Robert W. Baird upgraded its rating to an Outperform but kept the price target unchanged to $210 for it. Previously, Morgan Stanley upgraded its rating to Equal-Weight on December 16, 2025, and kept the price target unchanged to $147. On December 05, 2025, upgrade upgraded it’s rating to Buy but maintained its price target of $185 on the stock. Robert W. Baird upgraded its rating to a Neutral but stick to its price target of $113 on December 02, 2025. Rothschild & Co Redburn initiated its recommendation with a Buy and recommended $135 as its price target on October 24, 2025. Truist reiterated a Hold rating for this stock on October 20, 2025, and upped its price target to $87. In a note dated October 14, 2025, BofA Securities downgraded a Neutral rating on this stock but restated the target price of $100.
Albemarle Corp [ALB] stock has fluctuated between $49.43 and $164.98 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $141.91 within the next 12 months. Albemarle Corp [NYSE: ALB] shares were valued at $161.57 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential drop of -12.17% based on the average ALB price forecast.
Analyzing the ALB fundamentals
Albemarle Corp [NYSE:ALB] reported sales of 4.95B for the trailing twelve months, which represents a drop of -3.46%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.12% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.01%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at -0.02%, and Net Profit Margin reading is -0.01%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at -0.0, Equity is -0.01 and Total Capital is 0.0. Upon thorough examination of the company’s fundamental financial framework, it becomes apparent that the debt-to-equity ratio stands at 0.38.
Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 157.59 points at the first support level, and at 153.60 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 165.18, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 168.78.
Ratios To Look Out For
For context, Albemarle Corp’s Current Ratio is 2.27. As well, the Quick Ratio is 1.51, while the Cash Ratio is 0.96. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 3.84, the price to book ratio is 2.45.
Transactions by insiders
Recent insider trading involved Netha Johnson, Former Employee, that happened on Nov 07 ’25 when 38531.0 shares were purchased. General Counsel & Sec, Krupa Ander C. completed a deal on Oct 24 ’25 to sell 172.0 shares. Meanwhile, General Counsel & Sec Krupa Ander C. sold 116.0 shares on Oct 09 ’25.
