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Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Stock

Albemarle Corporation Stock Details, Movements and Public Alerts

Stock Details

Albemarle Corporation (ALB), a prominent company in the life sciences sector within the plastic materials, synth resins & nonvulcan elastomers industry, is based in USA and primarily trades on the NYSE.Currently, the stock is trading at $83.76. Over the past 52 weeks, it has ranged between $49.11 and $112.10. This places the current price at 74.7% of its 52-week high and 70.6% above its 52-week low. Recent trading volume was recorded at 5,377,766. The International Securities Identification Number (ISIN) for this stock is US0126531013.

Market Cap

$7.64B

52-Week High

$112.10

-25.28% from high

52-Week Low

$49.11

+70.56% from low

Avg Daily Volume

5,377,766

Fundamentals

Valuation Metrics

P/E Ratio (TTM)

N/A

Forward P/E

18.45

PEG Ratio

0.99

Potentially undervalued

Price to Book

0.98

EV/EBITDA

22.45

EPS (TTM)

-$11.12

Price to Sales

1.50

Beta

1.61

More volatile than market

How is ALB valued relative to its earnings and growth?
Valuation data is not available for this stock.
What is ALB's risk profile compared to the market?
With a beta of 1.61, Albemarle Corporation is significantly more volatile than the market. For every 10% market move, this stock tends to move 16% in the same direction. Higher beta stocks offer greater potential returns but with increased risk. The price-to-book ratio of 0.98 indicates the stock trades below its accounting value, which could signal value or distress.

Performance & Growth

Profit Margin

-22.40%

Operating Margin

1.90%

Return on Equity

-9.99%

Return on Assets

-1.51%

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-20.90%

Earnings Growth (YoY)

-66.20%

How profitable and efficient is ALB's business model?
Albemarle Corporation achieves a profit margin of -22.40%, meaning it retains $-22.40 from every $100 in revenue after all expenses. This relatively low margin suggests the company operates in a competitive environment or high-cost industry where profitability is challenging. The operating margin of 1.90% reveals how efficiently the company runs its core business operations before interest and taxes. With ROE at -9.99% and ROA at -1.51%, the company achieves moderate returns on invested capital.
What are ALB's recent growth trends?
Albemarle Corporation's revenue declined by 20.90% year-over-year, indicating challenges in maintaining sales momentum. This contraction may reflect market headwinds, competitive pressures, or strategic transitions. Earnings decreased by 66.20% year-over-year, reflecting the bottom-line impact of business performance. These growth metrics should be evaluated against PLASTIC MATERIALS, SYNTH RESINS & NONVULCAN ELASTOMERS industry averages for proper context.

Dividend Information

Dividend Per Share

$1.62

Dividend Yield

2.49%

Ex-Dividend Date

6/13/2025

Dividend Date

7/1/2025

What dividend income can investors expect from ALB?
Albemarle Corporation offers a dividend yield of 2.49%, paying $1.62 per share annually. This above-average yield of 2-4% provides meaningful income while still allowing the company to reinvest for growth. It compares favorably to the S&P 500 average and offers competitive returns versus bonds in the current rate environment. To receive the next dividend, shares must be purchased before the ex-dividend date of 6/13/2025.
How reliable is ALB's dividend for long-term investors?
The dividend sustainability can be assessed through the payout ratio - Albemarle Corporation pays $1.62 per share in dividends against earnings of -$11.12 per share, resulting in a payout ratio of -14.52%. This conservative payout below 30% indicates excellent dividend safety with substantial room for future increases. The company retains most earnings for growth while still rewarding shareholders. The next dividend payment is scheduled for 7/1/2025.

Company Size & Market

Shares Outstanding

117.66M

Book Value/Share

$66.24

Asset Type

Common Stock

What is ALB's market capitalization and position?
Albemarle Corporation has a market capitalization of $7.64B, classifying it as a mid-cap stock ($2B-$10B). Mid-caps often represent companies in their growth phase, offering higher growth potential than large-caps but with more stability than small-caps. They can be attractive takeover targets and may become tomorrow's large-caps. With 117.66M shares outstanding, the company's ownership is relatively concentrated. As a participant in the PLASTIC MATERIALS, SYNTH RESINS & NONVULCAN ELASTOMERS industry, it competes with other firms in this sector.
How does ALB's price compare to its book value?
Albemarle Corporation's book value per share is $66.24, while the current stock price is $83.76, resulting in a price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 1.26. This reasonable premium to book value suggests the market values the company's earnings power and intangible assets appropriately. Most profitable companies trade between 1-3x book value. As a common stock, this represents equity ownership with voting rights.

Analyst Ratings

Analyst Target Price

$82.18

1.89% downside potential

Analyst Recommendations

Strong Buy

3

Buy

6

Hold

17

Sell

1

Strong Sell

0

How reliable are analyst predictions for ALB?
27 analysts cover ALB with 33% recommending buy/strong buy ratings. Analyst predictions have mixed reliability - studies show consensus rarely beats market returns consistently. The mixed views reflect uncertainty about the outlook. The consensus target of $82.18 implies -1.9% downside, but targets are often adjusted to follow price moves rather than predict them.
What is the Wall Street consensus on ALB?
Current analyst recommendations:3 Strong Buy, 6 Buy, 17 Hold, 1 Sell, 0The neutral stance suggests uncertainty or fair valuation at current levels.Remember that analyst opinions often lag price movements and can be influenced by investment banking relationships.

Fundamentals last updated: Jul 1, 2025, 04:27 AM

Technical Indicators

What does ALB's RSI value tell investors?
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