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Albemarle Corporation

ALBNYSEMaterialsSpecialty Chemicals

$95.48Today:- (-)1Y +5.87%

As of Oct 16, 2026 close

Market cap
$13.37B
P/E (TTM)
59.66
Forward P/E
-
Dividend yield
1.66%
52-week range
$88.01$221.00
Volume (live)
-
Avg. volume (3M)
2.57M

Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Analyst Forecast

Analyst consensus ratings, 12-month price targets, and expert recommendations for Albemarle Corporation stock.

Analyst Consensus Rating

Investment consensus from 16 professional research analysts

Consensus Rating

Buy
Based on 16 unique analysts
(22 total ratings in last 90 days)
High Confidence10.0:1 Buy/Sell

Average Price Target

$168.14
+76.10% upside

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Strong Sell
Sell
Hold
Buy
Strong Buy

Latest ALB Analyst Ratings & Recommendations

Recent analyst recommendations with rating changes and price target updates (last 90 days)

Bill Selesky
Argus Research
BuyReiterates
$230.00 → $135.00
Vincent Andrews
Morgan Stanley
HoldMaintains
$161.00
Joel Jackson
BMO Capital
BuyMaintains
$200.00 → $175.00
Joshua Spector
UBS
BuyMaintains
$175.00 → $150.00
John Roberts CFA
Mizuho
HoldMaintains
$140.00 → $130.00
John Roberts CFA
Mizuho
HoldMaintains
$140.00 → $130.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
SellInitiates Coverage
-
Rimmi Singhi
Zacks Equity Research
HoldInitiates Coverage
-
Laurence Alexander
Jefferies
BuyMaintains
$211.00
Jeffrey Zekauskas
JP Morgan
HoldReiterates
$160.00 → $140.00
Tina Ting Hu
DBS
BuyMaintains
$170.00
Pete Osterland
Truist
BuyMaintains
$225.00
Ben Isaacson
Scotiabank
BuyMaintains
$200.00 → $190.00
Vincent Andrews
Morgan Stanley
HoldReiterates
$189.00 → $161.00
Matthew DeYoe
BofA Securities
BuyMaintains
$155.00
Joel Jackson
BMO Capital
BuyReiterates
$250.00 → $200.00
Joshua Spector
UBS
BuyInitiates Coverage
$205.00 → $175.00
Patrick Cunningham
Citi
BuyMaintains
$225.00 → $175.00
Arun Viswanathan
RBC Capital
BuyMaintains
$166.00 → $157.00
Eric Boyes
Evercore ISI Group
HoldMaintains
$180.00
John Roberts CFA
Mizuho
HoldMaintains
$185.00 → $160.00
Zacks Equity Research
Zacks Equity Research
BuyInitiates Coverage
-

Source: Professional analyst ratings and price targets from the last 90 days. Data as of Oct 7, 2026. Data sources and methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the analyst consensus rating for ALB?

The analyst consensus rating for ALB is Buy, based on the latest ratings from 16 analysts over the last 90 days.

What is the average price target for ALB?

The average 12-month price target for ALB is $168.14, representing an upside of 76.1% from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $95.48.

What do analyst ratings mean?

Analyst ratings indicate investment recommendations: Strong Buy and Buy are bullish signals suggesting the stock may outperform. Hold means the stock is fairly valued. Sell and Strong Sell are bearish signals suggesting potential underperformance. These ratings are based on fundamental analysis and valuation models.

What is a price target?

A price target is an analyst's projection of a stock's fair value over a specific timeframe, typically 12 months. Analysts use fundamental analysis, financial modeling, and industry comparisons to estimate where the stock should trade. Price targets can range from low (conservative) to high (optimistic) estimates.