Analyst Signal

Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is currently trading at $178.09. Based on 22 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $188.74, implying a 6.0% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

ALB

Albemarle Corporation

MaterialsOpinion: buy

Opinion Criteria: Based on the consensus of Wall Street analysts. Strong Buy (1.0-1.5), Buy (1.5-2.5), Hold (2.5-3.5), Sell (3.5-4.5), Strong Sell (4.5-5.0).

Price (USD)

$178.09

Avg Target

$188.74

Based on 22 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (13)Hold (11)Sell (0)

Upside

+5.98%

Market Cap

$20.99B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Apr 29, 2026D-27
P/E Ratio (TTM)20.35
Forward P/E20.35
P/B Ratio2.87
Dividend Yield0.91%
Return on Equity (ROE)-4.66%
Operating Margin2.26%
Debt to Equity33.95
Beta (Volatility)1.48
52 Week Range$49.43 - $206.00
LowCurrent: $178.09High

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 23Insider Sells: 5

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

No major insider buying detected recently.

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
3/12/2026MASTERS JERRY KENT JR.Chief Executive OfficerStock Gift at price 162.79 per share.30,716
3/10/2026MASTERS JERRY KENT JR.Chief Executive OfficerSale at price 170.26 - 171.82 per share.11,783
3/2/2026SHEOREY NEAL RAVIChief Financial OfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.4,490
3/2/2026LIMA CYNTHIA RENEEOfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.1,796
3/2/2026MUMMERT MARK RICHARDOfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.3,143
3/2/2026KRUPA ANDER CGeneral CounselStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.1,796
3/2/2026GAGARINAS AUTUMN MOfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.1,796
3/2/2026NORRIS ERIC S.OfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.4,490
3/2/2026MASTERS JERRY KENT JR.Chief Executive OfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.22,450
3/2/2026LABAUVE DONALD J JROfficerStock Award(Grant) at price 0.00 per share.698

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is the current target price and upside for ALB?

A. The current target price for Albemarle Corporation is $188.74, which implies a 6.0% upside from the current price of $178.09. This is based on the consensus of 22 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for ALB?

A. Currently, there are 2 Strong Buy, 11 Buy, 11 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.

Q. Are insiders buying ALB stock recently?

A. Over the past 6 months, there have been 23 insider buys and 5 insider sells. This can be interpreted as a positive signal.

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