Albemarle Corporation (ALB) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
ALB price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
Fairly valuedALB is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $101.27
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- 12-month range
- $88.45–$215.62
- Market cap
- $12B
- From 52-week high
- -53.0%
- Shares outstanding
- 118M
- Rank in Basic Materials by discount to fair value
- #12 of 26
Last price is our 2026-10-19 weekly price; the chart runs through 2026-10-16.
Albemarle Corporation is a producer of specialty chemicals and lithium products used in applications including energy storage, pharmaceuticals, and refining. The company operates manufacturing facilities and mines across multiple continents, including North America, South America, Europe, and Australia.
ALB currently ranks #12 of 26 Basic Materials stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Fairly valued for 11 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $12B
- P/E (trailing)
- 17x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $5.91B
- Net margin
- 3.8%
- EPS (TTM)
- $5.98
- Gross margin
- 33.9%
- Debt / equity
- 0.19
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- -8.2%
- Shares outstanding
- 118M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- B
- Margin trend
- Expanding
- 52-week position
- The bottom quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 24 · oversold
- 50-day average
- $119.39
- 200-day average
- $153.23
- Moving-average state
- 50-day below 200-day (death cross state); price below both averages
Dividends how computed
- Paid, last 12 months
- $1.62 per share (4 payments)
- Yield on last price
- 1.60%
- Consecutive years of increases
- 18
- Last ex-dividend date
- 2026-09-11
- Last payment date
- 2026-10-01
Earnings how computed
- Next earnings report
- 2026-11-04 (post-market)
- Last 8 quarters vs consensus
- 5 beat, 3 missed
- Quarter by quarter
- 2026-06 ▲ beat (+11.9%)
2026-03 ▲ beat (+125.2%)
2025-12 ▼ miss (-3.3%)
2025-09 ▲ beat (+79.3%)
2025-06 ▲ beat (+113.6%)
2025-03 ▲ beat (+73.5%)
2024-12 ▼ miss (-62.7%)
2024-09 ▼ miss (-222.9%)
Analyst consensus how computed
This is not TickrTrends' verdict.
- Analyst ratings
- 13 buy · 9 hold · 0 sell (22 analysts)
- Consensus lean
- Buy-leaning
- Consensus price target
- $162
- Target vs last price
- +60.0%
What our data shows for ALB
- Our model validated 11 trailing price-to-earnings windows for ALB, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $88.45–$215.62.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at an oversold 24.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for ALB
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent ALB news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for ALB is currently mixed, computed from recent coverage.
- Albemarle Credit Rating Upgraded to BBB by Fitch (equedia.com, 2026-10-21)
TickrTrends take: Albemarle's upgrade to BBB by Fitch signals improved credit quality in the Basic Materials sector, where financial stability can influence investor confidence alongside operational performance. Given TickrTrends' current assessment of the stock as fairly valued, this credit rating improvement removes a potential discount factor that may have weighed on valuation, though the fairly valued status suggests the market has already incorporated expectations about the company's financial health. Investors monitoring ALB should track whether this upgraded rating translates into lower borrowing costs or increased financial flexibility that could affect future earnings or capital allocation decisions. - ALB Maintained by Truist Securities -- Price Target Lowered to $185 (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-20)
TickrTrends take: Truist Securities' reduction of its price target to $185 reflects a recalibration of ALB's near-term prospects, which aligns with TickrTrends' assessment that the stock is currently fairly valued. Investors focused on valuation metrics should monitor whether the stock trends toward or away from this target level, as it may signal shifts in how the market is pricing the company's earnings potential relative to its peers in the Basic Materials sector. The maintenance of coverage alongside the lowered target suggests the analyst sees continued relevance in the company despite near-term headwinds. - Albemarle (ALB) Dips to Year-to-Date Low Despite Mizuho Upgrade on Battery Storage Demand (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-14)
TickrTrends take: Albemarle's recent decline to year-to-date lows presents a divergence between analyst sentiment and market pricing that deserves attention from valuation-conscious investors. The Mizuho upgrade focused on battery storage demand fundamentals, yet the stock weakness suggests the market may be pricing in near-term headwinds or sector-wide concerns in Basic Materials that outweigh longer-term growth catalysts. With TickrTrends assessing ALB as fairly valued at current levels, investors should monitor whether the gap between fundamental support and price performance narrows as battery demand dynamics become clearer.
More ALB news
- ETFs Are Net Sellers of Albemarle (ALB) on Friday (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-13)
- Bear of the Day: Albemarle Corporation (ALB) (zacks.com, 2026-10-13)
- Albemarle (ALB) Shares Drop Amid China Lithium Price Slump and Market Surplus Concerns (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-12)
What people are saying
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — TickrTrends' technical indicators for ALB show a shift in momentum this week as the Relative Strength Index moved from neutral territory into oversold levels. This change suggests increased selling pressure on the stock within the Basic Materials sector. The current valuation verdict remains Fairly valued despite the recent technical deterioration in the RSI zone.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is ALB stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), ALB is trading at within about 10% of estimated fair value and screens as fairly valued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is ALB's TickrTrends verdict?
ALB's current verdict is Fairly valued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does ALB compare to other Basic Materials stocks?
ALB ranks #12 of 26 Basic Materials stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is ALB overbought or oversold?
ALB's 14-day RSI is in the oversold zone on TickrTrends' latest weekly data.
Does ALB pay a dividend?
Yes. ALB paid $1.62 per share over the last twelve months (4 payments), a 1.60% yield on TickrTrends' last price, and has raised the annual total for 18 consecutive years. The last ex-dividend date was 2026-09-11.
When does ALB report earnings next?
ALB's next earnings report is scheduled for 2026-11-04 (post-market), per the published earnings calendar.
Does ALB usually beat earnings estimates?
Over its last 8 reported quarters ALB beat the consensus estimate 5 times and missed 3 times, by TickrTrends' comparison of reported and estimated EPS.
What do analysts say about ALB?
Of 22 analysts covering ALB, 13 rate it a buy, 9 a hold and 0 a sell - buy-leaning, with a consensus price target of $162 (+60.0% versus TickrTrends' last price). This is the analyst consensus, not TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value verdict.
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