Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is currently trading at $174.69. Based on 22 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $212.06, implying a 21.4% 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)

$174.69

Consensus target price range

Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price

LowHigh
$200.00$264.00
Current $174.69
Median: $230.00Mean: $231.60Current: $174.69

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • RBC CapitalMay 26, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $253.00 → $257.00

  • ScotiabankMay 14, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $200.00 → $215.00

  • Argus ResearchMay 11, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $185.00 → $230.00

  • RBC CapitalMay 11, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $245.00 → $253.00

  • UBSMay 8, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $230.00 → $264.00

  • CitigroupMay 8, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $210.00 → $225.00

  • Truist SecuritiesMay 8, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $245.00 → $260.00

  • Wells FargoMay 8, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $165.00 → $200.00

  • MizuhoMay 7, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $185.00 → $205.00

  • RBC CapitalApr 24, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $216.00 → $245.00

  • Truist SecuritiesApr 22, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $210.00 → $245.00

  • CitigroupApr 21, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $190.00 → $210.00

  • B of A SecuritiesApr 21, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $190.00 → $225.00

  • BairdApr 17, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $210.00 → $210.00

  • UBSApr 9, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $220.00 → $230.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupFeb 18, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $100.00 → $180.00

  • RBC CapitalFeb 17, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $200.00 → $216.00

  • B of A SecuritiesFeb 17, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $167.00 → $190.00

  • CitigroupFeb 13, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $180.00 → $190.00

  • MizuhoFeb 12, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $156.00 → $185.00

  • JP MorganJan 28, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $80.00 → $195.00

  • JefferiesJan 28, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $210.00 → $230.00

  • Wells FargoJan 26, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $135.00 → $174.00

  • CitigroupJan 21, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $150.00 → $180.00

  • OppenheimerJan 21, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $109.00 → $207.00

  • Truist SecuritiesJan 21, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $125.00 → $205.00

  • Deutsche BankJan 13, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $125.00 → $185.00

  • UBSJan 12, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $185.00 → $205.00

  • MizuhoJan 12, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $132.00 → $156.00

  • ScotiabankJan 12, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $85.00 → $200.00

  • BairdJan 7, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $113.00 → $210.00

  • JefferiesJan 6, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $152.00 → $167.00

  • Wells FargoDec 19, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $100.00 → $135.00

  • CitigroupDec 18, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $100.00 → $150.00

  • MizuhoDec 18, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $110.00 → $132.00

  • UBSDec 5, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $107.00 → $185.00

  • Deutsche BankDec 3, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $110.00 → $125.00

  • BairdDec 2, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $81.00 → $113.00

  • BMO CapitalNov 19, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $125.00 → $136.00

  • UBSNov 13, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $85.00 → $107.00

  • MizuhoNov 13, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $92.00 → $110.00

  • Wells FargoNov 11, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $90.00 → $100.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupNov 11, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $88.00 → $100.00

  • RBC CapitalNov 10, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $117.00 → $120.00

  • ScotiabankNov 10, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $70.00 → $85.00

  • Truist SecuritiesNov 7, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $87.00 → $91.00

  • Rothschild & CoOct 24, 2025

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $135.00

  • Truist SecuritiesOct 20, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $72.00 → $87.00

  • Wells FargoOct 15, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $70.00 → $90.00

  • B of A SecuritiesOct 14, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $95.00 → $100.00

  • UBSOct 6, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $89.00 → $85.00

  • MizuhoOct 3, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $78.00 → $92.00

  • BairdAug 29, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $58.00 → $68.00

  • UBSAug 26, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $62.00 → $89.00

  • JP MorganAug 18, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $60.00 → $80.00

  • ScotiabankAug 1, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $65.00 → $70.00

  • Wells FargoAug 1, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $75.00 → $70.00

  • UBSJul 31, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $57.00 → $62.00

  • KeybancJul 30, 2025

    PT action:

    $0.00 → $0.00

  • BairdJul 29, 2025

    PT action: Maintains

    $60.00 → $60.00

  • Wells FargoJul 14, 2025

    PT action: Raises

    $60.00 → $75.00

  • KeybancJul 14, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $95.00 → $87.00

  • UBSJul 11, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $64.00 → $57.00

  • ScotiabankMay 6, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $75.00 → $65.00

  • Morgan StanleyMay 6, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $68.00 → $58.00

  • JP MorganMay 6, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $80.00 → $60.00

  • KeybancMay 2, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $102.00 → $95.00

  • TD SecuritiesMay 1, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $115.00 → $65.00

  • CitigroupApr 15, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $85.00 → $64.00

  • BairdApr 15, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $77.00 → $60.00

  • KeybancApr 14, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $122.00 → $102.00

  • Truist SecuritiesApr 14, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $85.00 → $65.00

  • Wells FargoApr 9, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $80.00 → $60.00

  • UBSApr 7, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $86.00 → $64.00

  • MizuhoMar 7, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $90.00 → $85.00

  • Piper SandlerFeb 20, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $90.00 → $85.00

  • Morgan StanleyFeb 18, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $73.00 → $68.00

  • ScotiabankFeb 18, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $85.00 → $75.00

  • KeybancFeb 14, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $127.00 → $122.00

  • Truist SecuritiesFeb 14, 2025

    PT action: Lowers

    $96.00 → $85.00

Band uses only the revised target (Current column) from firm actions dated within the last 3 months—not the Prior price.

Avg Target

$212.06

Based on 22 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

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

Upside

+21.39%

Market Cap

$20.60B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Jul 29, 2026D-64
P/E Ratio (TTM)14.73
Forward P/E14.73
P/B Ratio2.70
Dividend Yield0.94%
Return on Equity (ROE)-1.82%
Operating Margin24.79%
Debt to Equity19.84
Beta (Volatility)1.36
52 Week Range$53.70 - $221.00
LowCurrent: $174.69High

Latest News

Insider Sentiment Index (Last 6 Months)

Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.

Buy vs Sell (Count)

Insider Buys: 1Insider Sells: 8

Whale Trades (C-Level Large Buys)

Major insider buying detected recently.

WOLFF ALEJANDRO DANIEL (Director) - 241 shares

Recent Insider Transactions

DateNamePositionTransactionShares
5/15/2026MASTERS JERRY KENT JR.Chief Executive OfficerSale at price 183.12 - 184.52 per share.16,393
3/10/2026MASTERS JERRY KENT JR.Chief Executive OfficerSale at price 170.26 - 171.82 per share.11,783
2/20/2026NORRIS ERIC S.OfficerSale at price 165.45 per share.5,692
2/13/2026ANDERSON MELISSA HANFTOfficerSale at price 163.71 per share.8,454
10/24/2025KRUPA ANDER CGeneral CounselSale at price 105.00 per share.172
10/9/2025KRUPA ANDER CGeneral CounselSale at price 95.00 per share.116
10/1/2025WOLFF ALEJANDRO DANIELDirectorPurchase at price 60.77 - 86.99 per share.241
12/5/2024MASTERS JERRY KENT JR.Chief Executive OfficerSale at price 101.12 per share.2,525
11/19/2024JOHNSON NETHA NChief Operating OfficerSale at price 106.04 per share.1,060

Frequently Asked Questions

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

A. The current target price for Albemarle Corporation is $212.06, which implies a 21.4% upside from the current price of $174.69. 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, 9 Buy, 13 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 1 insider buys and 8 insider sells. Insider selling is more prominent recently.

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