Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is currently trading at $109.73. Based on 20 Wall Street analysts, the average target price is $171.56, implying a 56.4% upside. The consensus recommendation is BUY.

No firm-level price target raises or cuts for ALB are recorded in the past 30 days. Over the past 90 days, the feed records 0 target raises and 12 target cuts for ALB.

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)

$109.73

Consensus target price range

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

LowHigh
$140.00$245.00
Current $109.73
Median: $177.50Mean: $182.00Current: $109.73

Recent price target updates (latest 80)

  • JP MorganAug 25, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $160.00 → $140.00

  • RBC CapitalAug 10, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $166.00 → $157.00

  • ScotiabankAug 10, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $200.00 → $190.00

  • Morgan StanleyAug 10, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $189.00 → $161.00

  • UBSAug 7, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $205.00 → $175.00

  • CitigroupAug 7, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $225.00 → $175.00

  • Truist SecuritiesAug 7, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $245.00 → $225.00

  • B of A SecuritiesAug 7, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $155.00 → $155.00

  • Evercore ISI GroupAug 7, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $180.00 → $180.00

  • BMO CapitalAug 7, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $250.00 → $200.00

  • MizuhoAug 5, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $185.00 → $160.00

  • ScotiabankJul 28, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $215.00 → $200.00

  • Truist SecuritiesJul 20, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $260.00 → $245.00

  • MizuhoJul 1, 2026

    PT action: Lowers

    $205.00 → $185.00

  • CitigroupJun 18, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $225.00 → $225.00

  • Wells FargoJun 4, 2026

    PT action: Maintains

    $200.00 → $200.00

  • BerenbergJun 2, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $153.00 → $192.00

  • RBC CapitalMay 26, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $253.00 → $257.00

  • Vertical ResearchMay 26, 2026

    PT action: Announces

    $0.00 → $224.00

  • ScotiabankMay 14, 2026

    PT action: Raises

    $200.00 → $215.00

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

Avg Target

$171.56

Based on 20 analysts

Analyst Recommendations

Buy (13)Hold (9)Sell (0)

Upside

+56.35%

Market Cap

$12.95B

Financial & Investment Metrics

Next Earnings Date
Nov 4, 2026D-39
P/E Ratio (TTM)406.41
Forward P/E9.71
P/B Ratio1.61
Dividend Yield1.49%
Return on Equity (ROE)2.65%
Operating Margin27.71%
Debt to Equity18.98
Beta (Volatility)1.33
52 Week Range$79.30 - $221.00
LowCurrent: $109.73High

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 $171.56, which implies a 56.4% upside from the current price of $109.73. This is based on the consensus of 20 Wall Street analysts.

Q. What is the current analyst recommendation for ALB?

A. Currently, there are 3 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 9 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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