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.
Albemarle Corporation
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)
Low–high band from analyst PT changes in the last 3 months; median & sample mean vs current price
| Firm | Date | PT action | Prior → Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan | Aug 25, 2026 | Lowers | $160.00 → $140.00 |
| RBC Capital | Aug 10, 2026 | Lowers | $166.00 → $157.00 |
| Scotiabank | Aug 10, 2026 | Lowers | $200.00 → $190.00 |
| Morgan Stanley | Aug 10, 2026 | Lowers | $189.00 → $161.00 |
| UBS | Aug 7, 2026 | Lowers | $205.00 → $175.00 |
| Citigroup | Aug 7, 2026 | Lowers | $225.00 → $175.00 |
| Truist Securities | Aug 7, 2026 | Lowers | $245.00 → $225.00 |
| B of A Securities | Aug 7, 2026 | Maintains | $155.00 → $155.00 |
| Evercore ISI Group | Aug 7, 2026 | Maintains | $180.00 → $180.00 |
| BMO Capital | Aug 7, 2026 | Lowers | $250.00 → $200.00 |
| Mizuho | Aug 5, 2026 | Lowers | $185.00 → $160.00 |
| Scotiabank | Jul 28, 2026 | Lowers | $215.00 → $200.00 |
| Truist Securities | Jul 20, 2026 | Lowers | $260.00 → $245.00 |
| Mizuho | Jul 1, 2026 | Lowers | $205.00 → $185.00 |
| Citigroup | Jun 18, 2026 | Maintains | $225.00 → $225.00 |
| Wells Fargo | Jun 4, 2026 | Maintains | $200.00 → $200.00 |
| Berenberg | Jun 2, 2026 | Raises | $153.00 → $192.00 |
| RBC Capital | May 26, 2026 | Raises | $253.00 → $257.00 |
| Vertical Research | May 26, 2026 | Announces | $0.00 → $224.00 |
| Scotiabank | May 14, 2026 | Raises | $200.00 → $215.00 |
PT action: Lowers
$160.00 → $140.00
PT action: Lowers
$166.00 → $157.00
PT action: Lowers
$200.00 → $190.00
PT action: Lowers
$189.00 → $161.00
PT action: Lowers
$205.00 → $175.00
PT action: Lowers
$225.00 → $175.00
PT action: Lowers
$245.00 → $225.00
PT action: Maintains
$155.00 → $155.00
PT action: Maintains
$180.00 → $180.00
PT action: Lowers
$250.00 → $200.00
PT action: Lowers
$185.00 → $160.00
PT action: Lowers
$215.00 → $200.00
PT action: Lowers
$260.00 → $245.00
PT action: Lowers
$205.00 → $185.00
PT action: Maintains
$225.00 → $225.00
PT action: Maintains
$200.00 → $200.00
PT action: Raises
$153.00 → $192.00
PT action: Raises
$253.00 → $257.00
PT action: Announces
$0.00 → $224.00
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.
$171.56
Based on 20 analysts
+56.35%
$12.95B
Counts and listings exclude stock awards, gifts, and option exercises—open-market purchases and sales only.
Major insider buying detected recently.
WOLFF ALEJANDRO DANIEL (Director) - 241 shares
| Date | Name | Position | Transaction | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/15/2026 | MASTERS JERRY KENT JR. | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 183.12 - 184.52 per share. | 16,393 |
| 3/10/2026 | MASTERS JERRY KENT JR. | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 170.26 - 171.82 per share. | 11,783 |
| 2/20/2026 | NORRIS ERIC S. | Officer | Sale at price 165.45 per share. | 5,692 |
| 2/13/2026 | ANDERSON MELISSA HANFT | Officer | Sale at price 163.71 per share. | 8,454 |
| 10/24/2025 | KRUPA ANDER C | General Counsel | Sale at price 105.00 per share. | 172 |
| 10/9/2025 | KRUPA ANDER C | General Counsel | Sale at price 95.00 per share. | 116 |
| 10/1/2025 | WOLFF ALEJANDRO DANIEL | Director | Purchase at price 60.77 - 86.99 per share. | 241 |
| 12/5/2024 | MASTERS JERRY KENT JR. | Chief Executive Officer | Sale at price 101.12 per share. | 2,525 |
| 11/19/2024 | JOHNSON NETHA N | Chief Operating Officer | Sale at price 106.04 per share. | 1,060 |
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.
A. Currently, there are 3 Strong Buy, 10 Buy, 9 Hold, 0 Sell, and 0 Strong Sell ratings. The overall consensus is BUY.
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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