ALB
ALBEMARLE CORP
$149.84
-3.60%
$18.0B
No data for this timeframe.
Vol
Market Cap$18.0B
Cap SizeLarge Cap
Analyst ConsensusBuy (59%)
Inst. Holders10 funds
Inst. Value$3.5B
Inst. Activity3 buys / 3 sells
Insider Activity0B / 3S
Insider Net $-$2.6M
SEC Reports3
Exchange NYSE·Sector Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers·Inc. VA·CIK 0000915913·Prev Close $155.44
Recent Activity
Jun 9, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALB — 61.6% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 509,992 | Exempt: 69 | TRF Vol: 827,247 | Short Ratio: 61.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool
Jun 5, 2026
SEC
Albemarle's Chief Accounting Officer Donald J. LaBauve Jr. retired effective June 1, 2026. CFO Neal R. Sheorey will serv
8-K — Impact 2/10
May 15, 2026
Insider
Masters J Kent sold 3,826 shares
Chairman & CEO @ $183.12 ($700.6K)
Apr 1, 2026
Insider
Wolff Alejandro Daniel sold 25 shares
Director @ $0.00 ($0.00)
Mar 24, 2026
SEC
Albemarle Corporation filed a definitive additional proxy solicitation (DEFA14A) with the SEC. This filing is routine an
DEFA14A — Impact 2/10
Mar 12, 2026
Insider
Masters J Kent sold 30,716 shares
Chairman & CEO @ $162.79 ($5.0M)
Mar 4, 2026
SEC
Albemarle Corporation appointed Michelle T. Collins and Mark R. Widmar as independent members of its Board of Directors
8-K — Impact 3/10
Inst.
MORGAN STANLEY — TRIM
2,323,662 shares ($328.7M)
Price Targets
$214.51
+40.4% upside
Strong Buy
Current $152.79
Low $83.28
Median $224.50
High $264.00
22 analysts
$83.28
$264.00
Analyst Ratings
6Strong Buy
11Buy
12Hold
0Sell
0Strong Sell
Recent Analyst Actions
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
| May 14, 2026 | Scotiabank | MAINTAIN | Sector Outperform → Sector Outperform |
| May 11, 2026 | Argus Research | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
| May 11, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform → Outperform |
| May 8, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Buy → Buy |
Earnings Estimates
| Period | EPS Est. | Range | Growth | # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q | $3.07 ▲ +28.9% | $2.39 — $4.59 | 2695% YoY | 17 |
| Next Q | $3.40 ▲ +29.4% | $2.15 — $5.50 | 1887% YoY | 16 |
| Current FY | $12.00 ▲ +4.3% | $7.45 — $16.30 | 1619% YoY | 20 |
| Next FY | $12.08 ▲ +17.0% | $5.58 — $18.17 | 1% YoY | 19 |
Latest Reports
NEUTRAL
8-K
2/10
Albemarle's Chief Accounting Officer Donald J. LaBauve Jr. retired effective June 1, 2026. CFO Neal R. Sheorey will serv
Jun 5, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
2/10
Albemarle Corporation filed a definitive additional proxy solicitation (DEFA14A) with the SEC. This filing is routine an
Mar 24, 2026
Top Institutional Holders
| Fund | Value | Move |
|---|---|---|
| VANGUARD GROUP INC | $2.1B | — |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP | $425.8M | ADD |
| MORGAN STANLEY | $328.7M | TRIM |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | $183.6M | TRIM |
| NORGES BANK | $165.3M | NEW |
Recent Insider Trades
| Date | Insider | Type | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Masters J | SELL | $700.6K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Wolff Alejandro | A | $0.00 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Masters J | G | $5.0M |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Masters J | SELL | $918.6K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Lima Cynthia | A | $0.00 |
10 institutional holders with $3.5B total value (24,421,827 shares) as of 2025-Q4. Top holders: VANGUARD, BANK, MORGAN.
Top Institutional Holders — 2025-Q4
| # | Fund | Shares | Value | % of Tracked | Last Move |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VANGUARD GROUP INC | 14,529,573 | $2.1B | 59.5% | — |
| 2 | BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 3,010,321 | $425.8M | 12.3% | ADD +31.2% |
| 3 | MORGAN STANLEY | 2,323,662 | $328.7M | 9.5% | TRIM -26.6% |
| 4 | TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | 1,298,358 | $183.6M | 5.3% | TRIM -26.1% |
| 5 | NORGES BANK | 1,168,488 | $165.3M | 4.8% | NEW |
| 6 | CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT INC | 1,144,104 | $161.8M | 4.7% | NEW |
| 7 | WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 459,486 | $65.0M | 1.9% | TRIM -47.4% |
| 8 | RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | 409,345 | $57.9M | 1.7% | DOUBLED +117.5% |
| 9 | FMR LLC | 73,973 | $10.5M | 0.3% | ADD +83.7% |
| 10 | Tweedy, Browne Co LLC | 4,517 | $638.9K | 0.0% | NEW |
Recent Position Changes
| Fund | Action | Prev Shares | Curr Shares | Change % | Value | Quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN STANLEY | TRIM | 3,166,800 | 2,323,662 | -26.6% | $328.7M | 2025-Q4 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | TRIM | 1,757,881 | 1,298,358 | -26.1% | $183.6M | 2025-Q4 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 1,168,488 | — | $165.3M | 2025-Q4 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | TRIM | 873,242 | 459,486 | -47.4% | $65.0M | 2025-Q4 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 188,208 | 409,345 | +117.5% | $57.9M | 2025-Q4 |
| FMR LLC | ADD | 40,263 | 73,973 | +83.7% | $10.5M | 2025-Q4 |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | ADD | 2,447,183 | 3,211,619 | +31.2% | $260.4M | 2025-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 2,377,390 | 3,166,800 | +33.2% | $256.8M | 2025-Q3 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | DOUBLED | 411,784 | 1,757,881 | +326.9% | $142.5M | 2025-Q3 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | ADD | 498,380 | 873,242 | +75.2% | $70.8M | 2025-Q3 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | TRIM | 540,908 | 188,208 | -65.2% | $15.3M | 2025-Q3 |
| Tweedy, Browne Co LLC | NEW | — | 3,869 | — | $313.7K | 2025-Q3 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 470,434 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q3 |
| MORGAN STANLEY | ADD | 1,796,026 | 2,377,390 | +32.4% | $149.0M | 2025-Q2 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | ADD | 416,008 | 540,908 | +30.0% | $33.9M | 2025-Q2 |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | TRIM | 721,970 | 498,380 | -31.0% | $31.2M | 2025-Q2 |
| NORGES BANK | NEW | — | 470,434 | — | $29.5M | 2025-Q2 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | ADD | 244,960 | 411,784 | +68.1% | $25.8M | 2025-Q2 |
| FMR LLC | NEAR_EXIT | 522,185 | 39,977 | -92.3% | $2.5M | 2025-Q2 |
| UBS Group AG | ADD | 2,561,632 | 3,339,614 | +30.4% | $240.5M | 2025-Q1 |
| RENAISSANCE TECHNOLOGIES LLC | DOUBLED | 60,800 | 416,008 | +584.2% | $30.0M | 2025-Q1 |
| TWO SIGMA INVESTMENTS, LP | DOUBLED | 23,962 | 244,960 | +922.3% | $17.6M | 2025-Q1 |
| NORGES BANK | EXIT | 457,770 | 0 | -100.0% | $0.00 | 2025-Q1 |
| CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | TRIM | 4,421,588 | 2,967,811 | -32.9% | $255.5M | 2024-Q4 |
| UBS Group AG | DOUBLED | 759,477 | 2,561,632 | +237.3% | $220.5M | 2024-Q4 |
12 unique insiders with 3 transactions. Net insider value: -$2.6M ($0.00 bought, $2.6M sold).
Insider Transactions
| Date | Insider | Title | Type | Shares | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | Masters J Kent | Chairman & CEO | SELL | 3,826 | $183.12 | $700.6K |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Wolff Alejandro Daniel | Director | A | 25 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Masters J Kent | Chairman & CEO | G | 30,716 | $162.79 | $5.0M |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Masters J Kent | Chairman & CEO | SELL | 5,395 | $170.26 | $918.6K |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Lima Cynthia Renee | SVP, Ext. Affairs & Comm. | A | 1,796 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Anderson Melissa H. | Chief Bus..Transformation Off. | A | 4,490 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Norris Eric | Chief Commercial Officer | A | 4,490 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Gagarinas Autumn M. | Chief People Officer | A | 1,796 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | Krupa Ander C. | General Counsel & Sec | A | 1,796 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | LaBauve Donald J. Jr. | VP, Corporate Controller & CAO | A | 1,266 | $178.67 | $226.2K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Lima Cynthia Renee | SVP, Ext. Affairs & Comm. | A | 147 | $184.93 | $27.2K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | LaBauve Donald J. Jr. | VP, Corporate Controller & CAO | A | 219 | $184.93 | $40.5K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Masters J Kent | Chairman & CEO | A | 9,032 | $184.93 | $1.7M |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Norris Eric | Chief Commercial Officer | A | 1,806 | $184.93 | $334.0K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Anderson Melissa H. | Chief Bus..Transformation Off. | A | 1,129 | $184.93 | $208.8K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Krupa Ander C. | General Counsel & Sec | A | 173 | $184.93 | $32.0K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Gagarinas Autumn M. | Chief People Officer | A | 194 | $184.93 | $35.9K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Collins Michelle T | Director | A | 325 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Mummert Mark Richard | Chief Supply Chain Officer | A | 366 | $184.93 | $67.7K |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Widmar Mark R | Director | A | 325 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Norris Eric | Chief Commercial Officer | F | 887 | $186.83 | $165.7K |
| Feb 24, 2026 | LaBauve Donald J. Jr. | VP, Corporate Controller & CAO | F | 164 | $186.83 | $30.6K |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Gagarinas Autumn M. | Chief People Officer | F | 377 | $186.83 | $70.4K |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Krupa Ander C. | General Counsel & Sec | F | 188 | $186.83 | $35.1K |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Anderson Melissa H. | Chief Bus..Transformation Off. | F | 565 | $186.83 | $105.6K |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Mummert Mark Richard | Chief Supply Chain Officer | F | 375 | $186.83 | $70.1K |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Lima Cynthia Renee | SVP, Ext. Affairs & Comm. | F | 196 | $186.83 | $36.6K |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Norris Eric | Chief Commercial Officer | SELL | 5,692 | $165.45 | $941.7K |
| Feb 18, 2026 | STEINER GERALD A | Director | M | 153 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | STEINER GERALD A | Director | M | 153 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | Wolff Alejandro Daniel | Director | A | 32 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Wolff Alejandro Daniel | Director | A | 46 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | Wolff Alejandro Daniel | Director | A | 42 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | Wolff Alejandro Daniel | Director | A | 32 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Jan 3, 2024 | Wolff Alejandro Daniel | Director | A | 29 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Oct 3, 2023 | Wolff Alejandro Daniel | Director | A | 25 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
3 SEC filing reports analyzed. Sentiment: 0 bullish, 0 bearish, 0 mixed, 3 neutral. Avg impact: 2.3/10.
NEUTRAL
8-K
2/10
Albemarle's Chief Accounting Officer Donald J. LaBauve Jr. retired effective June 1, 2026. CFO Neal
Jun 5, 2026
NEUTRAL
DEFA14A
2/10
Albemarle Corporation filed a definitive additional proxy solicitation (DEFA14A) with the SEC. This
Mar 24, 2026
NEUTRAL
8-K
3/10
Albemarle Corporation appointed Michelle T. Collins and Mark R. Widmar as independent members of its
Mar 4, 2026
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Current analyst consensus: Hold (59% buy). Based on 29 analysts: 6 strong buy, 11 buy, 12 hold, 0 sell, 0 strong sell.
Analyst Price Targets
$214.51 mean target
+40.4% upside
Strong Buy (2.04)
$83.28 Low
$264.00 High
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Price | $152.79 |
| Target Low | $83.28 |
| Target Mean | $214.51 |
| Target Median | $224.50 |
| Target High | $264.00 |
| # Analysts | 22 |
| Recommendation | Strong Buy (2.04) |
Earnings Estimates & Revisions
| Period | EPS Avg | EPS Low | EPS High | EPS Growth | 30d Rev. | Up/Down | Rev. Avg | Rev. Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Q 2026-06-30 |
$3.07 | $2.39 | $4.59 | 2695.1% | +28.9% | 10↑ 2↓ | $1.5B | 16.2% | 17 |
| Next Q 2026-09-30 |
$3.40 | $2.15 | $5.50 | 1887.1% | +29.4% | 10↑ 2↓ | $1.6B | 26.1% | 16 |
| Current FY 2026-12-31 |
$12.00 | $7.45 | $16.30 | 1619.1% | +4.3% | 16↑ 1↓ | $6.1B | 18.9% | 20 |
| Next FY 2027-12-31 |
$12.08 | $5.58 | $18.17 | 0.6% | +17.0% | 17↑ 1↓ | $6.4B | 5.2% | 19 |
Current Quarter EPS Revision History
| Timepoint | EPS Estimate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Current | $3.075 | |
| 7d ago | $3.022 | +0.053 |
| 30d ago | $2.385 | +0.690 |
| 60d ago | $2.053 | +1.021 |
| 90d ago | $1.961 | +1.114 |
15 analyst firms have rated this stock: 5 upgrades, 1 downgrades, 0 initiations.
Individual Analyst Actions
| Date | Analyst Firm | Action | Previous Rating | New Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| May 14, 2026 | Scotiabank | MAINTAIN | Sector Outperform | Sector Outperform |
| May 11, 2026 | Argus Research | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| May 11, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| May 8, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| May 8, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| May 8, 2026 | Truist Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| May 8, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| May 7, 2026 | Mizuho | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Apr 24, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Truist Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Apr 21, 2026 | B of A Securities | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Baird | DOWNGRADE | Outperform | Neutral |
| Apr 9, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Evercore ISI Group | MAINTAIN | In-Line | In-Line |
| Feb 17, 2026 | RBC Capital | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Feb 17, 2026 | B of A Securities | UPGRADE | Neutral | Buy |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Mizuho | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Jan 28, 2026 | JP Morgan | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Jefferies | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Oppenheimer | MAINTAIN | Outperform | Outperform |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Truist Securities | UPGRADE | Hold | Buy |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Deutsche Bank | UPGRADE | Hold | Buy |
| Jan 12, 2026 | UBS | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Mizuho | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Scotiabank | UPGRADE | Sector Perform | Sector Outperform |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Baird | UPGRADE | Neutral | Outperform |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Jefferies | MAINTAIN | Buy | Buy |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Wells Fargo | MAINTAIN | Equal-Weight | Equal-Weight |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Citigroup | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Mizuho | MAINTAIN | Neutral | Neutral |
Monthly Consensus History
| Period | Strong Buy | Buy | Hold | Sell | Strong Sell | Buy % | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 59% | |
| May 1, 2026 | 6 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 55% | |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 62% | |
| Mar 1, 2026 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 60% | |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 55% | |
| Jan 1, 2026 | 5 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 39% |
Strong BuyBuyHoldSellStrong Sell
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Jun 9, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALB — 61.6% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 509,992 | Exempt: 69 | TRF Vol: 827,247 | Short Ratio: 61.6% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
Jun 3, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALB — 55.8% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 294,503 | Exempt: 660 | TRF Vol: 527,982 | Short Ratio: 55.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 29, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALB — 59.5% short (0.5M / 0.8M)
Short: 459,000 | Exempt: 0 | TRF Vol: 771,659 | Short Ratio: 59.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 28, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALB — 56.0% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 402,812 | Exempt: 72 | TRF Vol: 718,964 | Short Ratio: 56.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 27, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALB — 68.4% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 446,632 | Exempt: 78 | TRF Vol: 652,610 | Short Ratio: 68.4% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 26, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALB — 61.5% short (0.6M / 0.9M)
Short: 573,344 | Exempt: 814 | TRF Vol: 932,434 | Short Ratio: 61.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 22, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALB — 62.9% short (0.3M / 0.5M)
Short: 341,840 | Exempt: 157 | TRF Vol: 543,248 | Short Ratio: 62.9% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 20, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALB — 64.3% short (0.6M / 0.9M)
Short: 600,929 | Exempt: 1,742 | TRF Vol: 934,536 | Short Ratio: 64.3% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 19, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALB — 59.2% short (0.5M / 0.9M)
Short: 512,967 | Exempt: 1,368 | TRF Vol: 866,765 | Short Ratio: 59.2% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 18, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: ALB — 2.3M shares, 68,301 trades
Week starting 2026-05-18. Total ATS volume: 2,311,108 shares across 68,301 trades.
May 15, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALB — 58.5% short (0.5M / 0.9M)
Short: 511,040 | Exempt: 335 | TRF Vol: 873,522 | Short Ratio: 58.5% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 14, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALB — 58.8% short (0.6M / 1.0M)
Short: 569,713 | Exempt: 123 | TRF Vol: 969,538 | Short Ratio: 58.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 13, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALB — 58.8% short (0.4M / 0.7M)
Short: 436,917 | Exempt: 634 | TRF Vol: 742,463 | Short Ratio: 58.8% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 11, 2026
short_volume
Short Volume: ALB — 65.0% short (0.7M / 1.1M)
Short: 707,598 | Exempt: 266 | TRF Vol: 1,089,048 | Short Ratio: 65.0% | Off-exchange volume (dark pool + OTC)
May 11, 2026
dark_pool
Dark Pool: ALB — 2.9M shares, 77,797 trades
Week starting 2026-05-11. Total ATS volume: 2,894,426 shares across 77,797 trades.