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Albemarle (ALB)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$70.06 USD

70.06
5,400,595

+2.76 (4.10%)

Updated Aug 7, 2025 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $70.24 +0.18 (0.26%) 7:16 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.75%
2Buy17.82%
3Hold9.58%
4Sell5.28%
5Strong Sell2.61%
S&P50011.30%

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3-Hold of 5     3    

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The scores are based on the trading styles of Value, Growth, and Momentum. There's also a VGM Score ('V' for Value, 'G' for Growth and 'M' for Momentum), which combines the weighted average of the individual style scores into one score.

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  • Growth Score A
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As an investor, you want to buy stocks with the highest probability of success. That means you want to buy stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 or #2, Strong Buy or Buy, which also has a Score of an A or a B in your personal trading style.

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D Value C Growth F Momentum F VGM

Industry Rank:

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An industry with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #1's and #2's will have a better average Zacks Rank than one with a larger percentage of Zacks Rank #4's and #5's.

The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Bottom 6% (231 out of 246)

Industry: Chemical - Diversified

Zacks News

Charlotte, NC-based Albemarle Corporation is a premier specialty chemicals company with leading positions in attractive end markets globally. It is a leading producer of highly-engineered specialty chemicals geared to meet customer requirements across a bevy of end markets including petroleum refining, consumer electronics, energy storage, construction and automotive.

Zacks Equity Research

Albemarle (ALB) Launches XPLORE & First Grade KF 787 PULSAR

Albemarle (ALB) is committed to innovation in the market through KF 787 PULSAR and the XPLORE platform technology.

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Albemarle (ALB) Q3 Earnings Top Estimates, Revenues Lag

Higher lithium prices and gains across Bromine Specialties and Catalysts units drove Albemarle's (ALB) Q3 earnings.

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Albemarle (ALB) Surpasses Q3 Earnings Estimates

Albemarle (ALB) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 4.80% and -3.31%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2018. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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Can Albemarle (ALB) Beat Earnings in Q3 on Lithium Strength?

Albemarle (ALB) is likely to gain from favorable pricing and volume trends in its Lithium segment in Q3.

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Albemarle (ALB) Gains As Market Dips: What You Should Know

In the latest trading session, Albemarle (ALB) closed at $106.44, marking a +0.97% move from the previous day.

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Albemarle (ALB) Earnings Expected to Grow: What to Know Ahead of Next Week's Release

Albemarle (ALB) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.

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Can Albemarle (ALB) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?

Albemarle (ALB) has an impressive earnings surprise history and currently possesses the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely beat in its next quarterly report.

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Will Higher Costs Dent PPG Industries' (PPG) Q3 Earnings?

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              5 Reasons to Add Albemarle (ALB) Stock to Your Portfolio Now

              Strong fundamentals and compelling growth prospects make Albemarle (ALB) an attractive choice for investment.

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                US Shale-Linked Chemical Spending Hits $200B: 5 Stocks to Buy

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                  Why Is Albemarle (ALB) Down 2.4% Since Last Earnings Report?

                  Albemarle (ALB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

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                    Albemarle (ALB) Looks Good: Stock Adds 6.4% in Session

                    Albemarle (ALB) saw a big move last session, as its shares jumped more than 6% on the day, amid huge volumes.

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                      Albemarle (ALB) Tops Q2 Earnings Estimates, Raises FY18 View

                      Albemarle (ALB) raised its adjusted earnings outlook for 2018 to $5.30-$5.50 per share.

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                        Albemarle (ALB) Surpasses Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

                        Albemarle (ALB) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 6.25% and 6.80%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2018. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

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                          Chemical Stock Earnings to Watch on Aug 7: ALB, IFF, VSM

                          Chemical companies are likely to gain from strategic actions and a favorable demand environment.

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                            Can Lithium Help Albemarle (ALB) Beat Earnings Again in Q2?

                            While Albemarle (ALB) faces certain headwinds in its Bromine and Catalysts businesses, it should gain from strength in its Lithium unit.