ALB Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ALB - Albemarle Corporation
$125.74
-0.31 (-0.25%)
▼
5d:
-6.02%
30d:
-14.59%
90d:
-27.59%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jul 10, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Aug 05, 2026
22d
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Strength: 10.0/10
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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: ALB shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
📊 HOLD: ALB shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$400.50
Based on 4.3% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$248.68
49.4% Margin of Safety
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: ALB is currently trading at $125.74, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $134.10 to $164.89. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 9.7) compared to its historical average (51.5). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 42.7% over the next few years. This aligns with recent fundamental challenges.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ALB is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $124.58. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $204.46 (+62.2%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Technical Outlook: Technically, ALB is in a strong uptrend. The price is currently testing key support at $124.58. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside.
Market Sentiment: The stock shows a mixed technical setup (40/100), with neutral trendline and momentum signals. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $204.46 (+62.2%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
OVERSOLD
Historical Trading Range
$134.10 -
$164.89
Company Quality Score
57/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
79.5%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- NEUTRAL: Mixed technical signals (40/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Trading 62.2% below Wall St target ($204.46)
- CAUTION: Recommendation downgraded due to -6.0% 5-day decline
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$134.10 -
$164.89
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$124.58
Resistance Level
$139.88
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jul 10, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
9.69
Wall Street Target
$204.46
(+62.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
32.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-66.2%
Profit Margin
-4.2%
Valuation Discount vs History
-42.7% cheaper
PE vs Historical
9.7 vs 51.5
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-42.7%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$113.44
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$102.10
(-19%)
3-Year Target
$91.89
(-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 10→52)
$488.46
(+288%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 4.5%)
$323.06
(+156%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 9.7, Growth: 4.5%)
$143.71
(+14%)
Bear:
(PE: 8.2, Growth: 4.5%)
$122.15
(-3%)
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 9.7 to 51.5
Stabilization Target:
$670.04
(+431.6%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+431.6%
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Insider Activity (6 Months)
0
Buys
1
Sells
Net
INSIDERS SELLING
Recent Transactions
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SELL
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