Why is ALB Down Today?

ALB
$117.94
▼ -3.41% ($-4.03)
Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:34 PM ET

About Albemarle Corporation

Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers. In the lithium industry, the majority of demand comes from batteries, where lithium is used as the energy storage material, particularly in electric vehicles. Albemarle is a fully integrated lithium producer. Its upstream resources include s...

Sector: PLASTIC MATERIALS, SYNTH RESINS & NONVULCAN ELASTOMERS
Market Cap: $9.94B
Forward P/E: 169.1
52-Week Range: $73.09 - $221.00
Employees: 8,300

Overall Confidence: 60%

60% Confident

Based on news, social sentiment, options activity, and sector analysis

SYMPATHY 60% Confidence
🎯 Outperforming sector by 3.4%
This stock is significantly underperforming its PLASTIC MATERIALS, SYNTH RESINS & NONVULCAN ELASTOMERS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

✅ Move Confirmation

LOW VOLUME 0.7x average volume

UNCONFIRMED - Low volume suggests this move may not be sustainable.

📍 Sector Context

PLASTIC MATERIALS, SYNTH RESINS & NONVULCAN ELASTOMERS sector: 0.0%

ALB is outperforming its sector by -3.4%. This suggests a stock-specific catalyst.

Market Comparison

ALB is significantly underperforming the market (-4.3% vs SPY)
S&P 500
SPY
+0.85%
Nasdaq 100
QQQ
+0.87%
ALB
This Stock
-3.41%
vs S&P 500: -4.26%
vs Nasdaq: -4.28%

📊 What Happens Next?

Probability Analysis

45% chance this move continues in the next 1-3 days

Expected Range

Based on historical patterns and options pricing, ALB is expected to trade between:
$114.40 - $120.30

Key Level to Watch

$112.04 support
Watch for breakdown below $117.94

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Last updated: Sep 11, 2026 8:34 PM (-86 minutes ago)
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Options Market Insight

Bearish
Options Sentiment
2.44
Put/Call Ratio
76.7%
Implied Volatility
Call Volume: 2,668
Put Volume: 6,502
Total: 9,170

Historical Context

ALB has moved more than 3.0% down on 38 occasions in the past year.

44.7%
Continuation Rate
17/38 times continued down
+0.5%
Avg Next Day Change
After similar down moves
Last similar move: Sep 10, 2026 (-3.0%) → Next day: -3.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ALB stock down today?

This stock is significantly underperforming its PLASTIC MATERIALS, SYNTH RESINS & NONVULCAN ELASTOMERS sector peers, suggesting a stock-specific catalyst.

Is ALB stock a buy or sell right now?

Based on current analysis, ALB shows 60% confidence in today's move. Volume is low which does not confirm the trend. View full buy/sell analysis →

What is the ALB stock price target?

ALB is currently trading at $117.94. Based on today's momentum, the expected short-term range is $114.40 - $120.30. See long-term price prediction →

Will ALB stock continue falling?

Our analysis shows a 45% probability that ALB's move continues in the next 1-3 days. Key level to watch: $112.04 (support).

Is ALB stock oversold or overbought?

ALB's RSI (Relative Strength Index) is currently at 35.0. This shows bearish momentum - the stock has negative momentum but isn't oversold yet.

What is the momentum for ALB stock?

ALB's 10-day momentum indicator is at -18.25. Strong bearish momentum - the stock is experiencing significant downward pressure. Watch for potential reversal signals.

Is ALB outperforming or underperforming the market?

ALB (-3.41%) is currently significantly underperforming the market (-4.3% vs SPY). Today, the S&P 500 (SPY) is up 0.85%, and Nasdaq (QQQ) is up 0.87%.

What does MACD indicate for ALB?

ALB's MACD (-1.76) is currently below the signal line (0.23), indicating a bearish trend. This technical signal suggests selling pressure is dominant. The trend strength (ADX: 21.1) is moderate.

Is ALB in an uptrend or downtrend?

Based on moving average analysis, ALB is in a mixed/transitional trend. The price and moving averages are not clearly aligned, suggesting a potential trend change or consolidation phase. 20-day SMA: $132.94, 50-day SMA: $127.19.

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