ALB Stock Analysis: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
ALB - Albemarle Corporation
$149.98
-6.71 (-4.28%)
▼
5d:
-11.2%
30d:
-11.72%
90d:
-10.49%
HOLD
MODERATE Confidence
Analysis Updated: Jun 23, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Jul 29, 2026
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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
$607.80
Based on 14.5% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$377.40
60.3% 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 $149.98, which is considered oversold relative to its 30-day fair value range of $157.04 to $175.44. From a valuation perspective, the stock is trading at a discount (Forward PE: 12.6) compared to its historical average (55.4). Remarkably, the market is currently pricing in an annual earnings decline of 39.0% 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 $146.76. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 4.3% recently.
Market Sentiment: ALB has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $214.65 (+37.0%). 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 $146.76. A bounce from this level would confirm strength, while a break below could signal further downside. Short-term momentum is weak, with the stock down 4.3% recently.
Market Sentiment: ALB has a weak technical setup (25/100), with bearish trendlines and momentum suggesting caution for short-term entries. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $214.65 (+37.0%). 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
$157.04 -
$175.44
Company Quality Score
54/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
52.4%
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View Profit Protection PlanAll Signals
- BULLISH: Price oversold vs 30-day range
- BEARISH: Weak technical setup (25/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BEARISH: Downward momentum (-4.3%)
- BULLISH: Trading 37.0% below Wall St target ($214.65)
- CAUTION: 5-day price weakness (-11.2%) - monitor closely
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$157.04 -
$175.44
Current vs Trading Range
OVERSOLD
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$146.76
Resistance Level
$174.33
Current Trend
Strong Uptrend
Technical data as of
Jun 23, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
12.55
Wall Street Target
$214.65
(+37.0%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
32.7%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-66.2%
Profit Margin
-4.2%
Valuation Discount vs History
-39.0% cheaper
PE vs Historical
12.6 vs 55.4
CHEAP
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
-39.0%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$141.02
(-10%)
2-Year Target
$126.92
(-19%)
3-Year Target
$114.23
(-27%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 13→55)
$504.21
(+222%)
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 21.8, Growth: 95.8%)
$279.81
(+79%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 12.6, Growth: 95.8%)
$161.24
(+3%)
Bear:
(PE: 10.7, Growth: 95.8%)
$137.05
(-13%)
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Upside Surprise Potential
If earnings stabilize (0% growth), PE could expand from 12.6 to 55.4
Stabilization Target:
$691.65
(+341.4%)
PE Expansion Potential:
+341.4%
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Last updated: June 23, 2026 3:59 PM ET
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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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