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Albemarle Corporation (ALB)

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Key data on ALB

Market cap

$14.90B

EPS

0.26

P/E ratio

485.6

Price to sales

2.52

Dividend yield

1.299%

Beta

1.331861

Price on ALB

Previous close

$132.16

Today's open

$126.90

Day's range

$122.45 - $129.25

52 week range

$71.25 - $221

Profile about ALB

CEO

J. Kent Masters

Employees

7800

Headquarters

Charlotte, NC

Exchange

New York Stock Exchange

Shares outstanding

118005057

Issue type

Common Stock

ALB industries and sectors

Materials

Chemicals

News on ALB

Why Is Albemarle (ALB) Up 5.4% Since Last Earnings Report?

Albemarle (ALB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

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Zacks Investment Research • Sep 4, 2026

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Albemarle Announces CEO Succession Plan

Ragnar Udd Appointed President and CEO, Effective February 1, 2027 Kent Masters to Serve as Executive Chairman CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, today announced that Ragnar "Rag" Udd has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2027.

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PRNewsWire • Sep 3, 2026

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Albemarle names BHP executive Ragnar Udd as CEO

Albemarle said ‌on Thursday it has appointed BHP executive ​Ragnar Udd as ​its CEO, tapping an ⁠industry veteran to ​lead the lithium producer.

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Reuters • Sep 3, 2026

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ALB vs. SQM: Which Lithium Stock Should You Bet on Now?

ALB and SQM are ramping capacity and expanding output as EV and storage demand accelerates.

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Zacks Investment Research • Aug 28, 2026

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Albemarle's Lithium Math Turns Brutal

Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:ALB) stock traded lower Tuesday as JPMorgan reduced its earnings estimates and price forecast for the lithium producer.

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Benzinga • Aug 25, 2026

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Stock of the Day: Is This the Top for Albemarle?

Albemarle Corporation  (NYSE:ALB) shares are consolidating Monday. This follows Friday's gain of 6.75%.

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Benzinga • Aug 24, 2026

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Will Albemarle's Cash Strength Support Higher Shareholder Returns?

ALB's $3.2B liquidity, surging cash flow and rising lithium prices could fuel stronger shareholder returns.

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Zacks Investment Research • Aug 20, 2026

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Albemarle Stock Slides 28% in 3 Months: Should You Buy the Dip?

ALB's 28% slide reflects weak lithium prices and near-term margin pressure, but project ramp-ups and cost savings offer support.

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Zacks Investment Research • Aug 14, 2026

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Bank of America Sees Bargains in These 16 Knocked-Down AI Stocks

A pullback in the AI trade has created opportunities for bargain-hunting investors, according to analysts at Bank of America.

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Investopedia • Aug 14, 2026

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Lithium At $20/Kg: Why Albemarle Still Has Room To Run

Albemarle is now a focused lithium and bromine pure-play, following the divestiture of its catalyst business and balance sheet improvements. ALB holds world-class lithium assets, securing a low-cost position and structural advantages, with a robust balance sheet and $2.7 billion in liquidity. The current lithium price recovery and disciplined supply underpin a base case EBITDA of ~$2.5 billion, with further upside from Kings Mountain and DLE expansion.

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Seeking Alpha • Aug 14, 2026

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