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ALB and RIO ramp lithium strategies, highlighting growth plans, capacity expansion and rising demand from EV and storage markets.

In the most recent trading session, Albemarle (ALB) closed at $108.25, indicating a -4.6% shift from the previous trading day.

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Albemarle has outpaced the broader market over the past year, while analysts remain cautiously optimistic about the company’s outlook.

Albemarle (ALB) reached $110.91 at the closing of the latest trading day, reflecting a -3.6% change compared to its last close.

The fair value estimate for Albemarle has been revised from US$187.16 to US$172.56, a reduction of about 7.8% that reflects updated modeling assumptions. This reset aligns with recent analyst commentary, which combines caution on lithium pricing and sector trends with continued focus on Albemarle’s execution and longer term demand drivers. As you read on, you will see how these shifting targets fit into the broader narrative and how to keep track of where the story goes next. Stay updated as...

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ALB's lithium expansion projects are lifting sales volumes and capacity as demand for batteries and energy storage supports future growth.

Albemarle (ALB) closed the most recent trading day at $117.52, moving 3.76% from the previous trading session.

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Albemarle Corp (NYSE:ALB) recently announced a total dividend of $0.41 per share, with the ex-dividend date set for 2026-09-11. This amount consists of a $0.41 per share cash dividend payable on 2026-10-01.

In the latest trading session, Albemarle (ALB) closed at $122.11, marking a -3.02% move from the previous day.

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Detailed price information for Albemarle Corp (ALB-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

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

The leading global lithium producer Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:ALB) has named BHP Group Limited’s (NYSE:BHP) Chief Commercial Officer Ragnar “Rag” Udd as its next CEO. Udd will take over on Feb. 1, 2027, succeeding Kent Masters, who will become executive chairman at the company’s 2027 annual meeting. The announcement came a day after BHP said Udd would leave the world’s largest miner at the end of January. “Rag brings extensive commercial and operational expertise in natural resources and has success

Albemarle has selected BHP executive Ragnar Udd to lead the lithium producer from February 2027.

Workers at Albemarle's lithium operations in Chile voted to launch a strike starting September 2, threatening disruptions at one of the world’s biggest sources of the battery metal.

Detailed price information for Albemarle Corp (ALB-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

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

Albemarle stock has delivered a 67.0% return over the past year, yet the valuation signals are pulling in different directions, with a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) estimate suggesting meaningful upside to intrinsic value while market multiples indicate the shares are on the expensive side. Albemarle's 67.0% 1 year gain may already reflect a lot of optimism in the share price. High lithium prices and demand from electric vehicles and energy storage can support expectations for future cash...

Albemarle Corporation recently reported past second-quarter 2026 results, with sales rising to US$1,743.31 million and net income reaching US$479.96 million, and issued full-year 2026 guidance calling for US$5.7 billion to US$6.0 billion in net sales and 225 to 235 kilotons of lithium carbonate equivalent volumes. The company’s swing from a basic loss per share of US$0.16 a year ago to basic earnings per share of US$3.72 highlights a sharp improvement in profitability and operating...

Detailed price information for Albemarle Corp (ALB-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Detailed price information for Albemarle Corp (ALB-N) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.

Albemarle has notably outperformed the broader market over the past year, and analysts are cautiously optimistic about the stock’s prospects.