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ALB  ·  DeepAlpha scorecard  ·  2026-06-21

Albemarle Corporation

Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals
DeepAlpha
6.4/10
Recommendation
Hold
Confidence
92%
Hold
Medium-term (6-12 months horizon)

As of 2026-06-21, Deep Alpha Copilot rates ALB (Albemarle Corporation) Hold with an overall score of 6.4/10 at 92% confidence, with a medium-term (6-12 months horizon). Albemarle Corporation provides energy storage solutions worldwide It monetizes through diversified platforms and services across enterprise and consumer channels. Recent quarterly revenue was roughly $5.1B, growing 293.2% vs. the prior period as AI demand scales.

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Pillar breakdown

DeepAlpha 7-pillar scorecard for ALB.

Weighted pillar scores driving the overall ALB rating. How weights work.

  • Financial
    25% 6.2

    Revenue CAGR -11.1%, net margin -9.9%, with free cash flow coverage 0.36x.

  • Business
    20% 4.5

    Operating in Specialty Chemicals, revenue CAGR of -11.1% and gross margin of 13.0% signal a strong moat.

  • Sentiment
    15% 7.5

    News sentiment 0.19 across 10 items.

  • Critical Path
    10% 5.0

    ALB operates in Specialty Chemicals, weighted criticality score 5.0.

  • Leadership
    10% 7.5

    Led by Mr. Jerry Kent Masters Jr. (Chairman, President & CEO).

  • Earnings
    10% 6.2

    EPS trend -inf%, revenue trend 0.6%, with consistency score 10.0.

  • Technical
    10% 10.0

    RSI 39.0, MACD differential 0.98, closing price $160.35.

Quick facts

ALB at a glance.

  • Market cap $18.9B
  • Revenue (TTM) $5.5B
  • Revenue growth YoY +32.7%
  • Profit margin -7.3%
  • EPS (TTM) $-3.42
  • Forward P/E 12.8
  • HQ Charlotte, NC

Business model. Specialty chemicals company and leading lithium producer. Manufactures lithium compounds for EV batteries, bromine specialties, and catalysts serving energy storage, electronics, and pharmaceutical markets.

Bull case

Why buy ALB.

Positive market sentiment and momentum Strong technical indicators showing upward momentum

Bear case

Main risks for ALB.

Macroeconomic uncertainty could impact growth trajectory Competition and market dynamics may pressure margins

Recent coverage

What’s in the news for ALB.

Aggregated from major newswires and curated sources, sentiment-scored.

Frequently asked

About ALB.

What is the DeepAlpha score for ALB?

The DeepAlpha score for ALB is 6.4/10, rated Hold, last updated 2026-06-21.

Is ALB a buy right now?

As of 2026-06-21, Deep Alpha Copilot rates ALB as Hold with an overall score of 6.4/10. Scores 8.0+ are Strong Buy, 6.0–8.0 Buy, 4.0–6.0 Hold, below 4.0 Sell.

How does Deep Alpha Copilot score ALB?

Seven weighted pillars: Financial 25%, Business 20%, Sentiment 15%, Critical Path 10%, Leadership 10%, Earnings 10%, Technical 10%. Inputs include yfinance fundamentals, SEC filings, live news sentiment, Reddit and StockTwits social sentiment, EPS surprise history, and technical indicators. See the methodology for full detail.

What sector is ALB in?

ALB (Albemarle Corporation) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry.

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Disclaimer. Deep Alpha Copilot provides informational analysis and does not constitute investment advice.