Albemarle Corporation is projected to rise to $153.00 by 2027, a +21% move from its current price of $126.05. ALB is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
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Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/12/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 13 | $122.77 | $126.03 | $129.38 | -0.02% |
| Jul 14 | $121.42 | $126.01 | $130.77 | -0.03% |
| Jul 15 | $120.40 | $125.99 | $131.84 | -0.05% |
| Jul 16 | $119.54 | $125.97 | $132.75 | -0.06% |
| Jul 17 | $118.78 | $125.95 | $133.56 | -0.08% |
| Jul 18 | $118.10 | $125.93 | $134.29 | -0.09% |
| Jul 19 | $117.48 | $125.91 | $134.96 | -0.11% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $117.48 | $125.91 | $134.96 | -0.11% |
| Week 2 | $114.03 | $125.78 | $138.74 | -0.22% |
| Week 3 | $111.42 | $125.64 | $141.68 | -0.32% |
| Week 4 | $109.25 | $125.51 | $144.18 | -0.43% |
| Week 5 | $107.36 | $125.37 | $146.40 | -0.54% |
| Week 6 | $105.67 | $125.23 | $148.43 | -0.65% |
| Week 7 | $104.13 | $125.10 | $150.30 | -0.75% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Albemarle Corporation provides energy storage solutions worldwide and operates through three segments: Energy Storage, Specialties, and Ketjen. The Energy Storage segment offers lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and lithium chloride for use in lithium batteries used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles; power grids and solar panels; high-performance greases; and specialty glass used in consumer appliances and electronics. The Specialties segment provides bromine and highly specialized lithium solutions for various industries, such as energy, mobility, connectivity, and health comprising fire safety compounds; bromine-based specialty chemical products, including elemental bromine, alkyl bromides, inorganic bromides, brominated powdered activated carbon, and various bromine fine chemicals; lithium specialties, such as butyllithium and lithium aluminum hydride; cesium products for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries; and zirconium, barium, and titanium products for pyrotechnical applications, including airbag initiators.
This segment also provides organic synthesis processes in the areas of steroid chemistry and vitamins, and various life science applications, as well as intermediates for the pharmaceutical industry; technical services, including handling and use of reactive lithium products; and recycling services for lithium-containing by-products. The Ketjen segment offers clean fuels technologies, including hydroprocessing catalysts together with isomerization and alkylation catalysts; fluidized catalytic cracking catalysts and additives; and performance catalyst solutions comprising organometallics and curatives. It serves the grid storage, automotive, aerospace, conventional energy, electronics, construction, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and medical device industries.
Albemarle Corporation was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is a Basic Materials company focused on energy storage solutions and related chemicals. It is currently priced at $129.72 with a market cap of $15.3B and a rank of 674. The near-term forecast for 2026 shows a neutral stance with a max of $171.33 and a min of $129.72, reflecting a flat outlook relative to today.
The longer-term view indicates meaningful upside, with the average price forecast rising from 2027 onward to multi-hundred-dollar levels by mid-century.
A major floor 26.6% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
Price is testing support right now (0.0% away) — a key level to hold.
The nearest ceiling, 40.0% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 71.1% above — clearing it would confirm fresh momentum.
Key ALB support and resistance from recent price action — levels where the trend has historically paused or reversed. Percentages are the distance from the current price.
A snapshot of ALB market posture derived from its technical indicators and recent volatility. Higher trend and alignment lean bullish; higher risk means larger swings.
Technical Analysis
Indicators computed on daily closing prices.
| Period | SMA | Action | EMA | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA 5 | $129.33 | Sell | $129.29 | Sell |
| MA 10 | $131.68 | Sell | $133.55 | Sell |
| MA 20 | $145.19 | Sell | $142.00 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $165.93 | Sell | $157.20 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $171.68 | Sell | $161.12 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $150.17 | Sell | $149.18 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 27.88 | Buy |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 10.58 | Buy |
| CCI (20) | -91.62 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -100.00 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | -0.72 | Sell |
| ROC (12) | -15.96 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.19 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 0.00 | Buy |
| TRIX (15) | -0.93 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -24.56 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 14.95 | Buy |
| Momentum (10) | -15.00 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -72.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 126.52 | Sell |
| ADX (14) | 30.83 | Sell |
| ATR (14) | 3.63 | Info |
In the near term, the mood is NEUTRAL with RSI(14) at 30. The 50-day simple moving average sits at $175.93, while the 200-day simple moving average is $148.09. Price is supported at $129.72 and faces resistance at $180.38.
Over the last 30 days, the price range has traded between $105.94 and $158.84, suggesting a broadening move and potential for a catalyst to push toward the resistance area.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $126.05 | $126.05 | $163.09 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $122.26 | $153.00 | $202.29 | +21% | Bullish | |
| $144.61 | $185.86 | $254.66 | +47% | Bullish | |
| $140.90 | $185.13 | $260.86 | +47% | Bullish | |
| $144.34 | $193.39 | $278.98 | +53% | Bullish | |
| $151.65 | $206.82 | $304.55 | +64% | Bullish | |
| $148.20 | $205.47 | $308.20 | +63% | Bullish | |
| $160.24 | $225.62 | $344.13 | +79% | Bullish | |
| $184.74 | $263.97 | $408.87 | +109% | Bullish | |
| $203.10 | $294.30 | $462.41 | +133% | Bullish | |
| $240.85 | $371.90 | $620.45 | +195% | Bullish | |
| $389.38 | $670.39 | $1,220.75 | +432% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $126.05 | $126.05 | $152.61 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $108.80 | $128.27 | $155.19 | +1.76% |
| September 2026 | $104.71 | $124.29 | $151.98 | -3.11% |
| October 2026 | $104.53 | $124.79 | $153.98 | +0.41% |
| November 2026 | $107.83 | $129.36 | $160.83 | +3.66% |
| December 2026 | $108.10 | $130.28 | $163.09 | +0.71% |
Click any year to see its month-by-month ALB forecast. Min / Avg / Max are a bear / base / bull scenario; ROI is the projected move from the current price. Change is the month-over-month move in the average. Estimates, not guarantees.
The ALB price prediction for 2026 points to an average of $126.05 (low $126.05, high $163.09) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $126.05. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
In 2027, ALB is projected to trade between $122.26 and $202.29, averaging $153.00 — a potential gain of +21% from today's $126.05. That is up +21% on the projected 2026 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Albemarle Corporation's 2028 outlook centres on $185.86, within a $144.61 to $254.66 range. That is up +21% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +47% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2029, ALB could reach as high as $260.86, with a base case around $185.13 and support toward $140.90 — roughly +47% from $126.05. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect ALB to range from $144.34 to $278.98 through 2030. The $193.39 average target implies a +53% move from current prices. That is up +4% on the projected 2029 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
The ALB price prediction for 2031 points to an average of $206.82 (low $151.65, high $304.55) — a potential gain of +64% on today's $126.05. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2032, ALB is projected to trade between $148.20 and $308.20, averaging $205.47 — a potential gain of +63% from today's $126.05. That is -1% versus the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Albemarle Corporation's 2033 outlook centres on $225.62, within a $160.24 to $344.13 range. That is up +10% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +79% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2034, ALB could reach as high as $408.87, with a base case around $263.97 and support toward $184.74 — roughly +109% from $126.05. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect ALB to range from $203.10 to $462.41 through 2035. The $294.30 average target implies a +133% move from current prices. That is up +11% on the projected 2034 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
The ALB price prediction for 2040 points to an average of $371.90 (low $240.85, high $620.45) — a potential gain of +195% on today's $126.05. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2050, ALB is projected to trade between $389.38 and $1,220.75, averaging $670.39 — a potential gain of +432% from today's $126.05. That is up +80% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in ALB today (≈ 7.93336 ALB) could be worth
$5,318.44
+$4,318.44 (+432%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected ALB price of $670.39 in 2050.
Based on the base (average) forecast scenario. FX rates are indicative. Estimates only — not financial advice.
See what a past investment in ALBwould be worth at today's price.
$1,000 invested in ALB on Jul 10, 2025 (≈ 13.464387 ALB) would be worth
$1,697.19
+$697.19 (+69.7%) today · 1.70× · US Dollar
Based on a ALB entry price of $74.27 vs. today's $126.05.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $135.56 | $929.85 | -7.0% |
| 1 month ago | $147.22 | $856.2 | -14.4% |
| 3 months ago | $173.64 | $725.93 | -27.4% |
| 6 months ago | $169.33 | $744.4 | -25.6% |
| 1 year ago | $74.27 | $1,697.19 | +69.7% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $184.86 | $681.87 | -31.8% |
Past performance from historical market data — it does not predict future results. FX rates are indicative. Not financial advice.
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Our base-case forecast reaches $250.00 around 2034.
Implied market cap at $250.00: $29.48B
The multi-year outlook is bullish from 2027 onward, with rising averages and returns. For 2030 the forecast shows an average price of $212.03 and a maximum of $316.42 with a 63.5 ROI and bullish sentiment. By 2040, the average is projected to be $427.38 with a 229.5 ROI and bullish sentiment, and by 2050 the average rises to $764.92 with a 489.7 ROI and bullish sentiment.
Earlier years show continued upside, including 2027 average $165.97 (ROI 27.9) and 2028 average $204.21 (ROI 57.4), confirming a sustained bullish trajectory with significant longer-term upside while recognizing the estimates are not guarantees.
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The forecast shows for 2030 an average price of $212.03 with a min of $153.63 and a max of $316.42. The ROI is 63.5 and sentiment bullish.
The longer-term view shows bullish sentiment from 2027 onward, with 2027 avg $165.97 and ROI 27.9; 2028 avg $204.21 ROI 57.4; 2030 avg $212.03 ROI 63.5; 2050 avg $764.92 ROI 489.7.
Yes. The forecast max for 2030 is $316.42, which exceeds $300; the 2031 max is $348.93.
Current price is $129.72 and market cap is $15.3B.
RSI(14) is 30 and sentiment NEUTRAL. The 50-day SMA is $175.93 and the 200-day SMA is $148.09. Immediate support is at $129.72 and resistance at $180.38. The 30-day range spans from $105.94 to $158.84.
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