Albemarle Corporation is projected to rise to $142.31 by 2027, a +21% move from its current price of $117.76. ALB is currently trading below its 50-day average (a bearish sign). Technical indicators currently lean strong sell.
A data-driven summary — not financial advice. See the full breakdown below.
Live market data via Yahoo Finance · updated 7/31/2026
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1 | $115.25 | $117.77 | $120.35 | +0.01% |
| Aug 2 | $114.23 | $117.78 | $121.45 | +0.02% |
| Aug 3 | $113.46 | $117.80 | $122.30 | +0.03% |
| Aug 4 | $112.81 | $117.81 | $123.03 | +0.04% |
| Aug 5 | $112.25 | $117.82 | $123.67 | +0.05% |
| Aug 6 | $111.74 | $117.83 | $124.26 | +0.06% |
| Aug 7 | $111.28 | $117.85 | $124.80 | +0.07% |
| Period | Min | Prediction | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | $111.28 | $117.85 | $124.80 | +0.07% |
| Week 2 | $108.74 | $117.93 | $127.90 | +0.15% |
| Week 3 | $106.86 | $118.02 | $130.35 | +0.22% |
| Week 4 | $105.30 | $118.10 | $132.46 | +0.29% |
| Week 5 | $103.96 | $118.19 | $134.36 | +0.37% |
| Week 6 | $102.77 | $118.28 | $136.12 | +0.44% |
| Week 7 | $101.70 | $118.36 | $137.76 | +0.51% |
Short-term targets derived from the forecast trend and recent volatility. Highly uncertain — not financial advice.
Albemarle Corporation provides energy storage solutions worldwide. It operates through three segments: Energy Storage, Specialties, and Ketjen.
Within the Energy Storage segment, Albemarle offers lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and lithium chloride for use in lithium batteries used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles. These compounds are also used in 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. This segment also offers lithium specialties, cesium products for chemical and pharmaceutical industries, and zirconium, barium, and titanium products for pyrotechnical applications, including airbag initiators; it also provides organic synthesis processes, life science applications, and recycling services for lithium-containing by-products. The Ketjen segment offers clean fuels technologies, including hydroprocessing catalysts together with isomerization and alkylation catalysts, and performance catalyst solutions.
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 with a current price of $119.46 and a market cap of $14.09B, ranking 735 by market capitalization. The stock is positioned with a neutral near-term stance as reflected in the latest technicals and the forecasted path ahead.
The price outlook shows a path of rising averages from 2027 onward, with the 2026 figure anchored at $119.46 and a peak forecast into 2050. The modeled averages rise from 2027 ($145.43) through 2030 ($185.01), 2040 ($360.92), and 2050 ($655.39), with corresponding ROIs of 21.7, 54.9, 202.1, and 448.6 respectively and bullish sentiment prevailing in later years.
This implies meaningful upside potential over the long horizon, contingent on market conditions and execution, while recognizing that these are estimates rather than guarantees.
A major floor 32.8% below — a decisive break under it would weaken the trend.
The nearest floor, 3.9% below — buyers have tended to step in here.
The nearest ceiling, 41.4% above — a clean break opens room to run.
A major ceiling 83.1% 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 | $115.17 | Buy | $115.99 | Buy |
| MA 10 | $116.78 | Buy | $117.72 | Buy |
| MA 20 | $122.44 | Sell | $123.66 | Sell |
| MA 50 | $144.76 | Sell | $140.58 | Sell |
| MA 100 | $163.97 | Sell | $150.77 | Sell |
| MA 200 | $152.39 | Sell | $145.22 | Sell |
| Name | Value | Action |
|---|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 34.68 | Neutral |
| Stoch RSI (14) | 100.00 | Sell |
| CCI (20) | -52.35 | Neutral |
| Williams %R (14) | -70.49 | Info |
| MACD (12,26,9) | 0.91 | Buy |
| ROC (12) | -8.54 | Sell |
| Bollinger %B (20,2) | 0.32 | Neutral |
| Stochastic %K (14) | 29.51 | Neutral |
| TRIX (15) | -1.03 | Sell |
| Awesome (5,34) | -19.25 | Sell |
| Ultimate (7,14,28) | 40.12 | Neutral |
| Momentum (10) | -1.70 | Sell |
| Aroon Osc (25) | -92.00 | Sell |
| Hull MA (9) | 114.15 | Buy |
| ADX (14) | 39.29 | Sell |
| ATR (14) | 2.63 | Info |
Near-term technical picture:
- Sentiment: NEUTRAL
- RSI(14): 30
- SMA(50): $160.46
- SMA(200): $150.99
- Support: $119.46
- Resistance: $170.42
The 30-day range spans from $100.68 to $141.74, highlighting periods of volatility within a broader range around the current level. The setup suggests a cautious stance in the very near term, with a key price floor at $119.46 and an upper hurdle near $170.42.
| Year | Min | Avg | Max | ROI | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $113.16 | $117.76 | $150.64 | 0% | Neutral | |
| $115.61 | $142.31 | $183.82 | +21% | Bullish | |
| $133.94 | $168.52 | $224.46 | +43% | Bullish | |
| $136.85 | $175.32 | $239.20 | +49% | Bullish | |
| $140.54 | $182.91 | $254.67 | +55% | Bullish | |
| $145.38 | $191.93 | $272.01 | +63% | Bullish | |
| $150.64 | $201.53 | $290.20 | +71% | Bullish | |
| $161.45 | $218.68 | $319.49 | +86% | Bullish | |
| $179.96 | $246.62 | $365.15 | +109% | Bullish | |
| $203.66 | $282.22 | $423.08 | +140% | Bullish | |
| $246.22 | $358.71 | $566.61 | +205% | Bullish | |
| $419.29 | $664.35 | $1,133.39 | +464% | Bullish |
Current year — the forecast is anchored to the live price, so ROI shows 0%.
| Month | Min | Avg | Max | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $113.16 | $117.76 | $137.25 | +0.00% |
| August 2026 | $102.91 | $120.25 | $143.41 | +2.12% |
| September 2026 | $101.07 | $118.89 | $143.31 | -1.14% |
| October 2026 | $98.57 | $116.57 | $141.71 | -1.95% |
| November 2026 | $100.25 | $119.06 | $145.74 | +2.14% |
| December 2026 | $102.57 | $122.30 | $150.64 | +2.72% |
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 $117.76 (low $113.16, high $150.64) — a potential gain of 0% on today's $117.76. Price action looks broadly range-bound.
In 2027, ALB is projected to trade between $115.61 and $183.82, averaging $142.31 — a potential gain of +21% from today's $117.76. 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 $168.52, within a $133.94 to $224.46 range. That is up +18% on the projected 2027 average. That marks a +43% change versus current levels. Momentum favours further upside here.
By 2029, ALB could reach as high as $239.20, with a base case around $175.32 and support toward $136.85 — roughly +49% from $117.76. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Expect ALB to range from $140.54 to $254.67 through 2030. The $182.91 average target implies a +55% 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 $191.93 (low $145.38, high $272.01) — a potential gain of +63% on today's $117.76. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
In 2032, ALB is projected to trade between $150.64 and $290.20, averaging $201.53 — a potential gain of +71% from today's $117.76. That is up +5% on the projected 2031 average. Momentum favours further upside here.
Albemarle Corporation's 2033 outlook centres on $218.68, within a $161.45 to $319.49 range. That is up +9% on the projected 2032 average. That marks a +86% change versus current levels. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
By 2034, ALB could reach as high as $365.15, with a base case around $246.62 and support toward $179.96 — roughly +109% from $117.76. Momentum favours further upside here.
Expect ALB to range from $203.66 to $423.08 through 2035. The $282.22 average target implies a +140% move from current prices. That is up +14% 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 $358.71 (low $246.22, high $566.61) — a potential gain of +205% on today's $117.76. Momentum favours further upside here.
In 2050, ALB is projected to trade between $419.29 and $1,133.39, averaging $664.35 — a potential gain of +464% from today's $117.76. That is up +85% on the projected 2040 average. Buyers look set to stay in control over this stretch.
Investing $1,000 in ALB today (≈ 8.491848 ALB) could be worth
$5,641.58
+$4,641.58 (+464%) by 2050 · US Dollar
Based on the average projected ALB price of $664.35 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 30, 2025 (≈ 14.515895 ALB) would be worth
$1,709.39
+$709.39 (+70.9%) today · 1.71× · US Dollar
Based on a ALB entry price of $68.89 vs. today's $117.76.
| Invested | Entry price | Value today | Return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week ago | $116.91 | $1,007.27 | +0.7% |
| 1 month ago | $135.03 | $872.1 | -12.8% |
| 3 months ago | $193.88 | $607.39 | -39.3% |
| 6 months ago | $170.63 | $690.15 | -31.0% |
| 1 year ago | $68.89 | $1,709.39 | +70.9% |
| All time (5.0y) ago | $206.9 | $569.16 | -43.1% |
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 $240.00 around 2034.
Implied market cap at $240.00: $28.3B
Multi-year forecast highlights a bullish trajectory with steadily higher averages and sizable upside potential. The 2027 average is $145.43 and the 2027 forecast shows a bullish stance; the 2028 average is $176.58 and the 2029 average is $177.76, with continuing bullish sentiment into 2030 ($185.01) and beyond.
Key long-range milestones include the 2030 average of $185.01 with an ROI of 54.9 and the 2040 average of $360.92 with an ROI of 202.1, followed by the 2050 average of $655.39 with an ROI of 448.6. The modeled path also features a 2033 average of $217.60 and a 2034 average of $253.41, underscoring a sustained uptrend through mid-century. These are estimates, not guarantees, and outcomes depend on a variety of market factors.
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The 2030 forecast shows min $138.36, avg $185.01, max $266.27 with ROI 54.9 and sentiment BULLISH.
Yes. The forecast shows bullish sentiment from 2027 onward, with 2027 avg $145.43 and ROI 21.7, 2028 avg $176.58 and ROI 47.8, 2029 avg $177.76 and ROI 48.8, culminating in 2030 avg $185.01 and ROI 54.9.
2033 max is $330.99, with avg $217.60; reaching $300 is within the modeled max, but these are estimates, not guarantees.
Current price is $119.46 and market cap is $14.09B.
The 2050 forecast shows avg $655.39, min $382.69, max $1,188.82 with ROI 448.6 and sentiment BULLISH.
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