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ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB)

ALB
ALB · Materials • Lithium
132.21 -4.03%
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52W Range Position
42%
LOWMIDHIGH
Trend
Mixed
Momentum
Neutral
Updated: 2026-09-03 19:41 UTC
WOI Investment Thesis
Mixed
Current market structure would strengthen above 132.90. Holding above 117.61 preserves the current price structure.
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Fundamentals
Strong / Positive / Healthy / Manageable
Price Structure
Mixed
Momentum
Neutral
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Current Resistance
Below Resistance
Risk Level
Moderate
Analysis Scope
1Y Daily
Key Decision Levels
Hold Above
Structure remains valid above support.
117.61
Break Above
Primary setup trigger already cleared; this level remains the breakout reference.
136.78
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Next Objective
No defined objective is currently available for the primary downtrend breakout.
Not available
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Thesis Break
Primary technical setup invalidates below this level.
Below 117.61
Recent Company Events
SEC VERIFIED
Latest material filings
AUG
21
Management / Board
MEDIUM
ALB board and management update
On August 19, 2026, the Board of Directors of Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) appointed Max W.
8-K Filing SEC EDGAR
AUG
5
Financial Results
HIGH
ALB reports financial results
On August 5, 2026 , Albemarle Corporation (the “Company”) issued a press release reporting its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026.
8-K Filing SEC EDGAR
JUL
23
Management / Board
MEDIUM
Albemarle Appoints Eduardo Bartolomeo to Board of Directors
Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, today announced that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has appointed Eduardo Bartolomeo to the Board, effective July 21, 2026.
8-K Filing SEC EDGAR
What's Driving ALB?
✓ Technical setup is active
Momentum is Neutral. Primary trigger is Above 136.78 with structure risk at Below 117.61.
✓ Business quality is supportive
Revenue growth is strong. Profitability is positive. Cash generation is healthy. Balance-sheet quality is manageable.
⚠️ Key risk remains
Below 117.61
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Technical Signal
Technical Setup Active
A confirmed technical structure is active. Use its trigger, target and invalidation levels for context.
Downtrend Structure
Downtrend breakout active · 1 bars old · score 96
Trigger
136.78
Invalidation
117.61
DT Break
fresh (age 1)
RSI(14)
49.0
How to read this setup
The nearest decision zone is framed by support around 117.61 and resistance near 132.90. A move through resistance would be needed to materially improve the chart, while a break of support would keep the pressure side dominant.
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Valuation Snapshot (TTM)
Full valuation · Ratios use trailing twelve months
Updated 2026-09-02
Value
Value-oriented setup
Sales and book multiples are contained.
Market Cap
$16.0B
Company size
EV
$18.9B
Debt-adjusted value
P/S
2.7
Low sales multiple
P/B
2.0
Low book multiple
EV/Sales
3.2
Low sales multiple
EV/EBIT
11.5
Low multiple
P/FCF
12.0
Low multiple
FCF Yield
8.34%
Cash return
Not financial advice
Business Lens
Strong financial quality
Revenue and profitability remain supportive, while cash flow and balance sheet quality require monitoring.
Revenue Growth
Strong
Profitability
Positive
Cash Flow
Healthy
Balance Sheet
Manageable
💵 Revenue
1.74B
↗ Strong
📈 Net Income
479.96M
↗ Positive
🧮 EPS (Basic)
3.72
↗ Positive
ALBEMARLE CORP
Materials • Lithium