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Albemarle Corporation

ALBLarge CapLithium

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About Albemarle Corporation

Overview

Albemarle Corporation is the world's largest lithium producer and a global specialty chemicals company. The company produces lithium, bromine, and catalysts for diverse applications with particular focus on lithium for EV batteries. Albemarle operates an integrated global network of lithium production facilities spanning hard rock, brine, and conversion assets across multiple continents.

Operations

Albemarle operates lithium production from multiple sources: the Greenbushes hard rock mine in Western Australia (49% joint venture with Tianqi Lithium), Silver Peak brine operation in Nevada, Salar de Atacama brine operations in Chile, and conversion facilities in the US, Chile, and China. The company produces lithium hydroxide, lithium carbonate, and specialty lithium compounds, with total production capacity exceeding 200,000 tonnes LCE.

Strategy

The company's strategy focuses on aggressively expanding lithium production capacity to meet surging EV demand with targets of 500,000+ tonnes LCE by 2027, investing in conversion capacity globally, leveraging diversified raw material sources (hard rock, brines, clay), maintaining technology leadership in extraction and processing, securing strategic customer relationships, and delivering superior returns through the lithium super-cycle.

Key Projects

Major projects include Kemerton lithium hydroxide plants 1 and 2 in Australia (expansions underway), Meishan lithium hydroxide plant in China (under construction), Qinzhou conversion facility in China, Silver Peak expansion in Nevada, potential development of Kings Mountain lithium mine in North Carolina (restarting historic operation), and lithium extraction from claystone deposits. Albemarle is investing billions in capacity expansion globally.

Primary Commodities

LithiumBromine

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Press Releases

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Albemarle (ALB) Sees a More Significant Dip Than Broader Market: Some Facts to Know

The latest trading day saw Albemarle (ALB) settling at $158.22, representing a -3.46% change from its previous close.

Yahoo Finance15 hours ago
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Why Is Albemarle (ALB) Up 3.1% Since Last Earnings Report?

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

Yahoo Finance21 hours ago
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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Albemarle (ALB): Should You Buy?

According to the average brokerage recommendation (ABR), one should invest in Albemarle (ALB). It is debatable whether this highly sought-after metric is effective because Wall Street analysts' recommendations tend to be overly optimistic. Would it be worth investing in the stock?

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Albemarle (ALB) Declines More Than Market: Some Information for Investors

Albemarle (ALB) concluded the recent trading session at $163.89, signifying a -2.45% move from its prior day's close.

Yahoo Finance1 day ago
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Assessing Albemarle (ALB) Valuation After A Strong 1 Year Share Price Rebound

Why Albemarle (ALB) Is Back on Investors’ Radar Albemarle (ALB) has drawn renewed attention after a period of sharp share price moves, with the stock up about 25% over the past 3 months and a 136% total return over the past year. See our latest analysis for Albemarle. The recent move in Albemarle’s share price, including a 24.82% 90 day share price return and a 135.53% 1 year total shareholder return, suggests momentum has turned positive again after weaker multi year total returns. If strong...

Yahoo Finance1 day ago
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How Albemarle’s Board Refresh, Ketjen Sale and Debt Moves Will Impact Albemarle (ALB) Investors

In early March 2026, Albemarle Corporation announced the appointment of seasoned finance executives Michelle T. Collins and Mark R. Widmar to its Board, launched up to US$500,000,000 of debt tender offers and a full redemption of its 4.650% Senior Notes due 2027, and reaffirmed a quarterly dividend of US$0.405 per share. Together with the planned sale of a controlling interest in its Ketjen business, these moves highlight Albemarle’s effort to reshape its portfolio, refresh governance...

Yahoo Finance2 days ago
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Albemarle (ALB) Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.405 per Share

Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) is included among the 13 Undervalued Dividend Aristocrats to Buy Now. Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) operates as a global specialty chemicals company and is best known as the world’s largest producer of lithium, a key material used in electric vehicle batteries. The company is also involved in the bromine and catalyst markets, which […]

Yahoo Finance2 days ago
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Albemarle (ALB) Q4 Sales Rise 16% to $1.4B on Strong Volume Growth

Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) is one of the hot EV stocks to buy now. On February 11, Albemarle Corporation reported Q4 2025 net sales of $1.4 billion, which was a 16% increase driven by volume growth across all segments, particularly in Energy Storage and Ketjen. Despite the rise in sales, the company recorded a quarterly net […]

Yahoo Finance13 hours ago
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Truist Says Lithium Demand Could Drive Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Growth

Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) ranks among the best mineral stocks to invest in. On March 4, Truist Securities reaffirmed its Buy rating on Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:ALB) and set a price target of $210. The firm stated that the recent upswing in lithium pricing appears resilient, with robust demand growth, especially across the electric car and grid-based […]

Yahoo Finance1 day ago

Quick Facts

Ticker Symbol
ALB
Market Cap
Large Cap
Category
Lithium
Commodities
Lithium, Bromine
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
Founded
1994
Employees
~6,000

Operating Countries

AustraliaChileUSAChina

Producing Assets

  • Greenbushes (Australia)
  • Silver Peak (USA)
  • Salar de Atacama (Chile)
  • Conversion facilities (Global)

Development Assets

  • Kemerton (Australia)
  • Kings Mountain (USA)
  • Multiple expansions globally

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always conduct your own research before making investment decisions.

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