Albemarle Corp.

Albemarle Corp.

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P/E RatioDividendsReturn on EquityPrice-to-SalesDebt-to-Equity
Albemarle Corp.Albemarle Corp.-89.30.92%-3%3.70.2

Earnings Call Q1 2026

May 7, 2026 - AI Summary

Strong Q1 performance; big EBITDA surge - Net sales: $1.4B, +33% YoY (driven by higher pricing and volume in both segments). - Adjusted EBITDA: $664M, more than doubled (+397M YoY / ~+148%), supported by higher price/volume plus cost & productivity improvements. - Segment growth: Energy Storage EBITDA +196%, Specialties EBITDA +30%; EBITDA margin expanded by 20+ percentage points YoY due mainly to pricing and cost actions. - Cash generation: $346M operating cash flow and $248M free cash flow in Q1; CapEx $99M.
2026 guidance raised for Specialties; lithium/ESS outlook maintained - Specialties (raised): Full-year net sales $1.3B–$1.5B and adjusted EBITDA $225M–$275M (higher than prior expectations); expects EBITDA margin in the high teens. - Energy Storage (maintained): Energy Storage guidance ranges unchanged (including geopolitical supply-chain cost effects); Q2 expected sequential improvement in net sales/EBITDA assuming flat lithium pricing, but margin down sequentially (spodumene inventory timing + supply chain costs). - Total company outlook: Maintaining across all lithium price scenarios despite Middle East-related disruptions, because expected cost impacts are offset by other factors (notably pricing/volume strength in Specialties + lower interest expense from debt paydown).
Key 2026/near-term assumptions and forecasts - Lithium market demand tracking: Consumption up 37% YTD, within the upper band of Albemarle’s 2026 forecast (+15% to +40%); management expects demand to be “relatively resilient” to Middle East disruption (could be slightly up or down but still inside the range). - Energy Storage demand growth: Management reiterated strong lithium demand tied to ESS; cited ESS-related lithium market growth up 117% YoY. - EV growth nuance: Despite weaker EV unit sales in early 2026 (China subsidy/timing effects; also U.S. incentives), global EV lithium demand still supported by larger battery sizes (e.g., China battery size up ~20%, global EV sales +3% YoY on GWh basis).

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$216.44

Target Price by Analysts

28.6% upsideAlbemarle Target Price DetailsTarget Price
$-69.92

Current Fair Value

141.5% downside

Overvalued by 141.5% based on the discounted cash flow analysis.

Share Statistics

Market cap$20.81 Billion
Enterprise Value$21.65 Billion
Dividend Yield$1.62 (0.92%)
Earnings per Share$-5.75
Beta1.37
Outstanding Shares117,854,000

Return

Return on Equity-3.21%ROE
Return on Assets-2.09%
Return on Invested Capital-1.23%

Valuation & Multiples

P/E Ratio-89.28P/E Ratio
PEG-13.29PEG
Price to Sales3.66Price to Sales
Price to Book Ratio1.98Price to Book Ratio
Enterprise Value to Revenue3.94
Enterprise Value to EBIT-129.57
Enterprise Value to Net Income-69
Total Debt to Enterprise0.09
Debt to Equity0.2Debt to Equity

Revenue Sources

No data

Insider Trades

Last Earnings Call

Report Date
May 6, 2026
EPS Estimate
$1.19
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$1.34 B
Average shareholder expectation

Next Earnings Call

Expected Date
July 29, 2026
EPS Estimate
$3.08
Average shareholder expectation
Revenue Estimate
$1.57 B
Average shareholder expectation

Institutional Put/Call Ratio

Market sentiment based on institutional option activity.

Put/Call Ratio1.5163▲ 64.21%
Total Calls6,066,500▼ 57.08%
Total Puts9,198,431▼ 25.56%

Institutional Ownership

Holdings and activity of institutional investors.

Ownership %92.00%▲ 1.10%
Total Invested$19.40B▲ 28.56%
Investors Holding1,030▲ 63.00%

ESG Score

No data

About Albemarle Corp.

CEO: Jerry Masters

Relevant Senate Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation

This committee's expertise and 'scoring' of tax legislation directly influence corporate tax rates, R&D credits, and capital expenditure incentives, all of which are critical financial factors for a large manufacturing and mining company like Albemarle.

Finance

This powerful committee directly impacts Albemarle's profitability through corporate tax policy, and its global competitiveness through trade policy (tariffs, export/import regulations), which are critical for its international supply chains and market access.

Appropriations

This committee directly allocates federal spending that can impact demand for Albemarle's products through funding for clean energy initiatives, critical mineral development, and infrastructure projects, directly affecting its order books and R&D opportunities.

Energy and Natural Resources

Albemarle is a leading producer of lithium, a critical mineral for the energy transition. This committee directly influences national energy policy, critical mineral development, and regulations impacting mining and renewable energy sectors, all vital to Albemarle's business.

Environment and Public Works

As a chemical and mining company, Albemarle is directly impacted by environmental regulations concerning its production facilities and mining operations, as well as by infrastructure spending that could drive demand for its industrial chemicals.

Foreign Relations

Albemarle's global operations, particularly in lithium mining, are highly susceptible to international trade policies, geopolitical stability, and foreign sanctions, which directly influence commodity prices and supply chain integrity.