Albemarle (ALB) ended the recent trading session at $94.32, demonstrating a -0.87% swing from the preceding day's closing price. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.21%. Elsewhere, the Dow lost 0.16%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq lost 0.89%.Prior to today's trading, shares of the specialty chemicals company had gained 5.09% over the past month. This has outpaced the Basic Materials sector's loss of 5.13% and the S&P 500's loss of 1.56% in that time.Market participants will be closely following t ...

Earnings Announcement - Albemarle Corporation will release its fourth-quarter 2024 earnings after the NYSE closes on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 [1] Company Overview - Albemarle Corporation is a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health [2] - The company specializes in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for these sectors [2] - Albemarle is known for its reliable and high-quality global supply of lithium and bromine, which enables advanced solutions for customers [2] Investor Information - Albemarle regularly posts information on its website, including notifications of events, news, financial performance, investor presentations, webcasts, non-GAAP reconciliations, and SEC filings [3] - The company provides contact information for investor relations and media inquiries [3] Earnings Call Details - Albemarle will hold a conference call to discuss its fourth-quarter 2024 results on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 8 a.m. ET [4] - The call can be accessed via webcast or direct dial, with details provided for U.S., Canada, and international participants [4] - A webcast replay will be available on Albemarle's website following the conclusion of the event [5]

The post-Fed stock market selloff on Wednesday helped cool off an overheated market. A larger downturn will come eventually to recalibrate overheated stocks. Thankfully, the bulls need not worry because the outlook for 2025 and 2026 earnings growth remains massive, and slower rate cuts indicate a sturdy economy.Investors must strike whenever the next big stock market sale occurs.In the meantime, we look at two S&P 500 stocks—DexCom and Albemarle—that are already on sale for investors to buy in 2025.  DXCM i ...

In the latest market close, Albemarle (ALB) reached $88.92, with a -1.79% movement compared to the previous day. This change lagged the S&P 500's daily loss of 0.09%. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 0.04%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, lost 0.1%.The specialty chemicals company's stock has dropped by 17.35% in the past month, falling short of the Basic Materials sector's loss of 7.73% and the S&P 500's loss of 0.29%.Market participants will be closely following the financial results of Albemarle in its upcom ...

Investment Rating - The report maintains an "Overweight" rating for Albemarle, suggesting investors pay attention to the stock [3][7]. Core Views - Albemarle remains a leader in global lithium salts and bromine specialty chemicals, facing pressure on its 2024 performance due to high-priced inventory, falling lithium prices, restructuring, and asset write-off expenses. However, with the digestion of high-priced inventory and a significant reduction in capital expenditures in 2025, the company's performance is expected to improve [3][4]. - The company has strong lithium resource advantages, including projects in the Atacama salt flat and other high-quality lithium resource mining rights, which are expected to drive growth in lithium salt sales [3][4]. - The issuance of preferred shares raised approximately $2.2 billion, which will enhance cash flow and support future operations [3][4]. Financial Summary - For the fiscal year 2023, the company reported revenues of $9.617 billion, with a projected decline of 42.8% to $5.499 billion in 2024, followed by a slight recovery in 2025 and 2026 [5][8]. - Adjusted EBITDA is expected to drop significantly from $2.766 billion in 2023 to $1.106 billion in 2024, before recovering to $1.696 billion by 2026 [5][8]. - The adjusted net profit attributable to Albemarle's common shareholders is forecasted to be -$0.11 billion in 2024, with a return to profitability in 2025 and 2026 [5][8]. Market Position - Albemarle's lithium salt sales for 2022 and 2023 were 119,000 and 160,000 tons LCE, respectively, with a guidance of 20-25% growth in 2024 [3][4]. - The company has integrated lithium extraction capabilities in Chile and the U.S., with plans to ramp up production in various locations, which will support future sales growth [3][4].

Lithium supplier Albemarle (ALB 0.49%) recently received a buy rating and a $124 price target from an Argus analyst. The price target implies a 25% upside to the current price.The value case for Albemarle stockThe price of lithium (a metal whose demand is largely driven by its use in electric vehicle batteries) leads Albemarle's revenue and earnings, which is why its earnings tend to be volatile and oscillate wildly from one period to the next. Lithium stocks tend to rise or fall based on the price of the c ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Dec. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health, announced today that Eric Norris, chief commercial officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Deutsche Bank Lithium & Battery Supply Chain Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 4.The fireside chat is scheduled from approximately 8 to 8:20 a.m. EST. The webcast will be accessible at the time of the event through the News and Events p ...

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