Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Albemarle Buy (5.9 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.

What is ALB's P/E ratio?

Albemarle trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 11.3.

When does ALB report earnings?

Albemarle's next scheduled report is on Feb 10, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.92.

What is the ALB price target?

The median analyst price target from 21 analysts is $155.00, with a range of $83.28 – $211.00.

Is ALB Shariah compliant?

Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Albemarle as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Does ALB pay a dividend?

Yes — Albemarle's dividend yield is 1.6%.

Nama Insights

Albemarle (ALB)

Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals · NYSE

S&P 500

Albemarle (ALB) is a Basic Materials company in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It has a market capitalization of $11.71B, a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 11.3 and a free-cash-flow yield of 5.9%. Over the most recent reported fiscal year, revenue declined 4.4%. Nama's AI scorecard rates it Buy, 5.9 out of 10. On 12-month momentum it ranks in the middle band of its market.

AI scorecard

Buy · 5.9/10

Positive, at the low end of Buy. As of Nov 7, 2026.

Momentum

Middle · +12.6% over 12 months ex. last

Middle fifth of its market on the past year's move.

Shariah screen

Shariah Compliant

Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.

Off its high

-70.3%

How far the last close sits under the highest price of the past five years.

Market cap	$11.71B
Trailing P/E	11.3
Price / book	1.1
Price / sales	2.0
FCF yield	5.9%
Dividend yield	1.6%
Gross margin	23.8%
Operating margin	13.7%
Net margin	3.8%
Revenue growth (YoY)	-4.4%
Revenue growth (3-yr annual)	-11.1%
EPS growth (YoY)	—
FCF/share growth (YoY)	—
Beta	1.4
Exchange	NYSE
Sector	Basic Materials
Industry	Specialty Chemicals

ALB earnings

Next report: Feb 10, 2027 (Q4 2026, EPS estimate $1.92). Beat the EPS estimate in 3 of 4 recent quarters.

Quarter	Reported	EPS	Estimate	Surprise	Revenue
Q3 2026	Nov 4, 2026	$2.58	$2.53	+2.0%	$1.55B
Q2 2026	Aug 5, 2026	$3.75	$3.24	+15.7%	$1.74B
Q1 2026	May 6, 2026	$2.95	$1.31	+125.2%	$1.43B
Q4 2025	Feb 11, 2026	-$0.53	-$0.49	-8.2%	$1.43B

ALB analyst price target

Median target $155.00 from 21 analysts, ranging $83.28 – $211.00.

Specialty Chemicals peers

Ticker	Company	Market cap	P/E
LIN	Linde	$236.54B	30.9
ECL	Ecolab	$84.33B	37.4
SHW	Sherwin-Williams	$83.13B	28.9
APD	Air Products and Chemicals	$67.88B	22.7
PPG	PPG Industries	$27.03B	15.7
IFF	International Flavors & Fragrances	$20.69B	22.3
LYB	LyondellBasell Industries	$19.63B	8.6
DD	DuPont de Nemours	$19.42B	20.9

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Recent Congressional trades

Albemarle trades disclosed by members of the US House and Senate under the STOCK Act. See the full Congress trades board →

Member	Chamber	Trade	Amount	Disclosed
Jefferson Shreve	House	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	Jun 22, 2025
Jefferson Shreve	House	Buy	$15,001 - $50,000	May 8, 2025
Julie Johnson	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Mar 12, 2025
Jefferson Shreve	House	Sell	$15,001 - $50,000	Mar 9, 2025
Richard W. Allen	House	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	Jan 11, 2024
David A Perdue , Jr	Senate	Sell	$50,001 - $100,000	—
David A Perdue , Jr	Senate	Sell	$1,001 - $15,000	—
David A Perdue , Jr	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	—
David A Perdue , Jr	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	—
David A Perdue , Jr	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	—
David A Perdue , Jr	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	—
David A Perdue , Jr	Senate	Buy	$1,001 - $15,000	—

ALB FAQ

Is ALB a buy?: Nama's AI scorecard currently rates Albemarle Buy (5.9 out of 10), a call computed from its profitability, cash generation, growth, valuation and balance sheet. It is a research reading, not investment advice.
What is ALB's P/E ratio?: Albemarle trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 11.3.
When does ALB report earnings?: Albemarle's next scheduled report is on Feb 10, 2027. Analysts expect EPS of $1.92.
What is the ALB price target?: The median analyst price target from 21 analysts is $155.00, with a range of $83.28 – $211.00.
Is ALB Shariah compliant?: Nama's AAOIFI-style screen reads Albemarle as Shariah Compliant. Passes our debt, cash and income screen; not a scholar's ruling.
Does ALB pay a dividend?: Yes — Albemarle's dividend yield is 1.6%.