Albemarle Corporation (ALB) — Analyst outlook / Analyst consensus target is. Based on 45 analyst ratings, the consensus is bullish — 19 Buy, 20 Hold, 6 Sell.
The consensus price target is $185.93 (low: $136.00, high: $216.00), representing a downside of 2.1% from the current price $189.86.
Analysts estimate Earnings Per Share (EPS) of $-1.76 and revenue of $5.48B for the next fiscal year.
Earnings Per Share (EPS) track record: 2024: actual $-11.20 vs est $-1.76 (missed -536.4%). 2025: actual $-5.75 vs est $-0.78 (missed -635.8%). Analyst accuracy: 15%.
ALB Stock — 12-Month Price Forecast
$185.93
▼ -2.07% Downside
Average Price Target
Based on 45 Wall Street analysts offering 12-month price targets for Albemarle Corporation, the average price target is $185.93, with a high forecast of $216.00, and a low forecast of $136.00.
The average price target represents a -2.07% change from the last price of $189.86.
Highest Price Target
$216.00
Average Price Target
$185.93
Lowest Price Target
$136.00
ALB Analyst Ratings
Hold
Based on 45 analysts giving stock ratings to Albemarle Corporation in the past 3 months
EPS Estimates — ALB
15%
Analyst Accuracy
Inaccurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual –$11.20
vs Est –$1.76
▼ 84.3% off
2025
Actual –$5.75
vs Est –$0.78
▼ 86.4% off
Profitability Outlook
Company has been making losses in all recent fiscal years. EPS is improving but still negative. Analysts expect losses to continue near-term.
Revenue Estimates — ALB
98%
Analyst Accuracy
Accurate
2 years compared
Actual vs Estimate
2024
Actual $5.378B
vs Est $5.475B
▼ 1.8% off
2025
Actual $5.143B
vs Est $5.060B
▲ 1.6% off
Revenue Trend
Revenue has been relatively flat. Analysts expect stable revenue going forward.
