Rothschild & Co has initiated coverage on Albemarle Corp (ALB) with a Buy rating, marking the firm's first assessment of the company. This decision reflects their research into the company's business model, industry dynamics, and growth prospects.
Albemarle Corp operates in the chemicals industry, focusing on the development, manufacture, and marketing of chemicals for various sectors, including consumer electronics, petroleum refining, and pharmaceuticals. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company employs 8,300 full-time staff and has a market capitalisation of $10.7 billion.
The Energy Storage segment of Albemarle develops key lithium compounds, while its Specialties business optimises bromine and lithium solutions for industries such as energy and automotive. The Ketjen segment provides clean fuels technologies and performance catalyst solutions.
As of October 23, 2025, Albemarle’s stock is priced at $102.95. The company has experienced a volatile earnings performance recently, with a consensus EPS estimate of $0.22 for the upcoming earnings report on July 27, 2026. Analysts currently show a consensus rating of Hold, with 4 Strong Buy, 7 Buy, 17 Hold, 1 Sell, and 2 Strong Sell ratings among 31 total analysts.
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