
Albemarle (ALB) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Albemarle (ALB) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Albemarle is strategically positioned to benefit from the increasing demand for lithium, driven primarily by a significant rise in electric vehicle (EV) sales, which have grown by 30% year-over-year in June and 22% year-over-year in Europe during the first half of 2025. This favorable market environment is highlighted by notable EV sales growth percentages—Toyota and Volkswagen Group reporting 26% and 90% year-over-year increases in Europe, respectively, indicating strong consumer demand and a positive trajectory for the industry. Additionally, Albemarle's fully integrated production model, combining upstream resources and refining capabilities across multiple locations, positions the company to effectively capitalize on the surging global market for lithium and related materials used in battery technology.
Bears say
Albemarle's outlook is negatively impacted by a decrease in the expected long-term agreement (LTA) sales for lithium, with only 45% of FY25 volumes anticipated to be sold under LTAs, a decline from prior forecasts. Additionally, a slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales growth in China, dropping to 15% year-over-year and projected YTD sales falling to 30%, contributes to concerns about future demand for lithium. Furthermore, with elevated EV inventories and declining spodumene feedstock prices, the company may face pricing pressure, particularly outside of China, where prices are currently at a premium.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Albemarle and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Albemarle (ALB) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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