Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers. In the lithium industry, the majority of demand comes from batteries, where lithium is used as the energy storage material, particularly in electric vehicles. Albemarle is a fully integrated lithium producer. Its upstream resources include salt brine deposits in Chile and the US and two hard rock mines in Australia, both of which are joint ventures. The company operates lithium refining plants in Chile, the US, Australia, and China. Albemarle is a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants. It is also a major producer of oil refining catalysts.
Quick Stats
May 18, 202654.5
AI Score
HOLD0.48
Volume Ratio
May 06, 2026
Next Earnings
14
+ve Days (30d)
16
-ve Days (30d)
ALB Stock Summary
Last updated May 18, 2026
ALB is currently trading at $174.645, positioned above its 200-day moving average of $136.48, indicating a long-term uptrend. The stock has a 52-week range of $53.7 to $221.
Technical Analysis: The 50-day moving average stands at $183.18, which is above the current price, indicating bearish near-term pressure. The RSI (Relative Strength Index) reads 40.739, suggesting the stock is neutral with balanced momentum.
Money Flow Indicators: The Chaikin Money Flow (20-day) is -0.21, which is negative, suggesting distribution or selling pressure. Our AI-powered investment score rates ALB at 54.5/100 with a HOLD recommendation.
ALB (Albemarle Corporation) Indicators
Last updated May 18, 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| RSI(14) | 40.739 |
| CMF (20) | -0.21 |
| ROC (10) | -7.662 |
| ADX (14) | 28.175 |
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| MACD (12,26,9) | 1.026 |
| AROONOSC (14) | -50.0 |
| WILLAMS %R (14) | -99.638 |
| MFI (14) | 49.454 |
ALB Technical Chart
- Candlesticks: Green = price up, Red = price down. Body shows open/close, wicks show high/low.
- SMAs: Moving averages help identify trends. Price above SMA = bullish, below = bearish.
- Options OI: Shows max open interest strikes. High OI = significant price levels.
- Volume Profile: Shows price levels with most trading activity. POC = Point of Control (highest volume).
- Earnings: Vertical lines mark earnings dates. Watch for volatility around these dates.
- Gamma Walls: Key support/resistance from options gamma exposure. Orange = resistance above, Purple = support below.
- Fibonacci Retracement: Auto-calculated support/resistance levels based on recent high/low. Key levels: 23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%, 78.6%.
- Unusual Activity: Highlights days with abnormal volume (2x+ average) or large price moves (5%+). Red marker = unusual activity detected.
Technical Indicators
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Indicators will appear below the price chart with perfectly aligned datesVolume Profile Analysis
Horizontal histogram showing volume distribution at each price level with buying/selling pressure
ALB Price vs Max Options Open Interest
ALB Max Change In Options Open Interest
ALB Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
18th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
ALB Daily Out of Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
18th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
ALB Daily In the Money Options - Sort by Max open Interest (near term)
18th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | OI | Change in OI |
Volume | Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
ALB Most Active Options by Volume(near term)
18th May 2026 (Data is delayed in normal mkt. hours)
| Type | Expiration | Strike | Volume | OI | Change in OI |
Ask | PC | Delta | Vega | Volatility | % change | Track |
|---|
Albemarle Corporation is not trading above both 50 Day and 200 Day SMA which is considered Bearish.
ALB Moving Averages Analysis
Albemarle Corporation has been above 200 day sma 1 times in last 30 days. Last time it was above 200 day sma was on May 18, 2026
ALB (Albemarle Corporation) Simple Moving Averages
Moving Averages are last updated May 18, 2026
| Days | MA |
|---|---|
| 10 | 195.33 |
| 20 | 194.3 |
| 30 | 191.73 |
| 50 | 183.18 |
| 100 | 175.67 |
| 200 | 136.48 |
ALB Fundamental Analysis
| P/E (Forward) | 23.0947 |
| P/E (Trailing) | -- |
| Market Cap ($) | 22.5 billion |
| Earnings/Share ($) | -3.42 |
| Net Proft Margin (%) | -0.0424 |
| Dividend/Share ($) | 1.62 |
| EPS Estimate Current Year ($) | 11.2733 |
| EPS Estimate Next Year ($) | 10.9537 |
| WallStreet Target Price ($) | 211.3764 |
| Most Recent Quarter |