My initial bearish thesis about Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB ) aged well, as the stock became cheaper by around 17% since late January. Headwinds for lithium prices are poised to remain strong in the foreseeable future, which makes it difficultI am a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with a strong background in the oilfield and real estate industries. With over a decade of experience in finance, I have led numerous complex due diligence efforts and M&A transactions, both domestically and ...

The market expects Albemarle (ALB) to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on lower revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended September 2024. This widely-known consensus outlook is important in assessing the company's earnings picture, but a powerful factor that might influence its near-term stock price is how the actual results compare to these estimates. The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released ...

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Analysts are feeling more optimistic about Johnson Controls, Albemarle, and Owens Corning.Wall Street analysts have recently raised their price targets on three exciting stocks with significant upside potential. Building technology company Johnson Controls (JCI -0.28%) is a major player in reducing carbon emissions and improving building efficiency. The prospects of lithium extractor Albemarle (ALB -2.56%) will improve as electric vehicle (EV) production grows. Roofing, insulation, and door specialist Owens ...

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Albemarle (ALB) closed the latest trading day at $101.92, indicating a +1.66% change from the previous session's end. This change outpaced the S&P 500's 0.71% gain on the day. Meanwhile, the Dow gained 1.03%, and the Nasdaq, a tech-heavy index, added 0.6%.The specialty chemicals company's shares have seen an increase of 27.52% over the last month, surpassing the Basic Materials sector's gain of 5.75% and the S&P 500's gain of 6.41%.Analysts and investors alike will be keeping a close eye on the performance ...

Decision marks next step in comprehensive review of cost and operating structure CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, today announced the company's new operating structure to adapt to dynamic market conditions.Albemarle's operating structure will transition from two core global business units – Energy Storage and Specialties – to a fully integrated functional model desig ...

October 4, 2024 - Rises on news that Rio Tinto Plc (RIO, Financial) is considering lithium acquisitions, as reported by The Australian despite no guarantee of successful acquisition.The Australian report suggests that Rio Tinto Plc is considering Albemarle (ALB, Financial) and Arcadium Lithium (ALTM, Financial), two major players in lithium market, as potential targets. But it's important to note that negotiations are ongoing, and there is no guarantee of a successful acquisition.The interest in acquiring m ...