Albemarle

ALB

Market cap $20.4B

Albemarle Corp. NYSE: ALB was a strong performer in 2025, climbing approximately 80%. As one of the world's leading lithium miners and processors, Albemarle is an indirect play on the price of lithium.

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Albemarle is expected to rebound strongly in 2026 as the lithium market recovers. Cost reductions and divestitures position Albemarle for future growth and stability.

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, announced today that it will release its fourth quarter 2025 earnings after the NYSE closes on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

ALB, KNOP and LINC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on Jan.13, 2026.

Albemarle received two upgrades this week as analysts are turning more bullish on the sector amid soaring lithium prices.

ALB shares touch a new 52-week high as lithium prices rebound and EV and energy-storage demand improve, lifting sentiment and earnings expectations.

Albemarle Corp (NYSE: ALB) jumped to a new 52-week high on Monday after Reuters reported that China will gradually remove value-added tax rebates on exports of battery products, including lithium-based cells. Here's what investors need to know.

The first two weeks of 2026 have opened the year with a bull run in rare earth stocks, driven by geopolitical tension and aggressive industrial policies. The upward momentum could continue as the U.S. makes definitive moves toward mineral sovereignty.

ALB shares soar 76% as lithium prices rebound, EV and energy-storage demand improve and cost cuts lift earnings and investor confidence.