
Albemarle (ALB) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Albemarle (ALB) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Albemarle's stock outlook is bolstered by the significant year-over-year growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales, which rose by 30% in June and 22% in Europe during the first half of 2025. This increasing demand for EVs is critical, as lithium is a key component in battery production, positioning Albemarle favorably within the lithium industry. Additionally, the company's fully integrated operations across upstream resources and lithium refining facilities across multiple countries reinforce its capacity to meet global demand, particularly as sales in China and Europe outpace those in North America.
Bears say
Albemarle's stock outlook appears negatively influenced by a significant slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales in China, with year-over-year growth projected to drop to 15% and year-to-date sales expected to decline to 30% compared to previous growth levels. Additionally, decreasing month-over-month EV sales, coupled with elevated inventory levels, may further exacerbate the situation and dampen demand for lithium used in EV batteries. Furthermore, while lithium spot prices in China may have stabilized, premium prices observed in other markets could continue to face downward pressure, potentially impacting Albemarle's revenue and profitability in the upcoming months.
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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