Deutsche Bank Upgrades Albemarle to $200 Target Amid Lithium Demand Surge
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 13 Jan 26
Source: stocktwits
Albemarle Corp's stock rose 3.85% and reached a 52-week high, reflecting strong investor interest amid a positive outlook for lithium prices.
Deutsche Bank upgraded Albemarle from 'Hold' to 'Buy' with a price target of $185, while Scotiabank raised its target to $200, driven by expectations of a multi-year supply tightening cycle in the lithium market. This upgrade comes as lithium prices surged nearly 5% to CNY 159,500 per ton, indicating a recovering confidence in the sector and strong demand growth.
The upgrades from major analysts suggest a robust future for Albemarle, with anticipated improvements in financial performance and sustained demand for lithium, positioning the company favorably in the market.
Analyst Views on ALB
Wall Street analysts forecast ALB stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for ALB is 149.79 USD with a low forecast of 85.00 USD and a high forecast of 210.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
20 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
10 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 189.750
Low
85.00
Averages
149.79
High
210.00
Current: 189.750
Low
85.00
Averages
149.79
High
210.00
About ALB
Albemarle Corporation is engaged in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health. The Company’s segments include Energy Storage, Specialties, and Ketjen. The Energy Storage segment develops and manufactures a range of basic lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and lithium chloride. Its Specialties business optimizes its portfolio of bromine and highly specialized lithium solutions. Its Specialties business serves a variety of industries, including energy, mobility, connectivity, and health. Specialty products are essential in both internal combustion and electric vehicles, from high-voltage cables and powertrains to airbags and tires. Its Ketjen segment includes clean fuels technologies (CFT), fluidized catalytic cracking (FCC) catalysts and additives, and performance catalyst solutions (PCS). It serves various markets such as grid storage, automotive, aerospace, conventional energy, and others.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
