Albemarle secured a spot on the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on January 13, 2026, alongside KNOP and LINC. This recognition follows a year-to-date share gain of approximately 28%, driven by improving end-market sentiment and steady lithium offtake from electric vehicle (EV) and stationary storage battery manufacturers. Institutional ownership rose to 74% during the fourth quarter, reflecting growing confidence among large asset managers in Albemarle’s growth trajectory.

Albemarle will report its fourth quarter 2025 results after the New York Stock Exchange closes on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Management will host a conference call at 8 a.m. Eastern on February 12, accessible via webcast (investors.albemarle.com) or by dialing 1 (800) 590-8290 (U.S. & Canada toll-free) or 1-240-690-8800 (international) using conference ID ALBQ4. A replay of the webcast will remain available on the company’s News and Events page for at least 30 days.

Albemarle shares recently hit a new 52-week high, supported by a 15% rebound in spot lithium carbonate prices since November and a 30% increase in global EV deliveries over the same period. The company’s battery-grade lithium sales volumes climbed 22% in the third quarter, reducing inventory levels to a two-year low. Analysts have raised full-year EBITDA forecasts by an average of 10%, citing improved operating margins at Albemarle’s key salar plant in Chile.