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Albemarle

Albemarle Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of chemicals for consumer electronics, petroleum refining, utilities, packaging, construction, transportation, pharmaceuticals, crop production, food-safety, and custom chemistry services. It operates through the following segments: Lithium, Bromine, Catalysts, and All Other. The Lithium segment develops and manufactures basic lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, lithium chloride, and value-added lithium specialties and reagents. The Bromine segment consists of bromine and bromine-based businesses including products used in fire safety solutions and other specialty chemicals applications. The Catalysts segment contains two product lines: clean fuel technologies, which are primarily composed of hydro processing catalysts, and heavy oil upgrading that is composed of fluidized catalytic cracking catalysts and additives. The All Other segment includes the FCS business. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

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Albemarle (ALB) reports exceptional Q4 results and eyes EV market growth

Albemarle's Q4 2022 earnings call showcased outstanding financial performance, strong guidance for 2023, and strategic focus on growth opportunities and sustainability. Despite challenges in EBITDA margins and capital expenditures, the company remains well-positioned to leverage opportunities in the EV market and drive future growth.

Albemarle reports stellar Q1 results, eyes growth amid market challenges

Albemarle's strong Q1 performance and optimistic 2023 outlook underscore its growth trajectory and commitment to meeting market demands. While facing challenges from market dynamics and pricing uncertainties, the company's strategic moves and focus on sustainability present opportunities for sustained success.

Albemarle reports stellar Q2 results, boosts guidance amid sustainability focus

Albemarle's strong Q2 performance, increased guidance, sustainability focus, and strategic partnerships position it well for future growth. While challenges exist in certain business segments and market conditions, the company's disciplined approach and investments in key regions provide resilience. Opportunities in organic growth, strategic investments, and market confidence pave the way for continued success.

Albemarle reports Q3 sales growth, eyes energy storage opportunities

Albemarle's Q3 performance saw sales growth but EBITDA decline, with a revised 2023 outlook anticipating strong sales growth. The company is strategically focused on collaborations, cost efficiency, and growth initiatives while navigating market challenges and seizing opportunities in energy storage and lithium extraction technologies.

Albemarle posts record Q4 sales, navigates lithium market challenges

Albemarle reported strong financial performance in Q4 2023, with record net sales and a focus on unlocking incremental cash through strategic measures.
Despite challenges from lower lithium prices and delayed projects, the company remains confident in future demand and is proactively addressing market dynamics.
Opportunities lie in improving cash flow, aligning expenses with market pricing, and releasing working capital, positioning Albemarle for financial resilience and growth.
By strategically rephasing investments, reducing costs, and optimizing cash flow, Albemarle demonstrates adaptability and a forward-looking approach to navigate market uncertainties.

Albemarle reports robust Q1 performance and eyes growth opportunities

Albemarle's Q1 performance showcased strong net sales and EBITDA, driven by productivity plans and successful bidding events.
Despite challenges in cash flow conversion and margin compression, the company's focus on growth investments and sustainability initiatives positions it for future success.
Opportunities lie in maximizing resources, expanding market reach through auctions, and capitalizing on growing demand for energy storage and EVs.
Overall, Albemarle's strategic actions and market positioning indicate a resilient outlook amidst industry challenges and evolving market dynamics.

Albemarle reports Q3 challenges, focuses on cost efficiency for growth

Albemarle's Q3 performance reflects operational resilience amid revenue declines, with a focus on cost efficiencies and cash flow management. Despite challenges, the company's strong balance sheet and strategic initiatives offer opportunities for long-term growth. By closely monitoring markets and implementing cost-saving measures, Albemarle aims to navigate current uncertainties and maintain competitiveness.

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Albemarle Corp. engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of chemicals for consumer electronics, petroleum refining, utilities, packaging, construction, transportation, pharmaceuticals, crop production, food-safety, and custom chemistry services. It operates through the following segments: Energy Storage, Specialties, Ketjen, and All Other. The Energy Storage segment develops and manufactures a broad range of basic lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and lithium chloride. The Specialties segment focuses on optimizing a portfolio of bromine and specialized lithium solutions. The Ketjen segment consists of clean fuels technologies, fluidized catalytic cracking catalysts and additives, and performance catalyst solutions, which is primarily composed of organometallics and curatives. The All Other segment refers only to the FCS business that did not fit into any of the company’s core businesses. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

Panasonic Holdings Corp

Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile

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ALB has crashed 40% in a few months due to lithium prices coming down and concerns about an upcoming acquisition. ALB expects long-term lithium prices to average at least 2X pre-pandemic levels and is tripling its production capacity within five years.

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Albemarle has emerged as a leader in lithium and is a top growth company based in the U.S. but pays minimal dividend. Sociedad Química y Minera (SQM) is a high-yield dividend stock based in Chile, but there are risks for shareholders of this business.

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QuantumScape

Albemarle was downgraded this week. So too was the broader automotive sector, following underwhelming deliveries from Tesla.

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. , April 6, 2023 /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 first-quarter 2023 earnings after the NYSE closes on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.

Albemarle Corporation to Release First-Quarter 2023 Earnings Results on Wednesday, May 3, 2023

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Li-Cycle Holdings Corp

Livent Corp

Piedmont Lithium

Standard Lithium Ltd

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Depressed lithium prices have caused Bank of America to downgrade US producer Albemarle to Underperform. The bank also cut its earnings forecast for Albemarle and lowered its price target to $195 from $262.

Bank of America downgrades US lithium producer Albermarle, slashes price target

Cabot

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LyondellBasell Industries

Univar

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Sigma Lithium Corp

From a mid-November high of around $87,000 per metric ton, the price of lithium carbonate in China had dropped to about $33,000 by last Friday.

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Bank of America analyst Matthew DeYoe downgrades shares of Albemarle to Sell and upgrades shares of Livent to Buy. Lithium pricing is a big reason.

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Booking Hlds

Ceridian HCM Holding Inc.

MGM Resorts

Martin Marietta Materials

Marathon Petroleum

NRG Energy

ONEOK

Phillips 66

Valero Energy

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Solid Power

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Freeport-McMoRan

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Investors in Albemarle scrambled out of ALB recently as fears mounted over the unrelenting slump in lithium carbonate prices in China, plummeting by almost 35% in the last month. In our previous article, we cautioned investors to remain vigilant for any potential deceleration in adjusted EBITDA growth. It appears that ALB's recent price action has likely factored this in.

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Pinterest

Transocean

Borr Drilling Ltd

Hecla Mining

Li Auto Inc.

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With the EV frenzy still in full swing, Albemarle's stock price recently rose to all-time high levels that were starting to become unattractive from an investor's point of view. With a stock price decline of about 1/3 from all-time highs reached last fall, its Forward P/E ratio now falls in line with much of the broader mining sector.

Albemarle's Valuation Is Approaching Attractive Levels

Ford Motor Company

Tesla

Volkswagen AG

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Liontown Resources (ASX:LTR) Ltd played hard to get with the world's largest lithium producer, and investors have rewarded the company for it.  The Australian developer turned down a A$5.5 billion ($3.7 billion) cash offer from Albemarle, according to reports, and its shares shot up nearly 70% to A$2.57 (a record high) in Sydney and 63% to US$1.67 in New York.

Abermarle's A$5.5B bid for Australian lithium developer Liontown gets rebuffed, target's shares soar

Johnson & Johnson

Becton, Dickinson and Co.

Dover

McCormick

J. M. Smucker

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Amid another quiet session in the equities market on Tuesday, lithium stocks enjoyed a substantial boon thanks to renewed interest. Albemarle (NYSE: ALB ), a major U.S. lithium producer, issued a $3.7 billion preliminary offer to acquire Australia's Liontown Resources (OTCMKTS: LINRF ).

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(Kitco News) - Liontown controls two lithium deposits in Western Australia. Next year the company plans to start production at its Kathleen Valley operation with production set at 3Mtpa. In June of last year Liontown signed an offtake with Ford.

Liontown rejects $3.7 billion acquisition by Albemarle, stock soars

Proposal Represents All-Cash Offer at A$2.50 or US$1.66 per Share CHARLOTTE, N.C. , March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a global leader in transforming lithium and bromine into essential ingredients for mobility, energy, connectivity and health, notes the announcement to the ASX by Liontown Resources (ASX: LTR) on March 28, 2023, and confirms that it submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding shares of Liontown by way of scheme of arrangement for A$2.50 or US$1.66 1 per share in cash, which values Liontown at A$5.2 or US$3.4 billion on an enterprise basis.

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