El interés en corto de Albemarle da a los inversores una idea del grado en que los inversores apuestan por la caída de las acciones de Albemarle. Los datos de interés en corto se actualizan cada dos semanas.

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Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers. In the lithium industry, the majority of demand comes from batteries, where lithium is used as the energy storage material, particularly in electric vehicles. Albemarle is a fully integrated lithium producer. Its upstream resources include salt brine deposits in Chile and the US and two hard rock mines in Australia, both of which are joint ventures. The company operates lithium refining plants in Chile, the US, Australia, and China. Albemarle is a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants. It is also a major producer of oil refining catalysts.

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6 analysts have shared their evaluations of Albemarle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The following table summarizes their recent ratings, shedding light on the changing sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $120.33, a high estimate of $170.00, and a low estimate of $79.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 6.96% increase from the previous average price target of $112.50.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734559251_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Interpreting Analyst Ratings: A Closer Look</h2>
In examining recent analyst actions, we gain insights into how financial experts perceive Albemarle. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Ben Kallo</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$103.00</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Arun Viswanathan</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$133.00</td>
<td>$108.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Aleksey Yefremov</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Colin Rusch</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$171.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ben Kallo</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Sison</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Responding to changing market dynamics and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their response to recent developments related to Albemarle. This offers insight into analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Providing a comprehensive analysis, analysts offer qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Albemarle compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Albemarle's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
To gain a panoramic view of Albemarle's market performance, explore these analyst evaluations alongside essential financial indicators. Stay informed and make judicious decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ALB/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Albemarle analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Get to Know Albemarle Better</h2>
Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers. In the lithium industry, the majority of demand comes from batteries, where lithium is used as the energy storage material, particularly in electric vehicles. Albemarle is a fully integrated lithium producer. Its upstream resources include salt brine deposits in Chile and the US and two hard rock mines in Australia, both of which are joint ventures. The company operates lithium refining plants in Chile, the US, Australia, and China. Albemarle is a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants. It is also a major producer of oil refining catalysts.
<h3>Unraveling the Financial Story of Albemarle</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company exhibits a lower market capitalization profile, positioning itself below industry averages. This suggests a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Albemarle's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -41.37%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: Albemarle's net margin falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -81.99%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Albemarle's ROE falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of -13.07%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Albemarle's ROA falls below industry averages, indicating challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -6.2%, the company may face hurdles in generating optimal returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Albemarle's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 0.45.
<h2>The Significance of Analyst Ratings Explained</h2>
Ratings come from analysts, or specialists within banking and financial systems that report for specific stocks or defined sectors (typically once per quarter for each stock). Analysts usually derive their information from company conference calls and meetings, financial statements, and conversations with important insiders to reach their decisions.
In addition to their assessments, some analysts extend their insights by offering predictions for key metrics such as earnings, revenue, and growth estimates. This supplementary information provides further guidance for traders. It is crucial to recognize that, despite their specialization, analysts are human and can only provide forecasts based on their beliefs.
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The Analyst Verdict: Albemarle In The Eyes Of 6 Experts

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Albemarle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ALB, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 11 uncommon options trades for Albemarle.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 0% bullish and 81%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $65,484, and 9 are calls, for a total amount of $540,108.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $80.0 to $150.0 for Albemarle over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of Albemarle stands at 1298.12, with a total volume reaching 1,164.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in Albemarle, situated within the strike price corridor from $80.0 to $150.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>Albemarle Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1734551128_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ALB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$12.9</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$11.9</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$142.8K</td>
<td align="right">245</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$35.7</td>
<td>$35.5</td>
<td>$35.5</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$78.1K</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
<td align="right">29</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td align="right">567</td>
<td align="right">201</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$7.5</td>
<td>$150.00</td>
<td>$75.0K</td>
<td align="right">567</td>
<td align="right">101</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$12.45</td>
<td>$12.4</td>
<td>$12.45</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td align="right">103</td>
<td align="right">207</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Albemarle</h3>
Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers. In the lithium industry, the majority of demand comes from batteries, where lithium is used as the energy storage material, particularly in electric vehicles. Albemarle is a fully integrated lithium producer. Its upstream resources include salt brine deposits in Chile and the US and two hard rock mines in Australia, both of which are joint ventures. The company operates lithium refining plants in Chile, the US, Australia, and China. Albemarle is a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants. It is also a major producer of oil refining catalysts.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding Albemarle, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Albemarle's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 867,338, the ALB's price is down by -3.59%, now at $94.05. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching oversold.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 56 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for Albemarle</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $103.0.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Baird keeps a Neutral rating on Albemarle with a target price of $103. 
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Unpacking the Latest Options Trading Trends in Albemarle

Baird analyst Ben Kallo maintains Albemarle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $79 to $103.

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Baird Maintains Neutral on Albemarle, Raises Price Target to $103

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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on Albemarle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with ALB, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 12 uncommon options trades for Albemarle.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 33% bullish and 58%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $645,810, and 3 are calls, for a total amount of $127,222.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $95.0 to $110.0 for Albemarle during the past quarter. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for Albemarle options trades today is 1266.0 with a total volume of 2,294.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for Albemarle's big money trades within a strike price range of $95.0 to $110.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>Albemarle Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731700884_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>ALB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$11.85</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$11.65</td>
<td>$95.00</td>
<td>$291.2K</td>
<td>790</td>
<td align="right">250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$12.95</td>
<td>$12.9</td>
<td>$12.9</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$101.9K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td align="right">341</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALB</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$7.75</td>
<td>$7.6</td>
<td>$7.62</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$57.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td align="right">219</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$13.0</td>
<td>$12.7</td>
<td>$12.85</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$43.6K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td align="right">407</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ALB</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$13.55</td>
<td>$13.65</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$42.3K</td>
<td>2.9K</td>
<td align="right">81</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About Albemarle</h3>
Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers. In the lithium industry, the majority of demand comes from batteries, where lithium is used as the energy storage material, particularly in electric vehicles. Albemarle is a fully integrated lithium producer. Its upstream resources include salt brine deposits in Chile and the US and two hard rock mines in Australia, both of which are joint ventures. The company operates lithium refining plants in Chile, the US, Australia, and China. Albemarle is a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants. It is also a major producer of oil refining catalysts.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with Albemarle, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Where Is Albemarle Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,232,520, the price of ALB is down -0.61% at $101.48. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 89 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On Albemarle</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $127.25.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Oppenheimer keeps a Outperform rating on Albemarle with a target price of $170. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Keybanc keeps a Overweight rating on Albemarle with a target price of $127. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Baird continues to hold a Neutral rating for Albemarle, targeting a price of $79. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on Albemarle, which currently sits at a price target of $133. 
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h3>
<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"> 
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1-day %chg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,084.11</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,401.00</td>
<td>0.4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,002.13</td>
<td>0.3%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>21,073.91</td>
<td>0.1%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Updated at 12:30 p.m. ET</figcaption></figure>
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<ul>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) rose 0.3% to $598.42.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.4% to $440.97.</li>
<li>The tech-heavy&nbsp;Invesco QQQ Trust Series&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) flattened at $513.06.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;iShares Russell 2000 ETF&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) inched 0.3% higher to $238.1.</li>
<li>The&nbsp;Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) outperformed, rising 1%. The&nbsp;Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLU#NYSE">XLU</a>) lagged, down 0.3%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Wednesday&#8217;s Stock Movers</h3>
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<li>Rivian Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) rallied over 18% after the company announced a joint venture launch with Volkswagen valued at&nbsp;up to $5.8 billion.</li>
<li>Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>) rose 6% after Berenberg raised the stock price target from $81 to $102.</li>
<li>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>) fell 2.4% after the company announced a 4% cut to its global workforce.</li>
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<li>Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>), up 12%</li>
<li>Occidental Petroleum Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OXY#NYSE">OXY</a>), down 1.2%</li>
<li>Flutter Entertainment plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLUT#NYSE">FLUT</a>), up 6.5%</li>
<li>Natera Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>), up 22%,</li>
<li>CAVA Group Inc., up 6.5%</li>
<li>CyberArk Software Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CYBR#NASDAQ">CYBR</a>), down 0.3%</li>
<li>Loar Holdings Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOAR#NYSE">LOAR</a>), down 6%</li>
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U.S. stocks were mixed, with the Nasdaq Composite falling around 50 points on Wednesday.
Shares of Paymentus Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PAY#NYSE">PAY</a>) rose sharply in today's session after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued FY24 revenue guidance <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/PAY/earnings">above estimates</a>.
Also, Baird maintained an Outperform rating on the stock and raised its price target from $25 to $36.
Paymentus Holdings shares jumped 23.8% to $32.97 on Wednesday.
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<li>Jet.AI Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JTAI#NASDAQ">JTAI</a>) shares surged 56% to $10.36. Jet.AI's board approved $2 million share repurchase program through 2025 and announced withdrawal of S-1 registration.</li>
<li>Dave Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DAVE#NASDAQ">DAVE</a>) shares jumped 46.8% to $92.19 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter adjusted EPS results and raised its FY24 sales guidance.</li>
<li>Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>) gained 36% to $19.93 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results. The company also announced a multi-launch agreement with a confidential commercial satellite constellation operator and was awarded a federal defense contract worth up to $8 million.</li>
<li>Paragon 28, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FNA#NYSE">FNA</a>) rose 34.8% to $10.20 following third-quarter results.</li>
<li>The Honest Company, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HNST#NASDAQ">HNST</a>) gained 28.3% to $6.16 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly sales results.</li>
<li>Organogenesis Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORGO#NASDAQ">ORGO</a>) gained 27.5% to $4.4000 following third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Altus Power, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMPS#NYSE">AMPS</a>) gained 21.5% to $3.7788 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly EPS and sales.</li>
<li>Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NTRA#NASDAQ">NTRA</a>) gained 20% to $162.15 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and issued FY24 revenue guidance above estimates.</li>
<li>Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) gained 15.3% to $12.19 after the company announced a joint venture launch with Volkswagen for a total deal size worth up to $5.8 billion.</li>
<li>JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JBLU#NASDAQ">JBLU</a>) rose 15.3% to $7.28.</li>
<li>Tower Semiconductor Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSEM#NASDAQ">TSEM</a>) gained 11.8% to $48.22 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JHX#NYSE">JHX</a>) rose 9.9% to $34.93.</li>
<li>CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAVA#NYSE">CAVA</a>) gained 9.1% to $158.26 after the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter financial results and raised its FY24 net new restaurant openings outlook and same sales growth.</li>
<li>Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>) rose 7.1% to $110.09.</li>
<li>Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) gained 6.9% to $448.39 following third-quarter earnings.</li>
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Paymentus Posts Better-Than-Expected Earnings, Joins Dave, Honest Company, Natera, CAVA Group And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Wednesday

Investors can breathe a sigh of relief as October inflation data met economists&#8217; expectations, though the annual headline rate showed a slight uptick <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/41938762/october-inflation-rate-rises-to-2-6-as-expected-december-interest-rate-cut-remains-uncertain">from the previous month.</a>
As anticipated, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.6% year-over-year in October, marking an increase from September's 2.4% but snapping six straight months of declines.
Excluding food and energy, core inflation held steady at 3.3% for the third consecutive month, highlighting some stickiness in underlying price pressures that remain above the Fed&#8217;s 2% target.
In response to the data, speculators raised their expectations for an interest-rate cut, with increased bets on a 25-basis-point reduction in December. Market-implied probabilities now indicate a 79% likelihood of a December rate cut, up from 58% before the CPI report, as per the CME FedWatch tool.
Following the release, Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari expressed optimism about inflation&#8217;s trajectory, stating on Bloomberg TV, &#8220;I have confidence inflation is headed in the right direction.&#8221; 
On Tuesday, Kashkari had flagged the risk of a rate pause in December if inflation data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/11/41919011/feds-kashkari-warns-of-december-interest-rate-pause-risk-surprises-to-the-upside">surprises to the upside. </a>
&#8220;I am not yet seeing a lot of upside inflation risks; the bigger risk is getting stuck,&#8221; he added on Wednesday. 
Markets reacted positively, with U.S. equity futures slightly rising, while Treasury yields and the dollar eased amid increased rate-cut expectations.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Market Reactions</h3>
<ul>
<li>The S&amp;P 500, as tracked by the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), was 0.2% higher. </li>
<li>The Nasdaq 100, followed by the Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), inched 0.15% higher.</li>
<li>Small caps outperformed large-cap counterparts, as the iShares Russell 2000 (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>), rallied 1.1% minutes ahead the New York open.</li>
<li>Top-performing S&amp;P 500 stocks during the premarket trading were Charter Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CHTR#NASDAQ">CHTR</a>), GE Vernova Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GEV#NYSE">GEV</a>) and Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>) up 5.7%, 4% and 3.7%, respectively. </li>
<li>Skyworks Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SWKS#NASDAQ">SWKS</a>), Fair Isaac Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FICO#NYSE">FICO</a>) and Bio-Techne Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TECH#NASDAQ">TECH</a>) were the laggards, down 6.7%, 4.1% and 2.8%, respectively. </li>
<li>Gold prices rose 0.3%, following three straight sessions of declines. </li>
<li>The U.S. dollar index (DXY) slightly eased 0.1%. </li>
<li>Treasury-linked ETFs rose, with the iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TLT#NASDAQ">TLT</a>) up by 0.7%. </li>
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RBC Capital analyst Arun Viswanathan maintains Albemarle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $108 to $133.

RBC Capital Maintains Outperform on Albemarle, Raises Price Target to $133

Albermarle shares are trading lower after Keybanc cut its price target on the stock from $132 to $127.

7 analysts have shared their evaluations of Albemarle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>) during the recent three months, expressing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below provides a concise overview of recent ratings by analysts, offering insights into the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and drawing comparisons with the preceding months for a holistic perspective.
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<thead>
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<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Albemarle, revealing an average target of $116.29, a high estimate of $170.00, and a low estimate of $78.00. Highlighting a 9.35% decrease, the current average has fallen from the previous average price target of $128.29. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731420059_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
The standing of Albemarle among financial experts is revealed through an in-depth exploration of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
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<tr>
<td>Aleksey Yefremov</td>
<td>Keybanc</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$127.00</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Colin Rusch</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$171.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Ben Kallo</td>
<td>Baird</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$79.00</td>
<td>$85.00</td>
</tr>
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<td>Michael Sison</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Stephen Richardson</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Zekauskas</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$78.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Corinne Blanchard</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Albemarle. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of Albemarle compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts predict movements in price targets, offering estimates for Albemarle's future value. Examining the current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
For valuable insights into Albemarle's market performance, consider these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators. Stay well-informed and make prudent decisions using our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ALB/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Albemarle analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Delving into Albemarle's Background</h2>
Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers. In the lithium industry, the majority of demand comes from batteries, where lithium is used as the energy storage material, particularly in electric vehicles. Albemarle is a fully integrated lithium producer. Its upstream resources include salt brine deposits in Chile and the US and two hard rock mines in Australia, both of which are joint ventures. The company operates lithium refining plants in Chile, the US, Australia, and China. Albemarle is a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants. It is also a major producer of oil refining catalysts.
<h3>Key Indicators: Albemarle's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Falling below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a reduced size compared to peers. This positioning may be influenced by factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Growth: Albemarle's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has faced challenges. As of 30 September, 2024, the company experienced a revenue decline of approximately -41.37%. This indicates a decrease in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Materials sector.
Net Margin: Albemarle's net margin is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of -81.99%, the company may encounter challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): Albemarle's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of -13.07%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Albemarle's ROA lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns from its assets. With an ROA of -6.2%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Debt Management: Albemarle's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 0.45, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>Understanding the Relevance of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analyst ratings serve as essential indicators of stock performance, provided by experts in banking and financial systems. These specialists diligently analyze company financial statements, participate in conference calls, and engage with insiders to generate quarterly ratings for individual stocks.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Unveiling 7 Analyst Insights On Albemarle

Keybanc analyst Aleksey Yefremov maintains Albemarle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $132 to $127.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on Albemarle, Lowers Price Target to $127

Albemarle's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>) short percent of float has risen 12.22% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 13.72 million shares sold short, which is 13.32% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.87 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Albemarle Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731340828_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Albemarle has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Albemarle's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Albemarle's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.74%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
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Oppenheimer analyst Colin Rusch maintains Albemarle (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $171 to $170.

Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on Albemarle, Lowers Price Target to $170

Albemarle shares are trading higher. The company reported Q3 financial results.

Albemarle Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>), the world's leading lithium producer, reported a challenging third quarter, revealing a net loss of $1.1b amidst a continued downturn in <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/lithium" rel="noreferrer noopener">lithium prices</a>.
Despite a market slump, fueled by a supply surplus from China and a demand-dampening slower EV adoption – Albemarle saw a 16% rise in lithium sales volume year-over-year.
Management expects the downturn to endure, so it has announced measures to adjust to these market conditions: streamlining business units and announcing workforce reductions of 6-7% globally, primarily impacting non-manufacturing roles.
"Through our strategic review of Albemarle's cost and operating structure, we have identified significant opportunities to reduce costs, improve productivity, and decrease capital spending," <a target="_blank" href="https://www.albemarle.com/global/en/news/albemarle-reports-third-quarter-2024-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">stated</a> CEO Kent Masters. These efforts are projected to save the company $300 to $400 million annually.
Albemarle also plans to reduce capital expenditures significantly in 2025, setting a range of $800 million to $900 million to sustain its current assets. This budget cut aligns with the company's expectation that lithium prices may remain between $12 and $15 per kilogram for the foreseeable future.
Despite these challenges, Albemarle maintained its full-year outlook, citing improved productivity, higher lithium volumes, and long-term supply contracts, which helped offset the impact of declining market prices.
Looking forward, Albemarle and its peers remain hopeful that demand for lithium will surge later in the decade, particularly as North American EV sales hit record highs in the third quarter of 2024. The company expects EV prices to achieve parity with combustion-engine vehicles by 2025, supporting long-term growth in lithium demand.
The recent U.S. election has focused additional attention on the industry, as Donald Trump's return to office could favor domestic lithium production.
"A strong America cannot be dependent on imports from foreign adversaries for the critical minerals necessary to maintain our economic and military strength," Trump declared in a 2020 executive order.
Notably, Trump's final act before leaving office in 2021 was to green-light the Thacker Pass lithium mine, the largest known sedimentary lithium deposit.
His protectionist stance and close ties with Tesla CEO Elon Musk suggest that his policies may benefit domestic lithium producers.
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Albemarle's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>) short percent of float has risen 12.22% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 13.72 million shares sold short, which is 13.32% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.87 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Albemarle Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1730925023_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Albemarle has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Albemarle's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Albemarle's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.74%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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