D
Albemarle Corporation
ALB
$112.15
$0.350.31%
D
Sell
2/20/2024Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to D+ from C- on 2/20/2024 due to a major decline in the solvency index, growth index and valuation index. EBIT declined 592.44% from -$128.11M to -$887.09M, earnings per share declined from $2.57 to -$5.2634, and operating cash flow declined 115.62% from $628.85M to -$98.22M.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to D+ from C- on 2/20/2024 due to a major decline in the solvency index, growth index and valuation index. EBIT declined 592.44% from -$128.11M to -$887.09M, earnings per share declined from $2.57 to -$5.2634, and operating cash flow declined 115.62% from $628.85M to -$98.22M.
C
Hold
1/8/2024Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C- from C on 1/8/2024 due to a significant decline in the growth index, volatility index and total return index. EBIT declined 134.34% from $373.08M to -$128.11M, earnings per share declined from $5.52 to $2.57, and total revenue declined 2.51% from $2.37B to $2.31B.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C- from C on 1/8/2024 due to a significant decline in the growth index, volatility index and total return index. EBIT declined 134.34% from $373.08M to -$128.11M, earnings per share declined from $5.52 to $2.57, and total revenue declined 2.51% from $2.37B to $2.31B.
C
Hold
9/26/2023Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C from C+ on 9/26/2023 due to a noticeable decline in the growth index, total return index and solvency index. Operating cash flow declined 89.78% from $720.98M to $73.71M, EBIT declined 66.3% from $1.11B to $373.08M, and earnings per share declined from $10.51 to $5.52.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C from C+ on 9/26/2023 due to a noticeable decline in the growth index, total return index and solvency index. Operating cash flow declined 89.78% from $720.98M to $73.71M, EBIT declined 66.3% from $1.11B to $373.08M, and earnings per share declined from $10.51 to $5.52.
C
Hold
6/2/2023Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 6/2/2023 due to a decline in the solvency index, total return index and valuation index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 6/2/2023 due to a decline in the solvency index, total return index and valuation index.
B
Buy
5/17/2023Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 5/17/2023 due to an increase in the valuation index, efficiency index and total return index. Total capital increased 11.17% from $11.54B to $12.83B, and net income increased 9.37% from $1.13B to $1.24B.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 5/17/2023 due to an increase in the valuation index, efficiency index and total return index. Total capital increased 11.17% from $11.54B to $12.83B, and net income increased 9.37% from $1.13B to $1.24B.
C
Hold
5/2/2023Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 5/2/2023 due to a large decline in the total return index, volatility index and efficiency index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 5/2/2023 due to a large decline in the total return index, volatility index and efficiency index.
B
Buy
12/28/2022Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to B- from B on 12/28/2022 due to a large decline in the total return index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to B- from B on 12/28/2022 due to a large decline in the total return index.
B
Buy
11/3/2022Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B from C on 11/3/2022 due to a significant increase in the growth index, valuation index and total return index. Operating cash flow increased 713.78% from -$145.87M to $895.29M, earnings per share increased from $3.46 to $7.61, and EBIT increased 101.83% from $444.99M to $898.13M.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B from C on 11/3/2022 due to a significant increase in the growth index, valuation index and total return index. Operating cash flow increased 713.78% from -$145.87M to $895.29M, earnings per share increased from $3.46 to $7.61, and EBIT increased 101.83% from $444.99M to $898.13M.
C
Hold
4/18/2022Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C from C- on 4/18/2022 due to an increase in the growth index, efficiency index and solvency index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C from C- on 4/18/2022 due to an increase in the growth index, efficiency index and solvency index.
C
Hold
2/23/2022Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C- from C on 2/23/2022 due to a significant decline in the total return index, efficiency index and dividend index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C- from C on 2/23/2022 due to a significant decline in the total return index, efficiency index and dividend index.
C
Hold
12/20/2021Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C from C- on 12/20/2021 due to an increase in the volatility index and valuation index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C from C- on 12/20/2021 due to an increase in the volatility index and valuation index.
C
Hold
11/8/2021Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C- from C+ on 11/8/2021 due to a significant decline in the valuation index, growth index and efficiency index. Earnings per share declined from $3.62 to -$3.36, net income declined 192.51% from $424.6M to -$392.78M, and operating cash flow declined 54.05% from $227.9M to $104.73M.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C- from C+ on 11/8/2021 due to a significant decline in the valuation index, growth index and efficiency index. Earnings per share declined from $3.62 to -$3.36, net income declined 192.51% from $424.6M to -$392.78M, and operating cash flow declined 54.05% from $227.9M to $104.73M.
C
Hold
9/28/2021Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 9/28/2021 due to a large decline in the total return index and volatility index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 9/28/2021 due to a large decline in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
9/13/2021Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 9/13/2021 due to a major increase in the total return index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 9/13/2021 due to a major increase in the total return index.
C
Hold
8/26/2021Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 8/26/2021 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index, valuation index and volatility index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 8/26/2021 due to a noticeable decline in the total return index, valuation index and volatility index.
B
Buy
8/11/2021Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 8/11/2021 due to a noticeable increase in the total return index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 8/11/2021 due to a noticeable increase in the total return index.
C
Hold
8/6/2021Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C+ from C on 8/6/2021 due to a substantial increase in the valuation index, solvency index and total return index. The quick ratio increased from 1.22 to 1.36, and debt to equity declined from 0.35 to 0.33.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C+ from C on 8/6/2021 due to a substantial increase in the valuation index, solvency index and total return index. The quick ratio increased from 1.22 to 1.36, and debt to equity declined from 0.35 to 0.33.
C
Hold
7/26/2021Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C from C+ on 7/26/2021 due to a decline in the valuation index and dividend index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C from C+ on 7/26/2021 due to a decline in the valuation index and dividend index.
C
Hold
5/7/2021Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C+ from C on 5/7/2021 due to a significant increase in the total return index, volatility index and solvency index. The quick ratio increased from 0.77 to 1.22, and debt to equity declined from 0.83 to 0.35.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C+ from C on 5/7/2021 due to a significant increase in the total return index, volatility index and solvency index. The quick ratio increased from 0.77 to 1.22, and debt to equity declined from 0.83 to 0.35.
C
Hold
7/21/2020Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C from C- on 7/21/2020 due to a substantial increase in the growth index, total return index and volatility index. Earnings per share increased from $0.8524 to $1.0092.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C from C- on 7/21/2020 due to a substantial increase in the growth index, total return index and volatility index. Earnings per share increased from $0.8524 to $1.0092.
C
Hold
3/20/2020Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C- from C on 3/20/2020 due to a significant decline in the growth index, valuation index and solvency index. Debt to equity increased from 0.51 to 0.77, and earnings per share declined from $1.46 to $0.8524.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C- from C on 3/20/2020 due to a significant decline in the growth index, valuation index and solvency index. Debt to equity increased from 0.51 to 0.77, and earnings per share declined from $1.46 to $0.8524.
C
Hold
1/17/2020Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C from C- on 1/17/2020 due to an increase in the volatility index and efficiency index. Total capital increased 1.36% from $5.99B to $6.07B, and net income increased 0.57% from $154.2M to $155.07M.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C from C- on 1/17/2020 due to an increase in the volatility index and efficiency index. Total capital increased 1.36% from $5.99B to $6.07B, and net income increased 0.57% from $154.2M to $155.07M.
C
Hold
6/19/2019Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C- from C on 6/19/2019 due to a large decline in the total return index, volatility index and solvency index. The quick ratio declined from 1.06 to 0.88, and debt to equity increased from 0.48 to 0.53.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C- from C on 6/19/2019 due to a large decline in the total return index, volatility index and solvency index. The quick ratio declined from 1.06 to 0.88, and debt to equity increased from 0.48 to 0.53.
C
Hold
11/14/2018Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C from C+ on 11/14/2018 due to a substantial decline in the growth index, solvency index and valuation index. Earnings per share declined from $2.73 to $1.2, the quick ratio declined from 1.46 to 1.09, and debt to equity increased from 0.44 to 0.48.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C from C+ on 11/14/2018 due to a substantial decline in the growth index, solvency index and valuation index. Earnings per share declined from $2.73 to $1.2, the quick ratio declined from 1.46 to 1.09, and debt to equity increased from 0.44 to 0.48.
C
Hold
8/9/2018Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C+ from C on 8/9/2018 due to a significant increase in the growth index, valuation index and efficiency index. Earnings per share increased from $1.18 to $2.73, net income increased 129.55% from $131.76M to $302.46M, and EBIT increased 4.66% from $184.54M to $193.15M.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C+ from C on 8/9/2018 due to a significant increase in the growth index, valuation index and efficiency index. Earnings per share increased from $1.18 to $2.73, net income increased 129.55% from $131.76M to $302.46M, and EBIT increased 4.66% from $184.54M to $193.15M.
C
Hold
5/14/2018Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C from C- on 5/14/2018 due to a noticeable increase in the growth index, valuation index and solvency index. Earnings per share increased from -$1.976 to $1.18, debt to equity declined from 0.5 to 0.39, and the quick ratio increased from 1.46 to 1.55.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C from C- on 5/14/2018 due to a noticeable increase in the growth index, valuation index and solvency index. Earnings per share increased from -$1.976 to $1.18, debt to equity declined from 0.5 to 0.39, and the quick ratio increased from 1.46 to 1.55.
C
Hold
4/18/2018Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C- from C on 4/18/2018 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C- from C on 4/18/2018 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
C
Hold
3/7/2018Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C from B on 3/7/2018 due to a significant decline in the valuation index, total return index and growth index. Earnings per share declined from $1.06 to -$1.976.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C from B on 3/7/2018 due to a significant decline in the valuation index, total return index and growth index. Earnings per share declined from $1.06 to -$1.976.
B
Buy
8/10/2017Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B from B- on 8/10/2017 due to a noticeable increase in the growth index, total return index and solvency index. Earnings per share increased from $0.45 to $0.92, the quick ratio increased from 1.5 to 1.57, and debt to equity declined from 0.47 to 0.46.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B from B- on 8/10/2017 due to a noticeable increase in the growth index, total return index and solvency index. Earnings per share increased from $0.45 to $0.92, the quick ratio increased from 1.5 to 1.57, and debt to equity declined from 0.47 to 0.46.
B
Buy
3/21/2017Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to B- from B on 3/21/2017 due to a decline in the valuation index, volatility index and dividend index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to B- from B on 3/21/2017 due to a decline in the valuation index, volatility index and dividend index.
B
Buy
3/2/2017Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B from B- on 3/2/2017 due to a significant increase in the valuation index, solvency index and efficiency index. Net income increased 369.58% from $128.22M to $602.09M, the quick ratio increased from 0.67 to 2.47, and debt to equity declined from 1.05 to 0.62.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B from B- on 3/2/2017 due to a significant increase in the valuation index, solvency index and efficiency index. Net income increased 369.58% from $128.22M to $602.09M, the quick ratio increased from 0.67 to 2.47, and debt to equity declined from 1.05 to 0.62.
B
Buy
3/1/2017Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to B- from B on 3/1/2017 due to a decline in the total return index and valuation index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to B- from B on 3/1/2017 due to a decline in the total return index and valuation index.
B
Buy
2/1/2017Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B from B- on 2/1/2017 due to a noticeable increase in the total return index and volatility index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B from B- on 2/1/2017 due to a noticeable increase in the total return index and volatility index.
B
Buy
1/13/2017Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to B- from B on 1/13/2017 due to a decline in the total return index and valuation index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to B- from B on 1/13/2017 due to a decline in the total return index and valuation index.
B
Buy
12/29/2016Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B from B- on 12/29/2016 due to a noticeable increase in the total return index, volatility index and solvency index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B from B- on 12/29/2016 due to a noticeable increase in the total return index, volatility index and solvency index.
B
Buy
11/10/2016Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B- from C on 11/10/2016 due to a significant increase in the growth index, valuation index and solvency index. Earnings per share increased from -$2.7797 to $1.1344, the quick ratio increased from 0.59 to 0.67, and debt to equity declined from 1.11 to 1.05.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B- from C on 11/10/2016 due to a significant increase in the growth index, valuation index and solvency index. Earnings per share increased from -$2.7797 to $1.1344, the quick ratio increased from 0.59 to 0.67, and debt to equity declined from 1.11 to 1.05.
C
Hold
8/5/2016Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C from B on 8/5/2016 due to a significant decline in the growth index, valuation index and efficiency index. Net income declined 237.97% from $228.19M to -$314.82M, earnings per share declined from $2.0255 to -$2.7797, and total capital declined 6.39% from $7.28B to $6.82B.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C from B on 8/5/2016 due to a significant decline in the growth index, valuation index and efficiency index. Net income declined 237.97% from $228.19M to -$314.82M, earnings per share declined from $2.0255 to -$2.7797, and total capital declined 6.39% from $7.28B to $6.82B.
B
Buy
7/27/2016Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B from B- on 7/27/2016 due to a substantial increase in the total return index, volatility index and solvency index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B from B- on 7/27/2016 due to a substantial increase in the total return index, volatility index and solvency index.
B
Buy
5/12/2016Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 5/12/2016 due to a significant increase in the growth index, total return index and valuation index. Operating cash flow increased 294.44% from $43.79M to $172.71M, and earnings per share increased from $1.5499 to $2.02.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to B- from C+ on 5/12/2016 due to a significant increase in the growth index, total return index and valuation index. Operating cash flow increased 294.44% from $43.79M to $172.71M, and earnings per share increased from $1.5499 to $2.02.
C
Hold
4/6/2016Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C+ from C on 4/6/2016 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C+ from C on 4/6/2016 due to an increase in the total return index and volatility index.
C
Hold
3/21/2016Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C from C+ on 3/21/2016 due to a large decline in the volatility index, total return index and valuation index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C from C+ on 3/21/2016 due to a large decline in the volatility index, total return index and valuation index.
C
Hold
3/4/2016Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C+ from C on 3/4/2016 due to a significant increase in the growth index, valuation index and total return index. Earnings per share increased from $0.58 to $1.5499, EBIT increased 33.25% from $157M to $209.2M, and total revenue increased 2.79% from $905.09M to $930.35M.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to C+ from C on 3/4/2016 due to a significant increase in the growth index, valuation index and total return index. Earnings per share increased from $0.58 to $1.5499, EBIT increased 33.25% from $157M to $209.2M, and total revenue increased 2.79% from $905.09M to $930.35M.
C
Hold
3/4/2015Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C from C+ on 3/4/2015 due to a significant decline in the growth index, valuation index and efficiency index. Earnings per share declined from $0.9251 to -$0.2368, net income declined 125.43% from $72.79M to -$18.51M, and EBIT declined 101.51% from $117.03M to -$1.76M.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C from C+ on 3/4/2015 due to a significant decline in the growth index, valuation index and efficiency index. Earnings per share declined from $0.9251 to -$0.2368, net income declined 125.43% from $72.79M to -$18.51M, and EBIT declined 101.51% from $117.03M to -$1.76M.
C
Hold
2/17/2015Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 2/17/2015 due to a large decline in the total return index, volatility index and efficiency index. Total capital declined 1.75% from $2.7B to $2.66B.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to C+ from B- on 2/17/2015 due to a large decline in the total return index, volatility index and efficiency index. Total capital declined 1.75% from $2.7B to $2.66B.
B
Buy
9/15/2014Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to B- from B on 9/15/2014 due to a decline in the volatility index, growth index and efficiency index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to B- from B on 9/15/2014 due to a decline in the volatility index, growth index and efficiency index.
B
Buy
8/1/2014Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to B from B+ on 8/1/2014 due to a large decline in the growth index, valuation index and volatility index. Earnings per share declined from $0.7096 to $0.2811, and operating cash flow declined 2.14% from $149.17M to $145.97M.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to B from B+ on 8/1/2014 due to a large decline in the growth index, valuation index and volatility index. Earnings per share declined from $0.7096 to $0.2811, and operating cash flow declined 2.14% from $149.17M to $145.97M.
B
Buy
7/30/2014Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 7/30/2014 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 7/30/2014 due to a decline in the volatility index and total return index.
A
Buy
6/30/2014Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 6/30/2014 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 6/30/2014 due to an increase in the volatility index and total return index.
B
Buy
6/13/2014Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 6/13/2014 due to a decline in the valuation index and dividend index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 6/13/2014 due to a decline in the valuation index and dividend index.
A
Buy
5/12/2014Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 5/12/2014 due to an increase in the volatility index.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 5/12/2014 due to an increase in the volatility index.
B
Buy
4/25/2014Downgrade
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 4/25/2014 due to a large decline in the growth index, volatility index and solvency index. EBIT declined 64.4% from $259.54M to $92.4M, earnings per share declined from $1.9079 to $0.7096, and total revenue declined 5.1% from $691.96M to $656.68M.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was downgraded to B+ from A- on 4/25/2014 due to a large decline in the growth index, volatility index and solvency index. EBIT declined 64.4% from $259.54M to $92.4M, earnings per share declined from $1.9079 to $0.7096, and total revenue declined 5.1% from $691.96M to $656.68M.
A
Buy
4/17/2014Upgraded
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 4/17/2014 due to a noticeable increase in the valuation index, volatility index and growth index. EBIT increased 100.17% from $129.67M to $259.54M, earnings per share increased from $1.11 to $1.9079, and total revenue increased 6.68% from $648.64M to $691.96M.
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) was upgraded to A- from B+ on 4/17/2014 due to a noticeable increase in the valuation index, volatility index and growth index. EBIT increased 100.17% from $129.67M to $259.54M, earnings per share increased from $1.11 to $1.9079, and total revenue increased 6.68% from $648.64M to $691.96M.
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