ALB Stock 12 Month Analyst Forecast
Consensus Rating
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Consensus Price Target
Highest Price Target
$264.00
101.2% Upside
Mean Price Target
$171.51
30.71% Upside
Lowest Price Target
$68.00
-48.17% Downside
Recent Analyst Ratings
Upgrades, Downgrades, New Coverage
Last Updated On Jul 28, 2026
Actual EPS vs Estimated EPS
ALB Earnings Per Share (EPS) History
According to financial reports, ALB (NYSE: ALB) reported an actual EPS of $3.75 for the quarter ending on Aug 05, 2026, compared to an estimated $3.2, resulting in a 17.19% surprise. In the prior quarter (May 06, 2026), ALB recorded an actual EPS of $2.35 with a 89.52% surprise. See ALB's full earnings history.
Earnings History
EPS Surprise Factor Analysis
ALB has experienced notable EPS surprises, with the latest quarter ending Aug 05, 2026 showing a 17.19% beat. Previously, the quarter ending May 06, 2026 recorded a 89.52% beat. An EPS surprise factor indicates how much actual earnings deviate from analyst forecasts.
| Report Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 05, 2026 | 3.75 | 3.2 | +17.19% |
| May 06, 2026 | 2.35 | 1.24 | +89.52% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | -0.53 | -0.41782 | +26.85% |
| Nov 05, 2025 | -0.19 | -0.92 | -79.35% |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 0.11 | -0.83 | -113.25% |
| Apr 30, 2025 | -0.18 | -0.62 | -70.97% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ALB stock getting favorable reviews from Wall Street analysts?
Brokerage firms have given ALB stock an average recommendation of
Buy. 59 analysts have given their ratings
to ALB out of which
11 analysts have given strong buy call,
16 analysts have given buy call,
31 analysts rate it hold,
1 analysts advocate strong sell call, and
0 analysts has given sell rating. The average target price of
$171.51 gives the stock implied upside
of roughly 30.71% over the next year or so.
What have analysts suggested for ALB highest price target?
Analysts suggest ALB's stock price would rise to a high of $264.00.
What is the lowest price target analysts expect for ALB over the next year?
Within the next 12 months, analysts predict the ALB stock price could move to $68.00.
What is the average target price for ALB?
ALB stock has an average analyst estimate of $171.51.
At its current price, how far is ALB from its average target price?
ALB shares are currently trading 30.71% above this price target.
What were ALB’s actual earnings per share for the recent quarter?
Its quarterly earnings per share (EPS) came in at $3.75 versus consensus estimates of $3.20, and above the comparable year-ago quarter’s EPS of $0.11.
What are the current estimates for quarterly and annual earnings per share?
ALB's forecasts by analysts estimating quarterly EPS at $0.98 and - $39.92 for the whole year.
What has ALB's growth been in the past five years and what is expected in the next five years?
The analysts have projected N/A EPS growth for ALB in the next five years, compared to growth rates of N/A in the past five years.