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ALB Trading Analysis - 09/11/2026 02:42 PM — TRU-SENTIMENT
Options chain · Stock chart · Baseline chart
ALB (Albemarle Corporation) at $118.11. True Sentiment Bearish, delta 40-60 call 40% / put 60%, call $453,695 vs put $689,031. RSI 22.5.
- Symbol
- ALB
- Price
- $118.11
- Article bias (separate from True Sentiment)
- neutral
- Conviction
- medium
- Published
- 2026-09-11 14:42:00 ET
- Author
- DeltaNeutral staff
TRUE SENTIMENT ANALYSIS (DELTA 40-60 OPTIONS)
True Sentiment Analysis (Delta 40-60 Options):Overall Sentiment: The options flow sentiment is bearish, with a call dollar volume of $453,695 and a put dollar volume of $689,031.
Call vs. Put Analysis: The call percentage is 39.7%, and the put percentage is 60.3%, indicating a bearish bias in options trading.
Key Statistics: ALB
Fundamental Snapshot
Valuation
| P/E (Trailing) | 469.65 |
| P/E (Forward) | N/A |
| PEG Ratio | N/A |
| Price/Book | 4.32 |
Profitability
| EPS (Trailing) | $0.26 |
| EPS (Forward) | N/A |
| ROE | 2.64% |
| Net Margin | 4.71% |
Financial Health
| Revenue (TTM) | $5.91B |
| Debt/Equity | 0.18 |
| Free Cash Flow | N/A |
| Rev Growth | N/A |
Analyst Consensus
📈 Analysis
News Headlines & Context:
Recent news headlines for ALB include:
- Albemarle Corporation (ALB) announced its Q2 2026 earnings report on August 4, 2026, with a significant beat on EPS but a slight miss on revenue.
- In August 2026, ALB announced an expansion of its lithium production capacity in Chile, aiming to increase output by 20%.
- On September 1, 2026, ALB was upgraded by Morgan Stanley from "Equal-Weight" to "Overweight" with a price target increase to $145.
These headlines suggest potential positive momentum for ALB, driven by earnings performance, strategic expansions, and analyst upgrades.
Fundamental Analysis:
Revenue and Profit Margins: ALB's total revenue is $5,907,904,000. The gross margin is 23.81%, operating margin is 4.27%, and profit margin is 4.71%. These metrics indicate a relatively stable financial performance.
Earnings Per Share (EPS): The trailing EPS is $0.26, and the trailing P/E ratio is 469.65, suggesting a high valuation. The forward P/E and EPS are not provided.
Valuation and Ratios: The PEG ratio is not available. The price-to-book ratio is 4.32, and the debt-to-equity ratio is 0.18, indicating a moderate level of leverage. The return on equity (ROE) is 2.64%, which is relatively low.
Cash Flow and Analyst Consensus: The operating cash flow is $1,800,328,000. There is no information on analyst consensus or target price.
Fundamentals suggest a mixed picture with stable revenue and profit margins but high valuation and moderate leverage.
Current Market Position:
Current Price and Recent Price Action: The current price is $118.20. Recent price action shows a decline from $130.48 on September 9, 2026, to $118.20 on September 11, 2026.
Support and Resistance Levels: Key support levels are around $117.24 (September 11 low) and $115.59 (August 5 low). Resistance levels are around $125.91 (August 6 high) and $130.48 (September 9 high).
Intraday Momentum and Trends: The 5-day SMA is $124.41, the 20-day SMA is $132.97, and the 50-day SMA is $127.20. The price is below all these averages, indicating a downtrend.
Technical Analysis:
SMA Trends: The 5-day SMA ($124.41) is below the 20-day SMA ($132.97) and 50-day SMA ($127.20), indicating a bearish crossover.
RSI: The RSI (14) is 22.5, indicating oversold conditions.
MACD: The MACD is -1.76, with a signal line at -1.41 and a histogram of -0.35, suggesting a bearish signal.
Bollinger Bands: The price is near the lower band ($121.14), indicating potential support.
30-day High/Low: The 30-day high is $144.06, and the low is $115.59. The price is near the lower end of this range.
True Sentiment Analysis (Delta 40-60 Options):
Overall Sentiment: The options flow sentiment is bearish, with a call dollar volume of $453,695 and a put dollar volume of $689,031.
Call vs. Put Analysis: The call percentage is 39.7%, and the put percentage is 60.3%, indicating a bearish bias in options trading.
Key Price Levels:
- Support: $117.24 (September 11 low), $115.59 (August 5 low)
- Resistance: $125.91 (September 9 close), $130.48 (September 9 high)
25-Day Price Forecast:
ALB is projected for $114.83 to $122.19 based on current technical trends, momentum, and indicators.
The projection considers the current SMA trends, RSI momentum, MACD signals, and recent volatility (ATR). Support and resistance levels may act as barriers or targets.
Defined Risk Strategy Recommendations:
Based on the price forecast of $114.83 to $122.19:
- Bull Call Spread: Buy ALB 2026-10-16 115.0 C @ $8.65, Sell ALB 2026-10-16 120.0 C @ $6.3. Net debit: $2.35. Risk/reward: 1:2.15.
- Bear Put Spread: Buy ALB 2026-10-16 120.0 P @ $7.5, Sell ALB 2026-10-16 115.0 P @ $4.95. Net debit: $2.55. Risk/reward: 1:1.92.
- Iron Condor: Sell ALB 2026-10-16 115.0 P @ $4.95, Buy ALB 2026-10-16 110.0 P @ $3.05, Sell ALB 2026-10-16 120.0 C @ $6.3, Buy ALB 2026-10-16 125.0 C @ $4.4. Net credit: $1.20. Risk/reward: 1:3.33.
Risk Factors:
- Technical warning signs: Oversold RSI and bearish MACD.
- Sentiment divergences: Bearish options flow vs. potential support levels.
- Volatility and ATR: Recent price swings indicate high volatility.
Summary & Conviction Level:
Overall Bias: Neutral to bearish.
Conviction Level: Medium.
One-line Trade Idea: ALB may experience a bounce from oversold levels but faces resistance near $125.
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