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ALB Trading Analysis - 09/11/2026 11:50 AM — TRU-SENTIMENT
Options chain · Stock chart · Baseline chart
ALB (Albemarle Corporation) at $119.79. True Sentiment Bearish, delta 40-60 call 35% / put 65%, call $222,535 vs put $410,250. RSI 23.4.
- Symbol
- ALB
- Price
- $119.79
- Article bias (separate from True Sentiment)
- bearish
- Conviction
- medium
- Published
- 2026-09-11 11:50:00 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 $222,535 and a put dollar volume of $410,250.
Call vs Put Analysis: The call percentage is 35.2%, and the put percentage is 64.8%, 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 catalysts for ALB, including earnings growth, capacity expansion, 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.
Valuation and Ratios: The PEG ratio is not provided, but the P/E ratio of 469.65 is significantly higher than the sector average, indicating potential overvaluation. The price-to-book ratio is 4.32.
Debt/Equity and ROE: The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.18, and the return on equity (ROE) is 2.64%, indicating moderate leverage and relatively low profitability.
Fundamental Strengths/Concerns: Strengths include stable revenue and moderate leverage. Concerns are high valuation, low ROE, and lack of EPS growth.
Current Market Position:
Current Price and Recent Action: The current price is $119.88. Recent price action shows a decline from $130.48 on September 9, 2026, to $119.88 on September 11, 2026.
Support and Resistance: Key support levels are around $117.23 (September 11 low), and resistance levels are around $130.00.
Intraday Momentum: Intraday momentum shows a slight downtrend with the last 5-minute bar closing at $119.79.
Technical Analysis:
Technical Indicators
SMA Trends: The 5-day SMA is $124.75, the 20-day SMA is $133.05, and the 50-day SMA is $127.24. The price is below all these averages.
RSI Interpretation: The RSI is 23.36, indicating oversold conditions.
MACD Signals: The MACD is -1.63, with a signal line at -1.30 and a histogram of -0.33, indicating a bearish trend.
Bollinger Bands: The middle band is at $133.05, the upper band at $144.47, and the lower band at $121.63. The price is near the lower band.
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 $222,535 and a put dollar volume of $410,250.
Call vs Put Analysis: The call percentage is 35.2%, and the put percentage is 64.8%, indicating a bearish bias in options trading.
Key Price Levels:
25-Day Price Forecast:
ALB is projected for $114.40 to $122.10 based on current technical trends, momentum, and indicators.
Rationale: The projection considers the current downtrend, RSI oversold conditions, and support levels. The forecast range assumes a potential bounce from oversold conditions but limited upside given current resistance.
Defined Risk Strategy Recommendations:
Recommendations:
- Bull Call Spread: Buy 1200 ALB 2026-10-16 125.0 C @ $5.25 and sell 1200 ALB 2026-10-16 130.0 C @ $3.7. Net debit: $1.55. Breakeven: $126.55.
- Bear Put Spread: Buy 1200 ALB 2026-10-16 120.0 P @ $6.55 and sell 1200 ALB 2026-10-16 115.0 P @ $4.4. Net debit: $2.15. Breakeven: $117.85.
- Iron Condor: Sell 1200 ALB 2026-10-16 125.0 C @ $5.25 and buy 1200 ALB 2026-10-16 130.0 C @ $3.7; sell 1200 ALB 2026-10-16 115.0 P @ $4.4 and buy 1200 ALB 2026-10-16 110.0 P @ $2.74. Net credit: $2.81. Breakeven: $122.19 and $112.81.
Risk Factors:
- Technical warning signs: RSI oversold but potential for further declines.
- Sentiment divergences: Bearish options flow vs. potential technical bounce.
- Volatility: ATR at 5.86 indicates moderate volatility.
Summary & Conviction Level:
Overall Bias: Bearish
Conviction Level: Medium
One-line Trade Idea: ALB shows bearish technical and sentiment trends, but potential for a bounce from oversold conditions.
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