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ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB) Stock Technical Analysis

USA - NYSE:ALB - US0126531013 - Common Stock

93.93 USD
+2.67 (+2.93%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 9:45:07 AM
Technical Rating and Analysis

6

We assign a technical rating of 6 out of 10 to ALB. ALB has been an average performer in the overall market. We also notice some doubts in the very recent evolution, but in the medium term things are still fine.

In the last month ALB has a been trading in the 88.01 - 106.95 range, which is quite wide. It is currently trading near the lows of this range.
The long term trend is positive and the short term trend is neutral. The long term trend may just continue or reversal may be around the corner!
ALB is one of the better performing stocks in the Chemicals industry, it outperforms 83% of 82 stocks in the same industry.
ALB has an average volume of 3598180 traded shares per day. This is a good sign as it is always nice to have a liquid stock.
When compared to the yearly performance of all other stocks, ALB outperforms 63% of them, which is more or less in line with the market.
ALB is currently trading in the middle of its 52 week range. The S&P500 Index however is trading in the upper part of its 52 week range, so ALB is lagging the market slightly.
Weekly and Daily overview Charts
ALBEMARLE CORP / ALB Weekly stock chart
ALBEMARLE CORP / ALB Daily stock chart
Setup Rating and Analysis

7

Although the technical rating is only medium, ALB does present a nice setup opportunity. Prices have been consolidating lately and the volatility has been reduced. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 88.45, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

Support and Resistance Analysis

81.40

99.21

When analyzing the support we can see 3 important areas.

  • A support zone ranging from 87.87 to 88.45. This zone is formed by a combination of multiple trend lines and important moving averages in multiple time frames.
  • Support @84.74 from a trend line in the daily time frame.
  • Support @82.22 from a trend line in the daily time frame.

When analyzing the resistance we notice one important area.

  • Resistance @98.23 from a horizontal line in the daily time frame.
Technical Indicator Signal Analysis

The Technical Rating and Setup analysis above combine different indicators and trends in different timeframes. Individual signals from indicators may give more contradictive signals and should always be interpreted in the more global context.

IndicatorValueSignalComment
ChartMill Long Term Trend IndicatorUPPOSITIVEThe long term trend for ALB is up.
ChartMill Short Term Trend IndicatorNEUTRALNEUTRALThe short term trend for ALB is neutral.
ChartMill Relative Strength63.92NEUTRALALB is not amongst the best or worst performers on the market.
Simple Moving Average/SMA (20)DOWNNEGATIVEThe current price of ALB is below a declining SMA(20).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (50)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of ALB is above the rising SMA(50).
Simple Moving Average/SMA (200)UPPOSITIVEThe current price of ALB is above the rising SMA(200).
Relative Strength Index/RSI (14)48.18NEUTRALThe RSI value for ALB is a neutral value.
Moving Average Convergence Divergence/MACD (12, 26, 9)-1.23NEGATIVEThe MACD value suggests ALB has a negative trend.
Stochastics (14,3)13.44OVERSOLDThe low Stochastics value suggests ALB may be oversold.
Average True Range in percent/ATR (20)6.22HIGH VOLATILITYThe high ATR as a percentage value for ALB suggests high volalility.
Average Directional Index/ADX (14)19.8NEGATIVEThe low ADX value for ALB suggests a weak or negative trend.
Chart- and CandleStick Pattern Analysis
Daily CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (D)
Bullish Hammer (D)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (D)
Hanging Man (D)
Bullish Harami (D)
Doji (D)
Gravestone Doji (D)
DragonFly Doji (D)
Bearish Engulfing (D)
Bearish Shooting Star (D)
Bearish Harami (D)
Inside Bar (D)
Red Dog Reversal Down (D)
Red Dog Reversal Up (D)
Dark Cloud Cover (D)
Weekly CandleStick Patterns
Bullish Engulfing (W)
Bullish Hammer (W)
Bearish Inverted Hammer (W)
Hanging Man (W)
Bullish Harami (W)
Doji (W)
Gravestone Doji (W)
DragonFly Doji (W)
Bearish Engulfing (W)
Bearish Shooting Star (W)
Bearish Harami (W)
Inside Bar (W)
Dark Cloud Cover (W)
Daily Chart Patterns
Bull Flag
Bear Flag
Ascending Triangle (D)
Descending Triangle (D)
Symmetrical Triangle (D)
Squeeze
Channel (D)
Channel Up (D)
Channel Down (D)
Rising Wedge (D)
Falling Wedge (D)
Double Bottom (D)
Multiple Bottom (D)
Double Top (D)
Multiple Top (D)
Weekly Chart Patterns
Weekly Bull Flag
Weekly Bear Flag
Squeeze Week
Channel (W)
Double Bottom (W)
Multiple Bottom (W)
Double Top (W)
Multiple Top (W)
Example Setup

Important!: this is just an example which is fully automatically generated based on the analysis above and should in no way be interpreted as a suggestion. Always make your own analysis and determine your own entry and exit points.

ENTRYEXITDISTANCECAPITAL
98.2488.0010.24 (10.42%)9.59%
An entry @98.24. This is a Buy Stop order right above the resistance zone.An exit @88.00. This is a Stop Loss order right below the 10 day low.The worst case loss on the trade is limited to 10.24 points, which is 10.42%.For a 1.00% total portfolio risk, you can invest 9.59% of your capital in this trade.

  • The generated setup is based on the nearest support and resistance areas. If you are looking for a more long term trade, probably a wider stop is advisable.
  • This trade setup was generated fully automatically and should not be interpreted as trading advice. Always check the related news for upcoming earnings or other events. Make your own analysis and trade at your own responsibility.
ALBEMARLE CORP / ALB Daily stock chart

ALBEMARLE CORP

NYSE:ALB (11/7/2025, 9:45:07 AM)

93.93

+2.67 (+2.93%)

Chartmill TA Rating
Chartmill Setup Rating
Sector
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Performance
% Chg2.93%
1 Week-6.77%
2 Weeks-6.27%
1 Month-5.43%
3 Month20.91%
6 Month57.54%
12 Month-9.5%
2 Year-24.75%
3 Year-67.17%
5 Year-32.88%
10 Year70.39%
15 Year68.72%
Volatility
ATR(14)5.54
ATR(20)%6.22%
ATR Inc-3.59%
Range Today3.76
ADR(20)4.93
ADR(20)%5.25%
Trend & SMA
ST Trend
LT Trend
SMA(5)
SMA(10)
SMA(20)
SMA(50)
SMA(100)
SMA(200)
Relative Strength & Ranges
CRS63.92
3 months CRS87.57
6 months CRS90.28
Mansfield0.5
10 Day High106.96
10 Day Low88.01
20 Day High106.96
20 Day Low88.01
52 Week High113.91
52 Week Low49.43
CS1 End88.45
CR1 Start98.23
Volume & EV
DER(3)0.39%
DER(5)0.31%
Volume254
Volume Incr17.77%
Vol(5)3.83M
Vol(50)3.60M

ALBEMARLE CORP / ALB FAQ

What is the ChartMill technical rating of ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB) stock?

ChartMill assigns a technical rating of 6 / 10 to ALB.


What is the trend direction for ALB stock?

The current trend direction for ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB) is Bullish.


What is the RSI signal for ALB stock?

ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB) has an RSI value of 48.1776. This indicates that the stock is currently neutral.


Can you provide the support and resistance levels for ALBEMARLE CORP?

ALBEMARLE CORP (ALB) has a support level at 88.45 and a resistance level at 98.23. Check the full technical report for our detailed analysis of ALB support and resistance levels.