Albemarle Corp

ALB remains in a clear Stage 4 decline with a sequence of lower highs and lower lows and trading below all down-sloping EMAs. The medium-term bias is firmly bearish, but extreme oversold conditions and a shallow bounce argue against immediate selling. Optimal execution is to trim into the declining 9/20 EMA resistance zone on any bounce rejection, consistent with the High Momentum strategy’s emphasis on swift participation when momentum aligns.

• ↑Q1 net sales rose 33% YoY to $1.4 B; adjusted EBITDA climbed 148% to $664 M
• ↑Lithium pricing up 51% drove 196% energy storage EBITDA growth
• ↓Lithium price drops cut Q1 net sales to $1.1 B, signaling revenue sensitivity