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Albemarle Corp (ALB) Technical Analysis

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Summary:
Weekly :Broken uptrend resistance line - uptrend exhaustionRelative Strength Index is overboughtWilliams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are strongly overbought
Daily :Williams' Percentage Range is overboughtDaily  MACD line has moved above its signal lineThe price has risen above the Parabolic SAR
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It was a first positive week for the Albemarle Corp (ALB). During the week, the ALB gained 17.36 points, or 12.06%, and closed at 161.29 on Friday, January 9, 2026. It was the best weekly gain since November 14, 2025. Weekly volume was 8% above average.

Long-term trend: [See ALB long-term trend chart]
A long-term downtrend had started on November 11, 2022 at 334.55 and reached 49.43 on April 8, 2025. ALB lost 285.12 points, or 85.22%, in 125 weeks. The chart has formed a Falling Wedge chart pattern. A Falling Wedge is a triangle formation with a noticeable slant to the downside. It represents the loss of a downside momentum on each successive low and has a bullish bias. The Falling wedge usually marks a reversal in a downtrend. In an uptrend a falling wedge is considered to be a continuation pattern. Use the following link to access a Falling Wedge chart pattern help, or use a Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with Falling Wedge pattern in a long-term trend.

Medium-term trend: [See ALB medium-term trend chart]
A medium-term uptrend had started on April 8, 2025 at 49.43 and reached 164.98 on January 6, 2026. ALB gained -115.55 points, or -233.76%, in 39 weeks. The chart has formed a Broadening Ascending Wedge chart pattern. The uptrend resistance line (87.77) is broken, while daily and weekly technical indicators are overbought. Uptrend is exhausted and trend reversal is possible soon. Use the following links to access Trend Support/Resistance Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with broken trend resistance line in a medium-term trend.

Weekly Technical Indicators: [See ALB weekly technical indicators chart]
Weekly Relative Strength Index is overbought while Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic are strongly overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought weekly Relative Strength Index or strongly overbought weekly Williams' Percentage Range and Lane's Stochastic. Oscillators are designed to signal a possible trend reversal. They can act as alerts and should be taken in conjunction with other technical analysis tools. Oscillators can be used to confirm other technical signals. Use the following links to access Lane's Stochastic, Relative Strength Index and Williams' Percentage Range help.

The weekly MACD line is above its signal line since June 6, 2025. This is an indication that the medium-term trend is up. The distance between MACD and the signal line is near its high and getting bigger. It indicates that the current medium-term uptrend is strong. Use the following link to access a MACD help.

Short-term trend: [See ALB short-term trend chart]
A short-term uptrend had started on December 31, 2025 at 140.70 and reached 164.98 on January 6, 2026. ALB gained -24.28 points, or -17.26%, in 6 days. The price is now at the 15.20% retracement level.

Daily Technical Indicators: [See ALB daily technical indicators chart]
Daily Williams' Percentage Range is overbought. Use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with overbought daily Williams' Percentage Range.

During the last week, daily MACD line has moved above its signal line. Such crossover is considered a bullish signal.

During the last week, the price has risen above the Parabolic SAR (stop and reversal). A Parabolic SAR below the price is a bullish signal, and it indicates that momentum is likely to remain in the upward direction. A Parabolic SAR is used as a trailing stop loss for long or short positions. It works best during strong trending periods. Use the following links to access Parabolic SAR Help, or use the Technical Stock Screener to see the list of stocks with the Parabolic SAR close to the price level.

Daily Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 72.88
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 19.70
Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 72.57
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 75.26
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 8.17
Weekly Oscillators
Description Value Status Divergence Chart
Relative Strength Index (RSI) 82.69
Overbought
Williams' Percentage Range (W%R) 7.40
Strong Overbought
Lane's Stochastic (%D-Slow) 91.03
Strong Overbought
Greed/Fear Indicator (GFI) 83.33
Overbought
Moving Average Converg./Diverg. (MACD) 12.36
Trading Signals
Description Value Chart
Upper Bollinger Band 163.42
Monthly Trendline Resistance 161.41
Price 161.29
Weekly Stochastic Crossing 160.30
Daily Stochastic Crossing 159.83
Monthly Trendline Support 149.25
20 Day Moving Average 144.99
Parabolic System 142.00
Lower Bollinger Band 126.57
50 Day Moving Average 126.39
Sector and Industry
Description Name Rank
Sector Materials 7
Industry Specialty Chemicals 48
Daily Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Low 140.70
Low Date 12/31/2025
High 164.98
High Date 01/06/2026
Weekly Trend
Monthly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Uptrend
Status
Resistance
Support
Low 140.70
Low Date 12/31/2025
High 164.98
High Date 01/06/2026
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Rising Wedge
Status Test Resistance
Resistance 161.41
Support 149.25
Low 71.25
Low Date 09/11/2025
High 164.98
High Date 01/06/2026
Quarterly Trend
Yearly Trend
Description Value
Direction Up
Chart Pattern Broadening Ascending Wedge
Status Broken Resistance
Resistance 122.92
Support 87.77
Low 49.43
Low Date 04/08/2025
High 164.98
High Date 01/06/2026
Description Value
Direction Down
Chart Pattern Falling Wedge
Status
Resistance
Support
High 334.55
High Date 11/11/2022
Low 49.43
Low Date 04/08/2025
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