Albemarle (ALB) Shares Rally 12.15% on Four-Day Winning Streak Amid Lithium Price Rebound, EV Demand Surge

Albemarle (ALB) shares climbed to their highest level so far this month on Jan. 15, surging 1.28% intraday amid renewed investor optimism driven by a confluence of favorable market dynamics and operational progress.

The stock has now risen for four consecutive trading sessions, marking a 12.15% gain over the period. This rally follows a strategic rebound in lithium prices, which have rebounded from multi-year lows due to tightening global supply chains and surging demand from electric vehicle (EV) and energy storage sectors. Albemarle, a leading global lithium producer, has also executed aggressive cost-cutting measures, achieving over $300–$400 million in annual savings through workforce reductions and operational efficiency gains.

The company’s expansion of lithium conversion capacity, including the ramp-up of its Meishan facility in China and improved output at Chilean operations, has further solidified its ability to meet surging demand from battery manufacturers and energy storage providers.

Analysts have upgraded Albemarle’s outlook this week, citing the alignment of its business with the clean energy transition. Institutional investors are increasingly viewing the stock as a long-term play on the EV and renewable energy sectors, which are projected to drive lithium demand growth. With Albemarle’s market share in battery-grade lithium expanding and its cost structure tightening, the company is positioned to sustain its momentum as global adoption of electrification and energy storage accelerates. However, cyclical volatility in the lithium market remains a risk, though Albemarle’s diversified production footprint and long-term supply agreements are seen as mitigants.