Albemarle Tumbles 6.88% to 3-Month Low Ranking 324th in Dollar Volume as Lithium Supply Surge Fears Unfold

On October 10, 2025, Albemarle (ALB) closed at a 6.88% decline, marking its lowest price in over three months. With a trading volume of $390 million, the stock ranked 324th in dollar volume among U.S. equities, reflecting a 29.19% drop from the previous day’s activity. The move followed a shift in lithium market dynamics as spot prices for lithium carbonate fell below $13,000 per ton for the first time since mid-2024. Analysts noted that the decline accelerated following reports of unconfirmed production restarts at two major Chinese refining facilities, which could increase regional supply by up to 12% by year-end.

Market participants observed that institutional selling pressure intensified during the session, with several large block trades executed below the 52-week average volume threshold. Short-interest data released earlier in the week showed open shorts rising to 3.2% of float, the highest level since February. While the company’s recent earnings report highlighted stable battery-grade lithium margins, investors appeared to prioritize near-term supply-side risks over long-term demand forecasts for EV-grade materials.

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