Is Trending Stock Albemarle Corporation (ALB) a Buy Now?

Albemarle (ALB) has declined 20.6% over the past month, significantly underperforming the S&P 500. While the company shows strong revenue growth (+18.7% projected for current fiscal year) and has consistently beaten earnings and revenue estimates, it received a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) rating due to unchanged earnings estimate revisions. The stock trades at a valuation discount to peers but is expected to underperform the broader market in the near term.