Albemarle Corporation (ALB)
NYSE: ALBIndustrialsMajor ChemicalsUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
After hours: 103.63 +0.86%
ALB stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $12.13B
- P/E (TTM)
- 380.56
- Forward P/E
- 9.10
- EPS (TTM)
- $0.27
- Dividend yield
- 1.58% ($1.62)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 11, 2026
- 52-week range
- 88.01 – 221.00
- Day range
- 102.68 – 105.50
- Volume / Avg
- 1.93M / 2.27M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 118.01M
- Next earnings
- Nov 4, 2026
52-week range
ALB stock today
Albemarle (ALB) closed at $102.75 on Oct 7, down 3.39% (-$3.60), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 53.5% below their 52-week high of $221.00, set on May 7, 2026 and 16.7% above the 52-week low of $88.01, near the bottom of the past year's range. ALB is down 27.4% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has gained 13.5%.
At 380.6x trailing earnings, Albemarle trades above the peer-group median of 38.5x. Its forward P/E of 9.1x is lower than the trailing multiple, which means analysts expect earnings to rise over the next year. Albemarle's next earnings report is expected on Nov 4, 2026. Albemarle pays an annual dividend of $1.62 per share, a 1.58% yield at the current price.
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About Albemarle
Company profileAlbemarle Corporation provides energy storage solutions worldwide. It operates through three segments: Energy Storage, Specialties, and Ketjen. The Energy Storage segment offers lithium compounds, including lithium carbonate, lithium hydroxide, and lithium chloride for use in lithium batteries used in consumer electronics and electric vehicles; power grids and solar panels; high-performance greases; and specialty glass used in consumer appliances and electronics.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Major Chemicals
- CEO
- Mr. Jerry Kent Masters Jr.
- Headquarters
- Charlotte, NC
- Employees
- 7,800
- Website
- albemarle.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Albemarle generated $5.14 billion in revenue, down 4.4% from fiscal 2024, its first annual decline since 2024. Albemarle reported a net loss of $510.6 million, compared with a loss of $1.18 billion a year earlier. Gross margin was 13.0% (up from 1.2%) and operating margin -7.1%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2021 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $5.14B | $5.38B | $9.62B | $7.32B | $3.33B |
| Growth | -4.37% | -44.08% | +31.38% | +119.96% | +6.36% |
| Net income | $-510.63M | $-1.18B | $1.57B | $2.69B | $123.67M |
| EPS (diluted) | $-5.76 | $-11.20 | $13.36 | $22.84 | $1.06 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (22 analysts)
buy
Avg. price target
$168.56+64.05%
- Strong buy 3
- Buy 10
- Hold 9
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 4, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $2.55
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 5, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $3.52 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $1.62
- Dividend yield
- 1.58%
- Last payment
- $0.41
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 11, 2026
ALB news
All ALB news- Albemarle vs. Rio Tinto: Which Lithium Stock Holds More Promise?NasdaqRIO, ALB
- Can Albemarle's Lithium Expansion Fuel Sales Volume Growth?NasdaqALB, RIO, SQM
- Should You Buy, Sell or Hold ALB Stock After a 29% Dip in 6 Months?NasdaqALB, RIO, SQM
- The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights Albemarle, Sociedad Quimica and Rio TintoNasdaqRIO, ALB, SQM
- Albemarle Stock Slides 28% in 3 Months: Should You Buy the Dip?NasdaqALB, RIO, SQM
- Here's How to Play Albemarle Stock Before Q2 Earnings ReleaseNasdaqALB, RIO, SQM
- Waters Achieves #117 Analyst Rank, Surpassing AlbemarleNasdaqWAT, ALB
Albemarle peers
Industrials sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOLSSolstice Advanced Materials Inc. | 60.36 | -1.49% | $9.59B | vs ALB |
| ESIElement Solutions Inc. | 37.17 | -1.51% | $9.06B | vs ALB |
| NEUNewMarket Corp | 905.83 | -2.21% | $8.33B | vs ALB |
| WLKWestlake Corporation | 61.52 | -2.95% | $7.86B | vs ALB |
| DDDuPont de Nemours Inc. | 131.08 | -1.65% | $17.70B | vs ALB |
| EMNEastman Chemical Company | 63.25 | -1.34% | $7.23B | vs ALB |
| HXLHexcel Corporation | 83.90 | -2.45% | $6.34B | vs ALB |
| LYBLyondellBasell Industries NV | 58.49 | -0.75% | $18.89B | vs ALB |
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Albemarle stock FAQ
What is Albemarle's stock price today?
ALB last traded at $102.75 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, down 3.39% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Albemarle pay a dividend?
Yes. Albemarle pays $1.62 per share annually, a 1.58% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.41 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 11, 2026.
When is Albemarle's next earnings date?
Albemarle is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $2.55.
What is ALB's P/E ratio?
ALB trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 380.56 and a forward P/E of 9.10, compared with a median of 38.5 for its closest peers.
Is Albemarle in the S&P 500?
Yes. Albemarle (ALB) is a constituent of the S&P 500 index.
Who is Albemarle's CEO?
Mr. Jerry Kent Masters Jr. is the chief executive officer of Albemarle Corporation, which has about 7,800 employees.
Has ALB ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent ALB stock split was a 2-for-1 split on Mar 2, 2007.