Albemarle Corporation
ALBNYSEMaterialsSpecialty Chemicals
As of Oct 16, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $13.37B
- P/E (TTM)
- 59.66
- Forward P/E
- -
- Dividend yield
- 1.66%
- 52-week range
- $88.01$221.00
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 2.57M
Albemarle (ALB) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $94.67 - $98.99 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $221.00 |
| 52-Week Low | $88.01 |
| Open | $97.10 |
| Volume (last close) | 2.22M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 2.57M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 5.91B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 224.18M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | 1.34B |
| EPS (TTM) | $1.83 |
| Profit Margin | 3.79% |
| Operating Margin | 11.99% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 2.13% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.18 |
| Annual Dividend | $1.63 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.66% |
| Payout Ratio | 88.83% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 13.37B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 136.21M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 59.66 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 2.26 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 1.27 |
| EV/EBITDA | 13.13 |
| 50-Day MA | $120.40 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $153.70 |
| 1-Year Change | +5.87% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 16, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Albemarle at a Glance
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Albemarle (ALB) has a market capitalization of $13.37B. The stock trades at 59.7× trailing earnings and 2.3× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $224.18M on revenue of $5.91B (a 3.8% profit margin) and generated $1.34B of free cash flow. Revenue grew 18.3% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $1.63B in cash and securities against $1.88B of debt, a net debt position of $245.10M.
Albemarle pays a quarterly dividend totaling $1.63 per share a year, a 1.66% yield at the Oct 16, 2026 close, with a 89% payout ratio and 31 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The share price is up 5.9% over the past year. At $95.48 (the Oct 16, 2026 close) it sits near the bottom of its 52-week range of $88.01 to $221.00, below its 200-day moving average of $153.70.
Based on 16 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy with an average price target of $168.14, 76.1% above the Oct 16, 2026 close.
Frequently Asked Questions About Albemarle
What is the current stock price for ALB?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, ALB stock trades at $95.48. The 52-week range is $88.01–$221.00, with a day range of $94.67–$98.99.
What is the P/E ratio for ALB?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Albemarle's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 59.7, meaning investors pay $59.7 for every $1 of annual earnings. Albemarle operates in the Materials sector.
Does ALB pay dividends?
Yes, Albemarle pays a 1.66% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 16, 2026 close ($1.63 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 88.8%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 11, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for ALB?
Based on ratings from 16 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for ALB is Buy. The average 12-month price target is $168.14, a 76.1% upside from the Oct 16, 2026 close of $95.48.
What is the market cap of ALB?
As of the Oct 16, 2026 close, Albemarle's market capitalization is $13.01B, classifying it as a large-cap company. Albemarle operates in the Materials sector within the Specialty Chemicals industry.