Albemarle Corporation (ALB)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Albemarle Corporation, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Albemarle Corporation (ALB) has returned 27.24% so far this year and 153.65% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, ALB and the S&P 500 Index benchmark have both delivered an annualized return of 12.16%.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 22, 1994, ALB's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.52%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.8 years.

Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +45.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -30.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, ALB closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +19.1%, while the worst single day was Feb 17, 2022 at -19.9%.

Albemarle Corporation has an annualized alpha of 8.54%, beta of 1.14, and R² of 0.28 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 23, 1994.

• This stock captured 147.03% of S&P 500 Index gains and 124.77% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• R² of 0.28 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

ALB ranks 90 for risk / return — in the top 90% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Albemarle Corporation (ALB) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

Albemarle Corporation provided a 0.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.62 per share. The company has been increasing its dividends for 31 consecutive years, earning it the status of a dividend aristocrat.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Albemarle Corporation. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Albemarle Corporation. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Albemarle Corporation was 83.90%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Albemarle Corporation drawdown is 42.07%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Albemarle Corporation over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Albemarle Corporation is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.