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About Albemarle
Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers. In the lithium industry, the majority of demand comes from batteries, where lithium is used as the energy storage material, particularly in electric vehicles. Albemarle is a fully integrated lithium producer. Its upstream resources include salt brine deposits in Chile and the US and two hard rock mines in Australia, both of which are joint ventures. The company operates lithium refining plants in Chile, the US, Australia, and China. Albemarle is a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants. It is also a major producer of oil refining catalysts.
Ticker
$ALB
Sector
Primary listing
NYSE
Employees
8,300
Headquarters
Website
Albemarle Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$11B
-
-$9.32
1.66
$1.62
1.68%
Price and volume
Market cap
$11B
Beta
1.66
52-week high
$108.70
52-week low
$49.43
Average daily volume
3.4M
Dividend rate
$1.62
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.311
Quick ratio
1.378
Long term debt to equity
30.271
Total debt to equity
34.508
Interest coverage (TTM)
-0.99%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
473.204
Gross margin (TTM)
8.16%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-18.61%
Operating margin (TTM)
-3.68%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-20.50%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$600,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
-0.66%
Return on equity (TTM)
-8.11%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.277
Price to book
1.42
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.87
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-32.943
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-3.04%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-2.935
Dividend yield (TTM)
1.68%
Forward dividend yield
1.68%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-33.05%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
97.58%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.85%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
6.53%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
60.91%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
19.38%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
1.05%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
3.67%
What the Analysts think about Albemarle
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Albemarle stock.
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Albemarle reported a surprise second-quarter profit of $0.11 per share, outperforming expectations for a $0.82 loss and pushing its shares up more than 7% after hours, highlighting the company’s ability to deliver results despite tough market conditions (Reuters)
In Q2 2025, higher volumes in Albemarle’s Energy Storage and Specialties divisions offset a 7% year-over-year decline in revenue, demonstrating strong demand and the advantages of its integrated production system (Reuters)
The company revised its 2025 capital expenditure guidance down to $650–$750 million and expects positive free cash flow for the year after generating $538 million in operating cash flow during the first half, improving its financial flexibility (Reuters)
Albemarle has suspended its planned $1.3 billion U.S. lithium refinery project in South Carolina, citing a 74% decline in global lithium prices and a lack of economic viability, delaying progress toward establishing a domestic supply chain (Reuters)
In Q1 2025, Albemarle reported an adjusted loss of $0.18 per share compared to analysts’ expectations for a $0.59 gain, with Energy Storage revenue falling $276.3 million due to a 34% drop in lithium prices, pointing to margin pressures from market oversupply (Reuters)
Regulators in Chile have launched an investigation into a pipe burst incident at Albemarle’s La Negra lithium plant, exposing the firm to potential regulatory consequences and reputational risk after operational setbacks (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Albemarle stock?
Albemarle (ALB) has a market cap of $11B as of October 29, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Albemarle stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Albemarle (ALB) stock is 0 as of October 29, 2025.
Does Albemarle stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Albemarle (ALB) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 29, 2025, the dividend rate is $1.62 and the yield is 1.68%. Albemarle has a payout ratio of 0% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Albemarle dividend payment date?
The next Albemarle (ALB) dividend payment is scheduled for January 02, 2026.
What is the beta indicator for Albemarle?
Albemarle (ALB) has a beta rating of 1.66. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.