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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
$9.5B
-
-$9.32
1.64
$1.62
2.00%
Price and volume
Market cap
$9.5B
Beta
1.64
52-week high
$108.70
52-week low
$49.43
Average daily volume
4.3M
Dividend rate
$1.62
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.311
Quick ratio
1.378
Long term debt to equity
31.171
Total debt to equity
34.508
Interest coverage (TTM)
-0.96%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
473.204
Gross margin (TTM)
8.16%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-18.61%
Operating margin (TTM)
-3.79%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-20.50%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$600,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
-0.64%
Return on equity (TTM)
-8.11%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.908
Price to book
1.19
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.56
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
-27.614
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
-3.62%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
-2.935
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.00%
Forward dividend yield
2.00%
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.
Bulls say / Bears say
Albemarle posted an unexpected adjusted profit of $0.11 per share in Q2 2025, easily topping analyst forecasts for an $0.82 loss, and shares climbed more than 6% after-hours. (Reuters)
The company cut its 2025 capital expenditure guidance to $650–$750 million and now expects full-year positive free cash flow, underpinned by strong operational cash generation of $538 million in H1. (Reuters)
Albemarle reaffirmed its 2025 sales and earnings outlook after securing tariff exemptions on critical minerals, protecting global operations from rising trade friction. (Reuters)
Global oversupply of lithium, particularly from China, has pushed prices down more than 90% over two years, squeezing Albemarle’s margins and leading to job cuts and project delays. (Reuters)
Albemarle posted a $0.18 adjusted loss per share in Q1 2025, missing analysts’ estimates of a $0.59 profit per share, highlighting continued margin pain in its Energy Storage business. (Reuters)
CEO Kent Masters announced a halt to a $1.3 billion U.S. lithium refinery project in South Carolina, saying the "economics don't work" at today’s prices, pausing U.S. supply chain expansion. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Sept 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Albemarle stock?
Albemarle (ALB) has a market cap of $9.5B as of September 16, 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 September 16, 2025.
Does Albemarle stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Albemarle (ALB) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 16, 2025, the dividend rate is $1.62 and the yield is 2%. 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 October 01, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Albemarle?
Albemarle (ALB) has a beta rating of 1.64. 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.