Albemarle Corporation (ALB-PA) Stock Price & Analysis
Albemarle Corporation (ALB-PA) closed at USD 43.13 on Thursday, October 15, 2026, up 0.52% on the day. The US market is currently closed; this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 42.91; the Oct 15, 2026 session ranged USD 42.3–43.13 on volume of 1,016,114 shares. Market capitalization is —, with a 52-week range of USD 40.81–86.93 (NYQ). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
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Key facts (ALB-PA)
- Analysts: None.
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +5.4% vs S&P 500 +18.1%; 5Y -3.0% vs S&P 500 +85.1%.
Analysts (ALB-PA)
Consensus None.
Total return (dividends reinvested) (ALB-PA)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-16) | 5Y (from 2024-03-04) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +5.4% | -3.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +18.1% | +85.1% |
| Per year | +5.5% | -1.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 50.9% | 43.2% |
| Max drawdown | -48.0% (Apr 2026→Oct 2026) | -48.2% (Mar 2024→Apr 2025) |
Key Statistics (as of October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 43.13 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 0.52% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 42.91 |
| Open | USD 42.61 |
| Day Range | USD 42.3 – 43.13 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 40.81 – 86.93 |
| Volume | 1,016,114 shares |
| Market Cap | — |
| Exchange | NYQ |
Technical Analysis (ALB-PA)
Nexqual's technical model rates ALB-PA "SELL" based on 1 bullish and 5 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | SELL |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 25.74 (oversold) |
| vs SMA50 | Below (USD 50.22) |
| MACD | -1.96 (negative) |
Analyst Ratings (ALB-PA)
Wall Street analysts rate ALB-PA "None", per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | None |
|---|
Earnings (ALB-PA)
| Revenue Estimate | $1.54B |
|---|
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (ALB-PA)
| Total Revenue | $5.91B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | +31.10% |
| Gross Margin | +23.96% |
| Operating Margin | +27.71% |
| Profit Margin | +3.79% |
| ROE | +2.65% |
| Debt / Equity | 0.19 |
| Current Ratio | 2.09 |
| Total Cash | $1.63B |
| Total Debt | $2.00B |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (ALB-PA)
Nexqual rates Albemarle Corporation's overall financial health "Mixed" across five dimensions, as of October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -4% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 24% |
| Balance Sheet | Strong — $1.63B cash vs $2.00B debt |
| Cash Flow | Solid — Operating cash flow $1.80B (TTM) |
| Efficiency | Weak — ROE 3%, ROA 3.2% |
Ownership (ALB-PA)
| Insider Ownership | +0.01% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +88.82% |
| Float | 117.61M |
Source: Nexqual, October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
Leadership (ALB-PA)
Albemarle Corporation is led by Jerry Kent Masters (age 65), Chairman, President & CEO, per Nexqual as of October 16, 2026 at 05:11 UTC.
| Chairman, President & CEO | Jerry Kent Masters (age 65) |
|---|---|
| CFO & Executive VP | Neal R. Sheorey (age 48) |
| Executive VP & COO | Mark R. Mummert (age 56) |
| Vice President of Investor Relations & Sustainability | Meredith H. Bandy C.F.A. |
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