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Albemarle Corporation (ALB)

Chemicals · US stock

What changed in recent filings

  • Energy Storage segment 58% → 75%Jun 30, 2024 → Jun 30, 2026
  • Institutions — 1 new · 2 added · 2 reduced13F · as of end of 2026 Q2

What changed in recent SEC filings — factual, not a buy/sell recommendation.

Albemarle Corporation recent earnings releases

Based on SEC filings. The release date is the day the earnings filing (8-K) was accepted; for quarters where that filing was not found, the periodic report filing date is shown.

  • 26Q2Released Aug 5, 2026
    Revenue +31.1% YoY · EPS $3.52
    Released after the close: Aug 5 close → Aug 6 close, the stock moved +5.5% · over the same window, market -0.2% · sector +0.0%
  • 26Q1Released May 6, 2026
    Revenue +32.7% YoY · EPS $2.34
    Released after the close: May 6 close → May 7 close, the stock moved +3.0% · over the same window, market -0.3% · sector -2.5%
  • 25Q4Released Feb 11, 2026
    Revenue +15.9% YoY · EPS $-3.88
    Released after the close: Feb 11 close → Feb 12 close, the stock moved -9.4% · over the same window, market -1.5% · sector -1.4%
  • 25Q3Released Nov 5, 2025
    Revenue -3.5% YoY · EPS $-1.72
    Released after the close: Nov 5 close → Nov 6 close, the stock moved -0.8% · over the same window, market -1.1% · sector -1.2%

The next earnings release is estimated around Nov 4, 2026 (calculated from how long this company has taken between quarter end and filing; it is not a date announced by the company).

Institutions holding Albemarle Corporation

How many of the institutions we track reported holding this stock, quarter by quarter.

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2019 Q1 · 62019 Q2 · 42019 Q3 · 62019 Q4 · 52020 Q1 · 52020 Q2 · 42020 Q3 · 52020 Q4 · 52021 Q1 · 72021 Q2 · 42021 Q3 · 62021 Q4 · 72022 Q1 · 72022 Q2 · 62022 Q3 · 62022 Q4 · 92023 Q1 · 72023 Q2 · 92023 Q3 · 72023 Q4 · 62024 Q1 · 82024 Q2 · 62024 Q3 · 32024 Q4 · 42025 Q1 · 52025 Q2 · 52025 Q3 · 42025 Q4 · 42026 Q1 · 72026 Q2 · 7
19 Q122 Q326 Q2

2019 Q1: 6 → 2026 Q2: 7 institutions

Counts the 52 institutions we track that reported holding this stock — their full reported holdings, not just the largest positions. Not the total number of institutional holders in the US. Figures are as of quarter-end and disclosed up to 45 days later. Descriptive only — not investment advice.

Which institutions hold Albemarle Corporation

Institutions we track that reported holding this stock in their most recent 13F.

  • Baillie Gifford & Co0.04% of portfolio · held as of 2019 Q1 or earlier
  • PRIMECAP Management0.21% of portfolio · held as of 2019 Q1 or earlier
  • Capital World Investors0.16% of portfolio · since 2024 Q1
  • Tudor Investment Corpunder 0.01% of portfolio · since 2025 Q4
  • Caisse de depot (Quebec)0.01% of portfolio · since 2026 Q1
  • Bridgewater Associates0.06% of portfolio · since 2026 Q1
  • Moore Capital ManagementNew this quarter0.12% of portfolio · since 2026 Q2

Based on 13F filings — quarter-end holdings, disclosed up to 45 days later. Holding a stock is a fact we report, not a recommendation to buy or sell.

Q2 2026 13F recap — stocks several institutions bought and sold together →

Company overview

Albemarle Corporation is a global specialty chemicals company focused on lithium, bromine, and catalyst solutions. Albemarle supplies critical materials used in energy storage, electric mobility, electronics, construction, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and petroleum refining. Its lithium products support battery supply chains for grid storage and transportation, while its bromine specialties serve flame retardants and other industrial applications. The company’s catalysts business provides technologies used in refining and chemical processing, helping customers improve product performance and operational efficiency. Albemarle operates across multiple regions and serves a broad international customer base through its Energy Storage, Specialties, and Ketjen segments. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Albemarle plays a significant role in the specialty materials market by transforming essential resources into ingredients used in modern industrial and consumer applications.

What is the Chemicals sector?

Specialty chemicals, gases, and paints. Raw materials for other industries.

Albemarle Corporation is classified under the Chemicals sector. See peers below.

Albemarle Corporation key financials

Based on SEC filings · as of Jun 30, 2026

-5.4%
0.18x
as of Jun 30, 2026

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Albemarle Corporation vs Chemicals sector benchmark

Median of 10 representative sector stocks · SEC filings · factual comparison (not advice)

Revenue growth (YoY)
18.3%vs benchmark 5.2%↑ above
Operating margin
26.0%vs benchmark 17.0%↑ above
Net margin
3.8%vs benchmark 4.4%↓ below
ROE
-5.4%vs benchmark 8.0%↓ below

A simple comparison to the sector benchmark. Higher or lower doesn’t mean good/bad or buy/sell.

ALB segment revenue mix trend

Quarterly change in segment revenue share · verified from SEC filings

Jun '24Mar '25Sep '25Jun '26
Energy Storage 75%Specialties 25%Other 19%

2 quarters with a different segment breakdown were omitted (filing basis changed).

ETFs holding Albemarle Corporation

Per SEC N-PORT · 2026-06-30 · by weight · factual

XLBState Street(R) Materials Select Sector SPDR(R) ETF
2.13%
RSPInvesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF
0.15%
VYMVANGUARD HIGH DIVIDEND YIELD INDEX FUND
0.06%
VOOVANGUARD 500 INDEX FUND
0.02%
IVViShares Core S&P 500 ETF
0.02%
SPY
0.02%
VTIVANGUARD TOTAL STOCK MARKET INDEX FUND
0.02%
ITOTiShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF
0.02%

ALB on Stocklore

  • Revenue by segment — segment weights verified from SEC filings, YoY changes, growth drivers and concentration
  • Financials & earnings quality — 6 metrics (FCF conversion, ROIC, net debt, etc.) to gauge profit quality
  • 13F institutional holdings — holdings and weight changes of major institutions (45-day delay)
  • Sector-relative metrics — Valuation and growth compared with the Chemicals average
See full ALB analysis →

Peers · Chemicals

ALB FAQ

What is Albemarle Corporation (ALB)?

Albemarle Corporation is a global specialty chemicals company focused on lithium, bromine, and catalyst solutions. Albemarle supplies critical materials used in energy storage, electric mobility, electronics, construction, agriculture, pharmaceuticals, and petroleum refining. Its lithium products support battery supply chains for grid storage and transportation, while its bromine specialties serve flame retardants and other industrial applications. The company’s catalysts business provides technologies used in refining and chemical processing, helping customers improve product performance and operational efficiency. Albemarle operates across multiple regions and serves a broad international customer base through its Energy Storage, Specialties, and Ketjen segments. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Albemarle plays a significant role in the specialty materials market by transforming essential resources into ingredients used in modern industrial and consumer applications.

What sector is Albemarle Corporation in?

Albemarle Corporation is classified under Chemicals. Specialty chemicals, gases, and paints. Raw materials for other industries.

What are Albemarle Corporation's key financials?

As of Jun 30, 2026 in SEC filings: Revenue growth (YoY) 18.3%, Operating margin 26.0%, Net margin 3.8%, ROE -5.4%, Debt-to-equity 0.18x. Definitions and interpretation are available on Stocklore.

Where can I analyze Albemarle Corporation (ALB) stock?

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