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Albemarle (ALB) Latest Stock Analysis Report – Oct 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
ALB ends flat (+0.2%) to $98.18. Closed at $98.18, +0.21% vs the prior close of $97.97. Day range $94.95–$98.61, opened at $97.00.
Last close$98.18+0.21%
Day range94.95–98.61
Open97.00
Volume2.33M
52-week range88.01–221.00
Avg volume (20d)2.55M
ALB daily analysis — what happened
A plain-English, data-only note written after every US trading day. Newest first; older days stay archived below.
Oct 15, 2026 — ALB ends flat (+0.2%) to $98.18
- Closed at $98.18, +0.21% vs the prior close of $97.97. Day range $94.95–$98.61, opened at $97.00.
- Volume was 2.33M shares, 1.0x its 50-day average of 2.40M.
- Price is -18.2% vs its 50-day average ($119.99) and -36.0% vs its 200-day average ($153.46).
- 52-week range $88.01–$221.00; today's close sits at 8% of that range, 55.6% below the 52-week high.
Oct 14, 2026 — ALB rises 0.3% to $97.97
- Closed at $97.97, +0.33% vs the prior close of $97.65. Day range $96.01–$100.76, opened at $99.00.
- Volume was 3.22M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 2.38M.
- Price is -18.6% vs its 50-day average ($120.40) and -36.3% vs its 200-day average ($153.70).
- 52-week range $88.01–$221.00; today's close sits at 7% of that range, 55.7% below the 52-week high.
Oct 13, 2026 — ALB dips 0.9% to $97.65, a 6-month low, 5 down days in a row
- Closed at $97.65, -0.87% vs the prior close of $98.51. Day range $96.10–$98.52, opened at $98.00.
- Volume was 2.79M shares, 1.2x its 50-day average of 2.37M.
- Price is -19.2% vs its 50-day average ($120.86) and -36.6% vs its 200-day average ($153.96).
- 52-week range $88.01–$221.00; today's close sits at 7% of that range, 55.8% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 5 straight losses.
Oct 12, 2026 — ALB dips 2.7% to $98.51, a 6-month low, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $98.51, -2.73% vs the prior close of $101.27. Day range $96.63–$99.42, opened at $97.00.
- Volume was 3.07M shares, 1.3x its 50-day average of 2.38M.
- Price is -18.8% vs its 50-day average ($121.28) and -36.1% vs its 200-day average ($154.21).
- 52-week range $88.01–$221.00; today's close sits at 8% of that range, 55.4% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 9, 2026 — ALB dips 0.8% to $101.27, a 6-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $101.27, -0.81% vs the prior close of $102.10. Day range $100.68–$103.35, opened at $103.00.
- Volume was 2.51M shares, 1.1x its 50-day average of 2.38M.
- Price is -16.8% vs its 50-day average ($121.66) and -34.4% vs its 200-day average ($154.45).
- 52-week range $88.01–$221.00; today's close sits at 10% of that range, 54.2% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Oct 8, 2026 — ALB dips 0.6% to $102.10, a 6-month low
- Closed at $102.10, -0.63% vs the prior close of $102.75. Day range $100.51–$102.69, opened at $102.41.
- Volume was 3.90M shares, 1.7x its 50-day average of 2.34M.
- Price is -16.3% vs its 50-day average ($121.99) and -34.0% vs its 200-day average ($154.67).
- 52-week range $88.01–$221.00; today's close sits at 11% of that range, 53.8% below the 52-week high.
Oct 7, 2026 — ALB slides 3.4% to $102.75, a 6-month low
- Closed at $102.75, -3.39% vs the prior close of $106.35. Day range $102.68–$105.58, opened at $105.22.
- Volume was 1.93M shares, 0.8x its 50-day average of 2.35M.
- Price is -15.9% vs its 50-day average ($122.22) and -33.7% vs its 200-day average ($154.89).
- 52-week range $88.01–$221.00; today's close sits at 11% of that range, 53.5% below the 52-week high.
Oct 6, 2026 — ALB rises 1.9% to $106.35
- Closed at $106.35, +1.90% vs the prior close of $104.37. Day range $104.98–$107.59, opened at $105.41.
- Volume was 1.50M shares, 0.6x its 50-day average of 2.37M.
- Price is -13.1% vs its 50-day average ($122.43) and -31.4% vs its 200-day average ($155.08).
- 52-week range $88.01–$221.00; today's close sits at 14% of that range, 51.9% below the 52-week high.
Oct 5, 2026 — ALB ends flat (-0.2%) to $104.37, a 6-month low, 4 down days in a row
- Closed at $104.37, -0.21% vs the prior close of $104.59. Day range $103.59–$105.67, opened at $105.19.
- Volume was 2.03M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 2.36M.
- Price is -14.9% vs its 50-day average ($122.63) and -32.8% vs its 200-day average ($155.22).
- 52-week range $85.85–$221.00; today's close sits at 14% of that range, 52.8% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 4 straight losses.
Oct 2, 2026 — ALB dips 0.4% to $104.59, a 6-month low, 3 down days in a row
- Closed at $104.59, -0.42% vs the prior close of $105.03. Day range $103.19–$106.29, opened at $105.35.
- Volume was 2.00M shares, 0.9x its 50-day average of 2.36M.
- Price is -14.9% vs its 50-day average ($122.84) and -32.7% vs its 200-day average ($155.35).
- 52-week range $84.72–$221.00; today's close sits at 15% of that range, 52.7% below the 52-week high.
- That makes 3 straight losses.
Things to know before you trade ALB
- Last results release: Aug 5, 2026 (8-K Item 2.02). Previous ones: May 6, 2026, Feb 11, 2026, Nov 5, 2025. Based on that rhythm, the next report is likely around Nov 4, 2026 — an estimate, not a confirmed date.
- How much it moves: over the last 20 sessions the average daily move was 1.70% (largest 4.6%).
- Liquidity: about 2.55M shares (≈$250.55M) trade per day on average.
- 52-week position: $98.18 vs a range of $88.01–$221.00 (8% of the range).
- Dividends: last ex-dividend date Sep 11, 2026 ($0.41/share); 4 payments in the past 12 months.
- Splits: none in the last 2 years.
- Insider trades (Form 4, last 12 months, recent 25 shown): 0 open-market buys, 10 sales; latest: J Kent Masters sold 11,867 shares on May 15, 2026.
- Latest filings: 8-K Sep 3, 2026; 8-K Aug 21, 2026; 10-Q Aug 5, 2026.
- Share count: 118.01M shares outstanding (Jul 29, 2026), +0.3% vs a year earlier.
- Listing: NYSE · industry: Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers.
ALB market data (last 20 sessions)
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 97.00 | 98.61 | 94.95 | 98.18 | 2.33M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 99.00 | 100.76 | 96.01 | 97.97 | 3.22M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 98.00 | 98.52 | 96.10 | 97.65 | 2.79M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 97.00 | 99.42 | 96.63 | 98.51 | 3.07M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 103.00 | 103.35 | 100.68 | 101.27 | 2.51M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | 102.41 | 102.69 | 100.51 | 102.10 | 3.90M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | 105.22 | 105.58 | 102.68 | 102.75 | 1.93M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | 105.41 | 107.59 | 104.98 | 106.35 | 1.50M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | 105.19 | 105.67 | 103.59 | 104.37 | 2.03M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | 105.35 | 106.29 | 103.19 | 104.59 | 2.00M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | 104.10 | 105.98 | 102.37 | 105.03 | 1.95M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 107.60 | 107.79 | 105.62 | 105.78 | 1.70M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | 107.93 | 108.00 | 106.05 | 107.62 | 1.78M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 107.50 | 108.70 | 104.66 | 107.39 | 2.66M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 108.79 | 112.07 | 108.30 | 109.73 | 1.99M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | 110.00 | 110.50 | 108.21 | 108.25 | 2.50M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 114.17 | 115.08 | 112.31 | 113.47 | 2.20M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 113.62 | 117.59 | 112.80 | 116.80 | 4.10M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 113.50 | 114.49 | 111.57 | 112.92 | 1.91M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 115.10 | 115.13 | 110.42 | 110.91 | 4.97M |
About Albemarle
Albemarle (ALB) is listed on the NYSE and classified by the SEC under “Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers”. Its business address is in CHARLOTTE, NC. State of incorporation: VA. Fiscal year ends December 31. SEC CIK 915913.
ALB board of directors & executives
From SEC Form 3/4/5 insider filings made in the last 12 months (date = latest filing).
Directors
| Name | Role | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Laurie Brlas | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Michelle T Collins | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Ralf Hans Cramer | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Bartolomeo Eduardo Desalles | Director | Jul 23, 2026 |
| Glenda J Minor | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| J Kent Masters | Chairman & CEO | May 19, 2026 |
| Diarmuid B. Oconnell | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Gerald A Steiner | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Deursen Holly Van | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Mark R Widmar | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Alejandro Daniel Wolff | Director | Jul 6, 2026 |
Executive officers
| Name | Title | Latest filing |
|---|---|---|
| Melissa H. Anderson | Chief Bus..Transformation Off. | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Autumn M. Gagarinas | Chief People Officer | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Max Hood | Chief Accounting Officer | Sep 3, 2026 |
| Ander C. Krupa | General Counsel & Sec | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Donald J. Jr. Labauve | VP, Corporate Controller & CAO | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Cynthia Renee Lima | SVP, Ext. Affairs & Comm. | Mar 4, 2026 |
| J Kent Masters | Chairman & CEO | May 19, 2026 |
| Mark Richard Mummert | Chief Operations Officer | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Eric Norris | Chief Commercial Officer | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Neal Ravi Sheorey | Chief Financial Officer | Mar 4, 2026 |
Recent insider buys & sales
| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | J Kent Masters | Sale | 11,867 | $183.87 |
| May 15, 2026 | J Kent Masters | Sale | 3,826 | $183.12 |
| May 15, 2026 | J Kent Masters | Sale | 700 | $184.52 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | J Kent Masters | Sale | 5,395 | $170.26 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | J Kent Masters | Sale | 996 | $171.82 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | J Kent Masters | Sale | 5,392 | $171.18 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Eric Norris | Sale | 5,692 | $165.45 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Melissa H. Anderson | Sale | 8,454 | $163.71 |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Ander C. Krupa | Sale | 172 | $105.00 |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Ander C. Krupa | Sale | 116 | $95.00 |
ALB financials (annual, from XBRL filings)
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Net income | Diluted EPS | Operating cash flow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $5.14B | $-510.63M | -5.76 | $1.28B |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $5.38B | $-1.18B | -11.20 | $687.88M |
| Dec 31, 2023 | $9.62B | $1.57B | 13.36 | $1.33B |
| Dec 31, 2022 | $7.32B | $2.69B | 22.84 | $1.91B |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $3.33B | $123.67M | 1.06 | $344.26M |
Latest balance sheet: total assets $15.91B, total liabilities $—, cash $1.63B (as of Jun 30, 2026).
ALB earnings / results-day log
| Date | Filing | Close that day |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 5, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $118.84 |
| May 6, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $192.61 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $175.43 |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $91.96 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $68.89 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $58.55 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $76.60 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | $96.58 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| May 1, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
| Nov 1, 2023 | 8-K Item 2.02 (results) | — |
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