Corporate Update – Albemarle Corporation (ALB)
Trading Performance (24‑hour period ending 09:59 AM Central Europe, Friday 23 Oct 2026)
- Share price decreased by 2.04 %.
- Current trading price: USD 92.54.
- Shares outstanding: 117.9 million.
- Market capitalization: USD 11.20 billion.
- Volume traded in last 24 hours: USD 208.6 million.
- Since the end of the previous month: decline of 18.45 %.
- 200‑day simple moving average: USD 152.17.
- 52‑week high: USD 221 (07 May 2026).
- 52‑week low: USD 88.01 (04 Nov 2025).
Dividend Announcement
Albemarle Corporation has released a formal statement regarding a forthcoming dividend for its subsidiary, Uwharrie Capital Corp.:
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dividend | 3 % common‑stock dividend |
| Record date | 5 November 2026 |
| Payment date | 23 November 2026 |
| Delivery | Electronic book‑entry; no physical certificates |
| Fractional shares | Cash alternative |
| Board approval | 20 October 2026 |
| Contact | Corporate communications department |
The dividend will be credited to shareholders in whole shares. Shareholders holding fractional interests will receive a cash payment instead.
Peer Performance (Last 24 Hours)
| Company | Ticker | % Move | Current Price (USD) | Market Cap (USD bn) | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cna | CNA | +2.21 % | 49.39 | 13.10 | 10.63 |
| Graco | GGG | –15.32 % | 69.28 | 13.30 | 25.70 |
| Bridgebio Pharma | BBIO | +0.28 % | 68.12 | 13.20 | – |
| Brown‑Forman | BF‑A | +7.14 % | 30.91 | 13.00 | 18.17 |
| Ares Capital | ARCC | +2.12 % | 18.79 | 13.20 | 13.70 |
Company Overview
- Headquarters: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
- Sector: Materials
- Business focus: Production of chemicals for plastics, polymers, elastomers, cleaning products, agricultural compounds, pharmaceuticals, photographic chemicals, drilling compounds, and biocides.
- Strategic areas: Lithium, bromine, refining catalysts, and applied surface treatment.
- Global presence: Products marketed worldwide; website: www.albemarle.com
- Listing history: First listed on the New York Stock Exchange in 1994
This article presents factual information on Albemarle Corporation’s recent market activity, dividend announcement, peer comparison, and corporate profile. No speculative content is included.
