ALB/Basic Materials · Specialty Chemicals/NYSE
Dividend Yield
1.03%
$1.62 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
ALB's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 58.0% earnings payout ratio & 34.2% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: -1.7x interest coverage & -1.8% return on equity. As a Dividend Aristocrat with 25+ consecutive years of increases, ALB has a proven commitment to shareholders.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- Current Ratio: 2.1xStrong short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
- Debt-to-Equity: 19.8Conservative debt level relative to equity.
- Dividend Streak: Aristocrat (25+ yrs)Long, uninterrupted dividend track record.
Risks
- Interest Coverage: -1.7xInterest coverage is thin relative to debt servicing.
- Return on Equity: -1.8%Return on equity is below industry norms.
- Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
Payout & Coverage
CautionBalance Sheet
Very SafeProfitability
CautionDividend Track Record
SafeAbout Albemarle Corporation
Albemarle Corporation is a global leader in the development, manufacturing, and marketing of highly-engineered specialty chemicals, operating through three main segments: Energy Storage (formerly Lithium), Specialties (including bromine-based products), and Ketjen (refining catalysts). The company specializes in lithium compounds essential for lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles and energy storage systems, bromine for flame retardants and other applications, and catalysts for petroleum refining and chemical processes. With top-tier assets like low-cost brine operations in Chile, salt brine deposits in the US, and hard-rock mines in Australia, Albemarle maintains a fully integrated supply chain, including refining plants across multiple continents. Serving diverse end markets such as automotive, consumer electronics, construction, pharmaceuticals, and clean energy, it supports critical industries driving electrification and sustainability. Employing around 8,300 people worldwide, Albemarle plays a pivotal role in the specialty chemicals sector, particularly amid growing demand for battery materials despite market cyclicality and lithium price volatility.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
1.03%
Annual Dividend
$1.62
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
57.97%
FCF Payout Ratio
62.10%
52-Week Range
$58.85 - $221.00
Dividend History (2016–2025)
ALB annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
ALB earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Last Ex-Dividend Date
June 12, 2026
Next Payment Date
July 1, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
0.84%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
1.02%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
3.40%
3-Year Total Growth
2.53%
5-Year Total Growth
5.19%
10-Year Total Growth
39.66%
Dividend Aristocrat (25+ yrs)
This company has increased its dividend for 25+ consecutive years.
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