Albemarle Corporation (ALB) YTD return

Updated November 02, 2026 · Data: Yahoo Finance

-35.43%

YTD return in 2026 (from Dec 31, 2025 close)

Dec 31, 2025 close$140.26

Current price$90.56

$1,000 on Dec 31 →$645.70

YTD rank#482 of 500

SectorMaterials

Official websitealbemarle.com

Price chart

ALB vs its sector

Materials sector average+20.19%

ALB YTD-35.43%

Difference-55.62 pts

Stocks in sector24

Underperforming its sector. ALB is 55.62 points behind the Materials sector average, which covers 24 ranked S&P 500 stocks.

Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is down -35.43% year-to-date in 2026, ranking #482 of 500 ranked S&P 500 stocks. It closed 2025 at $140.26 and trades at $90.56 as of November 02, 2026. $1,000 invested on December 31, 2025 would be worth $645.70 today. That puts it 55.62 points behind the Materials sector average of +20.19%.

Recent performance

Albemarle Corporation (ALB) has fallen 13.41% over the past month, trailing the S&P 500 by 11.07%, and fallen 24.79% over the past three months (behind the index by 22.27%). It is trading 57.75% below its 52-week high of $214.35, set on 2026-04-16. Short-term momentum is weak: the stock fell in at least 4 of the last 5 sessions.

Latest ALB news

ALB to Report Q3 Earnings: What's in the Offing for the Stock?Zacks · 2026-11-02
Why Is This Rare Earth Metal 346 Times More Expensive In America Than in China?Oilprice.com · 2026-11-02
Albemarle (ALB) Q3 Earnings Preview: What You Should Know Beyond the Headline EstimatesZacks · 2026-10-30
US Small Cap Value Portfolio ETF (DFSV) Adds Dick's and Cooper on Oct. 28GuruFocus.com · 2026-10-30
Elektros Inc. Examines Potential U.S. Lithium OpportunityACCESS Newswire · 2026-10-29

Headlines via Yahoo Finance, updated daily.

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ALB YTD return FAQ

What is Albemarle Corporation (ALB)'s YTD return in 2026?

Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is down -35.43% year-to-date in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

What was Albemarle Corporation (ALB)'s price at the start of 2026?

Albemarle Corporation (ALB) closed at $140.26 on December 31, 2025 and trades at $90.56 as of November 02, 2026.

Where does Albemarle Corporation (ALB) rank by YTD return in 2026?

Albemarle Corporation (ALB) ranks #482 of 500 S&P 500 stocks by YTD return in 2026, as of November 02, 2026.

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