Albemarle Corporation (ALB)
Materials ยท Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since February 22, 1994. SentiSense covers Albemarle Corporation in the Materials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers. J. Kent Masters is its chief executive officer. The company reports 7,800 employees, and its corporate website is www.albemarle.com.
About Albemarle Corporation
Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers. In the lithium industry, the majority of demand comes from batteries, where lithium is used as the energy storage material, particularly in electric vehicles. Albemarle is a fully integrated lithium producer. Its upstream resources include salt brine deposits in Chile and the US and two hard rock mines in Australia, both of which are joint ventures. The company operates lithium refining plants in Chile, the US, Australia, and China. Albemarle is a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 927 institutions reported holding ALB, with 114.8 million shares worth $15.5 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were Vanguard, Capital Group and BlackRock. Of the 5 largest reported holders, all 5 added shares during the quarter.
More on ALB
- ALB sentiment: whether news and social coverage of Albemarle Corporation leans bullish or bearish, and the stories driving it.
- ALB ownership: all 927 reporting institutions, plus insider and congressional trades.
- ALB financials: revenue, net income, operating margin and free cash flow by quarter and year.
SentiSense also tracks daily options readings for Albemarle Corporation: IV rank, put/call percentile, 25-delta skew and open-interest walls.
Frequently asked questions
What does Albemarle Corporation do?
Albemarle is one of the world's largest lithium producers. In the lithium industry, the majority of demand comes from batteries, where lithium is used as the energy storage material, particularly in electric vehicles.
What sector is ALB in?
SentiSense classifies Albemarle Corporation in the Materials sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Plastic Materials, Synth Resins & Nonvulcan Elastomers.
Where does ALB stock trade?
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since February 22, 1994.
Who is the CEO of Albemarle Corporation?
J. Kent Masters is the chief executive officer of Albemarle Corporation.