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ALB Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

ALB has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 2.03 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.46%
Dividends per Share 12m 2.03
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.89%
Overall Dividend Rating 56.11%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.36%
Payout Ratio 58.0%
Payouts in the last 12m 5
Payout Consistency 5y 97.50%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: -5.4% (S&P 500: 17%)
Total Return 5y: -1.2% (S&P 500: 98.3%)

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
FF 165 M 8.74% 6.01%
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HPOL-B 3,045 M 4.63% 7.27%
AVNT 3,408 M 3.47% 5.90%
CLN 3,411 M 4.71% 2.74%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
AZE 3,759 M 57.8% 93.8%
ESI 6,260 M 45.0% 98.3%
MTX 1,918 M 15.4% 96.1%
BNR 9,273 M 10.9% 100%
SHW 91,301 M 9.86% 100%

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ALB Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of August 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-09-12 2025-09-12 2025-10-01 Quarterly 0.405 0% N/A
2025-06-13 2025-06-13 2025-07-01 Quarterly 0.405 0% 0.66%
2025-03-14 2025-03-14 2025-04-01 Quarterly 0.405 0% 0.55%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2025-01-02 Quarterly 0.405 0% 0.4%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-10-01 Quarterly 0.405 1.3% 0.46%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-07-01 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.37%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-04-01 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.33%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2024-01-02 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.28%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-10-02 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.21%
2023-06-15 2023-06-16 2023-07-03 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.18%
2023-03-16 2023-03-17 2023-04-03 Quarterly 0.4 1.3% 0.19%
2022-12-15 2022-12-16 2023-01-03 Quarterly 0.395 0% 0.16%
2022-09-15 2022-09-16 2022-10-03 Quarterly 0.395 0% 0.13%
2022-06-09 2022-06-10 2022-07-01 Quarterly 0.395 0% 0.16%
2022-03-17 2022-03-18 2022-04-01 Quarterly 0.395 1.3% 0.21%
2021-12-16 2021-12-17 2022-01-03 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.16%
2021-09-16 2021-09-17 2021-10-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.17%
2021-06-10 2021-06-11 2021-07-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.22%
2021-03-11 2021-03-12 2021-04-01 Quarterly 0.39 1.3% 0.25%
2020-12-10 2020-12-11 2021-01-04 Quarterly 0.385 0% 0.27%
2020-09-17 2020-09-18 2020-10-01 Quarterly 0.385 0% 0.4%
2020-06-11 2020-06-12 2020-07-01 Quarterly 0.385 0% N/A
2020-03-12 2020-03-13 2020-04-01 Quarterly 0.385 4.8% N/A
2019-12-12 2019-12-13 2020-01-02 Quarterly 0.3675 0% N/A
2019-09-12 2019-09-13 2019-10-01 Quarterly 0.3675 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-07-01 Quarterly 0.3675 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-04-01 Quarterly 0.3675 9.7% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2019-01-02 Quarterly 0.335 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-10-01 Quarterly 0.335 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-07-02 Quarterly 0.335 0% N/A
2018-03-14 2018-03-15 2018-04-02 Quarterly 0.335 4.7% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2018-01-02 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-10-02 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-07-03 Quarterly 0.32 0% N/A
2017-03-13 2017-03-15 2017-04-03 Quarterly 0.32 4.9% N/A
2016-12-13 2016-12-15 2017-01-02 Quarterly 0.305 0% N/A
2016-09-13 2016-09-15 2016-10-03 Quarterly 0.305 0% N/A
2016-06-13 2016-06-15 2016-07-01 Quarterly 0.305 0% N/A
2016-03-14 2016-03-16 2016-04-01 Quarterly 0.305 5.2% N/A
2015-12-11 2015-12-15 2016-01-04 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2015-09-14 2015-09-16 2015-10-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2015-06-12 2015-06-16 2015-07-01 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2015-03-12 2015-03-16 2015-04-01 Quarterly 0.29 5.5% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2015-01-02 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-10-01 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-07-01 Quarterly 0.275 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-04-01 Quarterly 0.275 14.6% N/A
2013-12-11 2013-12-13 2014-01-02 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2013-09-11 2013-09-13 2013-10-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A
2013-06-12 2013-06-14 2013-07-01 Quarterly 0.24 0% N/A

ALB Dividend FAQ

Albemarle Corporation is a leading global provider of energy storage solutions, operating through three main segments: Energy Storage, Specialties, and Ketjen. The companys Energy Storage segment is a key player in the lithium-ion battery market, supplying lithium compounds to various industries, including consumer electronics, electric vehicles, and renewable energy.

What is the Dividend Yield of ALB?

As of August 2025, ALB`s dividend yield is 2.46%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.03 USD by the current share price of 84.92.

Does ALB pay a dividend?

As of August 2025, ALB paid a dividend of 2.03 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-09-12 and the payout was 0.405 USD.

How often does ALB pay dividends?

ALB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, ALB has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-09-12.

Will ALB pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.405 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-09-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for Albemarle (ALB) is 2025-09-12.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for ALB?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Albemarle (ALB) is 2025-09-12.

What is the Dividend Growth of ALB?

ALB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.89% per year.
Weak growth: ALB's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of ALB?

ALB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.36%. If you bought ALB's shares at 85.93 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.03 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.36% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of ALB?

ALB Payout Consistency is 97.2%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: Albemarle has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does ALB have a good Dividend Yield?

ALB`s 2.46% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of ALB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of ALB is 58.0%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of ALB?

ALB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 56.11%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

ALB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in ALB`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Albemarle`s outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.14% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: 30.0%), negatively influencing the share price.

Has Albemarle ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2007-03-02 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1993 135,000,000
1994 132,727,300 -1.68%
1995 133,326,000 +0.45%
1996 111,070,000 -16.69%
1997 107,962,000 -2.8%
1998 95,492,000 -11.55%
1999 93,600,000 -1.98%
2000 93,937,500 +0.36%
2001 88,410,500 -5.88%
2002 83,976,000 -5.02%
2003 85,043,800 +1.27%
2004 93,534,600 +9.98%
2005 96,570,000 +3.25%
2006 97,504,000 +0.97%
2007 93,688,000 -3.91%
2008 91,797,000 -2.02%
2009 92,193,000 +0.43%
2010 92,517,000 +0.35%
2011 89,947,000 -2.78%
2012 89,660,000 -0.32%
2013 81,713,000 -8.86%
2014 78,545,000 -3.88%
2015 112,608,000 +43.37%
2016 113,563,000 +0.85%
2017 112,152,000 -1.24%
2018 107,005,000 -4.59%
2019 106,314,000 -0.65%
2020 107,312,000 +0.94%
2021 116,999,000 +9.03%
2022 117,925,000 +0.79%
2023 117,354,000 -0.48%
2024 117,723,000 +0.31%
2025 117,634,000 -0.08%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-08-15 11:47