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Historical Annual Returns
Over the past 20 years, Albemarle Corporation has delivered an average annual return of 18.6%. The stock peaked in 2020 with a massive +106.6% gain, while investors faced a downturn in 2008 (-44.5%). Overall, the stock finished in the green 11 times out of 20 years.
Avg Return
+18.6%
Win Rate
55%
11W - 9L
Best
+106.6%
2020
Worst
-44.5%
2008
Performance Consistency
About Albemarle Corporation
Visit Website ↗Albemarle Corporation is a global specialty chemicals company with leading positions in lithium, bromine, and refining catalysts. They power the potential of companies in many of the world's largest and most critical industries, from energy and communications to transportation and electronics.
Key Business Segments
Energy Storage
Develops and manufactures a broad range of lithium compounds and services for the fast-growing energy storage market.
Specialties
Provides a diverse portfolio of bromine and lithium specialties.
Ketjen
Offers a portfolio of tailored, catalyst solutions for the petrochemical, refining, and specialty chemicals industries.
Key Innovations
- ✓A leading global producer of lithium for electric vehicle batteries.
- ✓A major producer of bromine and its derivatives for fire safety solutions.
Historical Milestones
Albemarle Corporation is spun off from Ethyl Corporation.
Acquires Rockwood Holdings, significantly expanding its lithium and surface treatment businesses.