ALB Stock Up 19% after 5-Day Win Streak
Albemarle (ALB) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with gains, with cumulative gains over this period amounting to a 19% return. The company has gained about $1.8 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $9.8 Bil. The stock remains 2.1% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 7.3% for the S&P 500.
Comparing ALB Stock Returns With The S&P 500
The following table summarizes the return for ALB stock vs. the S&P 500 index over different periods, including the current streak:
| Return Period | ALB | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | 7.9% | 0.1% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | 18.9% | 1.1% |
| 1M (21D) | 46.9% | 5.7% |
| 3M (63D) | 58.0% | 22.3% |
| YTD 2025 | -2.1% | 7.3% |
| 2024 | -39.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -32.8% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -6.6% | -19.4% |
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 90 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 18 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 25 | 15 |
| 4D | 15 | 2 |
| 5D | 45 | 1 |
| 6D | 0 | 0 |
| 7D or more | 5 | 0 |
| Total >=3 D | 90 | 18 |
Key Financials for Albemarle (ALB)
Last 2 Fiscal Years:
| Metric | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $9.6 Bil | $5.4 Bil |
| Operating Income | $190.2 Mil | $-642.2 Mil |
| Net Income | $1.6 Bil | $-1.2 Bil |
Last 2 Fiscal Quarters:
| Metric | 2024 FQ3 | 2024 FQ4 |
|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $1.4 Bil | $1.2 Bil |
| Operating Income | $-280.7 Mil | $-17.8 Mil |
| Net Income | $-1.1 Bil | $75.3 Mil |
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