ALB Stock Down -19% after 5-Day Loss Streak
Albemarle (ALB) stock hit day 5 of a continuous streak of days with losses, with cumulative losses over this period amounting to a -19% return. The company has lost about $1.6 Bil in value over the last 5 days, with its current market capitalization at about $8.1 Bil. The stock remains 20.2% below its value at the end of 2024. This compares with year-to-date returns of 7.8% for the S&P 500.
ALB develops and markets specialty chemicals in lithium compounds, bromine-based fire safety solutions, and catalysts for applications in chemical synthesis, drilling, purification, and food processing. Is this drop a warning sign or a setup for rebound? Deep dive with Buy or Sell ALB.
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:
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| Return Period | ALB | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 1D | -1.5% | -0.4% |
| 5D (Current Streak) | -19.4% | -0.4% |
| 1M (21D) | 7.9% | 2.3% |
| 3M (63D) | 16.6% | 13.8% |
| YTD 2025 | -20.2% | 7.8% |
| 2024 | -39.5% | 23.3% |
| 2023 | -32.8% | 24.2% |
| 2022 | -6.6% | -19.4% |
What is the point? Sustained weakness can be more than noise. It often signals shifting sentiment or deeper concerns. A multi-day losing streak may warn of further downside, or present an opportunity to buy if fundamentals are intact. Take a look at what history tells you about whether past dips like this have been buying opportunities or traps: ALB Dip Buyer Analysis.
Gains and Losses Streaks: S&P 500 Constituents
There are currently 35 S&P constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive gains and 127 constituents with 3 days or more of consecutive losses.
| Consecutive Days | # of Gainers | # of Losers |
|---|---|---|
| 3D | 23 | 40 |
| 4D | 6 | 60 |
| 5D | 1 | 10 |
| 6D | 1 | 15 |
| 7D or more | 4 | 2 |
| Total >=3 D | 35 | 127 |
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 |
The losing streak ALB stock is currently on doesn’t inspire much confidence among investors. In contrast, Trefis High Quality (HQ) Portfolio, with a collection of 30 stocks, has a track record of comfortably outperforming the S&P 500 over the last 4-year period. Why is that? As a group, HQ Portfolio stocks provided better returns with less risk versus the benchmark index; less of a roller-coaster ride, as evident in HQ Portfolio performance metrics.