Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.62
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) Dividend History
Income profile from 1994 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
32 years
ALB Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
32 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is flat.
ALB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$1.62
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout14.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak32 years
3Y CAGR0.8%
5Y CAGR1.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield1.4%
1Y Total Return43.7%
5Y Total Return-47.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)3.5%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$5,30210Y ago$15,92520Y ago$49,170
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
ALB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (33 years of payments)
ALB Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Albemarle Corporation has limited earnings payout data (Unknown). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 14.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ALB has raised its dividend for 32 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.8% and 5-year CAGR of 1.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, ALB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 1.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.1% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -47.0%, with dividends contributing 3.5% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $15,925 today.
ALB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$8.02
Avg/Payment$0.4010
Latest Change+1.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026Latest | $0.4100 | ↑ +1.2% | 1.38% | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | $0.4050 | — | 95.06% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.4050 | — | 1.02% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.4050 | — | 1.22% | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | $0.4050 | — | 2.13% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | $0.4050 | — | 2.67% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| Mar 14, 2025 | $0.4050 | — | 2.15% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.4050 | — | 1.62% | Jan 2, 2025 |
ALB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#4 of 7
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
32Y
1.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.4%
#5 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBAlbemarle Corporatio… | $13.4B | 1.4% | — | 32 | Unknown |
 SQMSociedad Química y M… | $19.7B | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0 | Sustainable |
 ECLEcolab Inc. | $77.9B | 1.0% | 36.3% | 38 | Sustainable |
2nd  ASHAshland Inc. | $3.2B | 2.4% | — | 16 | Unknown |
1st  FMCFMC Corporation | $1.2B | 23.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 HWKNHawkins, Inc. | $2.6B | 0.6% | 19.2% | 15 | Sustainable |
3rd  IOSPInnospec Inc. | $2.4B | 1.8% | 36.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
ALB Annual Dividend History (1993–2026)
34 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.22 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $1.62 | 0.6% | 4 | $-5.75 | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2024 | $1.61 | 0.6% | 4 | $-11.20 | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2023 | $1.60 | 1.3% | 4 | $13.36 | 12.0% | 8.35x | 1.0% |
| 2022 | $1.58 | 1.3% | 4 | $22.84 | 6.9% | 14.46x | 1.0% |
| 2021 | $1.56 | 1.3% | 4 | $1.06 | 147.2% | 0.68x | 1.0% |
| 2020 | $1.54 | 4.8% | 4 | $3.52 | 43.8% | 2.29x | 1.0% |
| 2019 | $1.47 | 9.7% | 4 | $5.02 | 29.3% | 3.41x | 1.0% |
| 2018 | $1.34 | 4.7% | 4 | $6.34 | 21.1% | 4.73x | 0.9% |
| 2017 | $1.28 | 4.9% | 4 | $0.49 | 261.2% | 0.38x | 0.8% |
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ALB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying ALB stock.
How much dividend does ALB pay per share?
Albemarle Corporation (ALB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.62 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is ALB's next ex-dividend date?
ALB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. ALB typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is ALB's dividend safe?
ALB's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of +14.2%. With 32 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is ALB a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Albemarle Corporation is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 32 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +1.0%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does ALB pay dividends?
Albemarle Corporation pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.62 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 32+ years from 1994 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in ALB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in ALB five years ago would be worth approximately $5,302 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is ALB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
ALB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.1% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.