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
0.8%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
26 years
ALB Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
26 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.1% and trend is flat.
ALB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$1.62
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF Payout33.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak26 years
3Y CAGR0.8%
5Y CAGR1.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.1%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield0.8%
1Y Total Return256.7%
5Y Total Return26.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)4.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,68010Y ago$31,69920Y ago$89,739
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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 33.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
ALB has raised its dividend for 26 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: 0.8% dividend yield, 0.8% 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 26.8%, with dividends contributing 4.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $31,699 today.
ALB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$7.99
Avg/Payment$0.3992
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.4050 | ↑ +1.3% | 1.84% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 1.55% | Jul 1, 2024 |
ALB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#5 of 7
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
26Y
1.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
0.8%
#6 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALBAlbemarle Corporatio… | $23.4B | 0.8% | — | 26 | Unknown |
 SQMSociedad Química y M… | $13.1B | 0.3% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 ECLEcolab Inc. | $72.5B | 1.0% | 36.3% | 12 | Sustainable |
2nd  ASHAshland Inc. | $2.5B | 3.0% | — | 7 | Unknown |
1st  FMCFMC Corporation | $1.7B | 17.0% | — | 7 | Unknown |
 HWKNHawkins, Inc. | $3.5B | 0.4% | 17.4% | 5 | Sustainable |
3rd  IOSPInnospec Inc. | $1.9B | 2.2% | 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 | $0.41 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.3% |
| 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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Start ComparisonALB — 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 +0.8%. Payments are made Annual.
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 Annual.
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 +33.0%. With 26 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 26 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 Annual. 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 $12,680 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 +0.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.