Sometimes, the market can overlook important factors, and that's when the most clever investors can seize the opportunity and succeed. Currently, a lot of focus and investment is directed towards the technology sector, particularly on the potential growth of artificial intelligence and the companies that contribute to its advancement.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation's Board of Directors (NYSE: ALB) has announced that they will pay a quarterly dividend of $0.405 for each share of common stock.
This thesis highlights two high-yield investments that are not focused on funds. The first is Unit Corporation, a small-cap contract rig driller and gas company, which offers a yield of over 18%. The second investment is in Albemarle Preferred shares, which currently yield 9.15%.
Users of Zacks.com have been paying a lot of attention to Albemarle (ALB) lately. Therefore, it's important to understand the key information that could influence the stock's future.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a worldwide leader in supplying key elements for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health, has announced that Kent Masters, the chairman and CEO, will speak at the BMO Capital Markets 2025 Global Metals, Mining & Critical Materials Conference on Monday, Feb. 24, at 3 p.m.
Investors are usually cautious about buying stocks during earnings season because prices can change a lot before, during, and after the financial reports. However, sometimes the market presents great chances to invest in a stock during its earnings announcements with minimal risk.
Albemarle had a difficult year, experiencing a 50% drop in revenue because of decreased demand for electric vehicles and falling lithium prices, but it still managed to keep its cash flow positive. Although there are challenges in the short term, the future looks promising for Albemarle, supported by global electrification and a possible rise in lithium prices. The company intends to cut its capital expenditures significantly in 2025, targeting a balance in free cash flow even if lithium prices remain low.
The financial results for Albemarle (ALB) provide an overview of the company's performance for the quarter that ended in December 2024. It may be helpful to compare some important metrics with Wall Street predictions and figures from the previous year.
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Albemarle Corporation (NYSE: ALB), a worldwide leader in supplying key elements for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health, has released its results for the fourth quarter and the entire year that ended on December 31, 2024.
If you purchased Albemarle for its low P/E ratio when it was priced at $300, it might be wise to sell now since earnings are expected to be negative. However, investors who recognize market cycles might focus on the price-to-sales ratio and choose to buy Albemarle instead of NVIDIA. We also discuss how a stable price can lead to a 22% annualized yield and examine convertible shares that offer a 9.6% yield.