ALB monthly performance report
Monthly ALB research: returns, drawdown, relative strength, seasonality, and key stats.
ALB monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Albemarle Corporation (ALB) closed September 2026 at $137.75, up 2.06% for the month and +73.18% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ALB is −2.61%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +12.21% YTD.
- The stock is trading −12.13% versus its 200-day moving average ($156.76), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ALB has underperformed the S&P 500 by −100.80%, with a relative strength index reading of 40.3.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 21 negative months.
Albemarle Corporation ended September 2026 at $137.75, posting a monthly return of +2.06%. The S&P 500 returned −0.25% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +2.31%.
The current quarter stands at +2.96% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −12.13% versus the 200-day moving average ($156.76).
Year-to-date, ALB is −2.61% against SPY +12.21%, a gap of −14.82%. The stock is currently −37.67% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −74.72%.
| Period | ALB | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | +1.63% | +0.44% | +1.19% |
| 1 Week | +2.41% | −0.12% | +2.53% |
| 1 Month | +2.06% | −0.25% | +2.31% |
| 3 Months | −19.51% | +0.87% | −20.38% |
| 6 Months | −22.90% | +11.54% | −34.44% |
| YTD | −2.61% | +12.21% | −14.82% |
| 12 Months | +73.18% | +19.51% | +53.68% |
| 3 Years | −31.21% | +69.59% | −100.80% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2025 | +33.27% |
| #2 | Aug 2025 | +27.11% |
| #3 | Dec 2023 | +20.68% |
| #4 | Oct 2025 | +19.84% |
| #5 | Jan 2026 | +18.68% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2023 | −25.07% |
| #2 | Jun 2024 | −23.49% |
| #3 | Jun 2026 | −23.44% |
| #4 | Dec 2024 | −20.07% |
| #5 | Jan 2024 | −19.76% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −17.59% |
| Q3 2025 | +37.00% |
| Q4 2025 | +75.83% |
| Q1 2026 | +30.20% |
| Q2 2026 | −26.55% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | +2.96% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −33.36% |
| 2024 | −40.39% |
| 2025 | +67.06% |
| 2026 | −1.54% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $221.00 (2026-05-07) |
| 52-Week Low | $71.25 (2025-09-11) |
| Current Price | $137.75 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $156.76 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −12.13% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −74.72% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −37.67% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 40.3 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −100.80% |
| RS Peak | 100 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 20.8 (Jun 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ALB's return for this report period?
ALB returned +2.06% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-02.
Has ALB outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ALB: −2.61% vs SPY: +12.21%.
What is ALB's 12-month return?
+73.18% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ALB above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −12.13% versus 200DMA ($156.76).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−74.72% on 2025-04-08.