ALB monthly performance report
Check ALB's monthly returns, drawdown, and seasonality trends — updated every month.
ALB monthly report
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Key takeaways
- Albemarle Corporation (ALB) closed September 2026 at $110.91, down 17.83% for the month and +37.04% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ALB is −21.59%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +11.70% YTD.
- The stock is trading −28.86% versus its 200-day moving average ($155.91), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ALB has underperformed the S&P 500 by −110.63%, with a relative strength index reading of 35.6.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 43.6% — 17 positive months versus 22 negative months.
Albemarle Corporation ended September 2026 at $110.91, posting a monthly return of −17.83%. The S&P 500 returned −0.70% over the same window, leaving relative performance at −17.13%.
The current quarter stands at −17.86% (Q3 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −28.86% versus the 200-day moving average ($155.91).
Year-to-date, ALB is −21.59% against SPY +11.70%, a gap of −33.28%. The stock is currently −49.81% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −72.05%.
| Period | ALB | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −3.60% | −0.12% | −3.48% |
| 1 Week | −5.62% | −0.34% | −5.28% |
| 1 Month | −17.83% | −0.70% | −17.13% |
| 3 Months | −34.33% | +2.80% | −37.13% |
| 6 Months | −32.33% | +13.85% | −46.18% |
| YTD | −21.59% | +11.70% | −33.28% |
| 12 Months | +37.04% | +15.01% | +22.03% |
| 3 Years | −38.93% | +71.69% | −110.63% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nov 2025 | +32.33% |
| #2 | Aug 2025 | +25.16% |
| #3 | Oct 2025 | +21.15% |
| #4 | Jan 2026 | +20.64% |
| #5 | Feb 2024 | +20.14% |
| Rank | Month | Return |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oct 2023 | −25.44% |
| #2 | Jun 2026 | −23.46% |
| #3 | Jun 2024 | −22.08% |
| #4 | Jan 2024 | −20.58% |
| #5 | Dec 2024 | −20.07% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q2 2025 | −12.98% |
| Q3 2025 | +29.38% |
| Q4 2025 | +74.44% |
| Q1 2026 | +26.93% |
| Q2 2026 | −24.79% |
| Q3 2026 (QTD) | −17.86% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −33.38% |
| 2024 | −40.42% |
| 2025 | +64.31% |
| 2026 | −21.59% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $221.00 (2026-05-07) |
| 52-Week Low | $71.25 (2025-09-11) |
| Current Price | $110.91 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $155.91 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −28.86% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −72.05% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −49.81% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 35.6 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −110.63% |
| RS Peak | 100 (Sep 2023) |
| RS Trough | 22.7 (Jun 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ALB's return for this report period?
ALB returned −17.83% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-09-18.
Has ALB outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ALB: −21.59% vs SPY: +11.70%.
What is ALB's 12-month return?
+37.04% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ALB above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −28.86% versus 200DMA ($155.91).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−72.05% on 2025-04-08.