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 November 2026 at $93.53, up 2.78% for the month and −18.36% over the trailing 12 months.
- Year-to-date, ALB is −33.87%, underperforming the S&P 500 which has returned +10.62% YTD.
- The stock is trading −35.95% versus its 200-day moving average ($146.02), a cautious technical signal.
- Over the past three years, ALB has underperformed the S&P 500 by −89.47%, with a relative strength index reading of 47.8.
- Win rate over the trailing 39 months stands at 46.2% — 18 positive months versus 21 negative months.
Albemarle Corporation ended November 2026 at $93.53, posting a monthly return of +2.78%. The S&P 500 returned −0.18% over the same window, leaving relative performance at +2.96%.
The current quarter stands at −11.58% (Q4 2026 (QTD)), while medium-term trend remains soft: price is −35.95% versus the 200-day moving average ($146.02).
Year-to-date, ALB is −33.87% against SPY +10.62%, a gap of −44.50%. The stock is currently −57.68% below its 52-week high, with maximum 3-year drawdown at −66.69%.
| Period | ALB | S&P 500 (SPY) | Excess return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Day | −1.39% | −0.36% | −1.03% |
| 1 Week | −5.76% | +2.59% | −8.36% |
| 1 Month | +2.78% | −0.18% | +2.96% |
| 3 Months | −30.20% | −2.37% | −27.83% |
| 6 Months | −53.45% | +0.83% | −54.28% |
| YTD | −33.87% | +10.62% | −44.50% |
| 12 Months | −18.36% | +12.25% | −30.62% |
| 3 Years | −18.09% | +71.37% | −89.47% |
| 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 | Sep 2026 | −21.63% |
| #5 | Jan 2024 | −20.58% |
| Quarter | Return |
|---|---|
| Q3 2025 | +29.38% |
| Q4 2025 | +74.44% |
| Q1 2026 | +26.93% |
| Q2 2026 | −24.79% |
| Q3 2026 | −21.66% |
| Q4 2026 (QTD) | −11.58% |
| Year | Return |
|---|---|
| 2023 | −33.38% |
| 2024 | −40.42% |
| 2025 | +64.31% |
| 2026 | −33.87% |
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $221.00 (2026-05-07) |
| 52-Week Low | $89.77 (2026-10-30) |
| Current Price | $93.53 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | $146.02 |
| Price vs 200DMA | −35.95% |
| 3-Year Maximum Drawdown | −66.69% (2025-04-08) |
| Current Drawdown from 52W High | −57.68% |
| RS metric | Value |
|---|---|
| RS Index (3-year, rebased to 100) | 47.8 |
| 3-Year Excess Return vs S&P 500 | −89.47% |
| RS Peak | 123.5 (Dec 2023) |
| RS Trough | 35.8 (Jun 2025) |
| Status | Underperforming Benchmark |
Frequently asked questions
What was ALB's return for this report period?
ALB returned +2.78% in the latest monthly window ending 2026-11-13.
Has ALB outperformed SPY year to date?
YTD ALB: −33.87% vs SPY: +10.62%.
What is ALB's 12-month return?
−18.36% over the trailing 12 months.
Is ALB above or below its 200-day moving average?
Price is −35.95% versus 200DMA ($146.02).
What is the maximum drawdown in the 3-year window?
−66.69% on 2025-04-08.