Amanah Holdings Trust 13F: Exits Albemarle (ALB) Stake
Key Points
- Amanah Holdings Trust sold its entire stake of 135,000 shares in Albemarle Corporation during the quarter, ending with zero shares.
- Albemarle Corporation recently traded at $93.67 per share on October 24, 2026, sitting well below its 52-week high of $221.00.
- Chief Executive Officer Jerry Kent Masters Jr. sold shares earlier in the year, including 16,393 shares on May 15, 2026.
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Amanah Holdings Trust closed out its position in Albemarle Corporation by selling its entire holding of 135,000 shares. The exit was revealed in a Form 13F regulatory filing with the SEC on October 23, 2026. The fund held 135,000 shares prior to the complete sell-off.
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What Changed in Amanah Holdings Trust's Albemarle Position
Amanah Holdings Trust completely exited its investment in Albemarle Corporation, cutting its stake by 135,000 shares to leave a zero balance. Because the fund sold out entirely, the change represents a 100.0% reduction from its prior holding.
Other Institutional Activity in Albemarle Corporation
Squarepoint Ops grew its holdings by 88,660 shares, ending with 134,407 shares worth about $22,587,096.76. AQR Capital Management grew its holdings by 822,755 shares, ending with 1,207,328 shares worth about $205,752,835.55. Brevan Howard Capital Management grew its holdings by 34,234 shares, ending with 57,318 shares worth about $7,677,173.06. Bank of America reduced its holdings by 33,986 shares, ending with 2,976,335 shares worth about $398,650,317.17.
Albemarle Corporation Stock Down 0.8%
Albemarle Corporation recently traded around $93.67 as of October 24, 2026, matching its closing price of $93.67 on the filing date of October 23, 2026. The specialty chemicals company trades well below its 52-week high of $221.00 and sits far under its 200-day moving average.
Recent Earnings
Albemarle Corporation posted trailing twelve month revenue of $5.91 billion alongside earnings of $0.27 per share. The company reported a net profit margin of 3.8% and a return on equity of 2.6%.
Earnings drift grade
Outlook vs expectations on the last report — not price action.
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Forward outlook
8 analysts raised price targets.
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EPS & revenue
EPS beat estimates by 166.8%. Revenue beat estimates by 7.2%.
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Profit surprise
EBITDA missed by 36 percent. Operating income beat by 41 percent.
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Pre-earnings setup
Expectations were about average.
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Analyst signal
8 target raises.
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Earnings quality
Gross margin up 20.7 points. Operating margin up 14.7 points. Positive free cash flow.
Earnings Call Summary
Albemarle had a strong first quarter with $1.43 billion in revenue, up 33 percent from last year, and $664 million in adjusted earnings, more than double the prior year. The company benefited from higher lithium prices (up 51 percent), increased volumes in Energy Storage of 14 percent, and successful cost cutting that saved $40 million so far this year. The company paid down $1.3 billion of debt, improving its financial flexibility, and generated $248 million in free cash flow in the quarter.
Guidance Management raised their full year outlook for the Specialties business, now expecting between $1.3 billion and $1.5 billion in sales and $225 million to $275 million in adjusted earnings. They kept their Energy Storage outlook unchanged despite supply chain disruptions from the Middle East, estimating the cost impact at $70 million to $90 million. The company expects to offset these costs through lower interest expense from debt paydown and better than expected Specialties pricing and volumes.
Good report. The company beat and showed some forward improvement, with a few meaningful caveats.
Dividend
Albemarle pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share, translating to a dividend yield of 1.77%. The payout ratio stands at 600.0% based on trailing results.
Insider Buying and Selling at Albemarle Corporation
Chief Executive Officer Jerry Kent Masters Jr. sold 11,783 shares on March 10, 2026, for a total value of $2,012,688.00. Later, the executive sold another 16,393 shares on May 15, 2026, valued at $3,011,766.00.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
On October 13, 2026, Barclays initiated coverage on the stock with an Equal-Weight rating and a $109.00 price target. Mizuho upgraded the stock to an Outperform rating on October 14, 2026, keeping its target at $130.00. RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating on October 15, 2026, and lowered its target to $129.00 from $157.00. Truist Securities maintained a Buy rating on October 20, 2026, reducing its target to $185.00 from $225.00. Citigroup maintained a Buy rating on October 22, 2026, while lowering its price target from $175.00 to $125.00.
About Albemarle Corporation
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Albemarle Corporation provides specialty chemicals and energy storage materials worldwide. The company operates through segments focusing on lithium compounds for electric vehicle batteries, consumer electronics, and high-performance industrial applications.
Bottom Line
Investors will look toward Albemarle's upcoming earnings release on November 4, 2026, for further updates on the business. Institutional shifts like this exit by Amanah Holdings Trust show how major portfolio managers adjust their exposure to specialty materials producers.
Related Filing Alerts
Source: Amanah Holdings Trust's 13F filing on $ALB (Oct 23, 2026). 13F filings show holdings as of the end of the reporting quarter and may not reflect the fund's current position. Written by software, not financial advice. How we make alerts