Yousif Capital Management 13F: Adds $774K to ALB Stake
Key Points
- Yousif Capital Management boosted its Albemarle Corporation holding by 13.0% to a total of 63,494 shares.
- Albemarle Corporation reports trailing twelve-month revenue of $5.91 billion with its next earnings update scheduled for November 4, 2026.
- The specialty chemicals company pays an annual dividend of $1.64 per share, translating to a dividend yield of 1.77%.
Since the filing, $ALB is up 1.2% to date (from the $92.54 close on Oct 22, 2026).
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Yousif Capital Management added 7,317 shares of Albemarle Corporation NYSE: ALB during the third quarter, according to a Form 13F filing disclosed with the SEC on October 22, 2026. That move grew the fund's total stake by 13.0% to 63,494 shares. The reported value of the position stood at approximately $6.72 million at the time of the report. The company closed at $92.54 on the filing date.
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What Changed in Yousif Capital Management's Albemarle Corporation Position
The fund increased its exposure to the specialty chemicals producer by acquiring 7,317 shares, moving its total holdings from 56,177 shares up to 63,494 shares. This 13.0% increase expanded the portfolio's allocation to the firm.
Other Institutional Activity in Albemarle Corporation
Other large investors adjusted their positions around the same time. Portman Square Capital cut its holdings by 500,000 shares, ending with 41,000 shares worth about $1.86 million. Squarepoint Ops grew its stake by 88,660 shares, finishing with 134,407 shares valued at roughly $22.59 million. AQR Capital Management lifted its holdings by 822,755 shares to reach 1,207,328 shares worth about $205.75 million. Brevan Howard Capital Management added 34,234 shares, leaving it with 57,318 shares valued at approximately $7.68 million. Bank of America trimmed its holdings by 33,986 shares, ending with 2,976,335 shares worth about $398.65 million.
Albemarle Corporation Stock Down 0.8%
The stock recently traded around $93.67 as of October 24, 2026, sitting up about 1.2% from its $92.54 close on the filing date. Shares trade closer to their 52-week low of $88.01 than the 52-week high of $221.00.
Recent Earnings
Albemarle Corporation generated trailing twelve-month revenue of $5.91 billion alongside trailing earnings of $0.27 per share. The company posted a net profit margin of 3.8% and a return on equity of 2.6%. The company is scheduled to release its next financial results on November 4, 2026.
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 Corporation pays an annual dividend rate of $1.64 per share, translating to a dividend yield of 1.77%. The dividend payout ratio stands at 600.0%.
Insider Buying and Selling at Albemarle Corporation
Chief Executive Officer Jerry Kent Masters Jr. disposed of 11,783 shares on March 10, 2026, and later sold 16,393 shares on May 15, 2026.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
Wall Street analysts have updated their views on the stock ahead of upcoming reports. On October 13, 2026, Barclays initiated coverage with an Equal-Weight rating and a $109.00 price target. Mizuho upgraded its rating to Outperform on October 14, 2026, maintaining a $130.00 target. RBC Capital maintained an Outperform rating while lowering its target to $129.00 on October 15, 2026. Truist Securities maintained a Buy rating and lowered its target to $185.00 on October 20, 2026. Citigroup maintained a Buy rating and lowered its price target to $125.00 on October 22, 2026. The stock currently carries a consensus Buy rating and a mean price target of $156.35.
About Albemarle Corporation
Albemarle Corporation is a Charlotte-based specialty chemicals producer focused on energy storage solutions and industrial applications. It supplies lithium compounds for electric vehicle batteries, consumer electronics, and renewable energy infrastructure, making its operational health closely tied to the transition toward green energy.
Bottom Line
Investors will look toward the company's upcoming earnings release on November 4, 2026, for fresh insights into its lithium operations and profitability.
Related Filing Alerts
Source: Yousif Capital Management's 13F filing on $ALB (Oct 22, 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