Albemarle Corp. vs Abercrombie & Fitch Co. — how do they compare? Albemarle Corp. trades at $131.06 (market cap $15.27B), while Abercrombie & Fitch Co. trades at $115.48 (market cap $5.24B). The key difference: Albemarle Corp. is far larger — about 2.9× Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s market cap, and Albemarle Corp. pays a 1.27% dividend while Abercrombie & Fitch Co. pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALB | ANF | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.27B | $5.24B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $215.62 | $129.85 |
52-Week Low | $72.58 | $65.61 |
Enterprise Value | $17.75B | $5.91B |
Dividend Yield | 1.27% | — |
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Albemarle is the world's largest lithium producer. Our outlook for robust lithium demand is predicated upon increased demand for electric vehicle batteries. Albemarle produces lithium from its salt brine deposits in Chile and the U.S. and its hard rock joint venture mines in Australia. Albemarle is also a global leader in the production of bromine, used in flame retardants. The company is also a major producer of oil refining catalysts.
Read more on ALB →Abercrombie & Fitch Co is a specialty retailer that sells casual clothing, personal-care products, and accessories for men, women, and children. It sells direct to consumer through its stores and websites, which include the Abercrombie & Fitch, Abercrombie kids, and Hollister brands. Most stores are in the United States, but the company does have many stores in Canada, Europe, and Asia. All stores are leased. Abercrombie ships to well over 100 countries via its websites. The company sources its merchandise from dozens of vendors that are primarily located in Asia and Central America. Abercrombie has two distribution centers in Ohio to support its North American operations. It uses third-party distributors for sales in Europe and Asia.
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