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Albemarle Corp. vs Baxter International Inc — how do they compare? Albemarle Corp. trades at $129.99 (market cap $15.22B), while Baxter International Inc trades at $21.93 (market cap $11.81B). The key difference: Albemarle Corp. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Albemarle Corp. pays the higher dividend (1.26%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALB | BAX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.22B | $11.81B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Health |
52-Week High | $215.62 | $30.66 |
52-Week Low | $67.30 | $15.80 |
Enterprise Value | $18.24B | $19.48B |
Dividend Yield | 1.26% | 0.87% |
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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 →Baxter offers a variety of medical instruments and supplies to caregivers. It enhanced its portfolio of hospital-focused offerings by acquiring Hillrom in late 2021. Legacy Baxter offers tools to help patients with acute and chronic kidney failure. It also sells a variety of injectable therapies for use in care settings, such as IV pumps, and administrative sets.
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