Albemarle Corp. vs Centene Corp — how do they compare? Albemarle Corp. trades at $131.06 (market cap $15.27B), while Centene Corp trades at $65.13 (market cap $32.05B). The key difference: Centene Corp is far larger — about 2.1× Albemarle Corp.'s market cap, and Albemarle Corp. pays a 1.27% dividend while Centene Corp pays none. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALB | CNC | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.27B | $32.05B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Health |
52-Week High | $215.62 | $68.72 |
52-Week Low | $72.58 | $26.17 |
Enterprise Value | $17.75B | $21.10B |
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 →Centene is a managed-care organization focused on government-sponsored healthcare plans, including Medicaid, Medicare, and the individual exchanges. Centene served 22 million medical members as of September 2021, mostly in Medicaid (68% of membership), the individual exchanges (10%), Medicare Advantage (6%), and the balance in Tricare (West region), correctional facility, and international plans. The company also serves 4 million users through the Medicare Part D pharmaceutical program.
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