Albemarle Corp. vs CSX Corporation — how do they compare? Albemarle Corp. trades at $131.05 (market cap $15.48B), while CSX Corporation trades at $50.03 (market cap $92.88B). The key difference: CSX Corporation is far larger — about 6× Albemarle Corp.'s market cap, and Albemarle Corp. pays the higher dividend (1.25%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALB | CSX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.48B | $92.88B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Industrials |
52-Week High | $215.62 | $53.21 |
52-Week Low | $72.58 | $32.05 |
Enterprise Value | $17.96B | $110.85B |
Dividend Yield | 1.25% | 1.12% |
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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 →Operating in the Eastern United States, Class I railroad CSX generated revenue near $12.5 billion in 2021. On its more than 21,000 miles of track, CSX hauls shipments of coal (13% of consolidated revenue), chemicals (22%), intermodal containers (16%), automotive cargo (9%), and a diverse mix of other bulk and industrial merchandise.
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