Albemarle Corp. vs Diageo plc — how do they compare? Albemarle Corp. trades at $131.2 (market cap $15.27B), while Diageo plc trades at $94.44 (market cap $53.05B). The key difference: Diageo plc is far larger — about 3.5× Albemarle Corp.'s market cap, and Diageo plc pays the higher dividend (3.5%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALB | DEO | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.27B | $53.05B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Technology |
52-Week High | $215.62 | $115.33 |
52-Week Low | $72.58 | $72.47 |
Enterprise Value | $17.75B | $72.54B |
Dividend Yield | 1.27% | 3.5% |
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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 →Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, and Guinness. It operates a vast portfolio of spirits and beers across more than 180 countries.
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