Albemarle Corp. vs PulteGroup, Inc. — how do they compare? Albemarle Corp. trades at $131.2 (market cap $15.27B), while PulteGroup, Inc. trades at $132.77 (market cap $25.22B). The key difference: PulteGroup, Inc. is the larger of the two by market cap, and Albemarle Corp. pays the higher dividend (1.27%). Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| ALB | PHM | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $15.27B | $25.22B |
Sector | Basic Materials | Consumer Cyclical |
52-Week High | $215.62 | $142.56 |
52-Week Low | $72.58 | $110.11 |
Enterprise Value | $17.75B | $25.64B |
Dividend Yield | 1.27% | 0.79% |
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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 →PulteGroup Inc is one of the largest homebuilders in the United States, operating in 40 markets across 23 states. The company mainly builds single-family detached homes (85% of unit sales) and offers products to entry-level, move-up, and active-adult buyers. PulteGroup offers homebuyers mortgage financing and title agency services through its financial services segment. The company is headquartered in Atlanta.
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